Sermons on Reuniting:

My Fathers Will

Contributed by Tim Strickland on Jan 15, 2015

To know the Fathers will is to know life. Feel free to use any or all of this sermon.

1/11/2015 Friendly Center Baptist Church Pastor Tim J Strickland My Father’s Will Often too many times families are re-united together at the passing of one of their own. The funeral is a somber reminder of the fragility of human life. The funeral has the ability to bring us closer to each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

Take Courage- For You Must Also_____________________!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2018

What do we do when we do God's will and things don't work out the way we intend for them to work out?

Take Courage, You Must Also_________________ 1 Samuel 23:7-18 Acts 16:6-10 Have you ever did something you felt led by the Lord to do and you believed you had a good motive for doing so, and it still seemed to blow up in your face? David had been running for his life trying to get away ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-18, Acts 16:6-10, Acts 23:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Badge Of Honor

Contributed by Marlene Dean on Jun 12, 2020

Encourage your congregation to enthusiastically embrace their identification as a child of God and to pray for the peace to endure whatever comes as a member of the family.

Badge of Honor From the Book of Esther 4 15 Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 16 “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even ...read more

Surprised By Joy

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 31, 2020

Not all surprises are pleasant/

Surprised By Joy John 19:17-30 David P. Nolte (Due to coronavirus, this sermon will be broadcast via fm radio during “drive-in-church” at a venue with adequate parking). Life is full of surprises. Not all surprises are pleasant ones, though. You’ll believe that when you step on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If Jesus Came Tonight?

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 15, 2020

The signs of the Last Days are here: Unreached Peoples reached; Tracking technology everywhere; coming of the Armageddon Virus; Mutually Assured Destruction; the E.U.; 200M man army; the Bear Russia; majority of Israel in Palestine. ARE YOU READY?

WHAT IF JESUS CAME TONIGHT? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A department store manager noticed a young boy staring intently at the handrail of an escalator. The manager walk over to him and asked, “Son, are you all right?” The boy nodded yes without looking up. “Can I help you?” he asked. The boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4, Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Cry

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 8, 2020

Learning how to trust God even in the mist of sorrow

I want to say that children have a way to make us think, laugh and cry. In fact, one day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast through her black hair. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Repair The Family, See God's Face?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2019

Let us examine the odds that we are facing and trust God is greater. 108 people die each minute, are we gambling with our families. God can heal dysfunctional families. Let Him!

SEE GOD’S FACE: OVERCOME THE ODDS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two parts on the family) TAKING CHANCES? APPOLO 11 was launched IN 1969 BUZZ ALDRIN AND NEIL ARMSTRONG WALKED ON THE MOON…while Michael Collins stay with the orbiter. WHAT KIND OF ODDS WOULD YOU GAMBLE YOUR LIFE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26, Luke 12:19, Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Commandments And A New Covenant- The Story Chapter 5

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 14, 2014

God needed some things to change so that He could dwell among His people.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have seen thus far in the Story that since the fall of mankind in the garden, God has been in pursuit of us. He loves us more than we can ever know and He has gone to great lengths to try to bring us back into His family. • As the Israelites approached ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Deeper With Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 9, 2015

This is a deeper study to go alongside of the Sermon on Learning How to Forgive. It can be used as a handout with a small group as you discuss how to learn better and exercise the grace of forgiveness.

Going Deeper "Caring For God's People" "FORGIVENESS" "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you." - Ephesians 4:32 (ESV) “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” ― Lewis B. Smedes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral For Elderly Christian Lady

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 26, 2016

This is a brief evangelistic funeral for an elderly Christian woman. Text is John 3:16.

Funeral for Elderly Christian Lady We are here to Celebrate life of ___________. Read Obituary. The thing I will always remember most about ______ is her love for children. When we began children’s ministry______ volunteered to share Bible story week. Over a short period of time kids fell ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

How Are The Dead Raised? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 24, 2017

The Resurrection, New Bodies, Power of God

THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - How Are the Dead Raised? 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 April 9, 2023 Introduction: There aren't many funerals that I do where I don't share one of my favorite stories about one of my favorite preachers. My Dad's favorite show when we were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Conquest In The Garden Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 3, 2017

5th part of a series entitled The Echoes of Easter.

The Echoes of Easter Pt 5 "His Conquest in the Garden" Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015

At Thanksgiving, we think of many things we’re thankful for – our families, jobs, health, food, friends, church, being Americans, etc. Darlene Zschech mentioned one more – "Thank You for the cross, Lord." Let's look at that.

THANKFUL FOR THE CROSS Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WHAT’S A MOTTO. As a new paratrooper, I was struck by all the T-shirts on base emblazoned with the motto "Death from above!" Later I noticed a submariner with a T-shirt that declared "Death from below!" Then, standing in line for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - Mind The Speed Bumps Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 18, 2016

Don't rely on yourself to get through the speed bumps in life. Turn to the Lord and determine what is best for you to do spiritually speaking.

Do you like to drive? Some people love it. Just give them a bag of sunflower seeds and they can drive forever—much to the chagrin of their family. I like driving except through parking lots. My stress level rises there because there are so many potential hazards like runaway shopping carts, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Worldly Wisdom Vs. God's Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2016

Wisdom, Grace, Encouragement

The Comfort Zone…Where We Are Really Uncomfortable Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Grace 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 (p. 803) September 25, 2016 Introduction: [During the 1924 US Open Gold Championship at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, Bobby Jones was paired with Walter Hagen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ