Sermons on Fallen To Sleep:

Catch 22

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 8, 2005

The story of the woman caught in adultery and the Gospel of Grace

The woman taken in adultery Scholars from both the evangelical and the liberal camps seem to be agreed that the story of the woman caught in adultery is more than likely not original to the Gospel of John. As the NIV tells us “The earliest and most reliable manuscripts and other ancient ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Day For Remembrance: Memorial Day Message (15 Minutes)

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006

I would propose to you that it is not important who was the very first to celebrate "Memorial Day". What is important is that Memorial Day was established.

A Day for Remembrance Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent I, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 29, 2002

The importance of living each day to its fullest is the best way to meet and prepare for Christ’s coming.

Sermon for Advent I, Yr B Dec 1, 2002 Based on Mk 13: 24-37 “Making the most of life today” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson As most of you likely know, one of the mottos of the Boy Scouts is: “Be prepared!” The ability to be prepared, to be awake and alert ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 6: The Coming Cultural Earthquake

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2006

Don’t reject God who has spoken to us in the Word. Those who rejected God in the past did not escape His punishment, and you also will not escape if you do not listen and obey. God’s message is like an earthquake, because He promised, “Next time, I will

Hebrews 12:15-18 Don’t reject God who has spoken to us in the Word. Those who rejected God in the past did not escape His punishment, and you also will not escape if you do not listen and obey. God’s message is like an earthquake, because He promised, “Next time, I will shake not only the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Day

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008

Mark’s original ending has been seen as controversial yet it is so powerful & real & full of challenge.

The Easter resurrection story in Mark offers us a different slant in a way on old story. It offers us an ending where the feeling is not spontaneous joy & praise, but fear & confusion & doubt. It is a ending that has troubled the Church for generations, indeed it made the people who put together ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Forward To Our Death

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2007

We can look forward to dying because Jesus Christ has given us victory over death.

A YOUNG CHILD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A TERMINAL DISEASE. THE PARENTS KNEW THAT HE WOULD DIE SOON. THE CHILD AS WELL KNEW THAT HIS DEATH WOULD BE SOON. ONE NIGHT HE WAS SITTING IN HIS MOTHER’S LAP WATCHING TELEVISION WITH HER. HE LOOKED UP INTO HER EYES AND SAID, “MOMMY DOES IT HURT TO DIE?” THE YOUNG ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Elements Of Worship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Show the parts of worship in the story of Abraham’s vision with God

Title: Requirments, Resistance and Results of Worship Theme: To show the importance of worship. Text: Genesis 15:7-21 Open with Genesis 15:6-8 Abraham just beginning his walk with the Lord. Why did God choose him? Why did God use him? Abraham had a relationship. A relationship of worship and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unchanging Christ

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 13, 2007

The answer to every problem is Jesus. He is good. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever!

The Unchanging Christ Hebrews 13:8 There are three important questions whose answers will tell the story of whether or not folks have the most fundamental agreement necessary to work together in Christian ministry: Who is Jesus, what is the most significant thing that He did, and what does that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe In The Rapture

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

Scriptures to back the belief in the rapture

The rapture and the tribulation is an event that will take place sometime in the near future. 1 Thess. 4:13-18-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorr as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back, Looking Forward, Looking Up To God

Contributed by Robert Glass on Dec 20, 2018

A sermon for the start of a New Year.

Looking Back, Looking forward, Looking UP! Robert A. Glass January 6, 2019 At the beginning of a new year, a new work, a new growing relationship, it is good to take inventory of what we have done, where we are and where we need to go. We need to ask, are our lives right with God? David was a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Asked For A Hard Thing!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 29, 2015

Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you hearing please?Come on, be feisty, gutsy, dig in hard, and don’t give up!

Hard thing! 2 King 2:10” And he said, "You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you, but if you do not see me, it shall not be so." Hey friend, Great things don’t come easy, we’ve got to strive hard to attain them! Are you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral For A Faithful Farmer

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2020

Richard had a 40 year perfect attendance pin... but that wouldn't get him into heaven. But his faith in Christ would.

READING OF SCRIPTURE PRAYER Richard and Sarah Jane (his wife) were farmers. Almost everything they touched had to do with farming. They were involved with Farm Bureau and 4H, and the only vacation they took every year was to the State Fair. And at 4H – Richard did farmer stuff. He was in charge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2013

I. What Must We Come For ? II. How Must We Come? III. When Must We Come?

Isaiah 1:18 (AV) Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 1:18 (The Living Bible) 18 Come, let’s talk this over, says the Lord; no matter how deep the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Good Mourning! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022

Grief is actually a servant for our good. The nest thing it does is to bring us into the presence of God.

Good Mourning Greetings, Patriots, this is Perry Greene with God-N-America. I have a little bit of a new approach to today’s podcast. It is entitled, “Good Mourning.” M-O-U-R-N-I-N-G. A few weeks ago I was talking with a Funeral Director in preparation for a funeral service we would be doing. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope And Light - Carrying Forth The Mysteries Of God (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 26, 2022

As we approach Christmas, let us remember that it is time to shine forth the message of JESUS. The HOPE and LIGHT of this World. We carry the Torch of HIS LIGHT and HOPE as Stewards of the Mysteries of GOD.

2022.11.27 The Wilderness Experience Stewards of the Mysteries - The LIGHT of our HOPE William Akehurst, HSWC 1st Sunday of Advent…HOPE and LIGHT. The advent candle of HOPE is lit. JESUS is OUR HOPE. And we are to not only serve HIM, but care for the message, the mysteries of GOD, which are all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Isaiah 9:2, Hebrews 11:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16, Isaiah 60:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational