Sermons on Coping With Loss:

Press On Toward The Goal

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2007

Press On Toward the Goal 1) Conscious of your limitations 2) Confident in your Lord (Sermon theme and parts by Armin J. Panning)

4,000 steps (3 km). That’s the average number of strides one takes during the course of a day (www.feetforlife.org). Over a year you will take 1.46 million steps. How many steps have you taken so far in your lifetime? It might be interesting to calculate that number but what is more important than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"Jonah, Chapter One: A Story Of Rebellion" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 16, 2010

In chapter one of the book of Jonah, we learn some important lessons about rebellion against God.

The story of Jonah and the whale is one with which most of us have been familiar since we were children. But it should not be thought of as a story only for children. This little book contains some very important lessons for adults as well. Each chapter teaches an important lesson. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Be Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2012

Mary (Miriam) was a dynamic, faithful young lady whom the LORD entrusted with his Son. What great lessons we can learn from her!

1. Famous Firsts • Virginia Dare 1587 1st child born in the American colonies, on August 18th, on what is now Roanoke Island, NC • André-Jacques Garnerin 1797 --- 1st parachute jump. Dropped from about 6,500 ft. over Monceau Park in Paris in a 23-ft.-diameter parachute made of white ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Service For Elderly Man

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 15, 2013

This is a sermon and detailed memorial service for an elderly church member (a man)..

Kenneth __ ____________ Memorial Service October 1, 2010 Pastor’s greeting The Lord be with you. Response And also with you. CALL TO WORSHIP Please join with me in prayer: Heavenly Father, be with us today in this affirmation of your eternal power and grace. Open our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No One Cares For A Tabloid God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 22, 2014

Some would accuse God of being controversial in the way He went about asking Hosea to marry a prostitute. Does God advocate sin? Absolutely not! The real controversy in Scripture is that a holy God would want a relationship with sinful man.

Ill: Italian restorers are using modern technology to refurbish two magnificent bronze Greek sculptures found more than twenty years ago off Italy’s shore. The two classical masterpieces were cleaned when they were first discovered. But inside, ocean salt had infiltrated the clay casting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Appearance Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

John baptizes, bear fruit worthy of repentance and share what you have.

Introduction God and Suffering is one of the greatest conundrums that people of faith face. Where is God in pain, persecution and loss? The length of suffering increases the questions. It is one thing to struggle with God's presence when one is turned down for a job promotion, or has gall bladder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Be My Guest

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 4, 2019

God has been such a great host to us! He treats us as Guests as well as travelers through this world.

1. Preparing for Guests Unexpected guests were on the way, and my mother, an impeccable housekeeper, rushed around straightening up. She put my father and brother to work cleaning the guest bathroom. Later, when she went to inspect it, she was surprised that the once-cluttered room had been tidied ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Ever Be True

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 8, 2021

The concluding verse of the song, “The Old Rugged Cross,” contains a commitment to follow Christ in this life and looks forward to life with Him in eternity.

Hebrews 12:2 (KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. The concluding verse of the song, “The Old Rugged Cross,” contains a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Promise

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 27, 2021

Throughout history our God has promised us one thing. There is a Messiah and his name is Jesus.

Sermon Title: The Promise. Scripture Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16 On this first Sunday of Advent, no one can read the prophecy of a “righteous Branch” springing up from the line of David in anything but a messianic light. The circumstances in which the prophecy was first spoken and heard was like ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Courageousness Through Weakness

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 17, 2020

Not by our might or power but by the anointing and power of the Lord do we gain victory.

Courageousness through Weakness Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 14-07-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: 1st Samuel 17 verses 20 to 54 Key verse : 45-47 45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-54, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's He Gonna Say About 2018?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2019

As this is the last Sunday in 2018 it is good to look back over the year and ask ourselves, "When I stand before Jesus at the Judgment Seat of Christ will 2018 be gold, silver and precious stones or wood, hay and stubble?"

What’s He Gonna Say About 2018? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, John 14:6-7, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Nazarene

"how Great Thou Art" - Homily For Funeral Of A Believer

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 11, 2024

This is a funeral for an elderly woman who passed into God's presence. Her family were not, generally, followers of Jesus.

"How Great Thou Art" - Homily for funeral of a Believer - John 3:13-17 Laurie found room in her life for faith and like for every person, faith is a journey. Spirituality is a journey. There are things in our lives that happen that focus and refine our faith so that it is strengthened. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Feb 22, 2002

General funeral for a faithful Christian

FUNERAL MESSAGE FOR A CHRISTIAN TEXT - Deut. 29:29 - "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God but those things which are revealed belong unto us." Death is not an easy thing to accept. Even under the best of circumstances, death is a terrible thing. Nature has it’s seasons but death can ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Corinthians 15:55, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Comforts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025

Jesus is the divine Comforter. He understands our pains, carries our burdens, and offers peace that surpasses all understanding. He is not distant from our struggles but walks with us, bringing hope and assurance.

JESUS COMFORTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Characters Who Failed In Excellence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

This study examines biblical characters who failed to serve God with excellence, highlighting their mistakes as warnings for believers today.

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS WHO FAILED IN EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-11 Key Verse: “Now these things happened to them as examples, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come.” (1 Corinthians 10:11) Supporting Texts: Judges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God