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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
God’s Word pulls back the curtain and let’s us look over to the other side of death. What happens when a Christian dies?
What Happens When a Christian Dies? Series: The Other Side of Death 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 21, 2010 *Let’s talk about Heaven. Billy Sunday once said, “If we could get a real appreciation of what heaven is, we would all be so ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11
Denomination: Baptist
The theme of this funeral homily is that in the midst of death we as Christian Disciples do not loose our courage, our hope, our faith, or our joy because we know Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us but will always take care of us.
Be Not Dismayed, A Funeral Homily --I Samuel 17:1-11, 46-47; Deuteronomy 31:7-8; Isaiah 41:10; John 14:18 We have heard the reading of our primary text for the funeral homily for our departed sister Barbara Jean Bluff, and perhaps many of you are wondering “How does the story of David’s battle ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-47
Denomination: Methodist
BURY THE CHURCH OR BETTER THE CHURCH
Illustration: Years ago in a small quiet community, it was the tradition that when someone died that the pastor would go to the church and ring the church bell three times. This was how the little town would know when someone passed away. So one Sunday afternoon, the pastor of the little ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:38-41
Denomination: Assembly Of God
How can you respond to the LOVE of Christ? Just like Zacchaeus, this morning you have an opportunity to respond to why God’s love matters …
Introduction: This morning many of us may be wondering what is this color of Easter? When we spread the canvas of Easter and paint the biblical picture, it has many shades. While Jesus walked the earth, His ministry of love, grace, healing, preaching and teaching was disliked by the Jewish priests. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:10
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Hell: No exits. There are no second chances, no relief, and no escapes.
A. INTRODUCTION: DESCRIPTION OF HELL 1. Hell is the strongest expletive, i.e., curse word. 2. Wrong thinking, hell is at the center of the earth. 3. Ruled over by devil with horns, pitch fork, red suit with tail. 4. There is no intermediate state, go straight to hell at death. 5. Hell is a place ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15
This sermon explores God's sovereignty and divine plan through the story of Lazarus, demonstrating Jesus' power over death and the purpose behind His miracles. Key
Welcome, beloved, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and potential, a day to gather together in fellowship and faith, to lift our hearts and voices in praise and prayer. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has brought us together to ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-16
Topics: Jesus' Power, Death
Often people are brought together because they have a common interest.
Such as: • Thousands gather in large stadiums across this nation frequently because they all have in a common a love for a certain sporting event. • Thousands of Music fans gather in large stadiums or Coliseums to hear a particular singer. Being fans of this particular singer makes them have ...read more
Scripture: John 11:1-26
This message was presented at the Memorial Service for my father-in-law, Sam Moore. He was an accomplished artist and a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ.
SAM MOORE As I have gone through the many paintings still in Sam’s art room, I have been amazed at how one man could create such a beautiful picture. God did not wire me to be able to do what Sam could do with a brush and some paint. He created this (painting) from this, a blank canvas. How does ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10
To understand and embrace the fleeting nature of our earthly life, to live in Christ and not in the world, and to prepare for our eternal rest in Jesus.
Good morning, family. Today, we're going to visit a somewhat overlooked gem in the Psalms, Psalm 39:1-13. This passage beautifully illustrates the transient nature of our life on Earth and the eternal promise of rest in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It's about embracing the gift of our dash ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13
Topics: Birth, Eternal Death
Jesus Christ is preparing us a place in Heaven
Today I would like to explain a sentence of the Apostol Creed: “He ascended into heaven, and He is seated at the right hand of the Father”. Let us see all the blessings of this wondrous confession. Everything that is happening here today, communion as a visible message and the sermon’s message as ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Using this as a starting point to highlight 3 stages of our Savior's life and ministry (Material adapted from Brian Wilbur [with his permission] at: https://www.southparisbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-22/he-had-to-be-made-like-us)
HoHum: Oak Ridge Boys sang a song written by Kyle David Matthew called Inconvenient Christmas some years back: Among the bills that I'd received was a postcard marked “Apologies, The Christmas gifts you ordered aren't in stock” So I packed up the kids for Grandpa's house Then a ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Answers to questions about death, judgment, heaven, and hell.
[The questions below were submitted by people at Forest Hills Fellowship Baptist Church.] 1. Does the Bible prohibit cremation? Answer: NO Burying the body was the standard practice of the Israelites in the Old Testament and Christians in the New Testament. However, the Bible does not contain a ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4
DISTRACTIONS DESTROYS ACTION
Kill distractions 1 King 18:28 “So they cried with a loud voice and cut themselves according to their custom with swords and lances until the blood gushed out on them.” Don’t allow outside noise and voices to distract your attention! This is for people who are confused by the quarreling, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Kings 18:28
Denomination: Pentecostal
What is important to remember about Jesus funeral?
How many were there? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 19:31-42 John 19:31 Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be ...read more
Scripture: John 19:31-42
Denomination: United Methodist
Hindi lamang ako tungkol sa pag-alala sa mga patay, ito ay tungkol sa pagpapanatiling buhay ng pag-ibig kapag nawala na ang lahat.
Pamagat: Ang Kandila na Tumangging Lumabas Intro: Hindi lamang ako tungkol sa pag-alala sa mga patay, ito ay tungkol sa pagpapanatiling buhay ng pag-ibig kapag nawala na ang lahat. Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 19:1-10 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Itinago ng lola ko ang isang maliit na kahon ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Denomination: Other
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