Sermons on Deathbed Comments:

Always Be Prepared

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 4, 2023

Are you ready to meet Jesus? In this narrative the author tells us that a spiritual relationship to Jesus is key!

Always be Prepared John 11:55-12:11? Rev. Dr. Michael Koplitz John 11:55 Now the Passover of the Jews was near, and many went up to Jerusalem out of the country before the Passover bo purify themselves. 56 So they were seeking for Jesus, and were saying to one another as they stood in the ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Walk The Talk/ In Witnessing

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Nov 23, 2024

Witnessing to our faith should be bought inviting and truthful.

Walk the Talk in Witnessing Terry Cavanaugh / General Walk the Talk / 1 Timothy 6:12–16   People frequently encourage us to share our faith with others. But that raises the question, what are we to witness to. Are we to tell people what it means to be a Christian? Are we to be honest and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, 1 Timothy 6:12-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Walk In Purity

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

As we look at this text I want to remind us of three truths. First, the commands to walk worthy, Second the command to walk in sexual purity presupposes an internal struggle with sin within us. Third, discipleship is a community project, you cannot follow Jesus alone.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Walk in Purity Ephesians 5:3-6 June 14, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together with today’s message entitled, Walk in Purity from 5:3-6. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided in two ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guidepost One – The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Grace shocks and saves; at the cross justice is fulfilled, and forgiven people live mercy and truth in a broken world.

Introduction – When Grace Feels Wrong Imagine this. A well-known local businessman is caught embezzling millions. He is tried, convicted, and the sentence is ready to be pronounced. The courtroom is full of victims—employees who lost jobs, retirees whose pensions are gone. Everyone leans forward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26, Luke 23:42-43, Luke 15:20-24, Ephesians 4:31-32, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Spirit Of Offense In The End Times Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Nov 2, 2025

We live in an age where people are easily offended. • People are easily offended by one wrong word or one post online. • Families are divided, churches are split, and relationships are broken. • Jesus said this would happen — that in the last days, many will be offended.

THE SPIRIT OF OFFENSE IN THE END TIMES Pastor Joel Bernardino – November 9, 2025 We live in an age where people are easily offended. • People are easily offended by one wrong word or one post online. • Families are divided, churches are split, and relationships are broken. • Jesus said this would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:10-12

A Living Funeral – A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2025

There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” This sermon was requested by a man given a few months to live on the topic of being a "living sacrifice."

Synopsis: There’s a new kind of funeral that is beginning to be used by those facing death. It’s called a “living funeral” or a “pre-funeral.” In this kind of funeral the “dearly departed” is still alive and is present at the ceremony. This kind of service become very popular in Japan and is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4. The Paralyzed Man Through The Roof Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025

Someone brought you here today. You came desperate or curious. This ancient story speaks directly to your life right now. It reveals who Jesus is and what He offers you.

THE PARALYZED MAN THROUGH THE ROOF INTRODUCTION You stand here today because someone brought you. A friend invited you. A family member insisted. You came out of desperation or curiosity. The story you are about to hear happened two thousand years ago in Capernaum. It speaks directly to your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Mark 2:5, Mark 2:7, Mark 2:9, Mark 2:10-11, Mark 2:12, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:2, Matthew 11:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven, An Overview

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Dec 29, 2025

Jesus assures us of eternal life but He does not give a lot of details.

HEAVEN, AN OVERVIEW Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text: John 14:1-3: Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

The Power Of Gratitude: Finding Joy In Every Season Of Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2025

What is Gratitude? Gratitude is simply thankfulness, but it’s not just remembering to say “thank you” when someone passes the salt. Gratitude is deeper. It’s a heart posture, a perspective, and a daily decision to focus on the blessings rather than the botherings.

The Power of Gratitude: Finding Joy in Every Season of Life Good afternoon! I hope you’ve all had a good lunch—and if you didn’t, then I hope you’re sitting next to someone who did, because the joy of sharing is a biblical principle! Now, I promise to keep this short and sweet — for some of us, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 37:25, Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Look Just Like ...

Contributed by David Zachrich on Apr 6, 2024

The church that Ann and I attend brings us joy and peace – and, sometimes amusement. Like is true with many of you, we sit in the same pew almost every Sunday. We are surrounded by wonderful, friendly people who share our faith.

Friends in Christ, The church that Ann and I attend brings us joy and peace – and, sometimes amusement. Like is true with many of you, we sit in the same pew almost every Sunday. We are surrounded by wonderful, friendly people who share our faith. In the pew in front of us in a family of five – ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Judas Iscariot And Mary Of Bethany

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 2, 2022

Who do you wish to serve God or Mammon

Jn 12:1-8 Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . He no sooner arrived back at his house than a man knocked at his door. “Sir," he said, "I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On Involvement & Commitment

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 5, 2023

Commitment is defined as the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, arrangement etc.

Martina Navratilova, a Czech-American former professional tennis player once remarked: “The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.” Romans 12:1-2 reminds us: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5, 1 Kings 8:61, Revelation 1:1, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Have We Lost Our Churches To Worldliness? Series

Contributed by Eric Agyei Febiri on May 18, 2023

Churches are expected to guide and form the conscience of society and people by pointing out the truth without fear or favour. Some of our churches today however, have lost their moral authority to the world because of power, fame, and money by their leaders.

Morality is now measured by the votes of the Senate and the Parliament, and not the individual conscience. Civil authorities and those in power now vote to decide what is sin and what is not sin, what is lawful and what is unlawful. And this has now crept into our Churches, but Church leaders ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1, Ezekiel 34:1-10, Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Catholic

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jun 2, 2023

When you pray, do you expect to hear from God?

“When God Speaks” Genesis 26:1-6 When you pray, do you expect to hear from God? We often pray and when we do it is a time of request and asking God for blessings or direction. But do we ever expect to hear an answer? We should! Genesis 25:7-8 “And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist