Sermons on Infant Death:

My Grace Is Sufficient For You...

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006

This was a funeral sermon I wrote for a member of our church - I thought it might be helpful for anyone looking for ideas when writing on this subject.

MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT… Funeral for ___________ February 9, 2006 This question has come up a few times in the last week or so: Which is better, to die suddenly or slowly? If one dies suddenly there is no chance for goodbyes, for last words, to make things right with loved ones, to ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

"If A Man Dies, Shall He Live Again?"

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 17, 2006

Sermon on resurrection based on Job’s question in Job 14:14

If a Man Dies, Shall He Live Again? Job 14:14 INTRO.: Story of Job’s trials. Seldom has anyone suffered like Job. Yet, we see the hand of God at work even in his terrible circumstances. Job’s three friends provide no comfort. Job is at the point of death, so he ponders issues of life and ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will The Dust Praise You?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 14, 2005

A sermon on dust: 1) Our bodies were made from dust. 2) We are returning to dust. 3) One day the dust, our bodies, will praise God forever and ever. Based on Psalm 30:9

Sermon notes for 11/13/2005 Will the Dust Praise You? Introduction: Dust is anything smaller than one sixteenth of a millimeter in diameter. Dust is smaller that the width of a human hair. Dust can be made up of many things- dirt, pollen grains, tire rubber, salt, skin flakes, or bits of comets ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Don't Weep For Me......."

Contributed by Steve Klink on Nov 25, 2005

Preached on the Sunday before my heart surgery.

Title: “Don’t Weep For Me.........” Text: Luke 23:26-31 “As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missing Persons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 30, 2005

Paul was sorely missed when he departed from Ephesus--because of his MANNER of life, his MESSAGE, and his MOTTO. Link included for formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Missing Persons Acts 20:36-38 Will you be missed when you are gone? We were glad you missed us this past weekend. It makes us feel needed to know it makes a difference when we are absent. The Apostle Paul spent 3 years w/ these believers in Ephesus, and it was very sad for them to see him go. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of The Throne Of God

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 18, 2006

In the Bible, the book of Revelation is given by God to “show his servants what must soon take place.” (Revelation 1:1 NIV)

A Picture of the Throne of God By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org In the Bible, the book of Revelation is given by God to “show his servants what must soon take place.” (Revelation 1:1 NIV) In Revelation, the Holy Spirit reveals the glorified Christ, that which is and that which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonderful News!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 2, 2006

Wonderful news for those who mourn and wonderful news for the peacemakers at a time when war rages and bereavement is a reality for many people. This short ’homily’ was used at an all-age service and aims to provide hope for people in awful situations.

For the last few weeks we have been studying St. Paul’s first letter to the Greek Church at Thessalonica. Today we begin to look at some of the teachings of Jesus which have become known as ‘The Sermon on the Mount.’ Jesus was on the side of a mountain (5:1) when he delivered this message. Now, of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Overcoming Life's Challenges Iii

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Aug 2, 2006

Sometimes, you feel that life has swallowed, buried and destroyed you and that you have come to the end of the road. Remember that because Jesus lives, you can face tomorrow and all fear is gone

PRAYER: GOD’S DELAYS ARE NOT GOD’S DENIALS SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: JESUS, THE SOURCE OF ETERNAL LIFE JOHN 11: 1-45 TEXT: ". . . FOR HE HAS BEEN DEAD FOUR DAYS" (JOHN 11:39) Many were the attempts on the life of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Methodist

End Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

This is the final sermon in a series entitled life.com, the focus of this message is preparation for death

When I was in Bible College I worked two years at a local funeral home. To say the least is was a different experience – my job was a simple one, I was to greet the grieving family and friends when they came to the funeral home to pay their last respects. My first week was one of training, I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Sure Of Your Destiny Today

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 16, 2006

When a person dies, his destiny is fixed and it’s eternal. What you have in this life is not important, but it matters WHO you know. You need to know Christ. All the truth we need to know about life can be found in the Bible.

People are afraid of ghosts but yet love to see ghosts’ movies. • During the Lunar 7th month we see many of such shows on TV and movies, about departed spirit-soul returning to this world. • The Chinese believes that the departed spirits are allowed to roam the earth during this month, and as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's It Like Crossing Over? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 20, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, what’s it like crossing over?

Introduction When British actor Robert Morley died, he asked that his credit cards be buried with him. After his funeral, the London Times’ letters pages were filled with reader’s opinions of what they might take with them. A Mr Evans wrote: "I’ll take a fire extinguisher." Miss Tanner said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: *other

How Are You Going To Die?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

The real question is not if, when, or by what means will you die? It is "HOW WILL YOU DIE?"

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA How Are You Going To Die? Revelation 6:8 Intro: There is one thing in life that is certain beyond any other, and that is death. Life is unsure, but death is certain. Just as sure as you have lived, you will die (Heb 9:27, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 1

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

background of Revelations

Welcome & Prayer What basically do you know and have you been taught about Revelation? -special blessing for reading (1:3) -Span of Bible: Where does Revelation fall? *gospels: ministry of Christ acts: founding of the church epistles: principles for the church Revelation: future of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Grief Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2006

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

Good Grief - part 3 On the lighter side of life: An ancient story is told about a slave who traveled with his master to Baghdad. As he walked the busy streets he found himself in the market place where he saw Death in human form. Death looked at him with such a piercing look that it frightened ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apocalypse Now

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006

Instead of worrying so much about the future, we should concentrate on living a life in Christ that begins with what we believe.

Theme: Paul reminds the congregation of what God has done for them through Jesus Christ and urges the people to put both their present and future hope, despite death, in an eternal future with Christ. As he exhorts them to comfort one another with this hope using apocalyptic imagery, one is left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Methodist