Sermons on Non Traditional:

Philosophie De La Musique Dans L'eglise Lutherienne Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Sep 1, 2010

Lutheran tradition of Music

PHILOSOPHIE DE LA MUSIQUE DANS LE CULTE LUTHERIEN A. Culte et musique Quelle place la musique a-t-elle dans la compréhesion Luthérienne et la tradition du culte ? La réponse à cette question est enracinée dans la façon dont les Luthériens se sont vus dans toute leur histoire. Martin Luther et ceux ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Birds Of A Feather

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 16, 2011

Warning on mixing with non Christians!

1 Thessalonians 5:22 says "Abstain from all appearance of evil" The title of this sermon is taken from a worldly proverb which seems to have been in use since at least the 16th century, having appeared in poetry from that period. The proverb goes: "Birds of a feather flock together" the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Touch The Untouchable Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 8, 2013

If we want to meet the real needs of real people, we cannot let our traditions and procedures get in the way. Instead, despite tradition, we must touch the untouchable, forgive the unforgivable, and befriend the despicable.

A soldier was wounded in a battle and ordered to the nearest military hospital. Arriving at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door and walked down a long hallway. At the end of the hall, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lent Upside Down Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 1, 2019

Instead of giving something up for Lent let's try adding something instead!

Lent Upside Down Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Exodus 23:19, 1 John 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Mark 12:30, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 3:3, Matthew 6:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Returning To The Ancient Path

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

God is calling His people to return to the ancient path—the way of holiness, truth, and faith. In a world filled with distractions and deceptions, we must be intentional about staying on the right path.

RETURNING TO THE ANCIENT PATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 6:16 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:26-27, Isaiah 30:21, Matthew 7:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION: The world is rapidly changing, and many have abandoned the old paths of righteousness for modern alternatives that do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 25, 2024

Where did the Easter holiday come from? How do Christians and Churches navigate holidays in a way that takes advantage of what is on people's minds without creating religious holidays and traditions that are not biblically authorized?

A. One day an atheist was complaining to his Christian friend, “You Christians have your special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter and Jews celebrate their special holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur, but we atheists have no recognized special holidays. It’s just not fair!” 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Acts 17:23, Revelation 22:18-19, Matthew 15:8-9, 2 John 1:9, Jude 1:3-4, Matthew 7:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Service For Judy ____________

Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 23, 2002

I was asked to share my feelings about suicide by the husband, who had been hurt many years earlier by some inappropriate comments by a pastor upon the suicide death of his friend.

“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our hearts condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-23, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

The God Who Comforts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001

This is a funeral message based on 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

The God who Comforts Funeral Meditation II Corinthians 1:3-5 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Three R's Of Death

Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005

This is a funeral service I have used several times, most recently in the situation where I doubted the salvation of the individual, and the family was mixed with believers and unbelivers. It is a way to honor the individual, but still present the gospel

THE “3 R’S OF DEATH” In school, we used to refer to the importance of learning “The 3 R’s” – and of course we meant “Read’n, writ’n, and rithmatic…” As we gather here today – not to mourn the death of Wayne Thompson, but rather to celebrate his life and all it has meant to those that have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-44

Denomination: Baptist

Committal

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 30, 2006

Basic Committal, at the graveside after funeral service - 5 minutes. Change the name and you are good to go.

Carl Brady Rom 14:7-8 For none us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die we belong to the Lord. Message We may have come here to committ our Brother Carl Brady To the Lord our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd - What More Shall I Want?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Great Shepherd cares for his sheep so much that he supplies their heart's desires.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Comanche Chapel Memorial Ceremony for Private First Class – Diego Miguel Montoya Fort Hood, TX 14 September 2010 Big Idea: We should demonstrate our love for PFC Diego Miguel Montoya through our reflections, and honor, of his life as a MP Soldier; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eulogy Richard Cheeks Sr.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2011

Mr. Cheeks was a man who loved his family, but showed very little indication of acting upon a childhood profession of faith.

Eulogy Richard Cheeks Sr. by Rick Gillespie- Mobley John 14:1-14:7 Richard Cheeks was sent by God into this world on February 23, 1930. God had filled him with an abundance of possibilities for his life, but much of it would depend on the choices that Richard would choose to make. The same God ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Sermon For Loretta Dyer

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009

Funeral for Loretta Dyer

THE FUNERAL OF LORETTA DYER PROCESSIONAL: (Song-One day at a time) TEXT JOHN 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. SHALL WE PRAY The text today is called the golden text of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Pictures Of Death

Contributed by Jeffrey Rowe on Dec 29, 2012

Used at a funeral for an older gentleman but could apply to many.

Funeral Service Introduction Welcome Good afternoon and welcome. We’ve gathered today to remember and to celebrate the life of ______ John 11:25-26 (NASB) 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, 26 and everyone who lives ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Cry Unto The Lord

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 17, 2010

A funeral sermon, for someone that has died unexpectedly and was unsaved.

Psalm 120:1 “In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me. “ Intro: • When someone dies unexpectedly, terrible tragedy • Lots of questions, variety of feelings • “What should I do?” Cry unto the Lord • 7 reasons why you should cry unto the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1

Denomination: Baptist