Sermons on Josephs Death:

"The Shepherd And The Valley"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Congregational

Porque Los Cristianos No Quieren Morir

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Necesitamos entender lo que espera al cristiano cuando muera. Cuando conocemos las Escrituras en relacion a ello entonces nuestra perspectiva sera diferente.

PORQUE LOS CRISTIANOS NO QUIEREN MORIR (Fil. 1:21,22) INTRO: En la vida no hay nada más seguro que la muerte. Mas aun así, la mayoría de las personas no desean morir. Le huyen a la muerte pensando que quizá pueden existir un poco mas de tiempo hay otros que por sus situaciones físicas o ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Your Ship Ready To Sail?

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

What eternal cargo will you have on board your ship when it is your time to depart this life?

“Is Your Ship Ready To Sail” Text: 2 Timothy 4:2-8 Intro: Notice with me what the Apostle Paul says in v. 6. Paul makes this statement at the end of his life. Just before he was to beheaded for the cause of Christ. The word “departure” makes one think of a ship ready to set sail. Paul was saying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

What About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002

Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

(Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessing In Dying In The Lord

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002

You are a blessed individual if you die in the Lord.

Revelation 14:13 Topic- The blessing in dying in the Lord It is always a sad occasion when someone we have known for a long time has died and is no longer living with us. But yet according to Revelation 14:13, it says “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.” That is, if a person that we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13, Revelation 14:12-13, Revelation 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002

This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

"What A Day Of Rejoicing That Will Be"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2002

The subject of the return of Christ and the resurrection of the dead.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “What A Day of Rejoicing That Will Be” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Our passage for this morning touches upon a subject that intrigues Christians and offers us the most glorious hope that we could ever imagine. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Sin Kills

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

There are three ways to die. You do get some options.

Three ways to die GE 3:21-24 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-16, Genesis 3:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Reasons To Bless God As We Face Death Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 21, 2001

DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm -- Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking of the Resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 16:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Master Is Come And He Calleth For Thee!

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 4, 2003

When the Holy Spirit comes to save the soul, a person must accept or reject the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC “ THE MASTER COMES AND HE CALLETH FOR THEE “ JOHN 10:27-30 READ OPENING SCRIPTURE AND THEN OPEN IN PRAYER 1. PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN LIFE AFTER DEATH A. EARLIEST MAN BURIED THEIR DEAD WITH WEAPONS AT HAND B. INDIANS IN ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Death: Getting Help When The Brakes Lock Up Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 6, 2004

Lessons from David’s experience to help deal with death.

Life in the Fast Lane Dealing With Death: Getting Help When The Brakes Lock Up 2 Samuel 12:19-24 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 5, 2004 Introduction “But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Live; How Will You Die? Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 26, 2004

The first of a two-part series on "The Rich Man and Lazarus," this is a salvation message that looks at the comfort of heaven in contrast to the agony of hell.

HOW DO YOU LIVE; HOW WILL YOU DIE? --LUKE 16:19-31; PSALM 49:16-20; PSALM 52:5-7 To be a disciple of Jesus Christ, He must be number one in our lives. We’ve seen that emphasized so clearly these past several weeks in the teachings of Jesus found in this section of the Book of Luke. We first of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Passing Of The Temporary And The Coming Of The Eternal

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 28, 2004

The purpose of this text is to remind the believer that the visible is swiftly passing away.

In our text, we are taught to look at the invisible. The word look means to set one’s sight on a particular object. It indicates a careful examination, a penetrating gaze that determines the worth of the thing in view. To see the invisible we must keep our focus on Jesus. There are all kinds ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Expiration Date?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Psalm 90 teaches us that we all have an expiration date. How then show we live in light of the short time we have?

What’s Your Expiration Date? Psalm 90 Pastor Jeff Williams 1-02-05 We all have an expiration date… Before I came on staff at Pontiac Bible Church, many of you know that I worked at Salem Children’s Home. Salem has been serving children in Livingston County for over one hundred years. Several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Officer Down-Shots Fired

Contributed by Larry Moore on Jan 20, 2005

A message to people in a rural community in which the Sheriff, a lifetime resident, had just been shot to death while serving a warrant at a meth-lab.

What Would Jesus Say About 1-20-2005? Romans 13:1-4 On Wednesday Morning 1-19-2005 Eureka and Greenwood County suffered a tragedy. A tragedy that maybe we don’t understand, or can’t understand. Matt Samuels, the Sheriff of Greenwood County was murdered. Like everyone else in Eureka, when I heard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible