Sermons on Christians Who Have Died:

The Christian's Hope

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Apr 23, 2002

This sermon examines the Hope we have as Christians based on teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:2-58

1 Corinthians 15:20-58 21st April 2002 Basingstoke THE CHRISTIAN’S HOPE When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity And Politics

Contributed by Timothy Moore on Nov 8, 2022

What responsibility does the Church and individual Christian have to Government?

1. Introduction 1.1. Disclaimer: 1.1.1. The thoughts expressed in this sermon do not necessarily represent the thoughts of First Christian Church of Pulaski, the Virginia Region of The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), or The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in general. 1.1.2. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Who Cares? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 22, 2021

Has our prosperity made us so oblivious and so apathetic that we are no longer willing to leave our pleasures long enough to protect and heal the nation that so many others have sacrificed to give us? Even if America has reached that point, we Christians must rise above the apathy around us.

[NOTE: The beginning of this sermon is referring to flooding that occurred where I live in western North Carolina.} Wow! What a week, amen? Life can come at you from out of nowhere and turn on a dime, can’t it? Last Sunday we gathered here to worship and had no idea how our little corner of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Malachi 3:10, Romans 13:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

A True Christian

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 22, 2021

Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means.

A True Christian Scripture: Luke 14:25-35 Central idea: Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means. Specific purpose: to communicate to the congregation the true cost of Discipleship The inspiration for this sermon is Charles H. Spurgeon's sermon “Counting the Cost”. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Why Do Many Christians Have So Few Non-Christian Friends? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009

Why do Christians tend to "circle the wagons" and only hang out with fellow believers?

A Troubling Question: Why do many Christians have so few non-Christian friends? - Matthew 9:11. - Today there seems to be surprisingly little voluntary relationship between Christians and non-Christians. Of course, there is interaction at work and at Wal-mart, but many Christians seem to spend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Happy To Die - In The Lord!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2016

Funeral Sermon for 65 year old faithful Christian who died unexpectedly.

Purposes in Funerals: *Honor Loved One *Comfort Family *Reminder for the Living *Honor God John 11:21--27 ESV Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you." Jesus said to her, "Your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service For Heather

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Nov 17, 2005

Funeral Sermon for a 3 year-old-girl who had died very tragically

Funeral Message for a Young Child Doug McCulley, doug@commonjourney.com Please Note: Born to Andrew & Darlene Kiss, on May 28, 1999 — Heather Rose was an exceptional child. She had suffered a stroke before birth and even though Doctors told Darlene and Andrew she probably would not be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For Heather

Contributed by Douglas Mcculley on Apr 2, 2011

Addressing questions and grief for the family and friends of Heather, age 3, who died tragically.

Funeral Message for a Young Child Doug McCulley, doug.newjersey@yahoo.com ------------ Please Note: Born to Andrew & Darlene Kiss, on May 28, 1999 — Heather Rose was an exceptional child. She had suffered a stroke before birth and even though Doctors told Darlene and Andrew she probably ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Have Been Wronged

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2014

Some people at Corinth did not like Paul. They were infuriated at him because of his insistence on Christian morality and because he dared to correct those who said they were Christians, but lived like everyone else.

10-25-03 Title: When You Have Been Wronged Text: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Scripture Reading: (2 Corinthians 4:8-10). 8 We are troubled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the nature, source, and power of faith, emphasizing that faith is not just belief, but a confident expectation and profound assurance in things unseen.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we find ourselves in the heart of Hebrews 11:1-13, a passage that has been described as the "Hall of Faith". And why not? It's here that we are given a clear and compelling description of faith, its source, and its power. As a reminder of the text we're ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Topics: Who Is Faith

Identity - Who I Am In Christ

Contributed by Robert Danz on Jan 20, 2006

Setting the foundation of who we are in Christ verses how the world wants us to find identity.

What is identity? Webster’s says: the distinguishing character or personality of an individual – the source of who we are. Identity is a major part of our society. We strive for it, but we really don’t have a clue of what it is or where to find it. What worldly things do we look for identity in? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Cosmtology

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

Many have claim the name of Christ are putting on the cosmetics of Christianity

DIET CHRISTIANITY PART 1 “CHRISTIAN COSMOTOLOGY” Date: April 7, 2002 AM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 I have said several times “I really wish I could be one of those “Juicy Fruit” preachers, that all they do is teach, give great expositions on the Word of God and send ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wil Be There When The Winter Comes?

Contributed by Jack Warford on Dec 4, 2001

Each of us will experience the winters of life. A time when we are lonely, misunderstood, and rejected, weak or weary and the world we live in seems to be so cold and gray.

Each of us will experience the winters of life. A time when we are lonely, misunderstood, rejected because of choices or mistakes we have made, weak or weary and the world we live in seems to be so cold and gray. Who will be there when the winter comes? I just returned last week from seeing my ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare Not Ever Forget Who You Are

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 29, 2005

Looks at how to learn to live like a winner.

Victory always assumes an opponent. You are victorious over or against something or someone. We accomplish living like a winner in the face of temptation and adversity. Today we are going to take an in depth look at our battle against temptation and the tempter. As we learn in the Bible the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Help Someone Who Blows It

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 7, 2007

Caring for others is a very personal matter... personal for the other and for oneself.

Title: How to Help Someone Who Blows It Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Thesis: Caring for others is a very personal matter. Introduction Sometimes it is challenging when we try to care for other people. A teacher in a Christian academy in west Texas was helping one of her kindergarten students put on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational