Sermons on Deceased:

Have You Seen?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 30, 2011

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter

John 20: 19 – 31/ Have You Seen? Intro: If I had written the account of the resurrection of Jesus, I would have begun a little differently. When John returned from the empty tomb he found Peter and ran up to him. Excitedly, he said, “Peter, I have some good news and I have some bad ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2 Peter 1:12-21 Series

Contributed by Aaron Mitchell on Dec 16, 2015

What is Peter's goal in writing the Book?

1. Peter's admonishment 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 knowing that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Forever

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 4, 2020

On All Saints Sunday we remember and celebrate how we have been knit together into the mystical body of our Lord Jesus Christ

November 1, 2020 All Saints’ Day Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12 Friends Forever Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. All Saints’ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus - Life Over Death

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2020

The Love of Jesus the Christ illuminated

Message/Devotion March 22, 2020 John 11:1-45 JESUS is LIFE Over Death In my years of ministry, I have preached many, many funerals. Some were very difficult because of my personal love of the deceased or the surviving family. Once, I preached eight funerals in one week. I know the pain of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, James 2:1-4, James 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Old Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 3rd sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#3] THE OLD GATE Nehemiah 3:6 Introduction: As we continue in our study about the gates that Nehemiah rebuilt around the city of Jerusalem, we need to be reminded of the importance of the gates and walls. Walls are built to keep people in or out; and gates are built ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Acknowledgment Of Boaz Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate trouble.

As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate troublesome occasions (1:8-9). In any case, when Naomi heard the report about Boaz, her hope for what's to come was reestablished (2:20). As was normal of her character, she considered Ruth first, empowering her to check whether Boaz would assume ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Most Unusual Funeral Service Ever Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

What could be so unusual about a funeral service that it would get our attention? It is known as The Great White Throne Judgement.

There is nothing pretty about a funeral, but they are necessary. Some people have some strange ideas about funerals. 1. Some want nothing but a graveside service. 2. Some want to be cremated and have their ashes placed in a jar. One man had his ashes flown in a plane and scattered. 3. Some want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Justice & Fairness (Deuteronomy 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2025

The old covenant is not our covenant, but did God give Israel just and fair laws? Let's look at Deuteronomy 25.

Was God’s law concerned with fairness, animal welfare, just inheritances, and honest trade? How does modern justice compare? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 25. Was there a punishment that deserved forty lashes in ancient Israel? Would that deter certain crimes today? When people have a dispute, they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 2 – 13

Mark 9: 2 – 13 Revelation Mark 9:2-13, “2 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up on a high mountain apart by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became shining, exceedingly white, like snow, such as no launderer on earth can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2009

It is knowledge about Jesus that gives eternal life; it is Jesus Himself that is life and that is the resurrection for His child.

JOHN 11:17 26 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE” “When Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. So ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jun 28, 2002

Funeral sermon for a young man I’ve never met who committed suicide. No family in this Country, a Memorial service for friends.

Funeral Sermon For Robert Lee Gray 28 June 2002 I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to each of you for comeing to this memorial service today. Each of you by your words and/or your presence have demonstrated a critical virtue of humanity that we need to see expressed more in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Learn From The Collision At Nain

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 26, 2001

Two groups collided at Nain: a procession of death and sorrow met a procession of life and hope.

“With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of automobiles? Researchers are trying to learn from the collisions in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Kinsman Redeemer Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. The Old Testament practice of a kinsman redeemer is a wonderful type of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ! 

KINSMEN REDEEMER Ruth 4 Read at the beginning of the service: Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace INTRODUCTION Today we conclude our series on the book of Ruth (give a recap of what we’ve talked ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflections

Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2007

We use a lot of mirrors to examine and determine the kind of person we are, but the only true mirror is God’s Word. Every other mirror will leave us with a warped view of ourselves. We must be transformed into the image of Christ.

Reflections By Pastor Jim May (This sermon was presented using projected pictures of people standing in front of different carnival mirrors that distorted their true appearance) How we see ourselves will always determine how far we go in life, and how far we go with God. If we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Coming To The Party? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2007

We need to get the invitations out!

WHO IS COMING TO THE PARTY? Revelation 20.11-15 S: Evangelism C: Judgment Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: WE NEED TO GET THE INVITATIONS OUT! ?: Why? KW: Certainties TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 20 three certainties that show why we need to get the invitations out. Type: Propositional, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist