Sermons on Spiritiual Death:

In Memory Of Samual Grossman

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 21, 2011

Funeral service

In Memory of Samual Duane Grossman October 11, 2011 What a blessing to be a part of this family. I was blessed with two wonderful sisters, five strong, manly brothers, a dad who instilled discipline and the work ethic and a godly mother who made it all work. I am proud to be a part of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

My Help Is In The Lord

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2011

some simple thoughts to share at a graveside service of a loved one

MY HELP IS IN THE LORD (PSALM 121:1-8) I. HOW SMALL the psalmist felt in the sight of God II. HOW SAFE the psalmist felt in the hands of God III. HOW SURE the psalmist felt of the help of God funeral service ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Graveyard

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 8, 2011

Lessons to learn as we think about death and the rest of our lives - am I ready and are those around me ready? What will I do with the rest of my days?

Tuesday was All Saints Day and therefore this Sunday is All Saints Sunday. I don’t know if you realized it. I remember how it was in Poland – a national holiday – one of the big ones. Mostly people spend the day with relatives, walk in the cemetery, clean the graves of family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral With Committal

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 29, 2007

Full funeral with service, message and graveside committal for a Christian woman with a mixed attendence of strong Christians and unbelievers.

Contents Order: Funeral text; Message; Graveside Committal. The prayers I do not use as written, but use as a guide to work from during the service. The theological part of the message is written in terms that unbelievers will understand. FUNERAL Prelude Closing of the Casket Seating of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 14:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Three Fold Victory Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2009

If we can get these 3 principles applied to our daily lives – we will see God differently and experience grace more dynamically!

If Satan can get you and me to doubt God then we will always doubt life! If he can get us to think negative about God then we will always think negative about life. Why is this fact so true – because if he can get you to go negative and doubting then Satan can do almost anything with you and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Apr 11, 2009

A look at the last words of Christ from the cross

Lk. 23.46 From the Cross: Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit 1. I know it may seem a little strange to still be considering the cross on Easter Sunday. I mean, after all, today is the day we are to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, not His death. But I think if we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Holiness

Buried With Him In Christ

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 5, 2010

What is baptism and what is it’s significance? Who should be baptized? Is baptism a requirement of sal¬vation? Am I joining a church or denomination by being baptized? Why do some traditions baptize infants?

Dakota Community Church August 22, 2010 Buried With Him in Baptism Quick Questions: What is baptism and what is its significance? Why do we baptize by immersion when sprinkling would be so much more convenient? Romans 6: 1-7 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Mennonite

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2010

This lesson concludes the series on the life of Joseph. As his story comes to a close we review the main lessons we learn from his life, and we talk about writing the rest of our stories.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a dinner party that was headed for disaster. 1. One man, an insurance executive, was monopolizing the conversation with a lengthy account of recent litigation involving his company. 2. Since the two other guests were lawyers, the host and hostess were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Tomb Of Jesus

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

What’s all the buzz about the Lost Tomb of Jesus. Is it real? Was the body of Jesus really buried in a family tomb outside of Jerusalem? In this compelling message, Pastor Terry will look at the facts presented in this nationwide documentary in compari

The Lost Tomb of Jesus Resurrection Sunday 2007 Text: John 20:1-10 Last year the sensation of the Da Vinci Code thundered throughout the world as a fictional novel as some new revelation hidden by the Church for the last 2000 years. Now, the world is in awe of the “lost tomb of Jesus”. To the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Will Your Epitaph Read?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2015

Life is preparation for death. How you administer your life now determines God's response to you and your place in the world to come.

“Be not afraid when a man becomes rich, when the glory of his house increases. For when he dies he will carry nothing away; his glory will not go down after him. For though, while he lives, he counts himself blessed —and though you get praise when you do well for yourself— ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

If You Think Things Are Bad Now

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

IF YOU THINK THINGS ARE BAD NOW

Jeremiah 12:1 - 17 IF YOU THINK THINGS ARE BAD NOW Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

How Wilt Thou Do?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

How wilt thou do?

Jeremiah 12 v. 5 "If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?" Jeremiah questions God's judgements - v. 1 "Righteous ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Holiness

Dying At 10:30

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 13, 2015

Analyzing the periods of life. Waiting too long to be saved.

DYING AT 10:30 Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 I. The Householder = Master of the House --> God is the Householder A. Hiring --> God hires labourers in kindness to them, to save them from idleness and poverty, and pay them for working for themselves. 1. The Devil by his temptations, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sweat Of Thy Brow

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 24, 2017

Would you rather sweat and work or work so you can sweat?

Gen 3:17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; 18 Thorns also and thistles ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19, Genesis 90:10

Denomination: Baptist

Caregivers And Grief

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 6, 2017

We need to yield productively to the grief process, taking care of ourselves as we do it (from Therese Rando in her book, “How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies", pgs. 252-256)

HoHum: Here’s a story from a telemarketer: “The other day I called a house and a real nice lady answered the phone, she was really helpful and friendly, she was the type of lady that helps a telemarketer get through a long day. After some pleasantries I asked if Mr. Smith was in, “I’m sorry”, she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ