Sermons on Memory Loss:

The Lazarus Syndrome

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010

Lazarus goes through the experience of death to prove the power of Christ over the grave

The Lazarus Syndrome John 11 May 30, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-36

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do These Stones Mean?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2008

When God took the children of Israel across the river Jordan he called them to set up memorial stones. The stones caution us to remember, they challenge us to recount, and they call us to respond.

Intro: There was a rumor circulating in Washington some time ago that Osama Bin Laden had died and gone to Heaven. As the story goes, when he arrived in Paradise, Osama was greeted by George Washington who slapped him across the face and yelled, "How dare you attack the nation I helped conceive!" ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension : Anzac Day: We Are At Peace With God; We Have Been Saved! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 23, 2010

The third and final sermon of the series, addressing where we now stand with God in our salvation.We who are justified are at peace with God, we are saved! ANZAC Stands for Australian, New Zealand Army Corps. This is a Memorial Day for our service persona

So it¡¯s ANZAC day: often we hear the words on ANZAC day or some other military memorial, ¡°Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die¡±. These come from Romans chapter Five. They are often used to refer to the service personal that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Never Forget What's Important Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009

Peter’s sermon from Acts 3 gives us the essentials of what evangelism needs to be about.

At the dramatic conclusion of the musical, Camelot, the tragic figure of King Arthur calls a boy named Tom out of the bushes. Arthur dubs the boy a “Knight of the Round Table,” but orders him not to fight in the battle. He is to “grow up and grow strong” in order to tell of the ideals and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13-20

Denomination: *other

Part Four: Follow Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The fourth of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Scripture: Genesis 37-47 Idea: The proper response to uncertainty is to accept it as from him, look for his hand, and live as men and women who are confident that God is with us. Introduction Please turn to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Take Care Of The Seed?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2014

To show that through perseverance and faith we can hold the WORD of GOD that protects us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you guarding your heart with patience? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that through perseverance and faith we can hold the WORD of GOD that protects us. IV. TEXT: Luke 8:15 (Amplified Bible) 8:15 But as for that [seed] in the good soil, these are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Grandad Alwyn

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 11, 2014

It's remembrance Sunday, it's my very first Sunday in a new parish, can my grandad help me write a sermon?

This sermon was first preached on Remembrance Sunday. November 2014, which was my first Sunday as vicar of St Barnabas Northolt ......................................................................................................... So, who is this new vicar? In this country if you ask someone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

Will They Find Us Faithful?

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 8, 2014

Will those who come after us find us faithful? We gain courage and resolution by remembering the lives and sacrifices of those who came before us. We must remember the fallen, resolve to be found faithful, and reflect on the finisher of our faith.

WILL THEY FIND US FAITHFUL? Hebrews 11:1-12:4 (Bible quotes are from NKJV) INTRODUCTION As I was preparing the sermon for this Memorial Day weekend service, I decided to do a little research regarding this particular holiday. Let’s take a quick Memorial Day quiz to see how much you know about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, 1 Corinthians 9:26-27, 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2-4, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Under Authority

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022

What we perhaps don’t realize is that Christians are also under authority, civilians enlisted in the same cause, fighting evil and promoting the good.

I was watching an old Humphrey Bogart movie the other night, called Action in the North Atlantic. It was about the merchant marine in WWII, not about the navy. I was particularly interested because my brother Jeremy up in Alaska was in the merchant marine. And then I got even more interested, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember The Lord! Fear Him!

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Aug 21, 2025

God's expectation of HIS people as they inherit the Promised Land

Crossing of the river Jordan was a remarkable and amazing miracle which ONLY God the Creator can perform. After the people of God crossed the river, God’s commanded Joshua to collect 12 stones from the river where the feet of the priest rested when they stood in the river which God dried up so that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Exodus 2:23-24, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

There Is A Divine Record For Every Secret Work

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

God keeps a divine record of every secret act—whether righteous or evil. This truth should shape our lives, purify our hearts, and align our actions.

THERE IS A DIVINE RECORD FOR EVERY SECRET WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Ecclesiastes 12:14 – “For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” Supporting Texts: Luke 8:17, Romans 2:16, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Altar Of Remembrance Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025

Build memorials to remember God’s faithfulness in every victory and to remind future generations of His mighty works.

THE ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 4:1-7 Key Verse: “That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones? Then ye shall answer them, that the waters of Jordan were cut off before the ark ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Am I?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2007

Psalm 106 gives insight on what is in us and also on why God would do this (give us salvation) for us! (Thanks to Sermon Central Contributor Paul Apple for some of these thoughts)

Sermon for 9/23/2007 Psalm 106 (especially vs. 8) Introduction: Several months ago I was teaching the teenagers in Sunday school. We were talking about Exodus 33, a unique Scripture where it talks about Moses seeing the Lord. To open up the class I asked a question, “When we get to heaven, what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:6-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Reunions of the past and currently life and how will it be in the future.

Past, Present and Future Jeremiah 29:4-7 A few weeks ago, Renee and I headed off for a trip down memory lane. Have any of you ever returned to your old elementary school or other place from your childhood to have a feeling that it was different than you remember? The halls seemed smaller or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-7

Denomination: Congregational

Study In Revelation 3 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Jan 20, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION Part 3 Revelation 1: 4-8 Verses 4-8 are what is called the great announcement to the churches. 1. Notice that there were 7 churches in Asia that received this great announcement. We will look more closely at and name these churches later. When we look at them we see that they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist