Sermons on Death Penalty:

Why We Are Not Healed (Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

God can and often heals, but not all are healed. Indeed healing is just delaying the ultimate healing.

II Chronicles 7:14 Proposition: You must allow God to be GOD! (Let Him be all that He can be!) I. Because of our sin. A. John 5:1-3, 14 Impotent man. Acts 5 Ananias & Sapphira B. II Chron. 21: 9-20 Jehoram 18,19 (Idolatry - bowels fell out) Isa 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-3, John 9:1-3, Isaiah 38:1-8, Deuteronomy 23:12-14, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 16:12, 2 Chronicles 21:9-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns

Contributed by Paul Smith on Jan 8, 2023

We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns I. Introduction Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and it can be difficult to cope with these changes. We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. II. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 41:10

"My Little Brother” Funeral Sermon ( Douglas Belger)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2023

Intro: My mother gave birth to six children. Doug said when mom…

1. Gave birth to Martin she said I can do better than that! 2. Gave birth to Billy she I can do better than that! 3. Gave birth to Jack she said I can do better than that! 4. Gave birth to me she said I can do better than that! 5. Gave birth to Lois she said I can do better than that! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"words From The Cross" " I Thirst" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 16, 2023

Exposure. Heat. Exhaustion. Dehydration. He’s been on the cross now for 6 hours. It’s hot. Lips cracked. Throat so dry. He cries out. "I Thirst" God in Christ substituted Himself for us sinners. That is the heart of the cross of Christ.

In Jesus Holy Name March 19, 2023 Lent IV John 19:29 Redeemer Words from the Cross: “I Thirst” ...read more

Scripture: John 19:29, Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Sanctity Of Life 2024

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 22, 2024

Today is the 40th Anniversary of Sanctity of Life Sunday. I want us to look at what the Bible says about life. Then I want us to see how the Bible informs major abortion Issues. Finally, I want us to look at how we can become involved in saving the lives of God’s unborn children.

Today is the 40th Anniversary of Sanctity of Life Sunday. It was actually established by President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan wrote a book on abortion entitled, Abortion: The Conscience of a Nation. There he lays out the pro-life position. Southern Baptists have taken several pro-life stands. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13

Denomination: Baptist

If This Were The Last Week Of My Life

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

I realize this is a serious statement to make, and I do not make it lightly. This could very well be the last week of my life.

1. It becomes easy to preach words, thoughts, and plans, but it is another thing to live what you preach. 2. The problem today is this: far too many Christians and preachers alike are just playing church. a. People just come out of habit. Just the thing to do, save face. b. I often wonder how many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10-12, Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection

Contributed by James Draviam on Feb 20, 2024

The resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it has to do with any one who believes

Introduction: In this world it’s for sure that everyone who has born has to physically face death one day. But for a Christian who has accepted Jesus as his Savior death is not the end of all. Let us briefly go through the stages that lead to the resurrection of Christ and the same stages that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3, Revelation 20:12, Romans 5:12, Acts 24:15, Ephesians 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

The Tears Of Jesus

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 15, 2023

Jesus shed tears for many reasons. We, as Christians, should shed tears for the same. Is our heart sensitive to the things of God?

Chemists say that tears are a combination of sodium chloride, phosphate of lime, mucus, and water. The Bible reveals that tears are the expressions of a broken heart. The Bible is splattered with tears from Genesis to Revelation. In the Old Testament, Esther fell down before the King's and wept ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, Luke 19:41, Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Woman Chapel Funeral Service

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023

This message is designed around the song IN THE GARDEN.

Good morning. This day can be one of sadness and despair but I am reminded from the start of Psalm 30:5 which tells us, “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Here we are at the celebration of life service of someone we loved with all our heart. And we may wonder ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Graveside Service For A Christian Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023

A brief message to close out a funeral service at the graveside.

Let’s bring some closure on saying farewell today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 8, 2023

Just as the heart pumps life-giving blood to every part of the body, so the truth of the resurrection gives life to every other area of gospel truth. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the pivot on which all of Christianity turns & without which none of the other truths would much matter.

1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-7 [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] THE REALITY OF THE RESURRECTION [Psalm 16:8–11; Psalm 22; Luke 24:25-27] 1st Corinthians, chapter 15 is devoted entirely to doctrine, to a single doctrine, the Resurrection. In these 58 verses Paul gives the most extensive treatment of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

There They Crucified Him

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 13, 2023

Four words found in verse 33, "There they crucified Him." This became the darkest and greatest day on mankind. How? Let's take a look and found out.

This scripture has been referred to as the heart of the Bible. When you go through the old testament, the types, the shadows, the sacrifices, everything pointed to the cross. Everything after, everything we do today refers back to the cross. It is the central point of God's word. The heart of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Third Word

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 19, 2023

Mary waits beneath Jesus' cross.

Mary had been rigid with tension all week. Rumors of plots had eddied around the streets of Jerusalem from the moment Jesus had entered the city at the beginning of the festival week. Everyone was edgy, watchful. There were more Roman soldiers around than usual, too, even for the Passover week when ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27, Luke 2:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Outline For A Believer's Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 22, 2023

This is a sample outline for a believer's funeral. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the outline should provide a guide for those who are hurting to have hope and future happiness when we see Jesus!

Introduction: This is an outline for a message I’ve used a few times whenever I was asked to preach a funeral message. The text is often used and known as “the Rapture passage” and has words of comfort and encouragement for those still living after their believing loved one has gone to be with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Dead Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at those who were once Christians but are now spiritually dead.

The Spiritually Dead Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to Revelation 3. We are going to look at a lot of scripture today, but that is where we will start. A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6