Sermons on Godly Grief:

I Want To Be Ready

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 12, 2013

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Sleepers (vs 13-15). (2). The Sorrowful (vs 13 & 14). (3). The Survivors (vs 15-18). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two brothers were sitting around in the kitchen; • The older brother said to the younger. • “I’ll give you a pound if you let me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

To Be Blessed, Mourn -Part 2 Of 8 Series

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 1, 2010

2nd Part of eighton the Beattitudes.

The Perfect Standard For Life To Be Blessed, Mourn! - Part 2 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v4 Charles Colson who was put into jail for his part in the Watergate scandal in America so many years ago now, subsequently found Jesus in prison and today he heads up an international ministry to people in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Buried Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2016

The burial of Jesus in Luke 23:50-59 shows us the actions of some of Jesus' disciples.

Scripture On Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD, Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was brutally scourged, mocked, and spat upon. He walked the Via Dolorosa (which is Latin for “The Sorrowful Road”) from the Antonia Fortress, just inside the city of Jerusalem, to The Skull, just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"keys To Success"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

This is the second sermon in a series on Nehemiah.

Title: Key’s to Success Script: Neh. 2 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 1-11-15 Intro: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, is a business and self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey.[1] Covey presents an approach to being effective in attaining goals by ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passover: A Festival Of Freedom

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 21, 2021

Today's Message looks at the Feast of Passover through one of its names, "A Festival of Freedom." Here we will learn about God’s true freedom and rest through God's Passover, the Messiah Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Passover: A Festival of Freedom Exodus 12 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4a0lT_1Zgs As I was putting together this message, I became somewhat confused, and for all of you who know me, you know that this is a constant state that I find myself in. Yet, this was somewhat more than that, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Foursquare

"resurrection - Morning Glory"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2021

A sermon about resurrection and eternal life from 1 Cor 15

Text: 1 cor 15 Subject: what are the implications of Jesus resurrection? Complement: Jesus resurrection is the first-fruit of our resurrection Idea: “Because he lives, I can face tomorrow.” Purpose; comfort…celebrate… proclaim gospel. Introduction: When I was a kid, the summer camp of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Trials Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2023

The Pulpit Commentary calls this verse THE STRANGE PARADOX, and truly they are right, for what can be more paradoxical than being happy about the things that make you sad?

THE JOY OF TRIALS Let me share with you the different ways our text is translated to give you a broad view of what we are dealing with. First, we will look at some of the context of the verse. JAMES 1:2-4, "2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, [a] whenever you face trials of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

How To See More Victories For The Cause Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 14, 2018

1. We must speak boldly (vs. 8). (How? - With confidence in the Lord and concern for the lost.) 2. We must speak reasonably (vs. 8-9). 3. We must speak persuasively (vs. 8). 4. We must speak persistently (vs. 9-10).

How to See More Victories for the Cause of Christ The Book of Acts - Part 67 Acts 19:8-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Revised July 14, 2018 BACKGROUND: *Remember that here in Acts 19, Paul was on his third missionary journey. His team was reaching many people in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Pyrrhic Victory

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 26, 2023

Peter rebukes Jesus

A Pyrrhic Victory Mark 8:31-38 Have you ever heard the saying, “They won the battle, but they lost the war?” This is like a Pyrrhic (Pear rick) victory; which is a victory that ends up causing such a devastating toll on the victor, it ends up as a defeat, rather than a victory, due to its long ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sackcloth And Ashes (Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 3, 2020

Reflection is on the grace of God’s forgiveness in our lives.

Sackcloth and Ashes (Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 17:4, Romans 14:7-9, Jonah 3:5-7, Jonah 3:9, Jonah 3:10, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 30:11, Genesis 4:24. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us now listen to the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 18: 21-35): ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:24, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jonah 3:10, Jonah 3:9, Jonah 3:5-7, Romans 14:7-9, Luke 17:4, Psalm 30:11, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Priorities Of Jesus And His Family Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 7, 2025

This passage seems to reveal how Mary, Joseph and Jesus prioritized God’s things in their routines, regards (or affections), and relationships.

Today, as we continue our study in the book of Luke, we come to a rather peculiar passage that provides a rare glimpse into Jesus’ childhood. The other gospels vary in how much they share about Jesus before his public ministry begins. Matthew devotes about 48 verses to Jesus’ early years (some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Livin' Large Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We must want to be more and do more for God.

LIVIN’ LARGE I Chronicles 4:10 S: Prayer of Jabez: blessing and vision Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE MUST WANT TO BE MORE AND DO MORE FOR GOD. ?: How? How does this happen? KW: Situations TS: In order to be more and do more for God, we must confront three situations as revealed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Nailprints Don't Lie

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 19, 2003

Thomas dealt with his loss by postponing his choices and by absenting himself from the community. We do the same; but the nailprints of our shame and our guilt tell the truth about us.

 We respond to loss in a variety of ways. There is no predicting how people will act when they lose something they cherish. I have seen everything from screaming and wailing to solid stoicism to outright laughter. I have conducted funerals where people have wept openly, and others ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Good Joy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

What do you find joy in? Perhaps the answer to that question reveals who you are. Are you wise or foolish? What makes for a good time reveals what our minds and heart are made of.

Proverbs 15:20-24 Good Joy 7/28/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you find joy in? Perhaps the answer to that question reveals who you are. Are you wise or foolish? Do you have it together or are you still missing what life is about? Are you at heart good or bad? What makes for a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:20-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalm 137 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 11, 2020

A lament for fallen Jerusalem - either prophetic or written in captivity. The psalmist grieves deeply for Zion and pledges to never forget.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9, Jeremiah 9:11, Jeremiah 9:17-19, Isaiah 34:11-13, Psalm 84:1-2, Psalm 84:10, Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:7-20, 2 Kings 19:31-32, Romans 8:2-5, Psalm 106:9-10, Psalm 145:3-5, Psalm 147:1-2, Deuteronomy 12:10-14, 2 Chronicles 7:16, 2 Kings 4:18-37, Romans 9:2-3, John 11:20-24, John 19:38-42, Philippians 1:21-24, Isaiah 25:8, 1 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 30:5, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ