Sermons on Death Of Loved Ones:

One Thing

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 11, 2015

The Sermon on the Plain---a level teaching place that Jesus used to conquer the flesh of man in the truth of heart to live the best life possible in the midst of evil and sins.

ONE THING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 9 "And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, to be healed of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-45

Denomination: Friends

The Approval Of One

Contributed by Hansel Young on Jul 29, 2008

Refusing to Live For Man’s Applause Living Only for God’s Approval

The Approval of One Proverbs 12:2 “A good man obtaineth favor of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.” Galatians 1:10 “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” How many of you have ever ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Holiness

One Lord, One Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

One Lord, One Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent is, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

What Does Love Look Like Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

‌I am not a fan of Valentines Day. ‌Let me also add, that if you need Valentines Day to show your spouse you love them, you’re doing something wrong! ‌

WHAT DOES LOVE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 1 of 2 part series INTRO- Good morning Cross Pointe Church! Let me begin with, there is a good chance that I will say something that upsets you today. I might as well go ahead and get it out of the way. I am not a fan of Valentines ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, John 13:34

Don’t Be Afraid Of Death

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 12, 2020

What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever?

What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever? These questions may not be pleasant to everyone and often come up as objections to some people. Life beyond death has always been a fascinating subject. There seems to be an increasing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5, Job 8:9, Job 10:20, Romans 6:23, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just One Word.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2022

This Roman officials faith would be labeled off the charts. He demonstrated complete trust in a word. Just speak the word…My servant will be healed.

Just One Word. Matthew 8:5-10NLT The late Rev. Peter Marshall, great missionary to China, said these words, “If we all agreed to read one of the Gospels, until we came to the place that told us to do something, then went out to do it, and only after we had done it, begin reading again? I'll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10, Mark 7:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 13, 2004

So what is the Joseph effect? For Joseph it wasn’t about labor (carpentry), it was about love. Life is about love.

18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Link In The Chain

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 27, 2022

We'll all influence over 10,000 people in our lifetimes. Experts say the average lost person requires 16 exposures to Christianity before reaching believing faith. Will you be one of the links in their chain to believe?

ONE LINK IN THE CHAIN 1 Cor. 3:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A preacher died and found himself in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. 2. Saint Peter asked the guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether or not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving One Another In First John

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 8, 2001

God is Love, and they who love are of God

LOVING ONE ANOTHER IN FIRST JOHN I/ WHAT LOVE DOES: 1 John 3:16-18 "Hereby perceive we the love <of God>, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down <our> lives for the brethren. {17} But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of Christian community in encouraging love, good works, and mutual support as we journey together towards the Day of the Lord.

Welcome, dear friends, to our shared sanctuary, a place where we gather as one family under the vast, loving umbrella of God's grace. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. I am reminded of the words of Germany Kent who once said, "Be nice to people... maybe it'll be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Encouragement, Love And Good Works

Love Poured Out

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 7, 2025

This is a complete Good Friday reflection words and readings

Introduction to the Service This morning, we gather in quiet reflection to remember the cross. This is a solemn space — a moment to pause, to listen, and to reflect on the depth of Christ’s sacrifice. Good Friday is a day of sorrow, but not of despair. It is a day of grief, but also of love — the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:62-65, Mark 15:1-5, Isaiah 53:1-6, Luke 23:33-34, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Oneness With Jesus - Mary's Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 3, 2016

A devotional for communion John shares with us what it means to be one with Christ through the extravagance of Mary's love. A love that gave Jesus her 1. Future 2. Her whole being

Scripture: John 12:1-8 (A brief devotional before Communion) Theme: Oneness with Christ - the Extravagance of Mary's Love Proposition: John shares with us a living example of what it means to be one with Jesus through the sacrificial love life of Mary towards Jesus. Mary gives Jesus 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 5 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 2, 2007

How do you show the Lord your love? How does he show his love for you? Nothing is more intimate and personal than God’s holy heavenly love, received and expressed in joyful worship.

Present Mark 14-16 dramatically, by memory if possible. Heavenly Anointing Today Mark begins and ends with women who come to anoint Jesus. First is Mary, sister of Lazarus and Martha. Second is a group of women, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and Salome. All these women ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Loving Act Of Discipline: Part One

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 25, 2001

This is the first of three sermons on Church Discipline, fo provide a positive foundation on the issue, and later to restore a fallen member. It deals with misconceptions on Church Discipline, and the importance of church discipline.

The Loving Act of Discipline INTRODUCTION: Today we look at an issue within the church, that we all would dearly love not to have anything to do with, but unfortunately at times we must come face to face with. That issue is church discipline. I believe part of the reason that we avoid the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17, Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist