Sermons on Fallen Short:

Going Home

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001

A short funeral sermon (5-10 minutes) for a believer

FUNERAL SERMON: “GOING HOME” WHERE IS HOME? READ 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 I. WE DO NOT GRIEVE AS MEN WHO HAVE NO HOPE A. WE KNOW THAT THE LORD IS TAKING CARE OF ______ B. SHE HAS NO MORE SUFFERING OR PAIN C. SHE IS HOME… HOME BEING THE PLACE WHERE SHE BELONGS II. WE HAVE A HOPE OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Pondered These Things

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

A short meditation at the end of or presentation "From Prophesy to Fulfilment".

1. We have heard about the one who was born - how the prophets foretold his coming - how the cradle leads to the cross - we prepare to light our candles to remember that X is God’s light to us 2. At end of Luke 2 the events of Chrit’s birth are complete - Christ is born, the angels and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redemption

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006

Short devotional on redemption: The price, the plan and the proof of redemption

REDEMPTION Bought out of the slave market I. The Price of Redemption We owe everything to the Lord because of what He paid to redeem us. In I Peter 1:18 the Bible says we were not redeemed with corruptible things but with the precious of Jesus. II. The Plan of Redemption There is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 5a- Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003

A short sermon from the Lord’s prayer on Forgiveness.

Forgiveness Mt 6:9-15 WBC 16/2/3pm (not preached, as others shared so much great stuff we ran out of time) It was five days before Christmas when a stranger approached ten-year-old Christopher Carrier, claiming to be a friend of his father. "I want to buy him a gift, and I need your help," said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of A Christian Home

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 6, 2009

5 CHARACTERIS OF A CHRISTIAN HOME A SHORT OUTLINE, ON THE HOME.

LUKE 10:38-42 TITLE 5 CHARACTERIS OF CHRISTIAN HOME. 1.A CHRISTIAN HOME IS A HOME WHICH THE LORD IS A WELCOME GUEST. LUKE 10:38, SAY"S THAT A CERTAIN WOMEN NAMES MARTHA RECEVED HIM INTO HER HOME. 2.A CHRISTIAN HOME IS A HOME IN WHICH THE LORD JESUS IS GIVEN THE CHIEF PLACE. MATT.6:33 BUT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

The Cross This Good Friday

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 22, 2011

A short message on the meaning and value of the Cross for at Easter time.

Good Friday After this, Jesus knew that everything had been done. So that the Scripture would come true, he said, “I am thirsty.” 29 There was a jar full of vinegar there, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a branch of a hyssop plant, and lifted it to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Baptism Of Favour

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Apr 6, 2010

A short teaching of what it takes to enjoy the favour of God

Divine favour is a special preference, an act of grace flowing from the throne of God. Favour is not related to your age, sex, position in society, title in church, physical appearance or educational background. I Sam. 16:4-10 The man highly favoured was not around; he was in the bush but was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Live In Light Of The Call Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 8, 2012

LIFE IS TOO SHORT SO LIVE IN LIGHT OF THE CALL.

LIFE’S TOO SHORT So Live in Light of the Call INTRODUCTION: What do these three cartoons have in common? Purposeless!!!! Goalless!!!! Aimless!!!! Defined: Without purpose or direction. Going to a church with a mission doesn't mean you are living for the mission. I'm appalled at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

So Live In Love With God Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 8, 2012

LIFE'S TOO SHORT SO LIVE IN LOVE WITH GOD.

LIFE’S TOO SHORT So Live in Love with God January 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION Some decisions change everything. The decision to drop out may seem attractive to some, or to others the only choice at the time. But the decision will change everything for so long perhaps even a lifetime. T. S As we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Through Our Works Of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A short sermon on how we can minister for God

Through Our Works of Service - Spiritual Gifts & Heart? Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/6/05 During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes underneath the Sahara desert. It’s heartrending to think of the people who are starving and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Through Our Works Of Service - Abilities & Personality? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

A short series on how people can serve God

Through Our Works of Service - Abilities & Personality? Gladstone Baptist Church - 12/6/05 In 1658 a young Italian boy lived in the town of Cremona. Legend has it, that like his townsfolk, Antonio loved music. Cremona was a town where musical ability was highly valued. But poor Antonio was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And Now (Funeral Message) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 2, 2010

A short funeral talk for a lady who had infirmities.

Reading: Jude 24 & 25. 24 To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy — 25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Soccer World Cup 2010 - 4 Reasons Why It Reminds Us Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jun 15, 2010

A short Gospel talk for an family/all-age service.

Reasons why the Soccer World Cup reminds us of the Christian Life Introduction The world cup just started! I love soccer! These days I don’t play it - I watch it! But did you know that the World Cup reminds us of the Christian life?! 1. There’s a Prize to Win The dream of every Soccer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 9, 2009

Message on how short life is. Things are not important

What is your life? James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. Blow on a glass on watch how fast the vapor ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilled

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 23, 2019

People in general do not like to be reminded of their short-comings.

Fulfilled Luke 4: 21 - 30 Intro: An older lady sat in the worship service of a little Presbyterian Church in a quaint southern town. The pastor was preaching against all sorts of sins from gambling to murder and everything in between. When the pastor started on the sin of gossiping, the old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed