Sermons on Grief:

The Cost Of Consequences

Contributed by David Zachrich on Feb 2, 2025

Actions have consequences. Yes, consequences. Painful consequences. King David helps us understand our actions and their cost.

Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-17, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Who Sees (El Roi)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

God is omnipresent and omniscient; He sees all things, whether in the light or in the dark. The name El Roi—the God Who Sees—was revealed to Hagar in a moment of distress and despair.

THE GOD WHO SEES (EL ROI) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 16:13 "She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'" Supporting Texts: Psalm 33:13-15, Proverbs 15:3, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:13, Psalm 33:13-15, Proverbs 15:3, 1 Peter 3:12, Hebrews 4:13, Jeremiah 23:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Jesus To You? (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

The question Jesus asked in Matthew 16:15, “Who do you say I am?” remains relevant today. The world has various opinions about Jesus, but the most important revelation is who He is to you personally.

WHO IS JESUS TO YOU? (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:15 "But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:9-11, John 10:9-11, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 22:12-13 INTRODUCTION: In the first part of this teaching, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15, Philippians 2:9-11, John 10:9-11, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 22:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Martha – Sister Of Mary And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Martha was a devoted and hospitable follower of Jesus who initially struggled with anxiety and distraction. However, she demonstrated great faith in Christ and learned to balance service with worship.

CHARACTER STUDY OF MARTHA – SISTER OF MARY AND LAZARUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:38-42 "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her." – Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-44, John 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Apr 3, 2025

Life can sometimes feel like we are trapped in the past, weighed down by painful memories or regrets. We often find ourselves unable to move forward from past hurts. The Good News is that God offers us a new beginning in Christ.

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens paints the picture of a woman, Miss Havisham, whose life was shattered on her wedding day. Left at the altar, jilted, humiliated, and heartbroken, Miss Havisham’s life stopped. The clocks in her house ceased ticking, the wedding cake became covered in cobwebs, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Funeral Sermon: The Righteous Have A Rest That Remains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Heaven is not a myth, neither is it a fairytale. It is a reality prepared for those who believe in Jesus Christ. The scriptures assure us that beyond the suffering and labour of this life, there remains a rest for the people of God.

FUNERAL SERMON: THE RIGHTEOUS HAVE A REST THAT REMAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:9-11 (KJV) 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon: Victory Beyond The Grave Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

The Apostle Paul reminds us that death has been swallowed up in victory. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a door has been opened for us into eternal life. The grave may claim the body, but it cannot hold the soul of the righteous.

FUNERAL SERMON: VICTORY BEYOND THE GRAVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 (KJV) 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Role Of The Son In The Redemption

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025

Jesus Christ, the eternal Son, left His heavenly glory to become human in order to save humanity. This act of divine condescension was not for His benefit but ours.

THE ROLE OF THE SON IN THE REDEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:17-18 "Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Cost Of Our Salvation? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 15, 2025

What kind of a Heavenly Father would delight in the suffering of His children? A God who knew the only way to save His creation would be through the sacrifice demonstrated and carried out by His Son, the Messiah, the Christ!

Isaiah, Part 21 What is the Cost of our Salvation? Isaiah 53:1-12 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons – intro – so glad you are here today; Happy Father’s Day! - Last week (Wednesday), we saw the intro to this incredible passage (recap): -- Read ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 52:13-15, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:1-2, Hebrews 9:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Room For The Move Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This teaching reveals that when we make room for the presence and purposes of God, He fills our lives with what we didn’t even think to ask for. Honour, discernment, and persistent faith are keys to birthing the miraculous.

MAKING ROOM FOR THE MOVE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Supporting Texts: Revelation 3:20; Hebrews 13:2; Isaiah 54:2-3; Matthew 10:41; Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: This portion of 2 Kings 4 introduces us to a noble woman from Shunem. She perceived that Elisha was not just a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cry From The Cross

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025

At Calvary Jesus drank the full cup of God’s wrath and endured the ultimate loneliness so that we can be forgiven, never forsaken, and live in unshakable peace.

Introduction – Point Me to the Cross A little girl was lost on her way home. A policeman asked, “Can I help you?” She replied, “Just point me to the cross and I’ll find my way home.” Her house stood beside a church with a great cross. All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ. All the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54, 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Funeral For A "Spiritual Person” (This Person Had Not Made A Public Profession Of Faith.

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 2, 2025

Let Us Pray: Gracious and Eternal God, We give You thanks today for the life of _____________________________________.

Funeral For A “Spiritual Person” (This person had not made a public profession of faith. Let Us Pray: Gracious and Eternal God, We give You thanks today for the life of _____________________________________. We are grateful for the years You gave him on this earth, for the love he shared with his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 9, 2025

This is one of the most powerful declarations of faith in the Bible — spoken by a man who had lost nearly everything... Yet despite it all, he proclaimed: “I know that my Redeemer lives.”

I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES Pastor Joel Bernardino October 9, 2025 Introduction “I know that my Redeemer lives.” — Job 19:25 This is one of the most powerful declarations of faith in the Bible — spoken by a man who had lost nearly everything. Job uttered these words in the midst of unimaginable ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

When God Turns On The Light

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 14, 2025

Elijah’s encounter with the widow of Zarephath shows how God uses seasons of loss and exposure to bring healing and faith. When God turns on the light, it isn’t to shame us, but to lead us to confession, forgiveness, and life.

When God Turns on the Light GM. Elijah may almost seem like a superhero when you read through some of the events in his life: He’s the prophet who calls down fire from heaven a number of times, most famously in the Battle on Mt Carmel with the Prophets of Baal. At the end of his life, he ascends ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Anglican

What God Thinks Of You

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Human worth does not come from ability but from God’s image in us, fully affirmed in Jesus’ incarnation, cross, and resurrection.

I want to speak to you today about what gives human beings value — what gives us worth. We must take people seriously as beings of immeasurable value. Human worth isn’t something we earn; it’s something we are given. I am profoundly proud to be a human being. Our species is astonishing. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 8:3-5, Matthew 25:40, John 1:14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist