Sermons on Ceremonia Funeral:

Pitfalls Of Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2010

To be an effective leader, you must avoid the pitfalls of leadership, which are the honor and dishonor of men.

Several years ago, a pastor in Valparaiso, Indiana, started visiting a man in the local nursing home. The man was a VIP, one who had been instrumental in starting the major industry in town. When he died, his family asked the pastor to do the funeral service. He was nervous, because he knew his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Persevere For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2025

As a Christian, what would you do if Jesus came to your door? What would you do with Him? Hebrews 12 addresses that issue by telling us things we could do honor Jesus if He knocked on our door and asked to come in.

OPEN: Back in the 1960s the Beetles were becoming international sensation. Paul McCartney (who became the lead singer for the group) soon learned the downside of fame, as many people would just “drop by” his home and want to visit with him. Not only was it annoying, but he soon realized that many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Better Life

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Ecclesiastes 7

HONOR IS BETTER THAN LUXURY (7:1) "A GOOD NAME IS BETTER THAN PRECIOUS OINTMENT” Here the Preacher is extolling the value of a good reputation. YOUR DEATHDAY IS BETTER THAN YOUR BIRTHDAY (7:1b) "THE DAY OF DEATH THAN THE DAY OF ONE'S BIRTH" The day of one's death ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Is Just The Beginning

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2002

Baptism is not just the beginning, it is a life of faith that is required

Swanton Novers 14-04-02 2 Tim. 3:10-17 and 4: 6-8 - Baptism of Joshua Paul, in this morning’s reading, is writing to Timothy who is a Bishop in Ephesus, in modern day Turkey. He encourages Timothy to remain faithful to the Christian faith. He reminds him how ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Miracle Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is a bible study written as a series on the books of Luke.

The Miracle of Life Luke 7.11-17 Midweek Bible Study September 17, 1997 Main Text: Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out - the only son of his mother, and she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Desperately Avoiding Evil Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 12, 2007

This is the first is a three part sermon series on the Methodist Society General Rules.

(This sermon is in text format, but are talking points and is intended to be expounded upon) This morning I was going to preach on avoiding evil – but then I thought, you don’t need that! Right? Some people don’t believe in evil, one man told me just over Christmas, that they didn’t believe in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Death Is Not The End

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 28, 2007

An All Saints Day sermon for believers to remind us there is life after death, and to help us see how we can celebrate ALL SAINTS DAY

Death What scares us about death? Is it worrying that we will miss the person, the good things about the person! Perhaps we realise we haven’t told them something special, or there is something we need to tell them, like I love you, I forgive you, you are great, I am sorry!! If that is the case ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 10 - Matthew 10:8-10 - Now That Would Make My Mothers Day! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 11, 2010

"I think it was partly that experience that prompted me to start praying for dead bodies to be raised back to life - just to be sure that it was really their time. Jesus gave His disciples authority to raise the dead."

Part 10 - Matthew 10:8-10 - NOW THAT WOULD MAKE MY MOTHER'S DAY! I was working as a funeral assistant and it was the first time I had ever touched a dead body when it happened. We had been called to a house to transfer the body to the hospital or funeral home. "THE BODY" - that sounds so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 6 - Matthew 9:18-22 - Lord, What's With The Delay! I'm Desperate Here! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 24, 2010

For Jairus in his desperation it must have seemed to be taking forever. "Lord I'm desperate here! Why this delay? My daughter is dead, and You can heal her with just a touch." Ever prayed like that?

Part 6 - Matthew 9:18-22 - LORD, WHAT'S WITH THE DELAY! I'm desperate here! As a Pastor, I am now a Chaplain in an aged care facility. I start officially on Monday. Julie and I are spending time in a little holiday house in a town called Padanga in Australia before I start. There is NO INTERNET ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Comes Our Transformation - Lastly Comes Our Transfiguration

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 18, 2020

We will join Jesus, Moses and Elijah and we will be transfigured in that glory.

Message/Devotion February 23, 2020 Matthew 17:1-9 First Comes Our Transformation – Lastly Comes OUR Transfiguration The Reading Jesus Transfigured on the Mount 17 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:44-46, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks For Everything Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

We always have a choice of how we respond when things go wrong. Why not thank the One who is always right, even when our circumstances seem wrong, who is always good, even when circumstances are bad.

Day 26 Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. For a discussion of the benefits of being thankful please see the message in this series on Ephesians 5:4. Today, please notice the emphasis of this exhortation to thankfulness. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: *other

Life: Interrupted

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 8, 2016

Life is not disrupted by interruptions, interruptions are a part of life.

LIFE: INTERRUPTED Luke 7:11-17 Introduction Interruptions. I don’t know anyone who likes them, but they are a part of our every day life. They come from other people, phone calls, even noises can interrupt our thinking.. One of the rules we learn as a child is to not interrupt adults in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Christians Are Supposed To Treat Each Other

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 28, 2015

A just society can only be achieved by obeying God's word and listening to his counsel and his ways. We can't have just laws and justice as long as God's laws are ignored or hated as they are today.

An elderly widow, a scavenger who roamed the streets in tattered rags looking for bottles and junk, died. She was a familiar sight to people in the neighbourhood as she walked along the streets. After she died, deputies went to her little room and found a letter to a close friend in which the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Collision Course

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

You are headed for a wreck

Collision Course Intro: You heard about the guy that applied for the job at a train terminal. He was asked several questions. The last was, what would you do if a train from the east was traveling at 75 mph and a train from the west was traveling 85 mph and they were going to collide. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foundational Issues

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2024

Church struggling to survive? Maybe you have cracks in the foundation or the wrong foundation.

1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; If a church is built upon a man, it will not stand when the man is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist