Sermons on Memorial:

Sleep Time

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 16, 2011

Dying is a part of living and if you want to live after you die you must decide for the Lord now.

Tony Shubert Funeral 10:00 a.m. February 16, 2011 Pre-service Music: Tony’s CDs (let’s have these play during the visitation as well) Welcome. That music you’ve been listening to is Tony playing the keyboard. We’re here to remember, reflect and rejoice. We’re also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message - Hope Vs Death

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 6, 2009

Christian Hope vs Death. A brief funeral message for a Christian. Change the name and you are good to go.

Scripture tells us many things about the death of a Christian. Scripture does not gloss over the fact that death is a painful reality for us, nor does it tells us to pretend to be happy about the death of a loved one. We are expected to cry, have times of great sadness, mourn, and be at a loss when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Heroes

Contributed by David Cook on May 28, 2010

Real heroes stand on God's Word, speak up for the truth, and sacrifice for the good of others.

What does Memorial Day mean to you? For some it means… BBQ Beach Day off work Sleep in late Memorial Day is actually a day of remembrance… Remember the men and women of our American military who laid down their lives for the cause of freedom in our land. Remember if it were not for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Jason Winters on Jun 5, 2010

Marks of a good soldier for Christ

A Good Soldier “Endure hardships with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 A good soldier is a good Follower Mark 8:34 A good soldier is a good Fighter 1 Timothy 6:11-12 III. A good soldier is Familiar With the strategy oh the Enemy 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Character Of A Nation

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 22, 2009

Christianity shaped the character of America. Our task is to live for Christ but let us honor the legacy of faithful men and women.

The Character of a Nation, Isaiah 32:1-8 Introduction The Pledge of Allegiance is not a verse composed by the Founding Fathers of our republic. It was written especially for children; in the summer is 1892 to commemorate that year’s celebration of Columbus Day in public schools throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Envisioning A Dream For Your Joshua

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 30, 2010

1988. We may be at a point in our lives where we know we will never fully realize our dreams, but we can find fulfillment if we can identify and encourage others to embody our values.

Several years ago a rather childish and tasteless movie, but nevertheless one good for escape purposes, made the rounds. The movie was called National Lampoon’s Vacation. It starred Chevy Chase, a batch of kids, fleeting glimpses of seductive models, and a monster station wagon that developed a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Pray?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2011

Prayer is our primary means of seeing God work in others’ lives. Because it is our means of “plugging into” God’s power, it is our means of defeating Satan and his army that we are powerless to overcome by ourselves. Therefore, may God find us often befor

Opening illustration: Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the hands. He always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering, Reconnecting, And Rejoicing: What God Gives To The Grieving Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 25, 2009

Grieving healthily means remembering both positive and negative; it means connecting with others who can love us and whom we can love. In His own time God will give joy.

One of the laws of life is: To get something, you must give up something. To gain, you must also lose. We call that the tradeoff principle. We operate on the tradeoff principle every day. When you go to the grocery store and fill your basket, they have the audacity to expect you to pay for what ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward With A Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 24, 2010

This is a sermon preached at our 21st Anniversary as being pastors of our congregation. The goal is to set our eyes on the future.

Moving Forward With A United Vision Joshua 1:1-11 Colosians 2:6-10 Today we celebrate 21 years of ministry together, because 21 years ago a decision was made to move forward with a united vision for the cause of Jesus Christ. For 21 years, Jesus Christ has been our reason for staying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shaping The Clay Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2008

For Memorial Day/Christian Legacy Sunday: We must not protect the vessel in which the Gospel is carried more than the Gospel itself. The Gospel is power; the vessel must be impervious to popularity, a good transporter. Legacy giving encouraged.

I am not much of a gardener. The Scripture says that there is a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted, but I must tell you that I don’t know the difference. I pluck up only what I am told to pluck up, because I don’t know a weed from a willow. However, the mistress of our little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Presenting Ourselves For Service-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012

2 of 3. Paul informed the Roman Christians of their need to properly live out God’s will. We must properly offer our bodies for God’s service. How are we to best do it? Those used of God habitually...

PRESENTING OURSELVES For SERVICE-II—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: MEMORIAL DAY celebrations tomorrow... Parades... Speeches made... Family get-togethers... Visits to the cemetery... Remembrance... All of these events will help us to remember & respect those who presented themselves for the service of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed & The Perverted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 16, 2012

The righteous are blessed for they receive & obey God’s Word & therefore walk in safety & will be well remembered. The wicked bring about strife, hurt, & harm. Since they sought the downfall of others their remembrance & work will be cast down

PROVERBS 10: 6-10 THE BLESSED AND THE PERVERTED [or the Blesser and the Perverter] Here we have two characters -the wicked and the just- contrasted. They represent the two great classes of mankind. From their opposite characters, there springs an opposite way of living which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Connection

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 8, 2021

This Sunday’s message we’ll be looking at the sacrament of communion and what Jesus meant by giving it to the church, and how Passover plays a huge part in understanding it.

Sermon: The Communion Connection 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njP0Xn-5quw We started this New Year off by looking at what the remnant church would look like, and one of the defining characteristics throughout history of God’s remnant is that they always went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Mighty Weapon

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 8, 2019

In Ephesians 6:17b we learn that our mighty weapon is the sword of the Spirit.

Scripture We are currently in a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” So far we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, and our shining armor. Today, I want to examine our mighty weapon in this spiritual warfare. So, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Freedom Worth Remembering!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 17, 2018

Everything from, preaching, teaching, witnessing, the ministry of helps, this includes serving in any way...to help advance the cause of Christ! Many will realize one day, that David has not been the only individual after God's own heart!

A Freedom, worth Remembering! In the coming days, many of us are going to celebrate “Memorial Day”. For most people it is just some much needed time off from the busy work schedule, For others, it’s being able to attend or watch the greatest spectacle in motor racing, known as the Indy. 500 It ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational