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The Message Of The Angels

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 15, 2013

We are familiar with the words of the message of the angels to the shepherds read in church services or recited by children in Christmas programs. But how many of us have ever thought about the depth and riches of truth revealed in the angels’ message?

The Message of the Angels Luke 2:8-14 Every Christmas season we hear the familiar words of the message of the angels to the shepherds read in church services or recited by children in Christmas programs. But how many of us have ever thought about the depth and riches of truth revealed in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Message Of Love Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 2, 2003

Intoduction to Malachi & 1st of sermon series. God’s call to repentance is always proceded by His messaage of Love.

A Message of Love Introduction: Malachi is the last book in the Old Testament. And between the Old Testament and the New Testament there was a period of 400 years these are called the silent years, because it was a time that no one heard from God. No prophet, no new revelation from the Lord. Now ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5, John 10:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 11, 2002

Funeral message of the passing of a 99 year-old lady who wanted to go to heaven.

FLOSSIE WILDMAN INTRO.- Eccl. 9:5 "For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even the memory of them is forgotten." THE LIVING KNOW THAT THEY WILL DIE. We should know this. The older we get, the more we realize this. The more loved ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mistletoe Message

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2005

Reconciliation is a choice we need to make if we’re serious about the message of Christmas.

“A Mistletoe Message” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Christmas Eve devotional During our “Hanging of the Greens” one of our deacons was wondering whether to place a large ribbon over the doorway leading upstairs. The concern was whether it might get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Three Messages Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was preached for the funeral of a Christian woman who died after a year-long battle with cancer. It takes from 1 Thessalonians 4 three statements that the woman would like to have shared with those gathered for her funeral.

On behalf of the family of Loretta *****, I want to thank everyone for joining us in this home going memorial celebration for Loretta … and though today can be a difficult day, I believe Loretta would encourage us to begin with our thoughts directed heavenward, recognizing our reliance on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Message

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 4, 2022

No matter what happens, we can trust God’s timing. Since our time on earth is limited, let’s make the most of the time we have left.

Prelude: Amazing Grace Opening Song: The Old Rugged Cross Welcome I can think of four reasons for us to gather today. First, we’re going to remember Sheryll and celebrate who God created her to be. Second, it’s a time for us to begin the process of saying good-bye. Third, we want to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Foolish Message

Contributed by Johnny Cox on Apr 11, 2018

A message given Easter Sunday in 2018 when it also fell on April Fools Day.

Welcome to Church today! Do you like dumb riddles? I do. While you are turning to John 3:16, let’s see if you are awake! Why did the Easter egg hide? He was a little chicken! What do you call a rabbit with fleas? Bugs Bunny! What do you get if you pour boiling water down a rabbit hole? A hot ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Parting Message Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005

22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Jack Allen Jones on Jan 19, 2013

This is for the funereal of a Christian and offers hope to the family

Note: (I just want to make a couple of suggestions for anyone who preaches a funeral. Remeber it is about offering comfort to the family. They have been up a lot and are very tired. They will not remember much of what is said, so my suggestion is keep it short. I have seen family memebers actually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet's Message Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 26, 2004

This is the first in a series of messages leading through the advent story. It examines the message of hope that the prophets bring to mankind.

The Stories of Advent Pt 1 A Prophets Message Isaiah 9:2-7 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the Advent wreath ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: *other

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 20, 2009

The message of the cross is the power of God unto salvation.

Title: The message of the Cross “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.”(1 Corinthians 1v18) “Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified; a stumbling block to Jews ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mixed Messages

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

If our actions do not support our words then it would be better if we remain silent, for what we do does speak so loud that the world cannot hear what we say.

MIXED MESSAGES "Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: ’These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me, and in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men." Matthew 15:7-9 We often hear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Wedding Message

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2023

A message presented at the wedding of a young man who was born during a previous pastorate. The young man, now twenty-five years of age, is a vibrant follower of Christ as is his bride. I was privileged to be invited to share in this special event.

Would [the parents of the bride], and [the parents of the groom], please stand. You have acknowledged that your children are a heritage from the Lord, and you have faithfully given of yourselves to bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Now, they have come to a time of mature ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For Graduates

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 24, 2006

There is only a 4% difference between teenagers who regularly attend church and those who don’t in the area of attitude and behavior. This is scary because the crisis is real. We have a huge problem. What can we do about it? As parents, grandparents, guar

Today we are honoring all the high school and college graduates. I would like them all to stand up. Now that you are graduating from high school and college, how do you expect your life to change? A little bit later today at the WMU gymnasium there will be a commencement exercise for the high ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mission Message

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 28, 2008

Visitors to West Africa are overwhelmed by the poverty, disease and destitute quality of life in these countries. The 1,600 people groups there live daily with drought and famine. But even as you survey the barren, dry countryside, Psalm 113:7-8 offers ho

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-8

Denomination: Baptist