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Loneliness After Death Of A Loved One Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2019

After the death of a departed believer, we mourn for ourselves. We must look to our own spiritual health and growth.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Grief is like isolation when someone close dies and we are left without them. 2. Death is final, no re-runs, no GPS, re-calibrations. 3. Death is like losing a limb, it never grows back and you miss it every time you need it. 4. Four steps to grief: a. Loneliness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

Does A Person Who Commits Suicide Automatically Go To Hell?

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 20, 2019

Wrestling with the tough topic of suicide and eternal destiny

There was a story in the media today (17th December 2018) of a Catholic Priest in Detroit upsetting the relatives of a teen boy at his funeral, when, during the funeral sermon, the Priest said that he didn’t think the boy would be in heaven due to the fact that he committed suicide. I thought I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is There Any Hope For Our Kids?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

With the tragedies surrounding our youth today we must ask the question -- "Is there any hope for our kids?"

"Is There Any Hope For Our Kids?" The past two weeks have been a tragic time of upheaval, uncertainty, and insanity in the lives of our young people. When the news came forth about the shooting in Littleton, Colorado we were all stunned by the news of two students carrying out their plan of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unshakeable In A Shaky World

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon deals with standing firm in a world that’s shaky and looks at the lessons we can learn from Daniel.

Unshakable in a Shaky World An elderly man lay dying in his bed. Near death, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abraham: Justified By Faith Or By Works? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 22, 2005

Paul turns to Abraham to show that he too was justified before God by faith and not by works.

Scripture When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not nice. I haven’t done anything wrong. My ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirittual Zombies? Compssion Fatique?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2006

SOME OF OUR WORSE ATTITUDES ARE NOT PLANNED, THEY JUST EVOLVE. I often say: EVEN A DEAD FISH CAN SWIM DOWN STREAM! Are we actively pursuing God’s plan or are we empty zombies?

SPIRITUAL ZOMBIES? COMPASSION FATIQUE? TALKERS BUT NEVER DOERS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 2:15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Providence"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Feb 19, 2003

A message on the comfort of God’s providence.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com February 9, 2003 The Text: Ruth 1:1-17 The Definition of Providence: “Providence is the continuous activity of God in His creation by which He guides and governs it for His people’s good and His own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When We Don't Know What To Pray Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2007

You’re not alone when you’re in the ’groan zone.’

When We Don’t Know What to Pray Romans 8:26-27 Rev. Brian Bill 8/12/07 www.pontiacbible.org On August 1st, a terrible tragedy brought strangers together to pray. I’m reading from the StarTribune.com out of Minneapolis-St. Paul (8/6/07): “Lori Peterson, jogging on the path on West River Parkway, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Biblical Ownership

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 16, 2004

What do I own? And how do I relate to the Bible demand that God owns. The Life of William Borden can help us answer this question.

THE LAW OF BIBLICAL OWNERSHIP Dr.DavidHaun Hope Christian Church February 15, 2004 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasuring God's Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 29, 2012

Belief in God's sacrificial love opens the window to eternal life.

“Treasuring God’s Sacrifice” John 3:1-21 Sometimes getting fresh air into our home or office is pretty simple. All we need to do is open the window. Nicodemus and Jesus were working on a project; it was called eternal life. As John describes their encounter he teaches us that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does God Really Care About Everyone? Do We?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 23, 2012

God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people.

Recap the story of Jonah for those who may not know the story… Title: Does God Really Care About Everyone? Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Slide 3 Thesis: God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people. Introduction Westboro Baptist is a church in Topeka, Kansas whose ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd And My King

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 27, 2011

The Lord is my shepherd and my king. Is He yours?

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD AND MY KING Text: Psalm 23 A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school and he didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to know that he was safe, yet give him the feeling that he had independence. So she had an idea how to handle it. She ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of Love Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 25, 2011

This message is part of a sermon series on the book of Ruth. I also have bulletin inserts that I used in the message. Email me if you are interested in using these.

The Characteristics of Love Ruth 3:1-18 -So far in the book of Ruth we have learned a lot about Ruth and Naomi, we have looked at Ruth's commitment to Naomi we have looked at how God had a plan for Ruth's life to take her from poverty to riches, to take her from the land of Moab to being in the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Hazard Ahead: Hypocrisy

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

A main excuse for worldly people not to come to church is that the church is full of hypocrites, well there is always room for one more.

HAZARD AHEAD: HYPOCRISY (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and All scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Perhaps one of the biggest reasons given by non-churchgoers is “church is full of hypocrites.” This is true to some extent, but there is always ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Conquers Evil

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007

In our text, let’s consider the procedure of how good conquered evil. 1- Philip preached - that’s the good 2- Simon boasted - that’s the bad 3- People believed - that’s the good 4- Simon backslid - that’s the bad 5- Peter warned - that’s the good

INTRO.- ILL.- In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation for Easter and Passover holidays and decided to contact the local ACLU about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while the atheists had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ