Sermons on Bereavement:

Repent For The Forgiveness Of Sins

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 4, 2011

A fresh call to repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

They were waiting for their long-expected Messiah. In April 2011 Prince Charles became the longest serving heir apparent in British history, having waited 59 years, 2 months and 14 days. Charles overtook the record set by his great-great grandfather king Edward VII; and that’s quite a record when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Resurrection Of The Lord Jesus Christ: What Do The Scriptures Say?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 28, 2022

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the faith and the greatest event in the story of civilization. The proofs from Scripture and the lives changed by it cannot be ignored or denied.

Note: These verses and the order of events are adapted from THE OPEN BIBLE (KJV) (c) 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, TN. When the Lord Jesus told Martha at the tomb of Lazarus, "I am the Resurrection and the Life" (John 11:25), He proved it by bringing HIs friend and her ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25, John 20:11-18, Matthew 28:5-10, Luke 24:13-31, John 20:24-29, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Acts 9:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

From Grief To Joy

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 5, 2015

For the disciples, the death of Jesus appeared to be the death of all their hopes and dreams, but those who lived through both Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday never doubted God again. Easter transformed them and the world.

“From Grief to Joy”, John 16:16-22 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Easter Sunday 2015) Tomb, you shall not hold Him longer. Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Congregational

Mission Possible

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

The Importance Of Missions

1. INTRODUCTION. IN 1966 THE AMERICAN ESPIONAGE TELEVISION SERIES KNOWN AS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE CAME INTO FRUITION, AND IT INITIALLY AIRED FROM SEPTEMBER OF 1966 UNTIL MARCH OF 1973. THIS MAJOR TELEVISION SERIES CAPTIVATED THE MIND OF ITS VIEWERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE SHOW CHRONICLED THE EXPLOITS OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday The Resurrection Of The Lord: Garden Of Victory!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2024

Easter is revealed in returning to gardens!

Archaeology has discovered during the time of Christ planting pots with pollen in them, which tends to be well preserved in arid environments. These growing pots were then transferred to gardens.1 Easter is revealed in returning to gardens! 1. The meaning of paradise is a garden, from the Latin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Matthew 28:10

Denomination: Catholic

Elijah's Breakthrough Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2020

Elijah's life teaches us what it means to trust God and allow God to provide for us and lead us. He also teaches us how to respond to God in tragedy and hardship and how to grow our faith through tests.

Video Transition: Martin Luther King Jr - Last Speech April 3rd the day before he is assassinated – he showed his faith over fear to do the will of God. Would you have done the same? I find it amazing today how many people think the will of God is to live safely in our homes and to live a long ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mourning

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 3, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 50: 1 – 28

Genesis 50: 1 – 28 Mourning 50 Then Joseph fell on his father’s face, and wept over him, and kissed him. 2 And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father. So the physicians embalmed Israel. 3 Forty days were required for him, for such are the days required for those who are ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jonah's Real Lesson

Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 24, 2022

Part VII in a series on the book of Jonah

Our mission conference begins three weeks from Wednesday! In anticipation of it, we’ve been learning lessons from the book of Jonah – the world’s most reluctant missionary who tried to escape from warning a savage nation to repent, because he actually wanted God to judge them! So he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Antidote For Anxiety Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2017

Overcome anxiety when you remember that God is faithful and you are forgiven.

Just a few years ago, The Onion published a satirical story about a man who almost had fun: Marshall Platt, 34, came tantalizingly close to kicking back and having a good time while attending a friend's barbeque last night before remembering each and every one of his professional and personal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rx For Discouragement Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2017

If you want to overcome discouragement in your own life, then believe the good news, believe God’s Word, and be with God’s people on a regular basis.

An optimist and a pessimist were at the coffee shop where the optimist commented, “Isn’t this a wonderful, bright, sunny day?” The pessimist replied, “Yea, but if it doesn’t stop soon, all the grass, flowers and crops will dry up. Two days later, it’s raining and the optimist says, “Isn’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Cares

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2003

Funeral for a Christian man who had lived a full life.

Funeral for Christian Man "God Cares" It is difficult is to try to sum up in just a few moments a life of ____ years and at the same time offer to the family and friends some words of help and hope. As I sought what I should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Cold Water For A Thirsty Soul

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 23, 2003

Working our way through Proverbs.

(20) "nitre" is like a soda which fizzes when combined with vinegar. Being a happy-go-lucky, bubbly personality around a person whose heart is heavy is as bad as stealing his jacket in cold weather or rubbing salt in his wounds. Only a fool sings songs to a broken heart. To do so is to imply that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of The Good Times

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 25, 2004

A study of the danger that the good times in our lives pose to our Christian lives.

Faithfulness in good times as well as bad Introduction There is a famous poem that is frequently used in Christian circles, it has been used here a few times, it is called ’footprints’. It is about how the Lord carries us through the difficult times of life. There are also many songs about the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

He Did It All For Me

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

You can not truly come to know Jesus Christ as your Savior until you recognize that all He did was for you personally.

HE DID IT ALL FOR ME I Pet. 2:24 INTRO. Search as I will I can not think of a single thing so personal as sin and salvation. When the Bible says, "For all have sinned", I am persuaded to think, "all but me". And when the Word says, "There is none righteous, no not one", I want to add, "except ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Lies We Live By Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2006

People admit they live restless lives, yet they don’t know why. No one can discover meaning in life...if God’s wisdom is rejected. If truth is unattainable under the sun, our only hope must be above it.

Overcoming Futility—a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Lies We Live By” -chapter 8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts How are we to make sense of this chapter? Let’s frame it: Look at verse one, then the last few verses, 16-17. Chapter 8 begins and ends ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Congregational