Sermons on Cemetery:

A Tale Of Ten Lepers (A Sermon On Luke 17:11-19)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 20, 2008

We want to get on with life, and we should move forward with joy, but we must remember too to look back in thankfulness! Moving forward in faith while looking back in gratit...

I remember hearing of a rural vicar in England whose bicycle went missing. The man relied exclusively on his bicycle to get around his little parish, and he knew things like bicycles didn’t just disappear into thin air, so he put two and two together and figured out that someone in the parish - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Build Your Spiritual Muscle Series

Contributed by W F on Jan 27, 2008

Calorie counting and exercise are important but the road to health starts much deeper.

How do you keep fit? I heard yesterday that someone from our church - who should know better – spent an hour on the lounge room floor recovering because he had worked too hard in the gym! A number of our men are into bike riding – push bikes that is. And I know a number of you hit the gym. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: *other

Living Gracefully: Grace Is Like That Series

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 15, 2007

This sermon seeks to help us visualize some important truths about Grace. I used it as a "Grace 101" type of message.

NOTE: I preached this sermon for the first time a few years ago. I have tried to track down A SOURCE (even if it wasn’t’ the original source) for the illustrations used "BIG IDEA": Passages like Ephesians 2 and Luke 14 remind us that God freely and continually gives His Saving Grace to anyone ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest For Today And Forever

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008

I preached this at my grandmother’s funeral. She was 88 and althogh her health had been declining, her death was very sudden. Her last request of me was to officiate at her funeral, which I did and was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my ministry.

(Reading of the obituary) I think it’s pretty safe to say that this day came as a great shock to almost every one of us in this room here today. While we knew that Grandma wasn’t in the best of health, and had some past health issues a little over 4 years ago, none of us thought that we’d be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Abraham & Lot

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Two godly men, one faithful & one compromised

Background: judgement on Sodom [Show pic of Dead Sea.] The ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah have been discovered southeast of the Dead Sea. Both places were destroyed at the same time by an enormous conflagration. The destruction debris was about three feet thick. Archaeologists found that buildings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Makes House Calls

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

An Exposition of Luke 7:11-17

The God Who Makes House Calls Luke 7:11-17 Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the debate between an atheist and a Christian. The atheist begins, “I can sum up the truth with one simple statement” He walks to a board and writes this “GOD IS NOWWHERE.” As he sat down the Christian stares at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17, 1 Corinthians 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Surmised, Surprised, Stupefied Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 5, 2007

Christ had died-this they knew. However, there were three ladies who had the idea that if they could get to the tomb, early in the morning on the first day of the week, they would give Christ a proper burial, leave and be gone before anyone knew it.

MARK 16:1-8 SURMISED, SURPRISED, STUPEFIED I.SURMISED: Mark 16:1-3 A. Seclusion. B Satisfaction. C. Shortcoming. II.SURPRISED: Mark 15:4-7 A. Situation. B. Sight. C. Salutation. III.STUPEFIED: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing A Place For The Preacher

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

A Sermon about Allowing the Man of God a place in your life! After our World Missions Conference!

PREPARING A PLACE FOR THE PREACHER II Kings 4:8-37 Introduction: I want to say first of all – I’m so proud of my Church The People of this Church Showed off this week An Unbelievable Job that you all did I love Preachers I love Missionaries AND I BELIEVE THAT YOU DO TO I was thinking Friday – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Baptist

Whats My Line Series

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007

This sermon centers around the declaration of Peter that Jesus was the Christ.

PART 2 WHAT’S MY LINE TEXT: MATTHEW 16.13-18 INTRODUCTION: I recall watching reruns of an old games show that was a hit during the 50’s and 60’s. The show was called “What’s my line?” In this game the panel would try to guess the occupation of a contestant by asking yes and no questions. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005

1- Zeal and Knowlege 2- Wealth and Poverty

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1865, Sixteenth President of the USA - Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them. - How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing Gods Will Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 8, 2005

This is the introduction to a series by the same name. It is an exemination of the journey of Abraham and the lessons he teaches the believer regarding Gods will. I have used the Bok Pursuing Gods Will by Jack Hayford, as a resource

TITLE:Pursuing Gods Will: TEXT: Genesis 11:27-12:9 Theme: Gods will P.S. You and I have a responsibility to pursue the will of God everyday of our lives, wherever we are in lifes journey. (Hayford p.12) Introduction: In my message last week, I concluded by quoting John Stott, “Nothing is more ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Ten Lepers (A Sermon On Luke 17:11-19)

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 9, 2007

On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying,

I remember hearing of a rural vicar in England whose bicycle went missing. The man relied exclusively on his bicycle to get around his little parish, and he knew things like bicycles didn’t just disappear into thin air, so he put two and two together and figured out that someone in the parish - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Bully On The Block Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 14, 2005

Failure to understand these elementary insights about a REAL DEVIL will leave gaping holes in your defenses, thus allowing Satan, to advance against you.

Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. 16From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.Matthew 26:14-16 (NIV) That is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Francisco De Jesus on Jun 15, 2005

THe cost of Following Jesus

Inroduction: In the 50’s running shoes were designed much differently from today. Running shoes were heavy and hard made from strong leather to render it durable from the rigors of the different terrain it treads on. With such case, its like picturing a sprint/ marathon game with runners using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:24-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007

Memorial Day Sunday message comparing military sacrifices on the battlefield and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Leads into Lord’s Supper observance.

*ILL>The story is told of three elderly sisters who, in their last years, lived together in a shared home. One day sister #1 stopped midway on a staircase and asked one of her sisters, "Was I going up or coming down?" Sister #2 shook her head and told her, "You were going upstairs to go to bed." ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist