Sermons on Grandfathers:

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2009

Six keys to a happy home

Wedding Ceremony Performed by Rick Crandall - Jan. 3, 2009 Outline for charge to the couple - Six keys to a happy home: -Communication -Compassion -Commitment -Courtship after marriage -Church -Christ Introduction and Statement of Marriage Family and friends, we are gathered together in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Funeral Message For A Majority Of Mormons In Attendance.

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 9, 2009

Jim was a believer, but most of his family are Mormon.

NOTE TO READER: Message starts off theological, then the eulogy is inserted in the middle, and then the theological is completed. I attempted to address some Mormon beliefs by stating true Christian understandings. May our Lord Jesus bless you in the building of your funeral message. “whether we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Things In ‘06 That Will Keep You Fixed

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Mar 6, 2006

Each of has a purpose and a divine plan that called. I like the way the Apostle Peter said it in 2 Peter 1:10 “Wherefore the rather, brethren, given diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these, ye shall never fail”.

Six Things In ‘06 That Will Keep You Fixed Jeremiah 29:11 By Clarence E. Weaver, Sr Introduction: This is the beginning of a New Year, and many people around the world establish a New Year’s Resolution. Many promise to start a diet after eating so much during the holidays. They promise to start ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Give Them Something To Talk About

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

Love is the hallmark characteristic of the Christian and is the power in reaching out to a lost world.

What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love." "When someone loves you, the way they say your name is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Should We Then Live?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 4, 2006

A contrast and comparison of the Tower of Bable and Pentecost.

The Philadelphia Daily News reported that 46-year-old David Vassallo boarded a jetliner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a flight to North Carolina. He began talking to the man seated next to him and boasted that he was an undercover federal sky marshal. The man he was talking to was quite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Lost And Confused Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 12, 2006

Confusion sometimes stalks us. Comfort comes from Psalm 55. "Even while thousands are lined up against me, God hears it all...Pile your trouble on God’s shoulders, he’ll carry your load" (55:18,22).

Lost and Confused Psalm 55:1-14 (12-13) June 11, 2006 This is the second in a series of sermons about being lost. I would invite you this morning to remember a time when you were lost. I know you pretty well, and I don’t think that any of you have ever been lost on a desert island…at least no ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Dressed In His Righteousness Alone

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 24, 2006

Funeral sermon for Buford Pervall: deacon, usher, church clerk. To know your own value means that you learn to trust God in large matters and you seek positive change.

Someone once remarked that a cynic is a person who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. Isn’t that an apt description of our time, when we will pay inflated prices for houses, we will spend $75.00 to fill up our SUV’s, and will hire basketball coaches for forty million dollars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Requires Us To Come With Clean Hands And A Clean Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

We must resist the pressures to secularise our faith and to accept the beliefs of other gods. We must seek the peace of God in His Word, not in the words of humans.

God requires us to come with Clean Hands and a Clean Heart ZECHARIAH 5:1 – 11 INTRODUCTION. God requires us to come to Him with clean hands and a clean heart. This means that we need to look clean but we also need to be clean inside. I find it interesting that the world so often concentrates on ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up O Men Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Many wrongly conclude that church is for women and children. They conclude that it’s not manly to be religious. That idea is as false as anything can be. But that doesn’t keep many from believing it. I want to set the record straight by highlighting t

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series Rise Up, O Men of God 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Today, we salute our Fathers. In the process, we want to honor all of our guys. This is a much needed emphasis in our day. Many wrongly conclude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Psalm 71:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Minded Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007

Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Torn Between Two Loves Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings About Salvation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 22, 2006

Five things you cannot trust for salvation

Philippians 3:1-6 Warnings About Salvation Introduction The gospel message is a wonderful message isn’t it? God is in control of all things: He has brought us together today and has done so because He has a great message for us. If you are already saved, the message of salvation excites you and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Can Do For Those Lost In Sin?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 23, 2006

A message to invite sinners to come to Jesue

What Jesus can do for those lost in SIN? Rev. 1:4-7 He was the first to rise from the dead. He is the commander of all the rulers of the world. He loved us and made us free from our sins by the shedding of his blood. He made us his kingdom and his priests to serve before God his Father. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Death's Funeral Series

Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 21, 2007

This sermon is about how we do not need to fear death. We can gain hope from Christ because he is eternal, and he has promised that we will be made to overcome death as he has. It still needs a little work, but i am a fan of the main idea of it.

Death’s Funeral (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 1:9-28 We can have courage because Christ is Eternal Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos The Finality of Death When I was just around the age of five or six years old I attended my first funeral. They have since become ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflections Of A Biblical Friendship Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007

Best friends are very important. Best friends are our confidants. They are our counselors. They are our PR persons. They back us up when others are against us. No problem is ever as dark when you have a friend to face it with you. Especially when that pe

I begin tonight with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very important. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ