Sermons on Socialism Gone Forever:

Never Without Hope - Part One

Contributed by Richard Bell on Jan 27, 2001

There have been times when the events of life have created what we sometimes see as hopeless situations. No situation is hopless when Jesus appears on the scene.

NEVER WITHOUT HOPE – Part 1 Mark 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION: The “maiden flight” of my first model plane was a disaster. It crashed and was beyond repair—hopeless. There have been times when the events of life have created what we sometimes see as hopeless situations. There is no such thing as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is The Way

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that the only way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ.

Jesus is “The Way” Text: John 14.1-6 Thesis: To prove that the only way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ. Introduction: 1. The disciples were worried about where Jesus was going (John 13.36). 2. “They were troubled by the uncertainties which faced them, by the confusion they experienced regarding ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah's Actions (Nehemiah 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2025

Do we act in faith?

Do we just pray or also act in faith, asking God to guide us to act at the right moment? How should we treat our enemies? Let’s examine Nehemiah 2. What request did Nehemiah make of king Artaxerxes? In the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, when wine was before him, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of "Good Ole Slavery”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 7, 2025

Paul sends Onesimus back. Back to Philemon. Back to the house he ran from. Back to the chains he escaped.

Sermon: The God of “Good Ole Slavery” Scripture: Philemon 1:15–16 – “Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother…” Introduction: Wrestling with Paul and Our Present Beloved, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"Set Your House In Order"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 9, 2007

Funeral Sermon For An Elderly Christian

Title: “Set Your House In Order” Text: 2 Kings 20.1 We are gathered here today as family and friends to honor the life and legacy of __________ . I had the honor of spending some time getting to know __________ in these latter years of his/her life, as he/she suffered with the all too common ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Put God First In 2008"

Contributed by Curtis Smale on Dec 31, 2007

Why God should be number one in your life in 2008.

"The Patriots are number one! 16-0. Undefeated! The champions!!" I have heard this a lot in the last few days. People like the idea of an unbeatable champion. People, especially American people, like to figure out who is the best, and then give awards and praise to "The Best." The Best Team, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Life That Counts In God's Community

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 6, 2008

4 steps to being an effective worker in the communtiy of God

Intro: I received the news that a young man from our bowling league, William Harris died of a heart attack last Saturday morning. 53 years old, in seemingly perfect condition, gone. I heard someone say, when it’s your time to go, you go. But today, I am not going to preach on death, or eternity, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peak Moments

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

We need to remember graced moments as a source of encouragement.

Second Sunday of Lent - Year C March 4th, 2007 Readings: * Gen. 15:5-12, 17-18 * Phil. 3:17 - 4:1 * Lk. 9:28 - 36 Peak Moments A Good Day? When we get up each morning, none of us knows what life has in store for us. Perhaps we will win the lottery, or then again, someone may rear end us on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Catholic

Family Names In Stone Owen Cemetrey Decoration Day 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

We have headstones to mark the place of loved ones here at Owen Cemetery as we remember their lives and their names. I was fascinated to discover that right from the very start of the Bible people had been using stones to mark graves.

Family Names in Stone Owen Cemetery Decoration Day Service 2017 Well I hope you have a spot in the shade as we enjoy this summer like day. We gather here today to reflect and remember loved ones who have gone before us to their eternal reward. While the parting of a loved one is difficult it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:45-49, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grave Site Service

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 4, 2016

This is a grave site service for a believer in Jesus Christ, but also a veteran. It talks about two graveyards, two resurrections and our future resurrection. It also talks about heaven as the place where a belivers heart longs to be.

Funeral – Grave Site Service As I stand in this graveyard and before this grave I remember another graveyard and the person who was buried there. And many of his friends and family were there to mourn the loss of their friend and loved one as well. The man’s name was Lazarus. Right after his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Foursquare

Second Date

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 9: 1 – 28

1 Kings 9: 1 – 28 Second Date 9 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he wanted to do, 2 that the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. 3 And the LORD said to him: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Driven To Give

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2012

Paul urged his audience to honor God with/in their giving. Believers are driven to honor God thru their giving. What drives a believer’s giving? Believers are driven by...

DRIVEN TO GIVE—Romans 13:7-14 Attention: As in many homes on New Year's Day, my wife & I faced the annual conflict of which was more important - the football games on television, or the dinner itself. To keep peace, I ate dinner with the rest of the family, & even lingered for some pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Essential Christianity! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 4, 2021

A study of 1 John 1:1-2:3 will reveal to us what the particulars are of essential Christianity. particularly, what the three-fold essentials of eternal life are, or what Christianity is essentially about!

We are turning to 1st John today, the first epistle of John, and I will explain to you why we are after we read the first chapter and 3 verses of the 2nd chapter, and after I pray… Let’s pray…I read an article recently that grabbed my attention, but really introduced me to what unfortunately I ...read more

Part 27: Getting Back To The Joy Of Jesus Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit Of A Joyful Christian. Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2025

The Joy of Jesus Christ. 1. Helps more people be converted (vs. 11-15). 2. Comes to everyone with contrite hearts (vs. 16-17). (To everyone with hearts broken by their sins.) 3. Comes from glimpses into our glorious future (vs. 18-19).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 27: Getting Back to the Joy of Jesus Christ Sermon 3: The Godly Fruit of a Joyful Christian Psalm 51:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 24, 2025) BACKGROUND: *This is the last sermon in a series covering three great themes in Psalm 51. Here King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For The Outcasts Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2021

God uses outcasts to announce Jesus's birth.

Good News for The Outcasts Jeffery Anselmi / General Characters of Christmas / Birth of Jesus; Shepherds at Birth of Christ / Luke 2:8–20 INTRODUCTION • Do you remember when you had a child, or when you got married or graduated from High School or College? • What do we usually do when a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ