Sermons on Funeral Preparations:

Spiritual Treasures Endure Forever

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was prepared for a quarterly memorial service remembering residents of a senior living community who had passed away during the previous months.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord’” (Luke 5:8). Peter’s response is a very normal and natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 5:16-19, Revelation 21:4, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: United Methodist

When You Go Into The House Of The Lord

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 30, 2020

When you come into the house of the Lord there are several things you bring with you. This message was preached in preparation to return to regular church services.

When You Go into the House of the Lord Psalm 121:1 Introduction In our church we quote this verse every Sunday. We are anxious to be back in the house of the Lord. NEXT SUNDAY When you come to church, what do you bring with you? I. You bring your face A. By this I mean your very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Winners Are Made In The Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025

The challenges you go through are divine tools to shape your character, test your faith, and prepare you for your next level.

WINNERS ARE MADE IN THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Season, New Chapter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 24, 2025

As you step into your new season and chapter, trust God to guide you, prepare your heart, and align yourself with His purpose.

NEW SEASON, NEW CHAPTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Genesis 8:22, Philippians 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey of seasons and chapters. Each season carries unique opportunities, challenges, and divine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wake Up To God's Purpose

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 19, 2025

God calls us to be spiritually alert and prepared to respond when He calls. There’s a world that needs us now… not later.

Introduction As a Firefighter one of the worst things in the world that can happen is sleeping through an alarm… I remember one time after we had a long day of hose testing, everybody was pretty tired and we were hoping for a quite night, which never seems to happen… about 1:00 or 2:00 in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weight Of Waiting Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 6, 2024

Waiting on God is not a passive state but an active preparation. During this time, we can find hope and strength in God's unfailing love and forgiveness.

You know when you're so frustrated, and you just want to scream into your pillow? Well, God's cool with that. He wants you to be real with Him, to tell Him exactly how you're feeling. It's like He's the ultimate best friend who's always there to listen, even when it's 3 am. Imagine your feelings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Topics: Divine Patience, Spiritual Endurance, Faithful Anticipation, Divine Timing

Obstacles For Christian's Before The Rapture PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon encourages preparation for Christ's Second Coming, emphasizing the hope, promise, and eternal future we have in Jesus, and the importance of faith perseverance.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to learn, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topics: Removing Mask, Rapture

Heavenly Conscious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to resist the temptations of this world and instead focus on God's promises, living with an awareness of heaven and preparing for our eternal life with Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to delve into a topic that is as relevant today as it was when the Apostle John first penned his letters - living with a heavenly conscious, the world's allurements vs. god's promises, and preparing for our eternal place. Elisabeth Elliot once wrote, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Final Day

Get Ready To Grow PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of intentional spiritual growth, active engagement in faith, and preparation for the rewards that come from living a life dedicated to God's glory.

Good morning, everyone. I want to start today's service by sharing a quote from Rick Warren. He said, “Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth.” Growth is what we’re going to be talking about today. Our sermon today is based on Psalms 92:12-13, which reads, "The righteous will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-13

Topics: Intentional Growth

Trust God To Help You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Learn from Joseph's story, understanding that trials are not burdens but opportunities to grow in faith and trust in God, as He prepares us for an extraordinary destiny.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving deep into the heart of Genesis 45, a chapter that reveals a lot about the life of Joseph, a man who experienced many trials yet never wavered in his trust in God. As we grapple with our own trials, Joseph's story provides us with a roadmap on how to ...read more

Topics: Joseph

Armor Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to stand firm in faith, armed with God's truth, and prepared for spiritual warfare, to overcome life's adversities and proclaim victory.

Beloved brothers and sisters, I stand before you today, not as a messenger of despair, but as a beacon of hope. In a world where darkness often seems to overshadow the light, where the noise of chaos often drowns out the melody of peace, it's easy to feel lost, to feel weak. But remember, dear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Topics: Armor Of God

It's Time To Move On PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Encourages us to trust in God's plan, move beyond our mourning and disappointments, and embrace the new beginnings He has prepared for us.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's truly a blessing to gather with you today, under the banner of His grace, to share in the richness of His Word. The Word of God is a living, breathing testament of His love for us, a love that is steadfast, relentless, and all-encompassing. It's a love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2

Topics: Mourning

Five Great Powers In Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

An amazing truth--Jesus did not hold any funeral services! The Bible tells us that whenever Jesus came in contact with the dead, He restored life to them! He raised three people from the dead: Lazarus, Jairus’ daughter, and the widow’s son. In the miracl

Intro: An amazing truth--Jesus did not hold any funeral services! The Bible tells us that whenever Jesus came in contact with the dead, He restored life to them! He raised three people from the dead: Lazarus, Jairus’ daughter, and the widow’s son. In the miracle in our scripture passage I see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: *other

Stuck In A Rut? Lord Reveal The Ruts!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2019

Few can see the danger of spiritual ruts. Ruts are nothing more than an open ended grave. Are we prepare to allow the Holy Spirit to set us free from the ruts that trap us? (Series)

STUCK IN A RUT? LORD REVEAL THE RUTS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23 (MSG) Investigate my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24, Genesis 3:6-12, 2 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Parables Of The Unjust Steward, Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 25, 2017

Some people think that anyone Jesus mentions in a parable is a hero or an example of a noble character. If that’s what you think, then be prepared for a shock, because two of these men are really bad characters.

Perea Parables of the Unjust Steward, Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:1-31 Parable of the Unjust Stewart This parable has been greatly misunderstood, and one of the reasons is because it looks as though our Lord is commending a crook. The steward is a full-blown crook. Some people think that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist