Sermons on Ceremonia Funeral:

Membership Matters

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 2, 2014

To love Jesus is to love His church. God’s Image is in us all, and we discover Him by discovering His likeness in one another--in the caring community known as the Church.

When I pastored Army chapels, soldiers attending my services would occasionally ask to join, and I had to explain to them that we can’t have membership since we’re a government agency. Membership would violate the so-called separation of church and state. The non-establishment clause ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Congregational

Songs Of Our Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 11, 2012

This messages focuses on the song "God's Amazing Grace" by Ms. Roberta Martin.

Songs of Our Faith Part 2 God’s Amazing Grace Scriptures: Proverbs 31:10-31; 22:6; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: This is part 2 of our series, “The Songs of Our Faith.” This morning I will share with you the song “God’s Amazing Grace.” This song ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Conduct: Judgement Is Coming Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 1, 2025

“Living good” requires believers to live in a way that contributes towards people not being condemned to an eternity in the lake of fire.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 31st August 2025 1 Peter 4:7-19 “Right Conduct: Judgement Is Coming” I have attended many funerals, and I have also been the celebrant at many funerals. An interesting dynamic that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Presumptous Living

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 17, 2005

This Sermon urges us to consider the brevity of human life and the little control that we have over its span.

Solomon says that visiting a funeral is greater than visiting a party. At a party, people think more about that night of festivity and folly. But at a funeral, we are inclined to think about eternity. James in our text, ask a great question; "What is Your Life?" It is even a vapor that appears for ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Message Of God For The Unsaved Church Goer

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon from Ecc. chapter 8 on a unsaved man who went to church then died suddenly.

THE MESSAGE OF GOD TO THE UNSAVED CHURCHGOER TEXT - Ecc.8:10 "And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy..." Read vs. 1 - 14 INTRO. - Solomon had gone to a funeral. He apparently knew the person well enough to go to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Myths About Heaven

Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006

What many people believe about heaven tends to be disproven from the scriptures.

Seven Myths About Heaven Someone sent me this in an email this week . . . A Michigan couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 35 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

In Honor Of My Dad - Jake Nelson

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 20, 2003

I am deeply grateful to all of you who have expressed your prayers and concerns for our family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for coming to this service and for all that you have done to express your love over the last couple of days.

In Honor of My Father - Sebert Reed "Jake" Nelson Thursday, March 20, 2003 Comments: I am deeply grateful to all of you who have expressed your prayers and concerns for our family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for coming to this service and for all that you have done to express ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

The Road Trip To Heaven

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Nov 12, 2008

TO HELP WHILE ON OUR WAY TO HEAVEN

THE ROAD TRIP TO HEAVEN Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 Intro: All of us have taken trips before. To have a successful trip there are some things you need to do. 1. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VEHICLE TO GET YOU WHERE YOU NEED TO GO. A) You don’t want something that will breakdown on you half way. 2Ti 4:7 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Call You Friend?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2018

I would love to be counted a friend of God? There are 4 kinds of friends? Which are you? Are you a friend to others?

CAN I CALL YOU FRIEND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE NEED FRIENDS… Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN SYMPATHY AND COMPASSION? Sympathy is a box of Kleenex and a bowl of chicken soup. Jude 1:22 And of some have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Jude 1:22, 1 Samuel 18:1, 2 Timothy 4:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characters Of Christmas: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at the shepherds around the manger.

History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are purely secular in nature. That’s okay, for they still bring joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus 1, Death 0

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2023

You see, it was impossible that Death could conquer Jesus because Jesus possesses All Power, because He is the All-Swallower, and because God’s Word declares He will Triumph over every adversary!

JESUS 1; DEATH 0 1 Cor 15:55-57 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Brian played the part of an angel in an Easter drama. Brian had the pivotal verse to recite at the tomb of Jesus: “He is not here, he is risen” (Luke 24:6). Unfortunately, he could not remember what to say, and the director ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death Of A City Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 1 in a series on Lamentations. This lesson looks at the causes of Jerusalem’s destruction.

Death of a City Introduction to Lamentations I. Introduction A. Famous Funeral Speeches 1. Mark Anthony’s funeral speech for Caesar. a) “Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your ears…” b) “…ambition should be made of sterner stuff…” c) “…you all did love him once, not without cause…” 2. Ronald ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Aren't You A Saint!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 24, 2005

The challenge of sainthood

Why aren’t you a saint? Story In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renowned members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

New Life In Nain Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 25, 2016

In this passage Luke shares with us the Power of Four Important Things - 1. The Power of Universal Death 2. The Power of Love 3. The Power of Tears and 4. The Power of Life which comes through Christ Jesus

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17; Psalms 146; 1 Kings 17:8-16 Title: New Life in Nain Sermon: In this passage Luke shares with us the Power of Four Important Things - 1. The Power of Universal Death 2. The Power of Love 3. The Power of Tears and 4. The Power of Life which comes through Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Come To The Celebration Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 18, 2007

This is the first sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow".

Come To The Celebration – Overflowing Outreach We want to welcome you to our church service today. We are glad you are here! We don’t believe that you are here by accident. We believe that God has brought you here today for a purpose. Today is a special day in our church. Today is a day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational