Sermons on Deathbed Comments:

The Well Is Deep

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

We dip back into the well of grace, we drink the Living Water and the well is deep.

This past Wednesday night, a rather famous person in our country passed away. It would probably be better if I said infamous as he was the head of what the BBC called, “The Most Hated Family in America.” Late Wednesday night Fred Phelps, former pastor of Westboro Baptist Church passed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Isn't Looking For Groupies

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 7, 2010

Jesus is not interested in gathering a bunch of hangers-on... his desire is that those who follow him be totally devoted to him and willing to reconfigure their family values, self-interests and their hold on stuff.

Title: Jesus Isn’t Looking for Groupies Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: When we decide to be a follower of Christ we must reconfigure our family values, our need to look out for #1 and our hold on stuff. Introduction CBS News reported that an estimated 87,000 people attended Glen Beck’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Save

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

Our testimony has a powerful influence on others but only if we share it with them. We should know by now that there are many ways to give a witness to the changes that we have experienced since we have trusted in Jesus.

THE POWER TO SAVE John 4:39-54 If we ever needed motivation to share the good news of salvation with others, all we need to do is to look around at the mess many people have made of their lives. Many are in desperate need of help. It may be that someone has already told them about what God has ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-54

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 11) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Now with the media tracking you and keeping you accountable, the way you live out your life daily will send a message to others who you really are and what is your calling. This should not stop you to live out God’s call.

Opening Illustration: Jesus has become popular again. His name pops up in the news all the time. In 2004 Mel Gibson did what Billy Graham could not do. Through his movie The Passion of the Christ, he took the cross of Jesus and planted it squarely in the middle of American public life. For a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 22, 2016

God's love. The human side of Jesus. Relationship. Death and life eternal. Evil from even the well intentioned.

JESUS WEPT John 11:17-40 In May 1897, the great American humorist, novelist and social critic Samuel Clemens — best known by his pen name, Mark Twain — was in London. It was one of the stops on a round-the-world speaking tour he’d embarked on in 1895. He hoped to use the fees ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Steps To A Better Life

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2015

This sermon examines six steps to achieve a better life. It involves planning and having faith.

Two construction workers were eating lunch one day. One of them says, “I hope I don’t have another meat loaf sandwich. I’m getting tired of meatloaf.” The next day the construction worker opens his sandwich for lunch and says, “Meatloaf sandwich again I hate this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:7, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 91:7, 2 Kings 4:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Source Of Living Water Revealed Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 11, 2015

Part two of the Samaritan woman moves from Living Water to Living Worship as Jesus reveals His true identity.

The Source of Living Water Revealed John 4:16-26 Living Water for sinners is not physical water but rather, it brings spiritual eternal life by the regenerating gift of God through the Lord Jesus, the Word and the Spirit so that we live eternally to the praise and Glory of our Great and Gracious ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross - The Answer To Isolation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Despite the many ways we have of connecting you’ll still find that many people today feel a deep sense of isolation. But the primary result of the fall wasn’t a breakdown in our relationship with each other, it was a breakdown in our relationship with God

Part of a series based on The Cross of Christ by Dr Leon Morris You may have seen any of the countless programs about the sinking of the Titanic over the past few weeks. One of the things I find interesting about the sinking of the Titanic is that when they wanted to call for help all they had was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Leader And Opposition Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Despite opposition Nehemiah keeps them building. He organises the work to go on. We too experience opposition but can trust God to help us to persevere.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Sometimes you read these stories from the Old Testament and they seem so remote, so removed from our modern world that you wonder whether they can have any relevance for us. I mean, as George pointed out last week, we wouldn’t even think of getting out and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus, Mad, Monster, Or Master? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

How do you respond to Jesus? Like the Pharisees who want everything to be neat and tidy within clearly defined parameters? Like Jesus’ family who are embarrassed by him and doubt him? Or like those who followed him, even at the risk of their lives?

How much is too much? I’m not thinking about chocolate here. That’s an easy one. No, I’m thinking about ministry effort. When do you say enough is enough? Is it OK to say “I’ve done my 40 hours this week; now I’m going to stop and have a rest”? Or should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Big "Do"

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2015

When we imitate God we live a life overflowing with love toward others.

Title: The Big “Do” (A long, long time ago, I recall watching a Bill and Gloria Gaither special on television… and thinking, “Wow! Those women have big hair!” The Big “Do” has nothing to do with big hair.) Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Thesis: When we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Bad: Decisions

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 25, 2015

Samson's is a tragic story of bad decisions and their consequences.

Walter White is the main character in the AMC series Breaking Bad. High school chemistry teacher turned drug king-pin of New Mexico. As the 5-season series begins, we learn that Walter has cancer, no money, not long to live and a pregnant wife. It’s easy to become sympathetic to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Veterans Day 2014

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

In Life There are some things are worth fighting for: • our freedom in America and our freedom in Christ!

Veterans Day 2014 INTRO.- ILL.- When Dwight D. Eisenhower was President from 1953 to 1961, • He received a letter from eight-year-old Keith Aiken of Trumbull, CT. • Kevin wrote, “After listening to the news about the cold war, I am worried about the people in the world. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Stop- Or Applying The Brakes Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 14, 2016

Following the rally car theme/ this is a sermon that talks about the need to learn how to stop. Used some commentries about the good samaritan not marked but hopefully obvious.

How to stop We are following a series called Top Gear and today I want to discus the importance of stopping In WRC rallying and race cars in General stopping is important. Brakes are one of the most critical components on WRC racing car. Each car's brake setup is also different for gravel and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:35-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 10, 2016

This message focuses on the example that Jesus gave us when interacting with people who are living in sin and the contradictions that the Church exhibits when dealing with the sins of heterosexuals versus homosexuals. We must have the same standard.

Christian Part 2 Scriptures: John 8:2-11; 1 Corinthian 6:9-10 Introduction This is part two of my message I’ve titled “Christian.” Last week I shared with you the comments made by two pastors in reference to the Orlando shooting and how they were happy about it. I told you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, John 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational