Sermons on Sorrowing:

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2022

Many decisions are major crossroads, others less but sill significant; trying to reverse them only may make matters worse in the long run. Therefore, we need to ponder our decisions, using God-honoring caution.

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone (Numbers 14:20-45) 1. We make small decisions all the time, and they can affect the direction of our lives. Take this true story: “When I was a kid, my mom, my cousin, my sister, and I were all about to go to my great grandma's house from my ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-45, Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Graveside Service For A Christian Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023

A brief message to close out a funeral service at the graveside.

Let’s bring some closure on saying farewell today with one of the most well-known passages of Scripture in history, the 23rd Psalm. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures, He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Revival And Evangelism Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021

God pouring Himself on His people.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Come with fasting, weeping and mourning, don’t tear your clothing in grief, tear your hearts instead . . . then . . . I will pour out My Spirit upon all people” (Joel 2:12, 28, NLT). 2. Definition of revival: “God . . . pouring Himself on His people.” Revival verse: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:10, Joel 2:12, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2021

Happiness has been defined as an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment.

Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist once remarked: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” Ecclesiastes 3:12 reminds us: “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 14:27-28, Jeremiah 29:11

How Good Is The Care We Give To Others? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 8, 2016

The Good Samaritan sets the standard for caring.

Text: Luke 10:30-37 Title: How good is the care we give to others? This month we are going to elaborate on promoting a culture of caring for others in the church. The Bible has a lot to say about caring for each other so let’s begin by looking today at the parable of the Good Samaritan. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Counterfeiting Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by John Rogers on Feb 19, 2015

This message address the problem we see today in our churches with people not being saved. Many have been given false hope by being told all you must do is repeat this prayer,.. but still they are not saved, We also address the problem of doubt

Their are many things that Satan has counterfeited in the church. We have preach on many like, the resurrection, Word of God, Praise, and Worship. Some we just don't have time to get to but I want to make you aware of; The Joy of God, the Pupit, the Love of God. Satan has been very active in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Romance Of Redemption

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE ROMANCE OF REDEMPTION

Ruth 1:1-7 THE ROMANCE OF REDEMPTION Ch 1: Weeping, Ch 2: Working, Ruth gleaning in the harvest field Ch 3: Waiting, 3:18 Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: Ch 4 Wedding. So we go from Ch 1 Sorrow to Ch 2 Service, to Ch 3 Submission to Ch 4, Satisfaction. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Take Up His Cross

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

service

Matthew 16:21 - 28 v.24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Holiness

Rest For Our Souls

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 5, 2017

Where can we find rest from our heavy burdens?

Intro What burdens do we carry? What does criticism of believers who are different from us do for us? Where can we find rest from these heavy burdens? Purpose Let’s find rest from the heavy burdens that we and others place upon ourselves. Plan Let’s look at what Jesus had to say about burdens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 12, 2021

Funeral for an a lady who lived to be 100 years old.

Welcome : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Kathy Goodell We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection. Prayer: O God, you ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Michelle Meade

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 30, 2024

service for Meade family

Michelle Lynn Meade, Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “Michelle Meade ”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Testify To The Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 18, 2023

A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent, Year B

December 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:6-8, 19-28 Testify to the Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I saw a PBS show a few weeks ago about Dark Sky Preserves. They’re part of the greater Dark Sky ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Difficult Reunion (Genesis 42)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 24, 2024

The Bible does not require that we trust those who once abused us, but can we forgive? Let's look at Genesis 42.

Can past abuse make a family reunion difficult? God does not require that we trust those who once hurt us, but can we forgive? Let’s look at Genesis 42. What were Joseph’s brothers forced to do because of the famine? When Jacob learned that there was grain in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer In Gethsemane SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Exploring the Garden of Gethsemane, we delve into the profound strength of prayer as demonstrated by Jesus. This sermon aims to help us appreciate the gift of prayer that God has generously given us.

As we examine the Garden at Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed, let us recognize the incredible power of prayer that God has graciously given us. The Garden at Gethsemane holds various images in our minds - images of prayer, agony, and betrayal. It is a beautiful location, and tourists ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Topics: Gethsemane, Prayer

Where Community And Joy Reside

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 23, 2024

A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent, year C

December 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 1:39-55 Where Community and Joy Reside Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we meditate on the scriptural passage known as “the visitation.” The newly pregnant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran