Sermons on Elderly Funeral:

What Jesus Taught About Overcoming The Fear Of Death

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One day Jesus taught the disciples why He had no fear of death.

One day Jesus taught the disciples why He had no fear of death. He said, "No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again." (John 10:18) God has appointed time, place and reason why everyone will die. The Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, John 5:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ And Him Crucified

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 16, 2005

Simple Duties of the Christian

1. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE? • Being a True Christian • VS 2 Paul stated that he didn’t pretend to know anything except the fact that Christ was crucified • Paul expresses that he experiences the same fears as the other Christians at Corinth a. Weakness b. Fear c. Trembling • Romans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Take Up An Offering

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This sermon answers the question of the purpose of taking up an offering in the church

In Matthew, Mark, and Luke 1 out of every 6 verses deals with money. Of the 29 parables Christ told, 16 deal with a person and his money. Giving to the lord was established all the way back in the book of Genesis When abel brought his sacrifice unto the Lord Then under the law the children of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41

Remembrance Sunday 2005

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 5, 2005

Memories - how can we use them

NR 13-11-05 Remembrance Sunday 2005 Let us pray: DEAR LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER - HELP US REMEMBER -- HOW DIFFERENT IT WAS -- FOR MEN AND WOMEN DURING THE WAR. HELP US TO REMEMBER WHAT THEY GAVE UP SO THAT WE MAY ENJOY PEACE TODAY. AND HELP US HONOUR THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

276 – Sing A New Song

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

David teaches us how to sing a new song - compared to the Model prayer by Jesus.

Humor: A preacher went to visit an elderly woman from his church who had just had an operation. As he was sitting there talking with her, he noticed a bowl of peanuts on the stand next to the bed. He began to eat them, and soon it was time for him to leave. When he got up he noticed he had eaten ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Desparate Measures For Desperate People

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 26, 2006

What it takes for a real revival to occur

Intro: we live in a society that wants everything in life to be easy. There are many books called 12 easy steps to a happy marriage, 10 easy steps to financial success, 8 easy steps to getting in shape. I am sure for some people it is easy, but in most cases life if very difficult, and only as ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

It pays to serve Jesus - It Pays every day - It pays every step of the way.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? MATT. 19:16-30 I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore” Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question. THE TEXT: This statement is made by Peter. It is in connection with the incident of the young lawyer who came to Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? MATT. 19:16-30 I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question. THE TEXT: This statement is made by Peter. It is in connection with the incident of the young lawyer who came to Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

John Wesley visited General Oglethorpe when he was governor of the colony of Georgia. The general mentioned an incident involving a man who had angered him and remarked, "I shall never forgive him!" Wesley answered, "Then I hope, sir, you never sin."

Mercy-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy" (Matt. 5:7). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-7 Introduction John Wesley visited General Oglethorpe when he was governor of the colony of Georgia. The general mentioned an incident involving a man who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship As It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 22, 2003

Jesus addresses the issue of worship in his answer to why his disciples do not fast. Series on the Gospel of Mark.

WORSHIP AS IT IS MEANT TO BE Mark 2:18-22 INTRO: PRESENTS FILL THE TEMPLE A dear elderly lady was teaching the four and five year old Sunday School class at her church. During one of the lessons, they were learning about he buildign of the temple. She explained to the students that when the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joyful Stress

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003

Dealing with stress in a godly way

JOYFUL STRESS PHILIPPIANS 1:18-30 (Based on a Sermon from Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, 2003) INTRODUCTION… USA Today Poll about Stress, Jan 24, 2002 How often do you experience stress in your daily life? 42% = Frequently 38% = Sometimes 18% = Rarely 2% = Never ILLUSTRATION… from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Integrity Of Joseph

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 15, 2003

To look at the importance of faithfulness and integrity in trials and how God honors those who are faithful to Him

The Integrity of Joseph Genesis 39:1-12 Primary Purpose: The importance of being a person of integrity from the example of Joseph Joseph is one of several men in the Old Testament who learned to lean upon the Lord and grew in their faith despite terrible difficulties in their lives. He could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Christ Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2002

Looks at the compassion in Christ’s life and encourages believers to follow His example.

THE COMPASSIONATE CHRIST JOHN 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION… Looking at pictures of Christ before Christmas READ JOHN 5:1-9 CENTRAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS IT THAT PROMPTED JESUS TO HEAL THIS MAN? BIBLICAL NARRATIVE SEGMENT I would like you to see the place that Jesus found as He entered Jerusalem. This was a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family Faith Transfer: To Spiritually Receptive Children (Lesson 6)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As a young boy, Samuel was unusually receptive to God. His childhood laid a foundation for his usefulness later in life. “For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Study4 - Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Study four of the Book of Revelation.

Bitter Smyrna – The persecuted Church. Smyrna is the martyr church, the church that suffered martyrdom for Christ. The word Smyrna means “myrrh” and carries the meaning of suffering. Myrrh was a fragrance used in the burial rituals of ancient times. When Jesus was buried Myrrh was used to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Methodist