Sermons on Graves:

The Soldier Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 1, 2010

Looking for a few good men.

THE SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST Titus 2 1But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lent Is Not In The Bible

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Mar 31, 2009

Four reasons why the church of Jesus Christ should have nothing to do with Lent.

1. LENT PROMOTES A SALVATION OF WORKS Lent is ultimately a list of dos and don’ts. The focus is on the individual not Christ. Scripture teaches that forgiveness of sins cannot be obtained by our efforts. Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Why Are You Weeping?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 18, 2008

Christ Jesus turned Mary’s tears of sadness into tears of joy.

Why Are You Weeping John 20: 1 - 18 Intro: I remember times when I was going through my divorce that I would just weep. People who saw me do this would ask, "Why are you crying?" --- For the life of me, I coudn’t answer. I didn’t know whether it was because I was happy that I was free or sad ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Word Of Damnation

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Jesus says the words from the cross that we were supposed to say.

Word of damnation – “Father, father, why have you forsaken me?” Damnation – separation from God – alienation An illustration of when you were alone and afraid would be appropriate here We’ve all felt alone or alienated – lost, rift in relationships with family or friends, divorce, lost a loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph And Jesus ~ Sermon 3 Series

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Sep 3, 2008

A series comparing the Life of Joseph and Jesus

Joseph and Jesus ~ Sermon 3 35And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him. • His father was grieved at thought of the loss of his son o No doubt God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Fellow Christian

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 3, 2020

This is a funeral message/outline that was prepared for a dear friend and follower of Christ.

Celebration of Life Service For ________________________________________ Preached on October 22, 2018 at Green Hills Cemetery Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson 2 Corinthians 13:5, "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

When Purpose And Passion Meet

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

When one possesses passion and purpose they are mostly unstoppable.

When Passion and Purpose Meet. Here is one of my early ones. Acts 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Ecc. 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2019

I took S.M. Lockridge’s message, probably preached 70 years ago, and adapted it by making it into rhyming verse which increases it's power. You can add this at the end of your next Easter message for a powerful ending.

A. IT’S FRIDAY, BUT SUNDAY’S COMING 1. It’s Friday! Jesus is praying, Peter’s straying, Judas is betraying -- But Sunday’s comin.’ 2. It’s Friday. Pilate is judging, the council is fudging, the crowd’s are shouting, the disciples are pouting. Mary is crying & Peter’s denying. But they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Reading

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 8, 2012

A reading I did for our Christmas program

He was given a name, that was greater and grander than any other names in the world. He was given a name that is deeper than depth, higher than height, and wider than width. He was given a name that put activity to the legs of a lame man at Bethesda He was given a name that brought sight to a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Isaac's Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 20, 2021

What was Isaac’s attitude towards his father Abraham, who had planned to obey God’s command to sacrifice his son?

What was Isaac’s attitude towards his father Abraham, who had planned to obey God’s command to sacrifice his son? A generational revival continued in Isaac. A son of promise, Isaac was born and circumcised. Generational revival often brings new tests of faith. Revival that lasted another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:19

Denomination: Baptist

Bethlehem- The Gravesite Of Rachel Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 21, 2022

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Bethlehem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Bethlehem [#1] BETHLEHEM- THE GRAVESITE OF RACHEL Micah 5:2 Introduction: We are going to begin a series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Since it is Christmas Season, we will start with Bethlehem. When we think about Bethlehem, we only think about ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

Mocking At The Blood Of Jesus Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 3, 2024

Those who mock God's truth, and who follow their own desires all while claiming to be Christians, are the most dangerous kind of unbelievers.

In Hebrews 10:29, we read, “How much more severely do you think someone deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified them, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?” Mocking at the blood of Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19, Revelation 12:11, 1 Corinthians 1:18

The Unheard Voices Of Christmas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

It’s the season of Christmas, filled with joyful sounds of bells ringing, choirs singing, and music in the air. However, amidst these cheerful noises, there are also sounds of sorrow and grief. These are the unheard voices of Christmas.

Introduction: During the Christmas season, we are surrounded by joyful sounds like bells ringing, choirs singing, and music filling the air. However, amidst the celebration, there are also sounds of anguish and grief. Today, we will explore the less talked about sounds of Christmas and what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Topics: Christmas, Grief, Joy

The Precious Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

The Apostle selects a wonderful word to describe the blood of Christ. The Christian would define precious as it is applied to the blood of Christ as: "of inestimable value or worth"!

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST “You know that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver and gold….But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless..” I Peter 1:18-19 NASB. The Apostle selects a wonderful word to picture the blood of Christ. Webster ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of A Resurrection

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004

The raising of Lazarus is a testimony to the power of Christ and His ability to rise from the dead.

Sermon Notes Sunday, April 12, 1998 Introduction: Message: Resurrection Sunday 1. The anatomy of a resurrection. John 11:1-44 a. Scene one 11:1-16 Jesus hears of Lazarus’ illness yet purposefully delays till after Lazarus has died b. Scene two 11:17-37 Jesus interacts ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist