Sermons on Mourners Bench:

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 11, 2004

Sermon on the story of Jesus in Luke 16 draws lessons from the position of each character in the story and the reversal of their positions.

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS Luke 16:19-31 INTRO.: One of Jesus’ teachings was the impossibility of serving two masters. He declared the absolute impossibility of serving both God and mammon (wealth). The Pharisees scoffed at Him. They were serving both God and money and considered themselves quite ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Mourning Life

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

WHAT YOU COULD HAVE DONE BEFORE THE TRAGEDY.

MOURNING LIFE 2 SAMUEL 12:19-20 David noticed that his servants were whispering among themselves and he realized the child was dead. “Is the child dead?” he asked. “Yes” they replied “he is dead.” Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Attitudes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2008

Through this text, Jesus teaches the attitudes that will be necessary to live a successful Christian life.

Intro: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral Restaurant, with 2 gallons of Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants and shoes. A service person had been struck from behind by the swinging door which launched the salad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

02 The Master's Touch Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2008

Leprosy is like sin. We need the touch 0f Jesus

Mt. 8:1-4 — Mk 1:40-45 — Lk 5:12-16 CANCER - One of the most fearsome words to a family is cancer - Cancer Kills Over 20 Thousand People A Day - Cancer will kill 7.6 million people worldwide this year - More than 12 million people will find out they have the disease. - A diseases in which a group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When God Show Up Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023

The problem with information is that we all have information but what do you do with it. e.g. Sons of the prophet did not prosper with it ( Elisha when he crossed Jordan sea).The woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus' garment and God showed up for her.

Text: Ps 118: 5-11. “I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Grave Of Lazarus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2024

Jesus wept tears of righteous anger against the violent tyranny of death.

THE GRAVE OF LAZARUS. John 11:32-44. Hearing of Jesus’ call, Mary ran to Jesus, prostrated herself at His feet, weeping, and complained: “Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died” (John 11:32). Jesus became vexed in His spirit, a champion fired up for the fight to the death ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Death Intrudes Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 18, 2002

Like it or not, death intrudes on our lives all the time -- our friends die, our loved ones, and eventually death comes to claim our lives. Jesus says he is the resurrection -- that if we believe in him, even if we die, we will live. But do we really be

When Death Intrudes by Maynard Pittendreigh John 11:1-57 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah Of Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2009

The power of Jesus is available to anyone who will tap into it.

A Messiah of Power Text: Matt. 9:18-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once there was a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the first to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Methodist

Remember Your Creator Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 5, 2010

In today's lesson we are urged to remember our Creator before it is too late in order that we may truly enjoy life.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to remember their Creator before it is too late in order that they may truly enjoy life. Let us read Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8: 7 Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your A Healing Jesus

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 3, 2012

Healing comes from p[lacing desperate faith in a faithful Saviour

You’re a Healing Jesus Mark 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION: Joe, a hard working factory worker and father of a little girl became depressed. Things were not going well at work, and he was bringing his problems home with him every night. Every evening he would eat his dinner in silence, shutting out his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Long Is Twelve Years?

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on May 6, 2020

An overview of how trouble often brings people to Jesus as well as how flexible Jesus was in reaching out to heal the sick.

How Long Is Twelve Years? That depends on what has happened during those 12 years. If in 2008 you welcomed a new baby girl into your hearts and home, then those days you held her to your breast, those days you listened to her first garbled words, those days you watched her take her first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

God's Love Knows No Borders

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 31, 2007

A stranger may be an unlikely friend waiting to be made or they may be an opportunity to worship God as you show hospitality to them. Christ has loved us and in response we are to love others. God’s love knows no borders. We are to love others the way t

God’s Love Knows No Borders, Leviticus 19:33-34 Introduction In a large stone cathedral in Europe there was a large, magnificent pipe organ. It was a Saturday afternoon, and the sexton was making one final check of the choir and organ loft high in the balcony at the back of the church. He was ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Christian Church

A God Who Gives

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 26, 2007

God loves and He gave. When He gave, He gave sacrificially and willingly. We are to love those whom God loves. Let us learn to give sacrificially and willingly.

God is a giver. • “For God so loved the world that He gives His only Son Jesus…” GOD LOVES AND HE GAVE God gives because He first loves. It is out of love for you that He gives. • We can’t see love, but when God gives, we see it. • You are loved, whether you know it or not. You are important to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Could I Ever Fall From Faith?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 17, 2009

Could I Ever Fall from Faith? 1) Yes, if you underestimate sin. 2) No, if you rely on God’s promises.

“That could never happen to me.” Ever think that when you see the homeless sleeping on a park bench? Ever suppose: “I’m getting a good education. I manage my money well. And I don’t have any addictions so no, that could never happen to me”? I wonder how many homeless people too once thought that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran