Sermons on Death Occurred As Prophesied:

Hope In The Valley

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 3, 2025

This sermon is about how a Christian should respond to grief.

“Hope in the Valley” 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 Life is a struggle and there are times when we go through valleys It could be a VALLEY: - of sickness, fear or poverty - loss or frustration - sadness and anxiety The Valley may be: - the loss of a relationship - it could be betrayal - it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graveside Service - Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 27, 2022

We commit [Name] to his final resting place, knowing there is still a resurrection yet to come and eternal life beyond this life for those who have put their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org As we gather at the graveside service for [NAME], on behalf of the family, I would like to thank you for joining us today. We commit Robert Krempels to his final resting place, knowing there is still a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 11:25, Matthew 6:19-21, Revelation 1:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Funeral Billy Meade

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 30, 2024

Funeral for an elderly Christian man.

Celebration of Life and Resurrection Billy Meade Opening : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Billy Meade . We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 29, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Three. 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 TWENTY-THREE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Sarah dies and Abraham purchases a burial plot for her. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 23 Overview: The age and death of Sarah; Genesis 23:1 The purchase of the field and cave of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trojan Horse Of Heaven

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2023

"[If] the princes of this world...had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory" 1 Cor. 2:8. The Cross was the method of invasion of Hell; it was the Trojan Horse by which Jesus gained access to Death!

THE TROJAN HORSE OF HEAVEN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WELL WISHERS. For 98 percent of the students at the school where John Hyde’s wife teaches, English is a second language. But that didn't stop them from giving her Christmas cards. Still, their enthusiasm for the occasion sometimes exceeded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, The Savior Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

Jesus voluntarily Gave His Life

1. INTRODUCTION. OUT OF ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE EVER LIVED, THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ONE LIKE JESUS! HE WAS BORN WITHOUT THE AID OF A MAN. HE LIVED A PERFECTLY SINLESS LIFE. NO ONE IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANITY HAS LOVED LIKE JESUS. JESUS IS THE PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF THE INVISIBLE GOD; WHO REIGNED ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Color Of Easter

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

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

"He Came…to Destroy The Works Of The Devil”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2025

Jesus empowers us to stop the works of the devil. 1) temptation rejected by quoting scripture 2) Jesus is our "Advocate" as He sits at the Father's right hand to intercede 3) He has defeated Satan's grip of the fear of death by His resurrection

In Jesus Holy Name February 9, 2025 Luke 4:33-34 “He Came…To Destroy the Works of the Devil” The title of our sermon begs for a question: What are the “works of the devil” that Jesus came to destroy? We know that Satan brings into our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:33-44, Luke 4:41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Son Of God Was Inconvenienced Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025

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

Funeral Message

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Mar 12, 2025

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

Denomination: Baptist

Dad’s Funeral

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

My Dad’s funeral

Dad Song: that’s my Job (play song) Eulogy: dearly beloved we are gathered together here today to celebrate the life of one of the greatest man I ever knew my Dad Marvin Ray Barker Sr. Dad was born on February the 28th 1947 to Parents Virgil L. Barker Sr. And Anna Barker and he grew up with two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:48

Denomination: *other

Best Of All, God Is With Us

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2025

A sermon of comfort for those who fear.

“Best of All God Is with US” Psalm 23 Donald Barnhouse was the pastor of Philadelphia’s Tenth Presbyterian Church when his wife died and left him with two young daughters to raise alone. While he was driving to his wife’s funeral he realized that he needed to say something to explain what was ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

If Tomorrow Was Your Last

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Aug 18, 2025

MAKING SURE YOUR RIGHT WITH GOD

IF TOMORROW WAS YOUR LAST Friends, family, and fellow travelers on this journey of life, Imagine for a moment that you receive a letter, from the universe itself. And it contains a single line: "Tomorrow is your last day." What would you do? That’s a heavy question isn’t it . It can make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Funeral Kera Walkup

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 3, 2025

Funeral Memorial for a 43 year old girl.

Funeral Kira service Funeral Message Inspired by Psalm 23 1. Today, we gather to celebrate the life of a gentle soul— • Kiera was a daughter, a granddaughter , a friend, a Christian • Kiera whom I didn’t know well but I gather she was one who walked through life with quiet strength and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Questions At A Tomb Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2026

Adrian Rogers said, “There is no promise God cannot keep, no prayer God will not answer, and no problem too hard for Him to solve.” That is a great expression of the life of faith in God.

Questions At A Tomb John 11:17–44 Introduction Adrian Rogers said, “There is no promise God cannot keep, no prayer God will not answer, and no problem too hard for Him to solve.” That is a great expression of the life of faith in God. He keeps his promises, he answers prayers, he solves ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ