Sermons on closure:

Precious Memories

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Dec 8, 2010

A funeral sermon for my great-grandmother

Precious Memories Pearl Daniels 2-7-07 Friends and family members, we all have memories of Pearl, our mother, grandmother, and friend. By the end of this service, I pray that God would make clear those memories that he wishes us to recall to help us through this difficult time. - Read Obituary - ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Mennonite

Not Yet Perfect

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 18, 2004

Funeral sermon for Doris Reynolds Parker, veteran teacher, civil rights worker, and mother, whose spirit of determination we can complete if we commit to justice, kindness and a walk with God.

Perfection is difficult to come by! No matter how good something is, it is always possible to find flaws. It is always possible to discover imperfections. When I was in engineering school, I took a class in drafting. My professor’s claim to fame was that he could, without a compass, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Find Comfort In Grief: Seeking God’s Peace, Not The Voices Of The Past Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

Grief is a journey we all experience at some point in life. The loss of a loved one, whether expected or sudden, leaves a void that words cannot easily fill. In our sorrow, we long for comfort, for answers, and for peace. But where do we turn?

Go! And Find Comfort in Grief: Seeking God’s Peace, Not the Voices of the Past Introduction Grief is a journey we all experience at some point in life. The loss of a loved one, whether expected or sudden, leaves a void that words cannot easily fill. In our sorrow, we long for comfort, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, John 11:25-26, Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Psalm 73:25-26, John 14:26, Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—3 Series

Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006

This is the third part in this series of encouragement to keep on keeping on until we arrive at the place apportioned us by God in the face of many challenges.

TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—3. Josh. 1:1-9 The death of Moses and the subsequent call of Joshua signified a closure to the past and the take-off of a new beginning—the divine assignment for Joshua “Now therefore arise …” is an emphatic and specific instruction to Joshua not so much as it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Numbness Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

What you see as normal betrays your spiritual condition

Sermon: Spiritual Numbness 2 Kings 6:29 2 Kings 6:29 King James Version (KJV) 29 So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son. Key words in my text: Numbness is the loss of sensation of a part or whole of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promises Kept Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013

God made a promise—a covenant with Abraham. That covenant, which is based on faith and not on the law, is still valid today.

Galatians 2:15-21 “Promises Kept” INTRODUCTION We are a people who believe that justice is one of our unalienable rights along with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We are frustrated when justice doesn’t take place. For example, we don’t like the lack of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Pawn For The King

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022

The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, three men willing to die for their True King.

For what reason did the three men not simply bow to the statue and disclose to God that they did not mean it that way? They had decided never to revere another god, and they boldly stood firm. Accordingly, they were sentenced and driven away to be executed. They did not know whether they would be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Throw It Overboard

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 28, 2015

Before we move into this New Year of 2016, there are somethings we need to throw overboard. To get out of a God ordered storm, we need to come to terms with some stuff and Throw It Overboard.

TITLE: THROW IT OVERBOARD SCRIPTURE: JONAH 1:1-16 It is important to spend this 52nd and final Sunday of the year 2015 providing proper focus and closure. We have made it and endured another year. I am sure all of us would admit that we have had some struggles and ups and downs throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Remember This

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 10, 2021

Funeral service for Larry Wimmer a Christian man.

Remember This John 11:17-27 1. When death comes calling, it’ hurts • our friends and neighbors they try to comfort and encourage us, but still death hurts • There is nothing I can say today that will remove grief you feel. • Today remember from Gods word we can find comfort, closure, and we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

Revelation Twenty-One (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 30, 2023

A continuation of what will land people in the lake of fire

The abominable are those who commit acts so terrible that God Himself calls it an abomination. An abomination is a thing that causes disgust or hatred. There are 79 Bible verses about what God calls an abomination and it is best to study the Bible to know what God calls an abomination, so you ...read more

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 22, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Five. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob’s name is reconfirmed as Israel. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 35 Jacob, having purged his house of idols, builds an altar at Beth-el. Rachel dies, in childbirth of Benjamin. Reuben lieth with Bilhah. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elevating Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006

This is message #1 in the series. MAny thanks to those who put togather the study material for the movie, Facing The Giants. This sermon looks at where we want to be after we have faced our giants!

Facing the Giants Elevating Christ John 8:28-30 – Romans 12:2 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest challenges facing the nation of Israel as they entered into the land God had promised them was giants. From the giants of Genesis, who seemed to be a spiritual being seeking to intermarry with the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Obey God Rather Than Men

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 14, 2005

It is sometimes difficult to obey God, but it is wise to do so and essential.

Obey God Rather Than Men Acts 5:29 INTRO.: Indonesian Christians Threatened by Muslim Extremists. (Attached news release) What would we do if given the choice of being silent about our faith or going to prison? I fear many of us would be tempted to cave in to the pressure. We need to obey God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Greater Grace

Contributed by Bong Baylon on May 24, 2008

Christians often fail to guard their hearts in times of greatest temptation because they are not expecting to be tempted during such occasions.

Title: God’s Greater Grace By Bong Baylon Text: James 4:11-5:6 Big Idea: When you know certain situations where your flesh can be most tempted, you can guard your heart by relying on God’s greater grace. Tagline: Guard your heart with God’s greater grace. Introduction Interest: Illus. Trying to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Prayer Quotient Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Jun 7, 2008

Your attitudes toward prayer determine your devotion to prayer.

Title: What’s your Prayer Quotient (PQ)? By Bong Baylon Text: James 5:13-20 Big Idea: Your attitudes toward prayer determine your devotion to prayer. Tagline: Your PQ measures your spiritual health. How’s your PQ lately? Introduction: Interest: Years ago, I heard about IQ (Intelligence Quotient). ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational