Sermons on Operation Grief:

The Gate Of Heaven

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 12, 2003

Death is viewed a lot of ways by different people, but for us as Christians it is nothing less than the Gate of Heaven.

Genesis 28:17 The Gate of Heaven 04/12/03 It wasn’t too long ago I was snooping through some boxes that I had long packed away, and found one of those little electronic games I used to play with when I was a teenager. Maybe you had one – a Mattel hand held football or baseball game – with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:17

Denomination: Lutheran

I Shall Not Be Headless (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

Saul says to David: "I have played the fool." Indeed, he had. Due to his wrong choice of consulting a witch, Saul committed the ultimate rebellion & finds himself among biblical characters who committed suicide. Should suicide be an option for Christians?

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: PART 11: I SHALL NOT BE HEADLESS 1 SAMUEL 31: 1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell dead on Mount Gilboa. 2 The Philistines were in hot pursuit of Saul and his sons, and they killed his sons ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Skepticism Isn't Terminal

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 17, 2007

Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty.

Title: Skepticism Isn’t Terminal Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty. Introduction There are many questions that are deeply troubling to me… (tongue in cheek) • What if your hot pocket is cold? Is it still a hot pocket or is it a cold pocket? • What if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Nov 9, 2006

This is a funeral sermon for a woman who enjoyed life but was bedridden for her last years. She was a Christian woman

Life is a very precious gift from God but moments like this remind us that life is short and very fragile. The Apostle Paul likened the body to jars of clay. But in these moments, in our sorrow and grief, we take the time that too often we are too busy to take. And that time is the pause in all of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you righteous? Do you enjoy these benefits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and enumerate the benefits of the righteous. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 10:1-32 (New International Version) The proverbs

I. EXORDIUM: Are you righteous? Do you enjoy these benefits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and enumerate the benefits of the righteous. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 10:1-32 (New International Version) The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

"He Has Risen, Truth For Those Behind Locked Doors”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 10, 2020

Sunday morning 2000 years ago, the disciples of Jesus are hiding in a locked room. They were without hope. They were afraid to go out into the streets. On this Easter we can understand their fear as we sequester behind closed doors shuttered windows. Quotes from B. Graham & C. Colson

He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The world has tried to cancel Easter and shutter church doors. Easter cannot be canceled… 2000 years ago all the forces of hell tried that and it failed. The forces of evil tried to kill the infant Jesus. Their plan failed. The same forces of evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2, Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ-Centered Life Sermon V: Slowing Down And Simply Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

In our everyday lives, when it seems like everybody is in a hurry to get somewhere fast, mature Christians have learned the joy of slowing down to enjoy life by simply living to please God.

SLOW ME DOWN, LORD, THAT I MAY SIMPLY LIVE TO PLEASE YOU When our grand-daughter was four, we took her to the airport to see the planes and to ride the very fast underground Plane Train. Sitting at the very front of the lead car of the train, looking through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-12

The Church As One Body

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 20, 2024

Are you a participant in the growth of the church, or are you a bird sitting in its branches pooping on people?

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me." John 17:20-21 What is a church? Webster’s dictionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21, Psalm 89:7, Psalm 111:1, Ephesians 5:23, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unfailing Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2021

God's unfailing love comes to us when we fail and repent.

INTRODUCTION • The Temple was completed on March 15, 515 BC. • The trek that took around 70 plus years was over. • Thanks to God's plan with the Persian Empire Temple was completed. • Now what? Is it over? • Not be a long shot. • In 458 BC, Ezra, along with some others still in Babylon, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15, Ezra 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Afraid Of Big, Bad Babylon?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Babylon

WHO’S AFRAID OF BIG, BAD BABYLON? (REVELATION 18:1-10) One of the longest-running daytime TV show in USA is “Judge Judy,” who presided over real-life small-claims disputes within a simulated courtroom set. Prior to the proceedings, all involved parties signed arbitration contracts agreeing to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's Afraid Of Big Bad Wolf

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 6, 2025

Revelation 18

WHO’S AFRAID OF BIG, BAD BABYLON? (REVELATION 18:1-10) One of the longest-running daytime TV show in USA is “Judge Judy,” who presided over real-life small-claims disputes within a simulated courtroom set. Prior to the proceedings, all involved parties signed arbitration contracts agreeing to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Comforter

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 26, 2001

The Work Of The Comforter

I JOHN 4:4 & JOHN 14:16, 18, 26 THE COMFORTER Ye are of God little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world. Them - refers to those who are operating or controlled by the spirit of anti-Christ. Anti-Christ means against the anointed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, John 14:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Set Purpose Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006

"God’s determined purpose and foreknowledge." The New International Version calls it "God’s set purpose and foreknowledge." The King James Version calls it "the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God." Perhaps the best translation is the Revised

Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 God’s Set Purpose Acts 2:22-23 Story of the engineer who operated a drawbridge. Had to make a choice between his son or a train full of people. It has all the ingredients of a good sermon illustration. It is emotional. It is dramatic. It will break your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How Shall We Sing In Babylon?”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 4, 2025

Psalm 137 is one of the rawest prayers in all of Scripture. It begins with tears by the rivers of Babylon and ends with rage, calling for vengeance.

?? Sermon 2: Robinson Chapel UMC, Liberty, SC Title: “How Shall We Sing in Babylon?” Texts: Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4, Psalm 137 Introduction / Background Psalm 137 is one of the rawest prayers in all of Scripture. It begins with tears by the rivers of Babylon and ends with rage, calling for ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Results Of His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 20, 2025

The resurrection is not just an event; it is a divine transaction that carries eternal implications. Through it, Christ defeated death, validated His deity, and secured our victory.

THE RESULTS OF HIS RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:4-5, Philippians 3:10, John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 1:3, Revelation 1:18 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest event in human history. It marks the turning point ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God