Sermons on Daughters Funeral:

Broken But Recyclable

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 24, 2022

Lent is a time we confess we are broken. But Jesus can take what's broken and recycle us to have meaning and purpose for His kingdom

Lent officially began with the observation of Ash Wednesday, a day for Christians to confess their sins and receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross. Ashes were a reminder of death, so when people were in mourning or received tragic news, they would put ashes over themselves. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Mark #59

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the previous sermon, the Chief priests, lay leaders, and the Sadducees came to the Lord with some questions.

They did not come wanting to know what the scriptures taught, they came using the scriptures as a means of trying to trap the Lord Jesus. But the Lord said to them in verse 24, “…Do you not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?” A lot of folks think they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Difficulties

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

Many of us have learned to categorize our days as GOOD DAYS or BAD DAYS! To listen to some folks talk, they seem to have more bad days than good days!

Illus: Someone said that YOU KNOW IT IS GOING TO BE A BAD DAY WHEN: • You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold • Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles • Your twin sister forgot your birthday • Your horn goes off accidentally and remains stuck as you follow a group ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Staking Your Claim

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 21, 2016

In the burial of Sarah, we see Abraham staking his claim to God's promises

STAKING YOUR CLAIM Genesis 23:1-20 (NLT) for audio, video of this sermon, thecreekmonroe.com Intro: How many have been following our Atlanta Braves baseball team this year? Not doing so well are we? They fired the manager Freddie Gonzales this week. The news said he found out about from a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Are The Dead Raised Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Resurrection, victory, new bodies, heaven

HOW ARE THE DEAD RAISED? 1 Cor 15: 35-49 (p815) April 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION: There aren't many funerals I do that I don't share one of my favorite stories about one of my favorite preachers…. My Dad's favorite, or one of his favorite T.V. shows growing up was He Haw…By knowing this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 29, 2016

A narrative sermon for Easter Sunday - The Road to Emmaus

Resurrection Sunday – 2016 Title; “Walking together” “He walks with me and he talks with me…” Text: Luke 24:13ff Subject; why did Jesus come along side the 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus? Complement: to comfort and encourage them in their grief – by showing them he is alive! “ Doubt and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reality Of Heaven & Hell

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 20, 2021

Looks at the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. In this story we get a glimpse into what God says about heaven and hell.

Title: The Reality of Heaven & Hell Theme: The contrast between heaven and hell. Text: Luke 16:19 - 31 Prayer Scripture Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Altar

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 5, 2020

In The Church of The Nazarene we have what we call altars but they are altars of prayer not true altars on which a sacrifice can be made. Why do some churches have altars of sacrifice while others do not? What does the Bible say?

The Altar Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he meditates day and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28, Ephesians 4:11-12, Hebrews 10:10, 1 Peter 3:18, John 19:30, Luke 22:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Last Words - Yours Series

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 23, 2019

The most important markings on your gravestone is the DASH between the dates.

Sermon: What will be “your” famous last words? The Last Words of David… 2Sa 23:1 And these are the last words of David, the saying of David the son of Jesse, and the saying of the man raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet singer of Israel: 2Sa 23:2 The Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-5, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Know For Certain That I Am Saved?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 18, 2019

The Apostle John tells us that we can know we are saved, and then in this epistle gives us three criteria from the Word of God that allow us to know this with certainty.

CAN I KNOW FOR CERTAIN THAT I AM SAVED? 1 John 5:13 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 17, 2019 You may listen to an MP3 recording of this message by going to the following Link: http://chirb.it/z48hL4 INTRODUCTION: 1) Is it possible to know that we are saved? A.) To put ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, 1 John 2:3, 1 John 4:13, 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Angle From Above

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Easter Sunday morning sermon about the angle we look down on the cross

Background to passage: There were a lot of things to clean up for the Apostle Paul in the Corinthian church. Evidently there were some within the church who were teaching that there was no resurrection of the dead. Paul knows this is at the center of the Christian faith, for as he said, “But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 10, 2024

Based on Colossians 4:7-18 - Encourages hearers to be a godly friend & to have godly friends.

“FRIENDS” Colossians 4:7-18 FBCF – 8/25/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Do you have someone in your life that you can just be real with? Don’t have to pretend like you’re happy when you’re not…in a good mood when you’re not…talk when you don’t want to talk…it’s not awkward to just sit in silence with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgiveness Of God

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 1, 2025

A short sermon to adults on God's Forgiveness

A few years ago I got a phone call from a friend of mine named Danny, he was a fellow I worked with for years. I hadn’t talked to him in quite a while but he had a couple of questions for me. Are you still a preacher? Will you preach a funeral for me on Wednesday? Listen, I truly believe God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Ever Been Confronted By A Message That Has Transformed Your Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 12, 2025

What is God calling YOU to do in your local Church

Luke 6:17-31 Have you ever been confronted with a message that changed your perspective? Certainly on the day Jesus spoke the words of Sermon on the Plain, as our Gospel reading is known as, He gave those around Him a new perspective on life with the Beatitudes (the sayings that started with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-31

Denomination: Anglican

Every-Member Ministry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve.

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve. Intro.: 1. I love being a minister! a. Preaching ... Weddings ... Baptisms ... Funerals. b. Illust. "Folder of Encouragement" (read excerpts) 2. But do you know what's sad? So many of you have been led to think that only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12