Sermons on Silent In The Grave:

"i Thirst"

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 16, 2019

We all know what it feels like to be thirsty. Parched Lips! Cottonmouth! Feeling Dehydrated!

BACKGROUND We all know what it feels like to be thirsty. Parched Lips! Cottonmouth! Feeling Dehydrated! It could be from working out in your yard on a hot summer day; it could be from just waking up after a surgery; or it could be that you spend a long time on the telephone talking with someone. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Elderly Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019

Chapel service for an elderly woman with dementia and based upon the song "In the Garden".

I have preached many times on the subject of heaven. I thought it might be good for us to be reminded how beautiful heaven must be. I thought that maybe we can get just a glimpse of what _______ is experiencing right now. We just heard one of _____’s favorite old hymns, In the Garden. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A World Without People Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Sep 9, 2017

A time is coming when it will all be gone! When all the earth’s inhabitants will disappear, This is the end of the end, how will this happen?

Cyrus L. Lundell was just out looking for gum. What he found was far more interesting. The year was 1931. Thanks to Chicago’s Wrigley Company, the world had an enormous appetite for a new confection called chewing gum, made from the sticky sap of the tropical tree Manilkara chicle. The problem: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Inexpressible Love

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 10, 2017

Psalm 103 is a love story; one that reveals the Benefits of God's Love, the Nature of God's Love, and our Response to God's Love

In his book, Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, Dr. Richard Selzer tells of his experience as a witness to the magnificence of love at a most difficult time in his surgical career: “I stand by the bed where a young woman lies, her face postoperative, her mouth twisted in palsy, clownish. ...read more

Denomination: Other

Prayer Of Nehemiah!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 22, 2015

Imagine praying in the midst of ruins! Life can feel dreary and onerous, particularly when are things are grim around you; however, prayer is the ONLY remedy out of this!

PLANS FROM HIS PRESENCE! Nehemiah 1:4”And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.” “The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Internal Compass Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

Learn how to follow God's will and way in your life.

Hearing God’s Voice – 1 The Internal Compass Deuteronomy 8:3 “Man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” I have been saying for a few weeks now that we were going to start a series on “Hearing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Name Above All Names

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 2, 2009

If the name is Jesus, everything is in that name! His name is the source of our salvation. His name is the hope of our hearts. His name can lift the greatest burdens. His name can comfort the broken heart ... His Name is above all names.

Opening illustration: Well, in the Bible, names are very important and they are significant in other cultures as well. Talking about the Mexican Indians, and somehow or another something of their culture comes up, and the face is very important to an Indian, just as it is in the Orient, we know of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing For Bleeding Souls

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 19, 2020

God’s desire is for us to be healthy and whole in body, soul, and spirit.

HEALING FOR BLEEDING SOULS "25 Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, Job 24:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "be" Attitudes 04

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

This message continues the series by looking at "blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth."

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT 04 THE BEATITUDES INTRODUCTION: I HOPE YOU HAVE BEGUNTO NOTICE FROM THE GIRST TWO BEATITUDES THAT WE HAVE LOOKED AT TOGETHER, IS THAT LIVING OUT THE SECOND ONE WAS A LITTLE HARDER THAN LIVING OUT THE FIRST ONE. AS WE HAVE ALREADY SEEN, THE BEATITUDES CAN BE SAID TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Walk By The Spirit - Galatians 5:16–26 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 1, 2025

We live in a generation that tells us to “follow your heart”, yet Scripture tells us the heart is deceitful, prone to wander, and constantly pulled between the sinful nature and the work of the Holy Spirit.

GO! And Walk By The Spirit - Galatians 5:16–26 INTRODUCTION — A CALL TO A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIVING If there were ever a passage that exposes the war within the human heart, it is Galatians 5:16–26. We live in a generation that tells us to “follow your heart”, yet Scripture tells us the heart is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Romans 7:15-25, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 15:4-5, Romans 6:6, Psalm 143:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Principles And Power Of Vision Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 22, 2023

King Solomon said ‘‘Where there is no vision the people perish.’’ One of the things that this verse makes very clear is that a vision is vital to carrying out God’s will and Purpose for our lives

‘‘Where there is no vision the people perish.’’ One of the things that this verse makes very clear is that a vision is vital to carrying out God’s will and Purpose for our lives. Vision in Proverbs 29:18 is the knowledge and understanding of God, His will, and purposes for their life revealed in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Poured Out

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 7, 2025

This is a complete Good Friday reflection words and readings

Introduction to the Service This morning, we gather in quiet reflection to remember the cross. This is a solemn space — a moment to pause, to listen, and to reflect on the depth of Christ’s sacrifice. Good Friday is a day of sorrow, but not of despair. It is a day of grief, but also of love — the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:62-65, Mark 15:1-5, Isaiah 53:1-6, Luke 23:33-34, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

The Passion: The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004

Many people are talking about Mel Gibson’s new movie "The Passion of the Christ." This study will take a deeper look at the Roman scourging and crucifixion that Jesus willingly endured on our behalf.

The Passion: The Rest of the Story William Hill, who was the founder of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, used to tell the story of an old preacher who was approached by some of the members in his congregation. The members told him that he was boring them to tears and that their patience was wearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Be Afraid Of Death

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 12, 2020

What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever?

What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever? These questions may not be pleasant to everyone and often come up as objections to some people. Life beyond death has always been a fascinating subject. There seems to be an increasing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5, Job 8:9, Job 10:20, Romans 6:23, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope At The Graveside Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Four hopeful truths about what happens when a Christian dies.

INTRODUCTION We’re coming to a passage of scripture that is one of my favorites in the entire Bible. It is the most important section of the Bible that gives us details about the second coming of Jesus. We’re going to camp out here in this passage for the next few weeks. June 30: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist