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Eulogy For Helen Walker

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 19, 2006

This is a eulogy for a believer who gave of herself to her family and was a great help in the church.

Helen Walker 4/8/06 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important than to be special, but I think when we come to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy Helen Bell

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 5, 2010

This is a eulogy for my aunt who loved the Lord and was a true family person.

Eulogy Helen Bell 10/4/2010 John 14:1-6 2 Tim 4:6-10 Every now and then God’s blesses us with a person in our lives who touches us in such a way that we are never quite the same again. There is something about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Simon Magus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 11, 2022

Simon magus, also known as Simon the Sorcerer or the Magician, was a religious figure whose confrontation with Peter is recorded in Acts 8:9–24. The act of simony, or paying for the position, is named after Simon, who tried to buy his way into the power of the Apostles.

Simon Magnus Simon and Peter were intense rivals until Simon challenged Peter's authority and fell out of the sky. Simon magus, also known as Simon the Sorcerer or the Magician, was a religious figure whose confrontation with Peter is recorded in Acts 8:9–24. The act of simony, or paying for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Hold

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2002

Funeral sermon for Helen Hastings, long-time church financial secretary

In a throwaway world, it is good to have known someone whose life reminds us that there are some things worth keeping. In a society where last year’s fashions are pitched out and yesterday’s values are passé, it is important to have known someone who understood how to keep hold of the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hurricane Compassion

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 5, 2024

We all experience a “storm of tumult” during our lives. And when other’s experience Hurricane like violence We need to understand our relationship to others when they are suffering

Introduction: Today we explore a powerful metaphor that resonates deeply within our hearts and communities: Hurricane Compassion. While there isn't a direct biblical term for "hurricane," the Hebrew word (su'ah) can refer to a storm or tumult, capturing the essence of violent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Exodus 2:6, Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:41, Luke 7:13, 1 Peter 3:8, Colossians 3:12, Romans 12:15, Hebrews 10:34, 1 John 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral Message Unbeliever - Mean And Nasty

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 17, 2009

"You can’t say anything nice about Helen - everyone will know you are lying", was the first thing the family said as we sat down to discuss the funeral.

(Note to reader: This was one of the most unusual graveside ceremonies I have ever attempted. There was a very large group at this graveside funeral, and most who were there were there not because they loved the deceased, but because she had ruined them. Bitter people. It turns out, just saying it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Favorite House Part 6: A House With A Vision Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

Helen Keller was asked once “What would be worse than being born blind?” to which she replied “Having sight without a vision.”

Gods favorite house part 6 A house with a vision There is more to life than meets the eye Text: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision the people will perish. Without a vision we are like a rock that has been skipped on the top of some lake somewhere and we and we have no way of guiding ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, John 3:16-17, John 3:15-19

Denomination: Church Of God

What The Blind Man Saw

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 26, 2001

Someone said to Helen Keller, “What a pity you have no sight!” to which she replied, “Yes, but what a pity so many have sight but cannot see!”

Joke: There was a blind man at Wal-Mart the other day. He seemed to be doing alright until he started spinning his dog around his head on its leash. The sales lady ran over and asked, “Can I help you?” To which the blind man replied, “No thanks, I’m just looking around.” Bartimaeus acts like I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Requires Action To Become A Reality

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 29, 2019

A reporter once asked to Helen Keller “What would be worse than being born blind?” She replied, “The only thing worse than being blind is to have sight without vision.

King Solomon, in his wisdom and under the inspiration wrote, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.”(Proverbs 29:18) In the Bible "vision" refers to the will and purpose of God being made known, in other words inspired and divine guidance. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Ephesians 1:18, Matthew 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Stability In This Unstable World

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 2, 2024

With the news filled with stories of turmoil, suffering, With the devastating floods that hit our area by hurricane Helen and the ever-looming fear of war in the middle East. Praying for the peace of Israel and that God will protect them it is easy for us to feel very overwhelmed.

God is Stability in This Unstable World **Introduction:** Beloved, as we gather today, we find ourselves in a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain. With the news filled with stories of turmoil, suffering, With the devastating floods that hit our area by hurricane Helen and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:6, John 14:27, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 29:11, Psalm 37:11, Hebrews 10:23, Matthew 10:13, Psalm 120:7, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Flood Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002

God tells us that Noah is a perfect example of Godly faith. What was so impressive about Noah’s faith that we could learn from?

ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM NOAH’S ARK o Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. o Noah didn’t wait for his ship to come in, he built one. o Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. o Don’t listen to critics -- do what has to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Of You Shall Chase A Thousand!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2019

“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do." Helen Keller

ONE OF YOU SHALL CHASE A THOUSAND! Joshua 23:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN EVERYBODY GAVE 1. The pastor of a tiny country church had been having trouble with little giving in the offerings. 2. One Sunday he announced, “Now, before we receive the offering, I would like to request that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9-13, 2 Kings 5:3, Esther 4:14, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Little Train That Could!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 20, 2018

Helen Keller said, “"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do."

The Little Train that Could... “The Blessing Of a Submissive Spirit” Isaiah 40:6-8 MSG 6 The voice said, “Cry out!” And he said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. 7 The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8, Psalm 91:1-10, John 1:1-5, James 1:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope - Our Strength

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 11, 2008

"while the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." Helen Keller Today we will see that: Our Present Sufferings Will Not Last – (v. 18) Our Promised Future Will Not End – (v. 23) Our Patient Hope Will Be Our Strength (v. 25)

Introduction: What are you going through today? Do you feel like giving up, throwing up your hands and quitting? Do you struggle with… · Financial Burdens – Can meet the bills · Physical Burden’s – Sick or struggling with addiction · Relational Burden’s – Broken marriage, friendship or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Orthodox

The Serenity Of Christ Before Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 29, 2023

Who is in control at Christ's trial? Pilate wanted to release Jesus but changed his mind. Caiaphas effectively blackmails Pilate into doing his will in getting rid of Jesus. But Jesus remains cool, charm and collective. The crowd who are stirred up in demanding the death of Jesus.

The Serenity of Christ before Pilate I’m sure many of you here this morning have visited Coventry Cathedral and left with some sort of reaction to that Church, dedicated to the Glory of God in the name of St. Michael and All Angels. It is the sort of modern Cathedral building you either love or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:17-18, Isaiah 53:7, John 10:17, John 19:5