Sermons on graveside:

The Power Of Remembering

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on May 25, 2013

On Memorial Day we are invited to remember those who have died for our liberty, those who have touched our own lives in meaningful ways, and of course and most of all, the sacrificial and atoning blood of our Lord Jesus

I walked through a county courthouse square. On a park bench, an old man was sittin’ there. I said, Your old flag pole in leaned a little bit, and that’s a ragged old flag you got sittin’ on it.” “Well,” he said, “I don’t like to brag, but we’re ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 2, 2015

This is a sermon for Easter 2015. It is about death and references the resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus gives us victory over death.

When Jesus was on the earth, he had many people who wanted to be around him. He also had people who hated him and wanted him dead. On the last day of his life, it was hard to tell which group was which. But Jesus had friends. He had people that believed in him and what he was doing. He had a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral Service For Difficult Situations

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 12, 2015

What should we do next? 1. Stand on the truth that God is good (Psalms 25:6-7, 33:5, 34:8, James 1:17). 2. Stand on the truth that God loves you (John 3:16). 3. Stand on the truth that God will help you (Matthew 11:28-30).

Funeral Service for Difficult Situations Psalms 25:6-7, 33:5, 34:8; James 1:17, John 3:16; Matthew 11:28-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall BACKGROUND: *It's wonderful to be able to preach the funeral for dear saints of God who could echo Paul's words in 2 Timothy 4:7, "I have fought the good fight, I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

New

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 31, 2016

Preached as a challenge for a covenant renewal service.

NEW REVELATION 21:1-6a JANUARY 1, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS, YEAR A COVENANT RENEWAL SUNDAY FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Four times in these short verses, the word “new” is used. The whole language of the passage is of newness, of change, of leaving things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral Service

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

A funeral service.

Order of Server: Eulogy Song (Amazing Grace) Scripture Reading (Psalm 90:10; Isaiah 40:28-31) Song (I Call it Home) Message (“My Story”) Song (Old Ship of Zion) Benediction (Prayer) Graveside Message: My Story: The Psalmist said in chapter 30 and verse 5, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Forever And Ever"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon about worshiping God.

Revelation 4:1-2; 5:1-14 "Forever and Ever" Have you heard that in Fiji, singing hymns can get you in trouble? It's true. About 1 million Methodists live in the south Pacific Island country, and every summer between 20,000 and 50,000 people come together in order to sing hymns. And that's ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Reaping And Sowing In The Ruins Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 9, 2020

This sermon looks at the hope and promise of sowing God's Word. It deals with the failures, but also the joys that we can experience with this! It goes through Jesus' parable of the sower. A special thanks to Rev. Bob Holst for the inspiration and idea

Are you an optimist, or are you a pessimist? Are you a glass half-empty person, or are you a glass half-full person? Do you complain that rose bushes have thorns, or do you rejoice because thorns have roses? Do you see the storm clouds, or do you see the silver lining? There are various ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13, Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, Galatians 5:21-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glorious Appearing

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ABOUT THE LAST DAYS LEADING UP TO OUR ETERNAL STATE, WE ARE NOW LOOKING AT THE GLORIOUS APPEARING OF THE LORD

THE GLORIOUS APPEARING REVELATION 19:11-21 WITH THE COMBINATION OF THE RAPTURE, THE RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST, AND THE TRIBULATION PERIOD, THE LAST MAJOR EVENTS OF THE LAST DAYS BEFORE THE ETERNAL STATE ARE THE GLORIOUS APPEARING AND THE MILLENNIAL REIGN OF JESUS. THIS IS THE TIME THAT CHRISTIANS ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Behold I Show You A Mystery

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 28, 2021

A funeral message about eternal life in Christ

“Behold, I Show You A Mystery.” (1 Cor 15:51-52) Introduction; News of __________ illness and the journey of treatment has been on our hearts and in our prayers these last two years. Our family wishes to convey our love and prayers to the entire family circle. as Solomon wrote, “a woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, John 11:25, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Pentecostal

"hope And Renewal" 1 Thes 4:13-18

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 1, 2022

How should Christians approach the death of a loved one? What are some bad assumptions Christians make around grief? How does the Gospel offer hope in the face of Death

Deadline Slide 1 Every once in awhile, the semantics for a word study intrigues me. A word peaking my interest this week was the word “deadline”. Today, we use deadline as a point in time which something must be completed. There is a deadline to mail my taxes. Or in the case, of submitting an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

The Reality Of The Rapture Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 6, 2021

Many in Paul's day feared those believers who died prior to Christ's return for the church would be forsaken and left within the grave. The apostle offered words of comfort and assurance regarding all the saved and their hope for the future.

The Reality of the Rapture 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18 Today, we have come to the most recognized passage in 1st Thessalonians, and one of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture. It is a passage that is often read at funerals because of the comfort it affords to the families who have lost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Last At The Cross, First At The Tomb”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 12, 2022

Easter is not about us. Easter is not about our new Easter clothes. Easter is about hope. Easter is knowing that death on this earth is not the end of life. Your soul, your spirit, was created by God to live forever. Includes a quote from Mel Gibson's Pasion of the Christ.

In Jesus Holy Name April 17,2022 Text: Matthew 27:66-28:1-3,5 Redeemer “Last at the Cross, First at the Tomb” Easter is a wonderful celebration. I’m so glad you are here this morning to enjoy the experience of Easter worship. The spring flowers bloom in the sunshine. There is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-3, Matthew 27:66

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Covered By Gods Eternal Life Insurance?

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

Soul insuranc is more important

“ What is insurance? (It’s basically a way to protect your stuff Soul Insurance? • One of the most important decisions a person or a family can make is the selection of a good life insurance policy. • Life insurance is an essential part of any financial plan because it safeguards a family’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Will Be Your Legacy?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

In this text we see something that often occurs in churches. A man is sleeping in church.

But it is more than just a man sleeping in this passage of scripture. This man named Eutychus was sitting on a window sill while Paul preached a very lengthy sermon, and he fell out the window and died. • We ministers are indeed thankful for this passage of scripture, because when we see men and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Different, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 8, 2003

What a comfort to know that in every fear, Jesus will never leave you and he is always talking to God about you.

April 6th Jesus the Priest: Still Intercedes for us! Jesus is Different, Part II Last week, we went to the Mall of America for a day since it was Spring Break. It never occurred to me until after we were long there that with the Mall and the NCAA Tournaments in town, we were the perfect target ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran