Sermons on Josephs Coffin:

Thou Shalt Not Kill

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 25, 2018

Thou shalt not kill.

THOU SHALT NOT KILL By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 25, 2018) “Thou shalt not kill.” (Exodus 20:13, King James Version, [Ten commandments]) Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters and brothers let us firstly pray: Heavenly Father, I just want to say thank you for the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Forever Loved By God

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 24, 2014

God's always-love is not always evident, but it is always present.

I need your advice about something. I have an old pair of boots like this that need fixing. Do you see how the sole of this boot flaps away from the top of the boot? It makes it hard to walk in these things. If I could reattach the sole, these boots would be useful again. But what’s the best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Death Is Not The End

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016

Jesus interrupted a funeral procession to bring life from death. Jesus deals with our universal human problem of sin and death once and for all at the cross. We no longer have to fear death. For the believer, it's but a passing from this world to the next

Luke 7:11-17 Death is Not the End Today’s story is a shocker in many ways. If you have ever lost anyone to death—and many of you have—you may experience a little jealousy with today’s story. You may wonder why Jesus didn’t interrupt your loved one’s memorial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Defeat Of Depression

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

Let's talk about the lot, the lamenting and the Lord of the depressed (Material adapted from Bill Kirk at: https://billkirk.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/victory-over-depression.pdf)

HoHum: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. SAD starts in the fall (right now) and continues into the winter months. Know of one woman who has dementia that suffers from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-27, Psalm 102:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Talitha Cumi: It Is Time To Get Up

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 3, 2022

We need to allow God to arise... Jesus says: TALITHA CUMI: MY LITTLE LAMB IT IS TIME TO GET UP. The hopeless situation is changed by the command ARISE.

TALITHA CUMI… IT IS TIME TO GET UP! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out Wade Hughes on YouTube) (Two part lesson) TALITHA CUMI: (Tal –e –tha CUE- me,) GOD ARISE IS IN THE BIBLE 23 TIMES. ARISE IS IN THE BIBLE 256 TIMES… THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH US HEARING THIS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:39-42, Ephesians 5:14, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Thirsty People

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 20, 2025

This is a desperate call from a loving Father to come to him. There is a deep love in that call to get right with him and find him while he is still near.

We do not have the time to go through all the verses this morning but please join me as we look at a couple of them. Vs.1 says: “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.” That is like a call from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is Alive Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025

Always stand on the fact of the resurrection of Jesus!

JESUS IS ALIVE! Text: Acts 25:13-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: So significant is this event that the whole of the Christian faith would fall if the resurrection of Jesus Christ were not true. William Lane Craig suggests that “Without the belief in the resurrection, the Christian faith could not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Universal Proprietor Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2024

The modern society, particularly this generation of kids, values earning, spending, and having fun. The older generation believed in earning, conserving, investing, spending, and accumulating wealth for generations to come. Who is the owner?

Text: Psalm 24 Theme: Universal Proprietor   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: This psalm was penned upon occasion of David's bringing up the Ark of the Covenant to the place prepared for it. David had witnessed the death of Uzza for touching ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking The Silence (Advent 2 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 8, 2023

All four of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John speak of the ministry of the John the Baptizer who is the messenger who prepares the way for Jesus. A second reason that John’s arrival is such a big deal is because there had not been any prophets for 400 years.

BREAKING THE SILENCE Text: Mark 1:1 - 8 Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (2) As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; (3) the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

How Shall We Live With The Blues

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 15, 2024

Psalm 4 confronts the reality of existential weariness and challenges within the church and leadership, urging a return to the Blues sensibility that acknowledges suffering and seeks faith, peace, and hope in God's promises amid life's storms.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR B How Shall We Live With The Blues Easter is such a joyous, colorful, and vibrant celebration! Now in Eastertide, this second Sunday after Easter this third Sunday of Eastertide, Christ is still risen! The Creation is still waking up! This Sunday provides us with ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith, Love, And Hope: The Christian Triad PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the power of faith, the necessity of love, and the hope in the Christian life as communicated by Paul in 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.

Good morning, church family. We are gathered here today to dive into the wonderful truths found in the book of 1 Thessalonians. Today, we're taking a close look at the first chapter, verses 1 through 10. We will be exploring three powerful truths that Paul communicates to the Thessalonian believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Topics: Faith, Love, Hope

The Risen Christ Has Commissioned Us To Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

Encourages us to actively live the gospel, embracing Jesus' teachings, and to share God's love and forgiveness with others.

Welcome, beloved friends and family. We gather here today, united in faith, seeking wisdom, love, and understanding. We come with open hearts and minds, ready to receive the word of God. Today, we turn to the book of Mark, chapter 16, verses 14 through 16. In these passages, we find the words that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-16

Topics: Commission, Love, Forgiveness

The Love Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores the grandeur of God's love, its promise of an eternal throne, and its embodiment in us, urging us to live reflecting this love.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we gather under the banner of God's grace, united by His love, and guided by His Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Psalm 89:1-4, a passage that radiates the grandeur of God, the guarantee of His eternal throne, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4

Topics: 4th Sunday, Love

Opened Eyes And Burning Hearts PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024

This sermon explores recognizing Jesus, understanding His teachings, and allowing His transformative love to reform our hearts, through the lens of Luke 24:31-35.

Welcome, welcome, dear family in Christ. Isn't it wonderful to gather here today, in this sacred space, in the company of fellow believers, to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God? We are here to partake in an act of collective worship and learning, to grow together in faith and love. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:31-35

Topics: Open Hearts, See Truth

Who’s Really Running This Show

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 26, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 3: 1 – 39

2 Samuel 3: 1 – 39 Who’s really running this show 3 Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel