Sermons on Sadness:

Funeral

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2024

Funeral for a 91 year old Christian.

David Wimmer slipped into eternity peace September 16, 2024 Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “David Wimmer”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:5

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral James Fulp

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2024

Funeral service for a old soul.

John 14:1-3, 6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.?In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.?And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Most Unusual Funeral Service Ever Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

What could be so unusual about a funeral service that it would get our attention? It is known as The Great White Throne Judgement.

There is nothing pretty about a funeral, but they are necessary. Some people have some strange ideas about funerals. 1. Some want nothing but a graveside service. 2. Some want to be cremated and have their ashes placed in a jar. One man had his ashes flown in a plane and scattered. 3. Some want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Crucial Elements For Effective Worship

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

What Worship Requires

CRUCIAL ELEMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE WORSHIP 1 CHRON. 16: 29 1. INTRODUCTION. TO LEAVE CERTAIN ELEMENTS OUT OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS CAN HAVE AN AFFECT ON THE OUTCOME OF THAT PRODUCT WHICH CHANGES THE DYNAMICS OF THAT PRODUCT. IF YOU LEAVE SUGAR OR SWEETENERS OUT OF A CAKE, IT CHANGES THE DYNAMIC OF THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2020

There are only two ways we will ever escape this life: death or the rapture. For many, the word death, is a cold, fearful word. According to the bible, death is our friend, only a means to transport us from one life to another.

1. Death is not a secret thing that no one knows about. We know it is coming. We just don’t know when. a. Ecclesiastes 9:5; Hebrews 9:27 b. Job 38:17; Psalm 9:13 2. There is no way to stop death when it knocks. Ecclesiastes 8:8 3. Death is not to be a sad or unhappy experience. Psalm 116:15; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A-- 15th Sunday, Year A --The Sower

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2020

It is the intuitive mind alone that can penetrate the essence and heart of a parable. Then it becomes a living reality, thoroughly relevant to one’s own life.

“To throw alongside” a story with cryptic meaning is called a parable in Greek. In Zen Buddhism, a parable is like a “koan,” which is a spiritual inquiry using perplexing language intended to rouse a student’s innate wisdom-mind to apply it to their own life. As Rabbi Ibn Ezra said of parables, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson: Nehemiah: Building & Battling

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

Finish WHAT YOU START. “The wall was finished in . . . fifty and two days” Nehemiah(6:15).

A. INTRODUCTION (Nehemiah 1-6) 1. After the Babylonian captivity was over, two men helped restore the city of Jerusalem. a. Zerubbabel built the TEMPLE. b. Nehemiah built the WALLS. 2. This is the first of two lessons about Nehemiah (his name means comfort of the Lord) who was the Persian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing In Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A message about keeping the spirit of revival alive after the meetings are over.

CONTINUING IN REVIVAL Acts 3:1-26 INTRO: What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? Is it back to business as usual? or, do we expect God to continue to do some great things in our lives and our Church? For some, you are glad that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2004

Lent Mid-Week 2: When death comes close, it is painful. The faithful mourn. Even in this, the Lord tells us, we are blessed because He will draw close to bring comfort.

‘Blessed are,’ says Jesus as He speaks each of the Beatitudes. ‘Blessed’ means more than ‘happy.’ Happiness is an emotion that is dependent on how well things are going. It is an emotional reaction based on outward circumstances. But ‘blessed’ in the Beatitudes refers to much more. It speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Counsel You And Watch Over You.

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Funeral Sermon for one who has died in the Lord

Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. It is these words from our God, Adelaide Fischer’s confirmation verse that will be the focus of our attention as we gather in grateful praise for the life of Adelaide. And we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Comfort In Jesus During Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This funeral sermon is in story form. Funerals always need to point the way to Jesus.

Today, we gather here in sorrow and grief. We mourn the loss of __________, and our hearts ache. It is not easy, and everything may not feel alright at this moment. We are hurting, and we know that this pain will linger for a while. When we lose someone we love, it brings immense sadness. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 22, 2000

The Joy of the Lord is our strength...where will we find it?

Morning Message December 17, 2000 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs THE JOY OF THE LORD Nehemiah 8 Introduction: 1. Robert Louis Stevenson once entered in his diary what he considered to be an extraordinary thing. He said, "I have been to Church today, and (Surprisingly) I am not depressed." ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah: Building And Battling

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

Nehemiah was the Persian king’s Cup Bearer. Even though he was a servant, he was trusted to be a leader.

A.INTRODUCTION (Nehemiah 1-6) 1.After the Babylonian captivity was over, two men helped restore the city of Jerusalem. a.Zerubbabel built the TEMPLE. b.Nehemiah built the WALLS. 2.This is the first of two lessons about Nehemiah (his name means comfort of the Lord) who was the Persian king’s Cup ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Eye

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

There is tremendous pressure today to make a covenant with the flesh, and live according to the flesh while calling it a spiritual life.

Nahash= (Serpent from it’s hiss) Ammonite= (To dim to darken) Came up = To excel, to go up and over (used of boundry) We can become used to the devil in certain areas, and learn to co-exist agreeably, Reminds me of King Ahab. IKing 20:2-4 Thus saith Ben-ha’dad, Thy silver and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Renewed Vision Of The Lord

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Mar 17, 2002

IF WE ARE TO EXPERIENCE A MOVE OF GOD IN OUR LIVES TODAY WE MUST HAVE A RENEWED VISION OF THE LORD

A RENEWED VISION OF THE LORD ISAIAH 6: 1 – 8 HOW DO YOU SEE THE LORD? IF WE ARE TO SEE GOD MOVE IN OUR LIVES IN THESE LAST DAYS THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT WE MUST RECOGNIZE AS BIBLICAL PATTERNS FOR A MOVE OF GOD #1 OLD TRADITIONS MUST BE BROKEN #2 WELL ESTABLISHED BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES THAT FOR ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God