Sermons on The End Of That:

Wrong Questions, Right Answer

Contributed by John Dickey on May 16, 2006

Jesus ends the whys and wherefores of our burdened hearts – not with explanations so much as with loving, perfect restoration – making all things right, maybe not here, but absolutely in heaven – a real place, a steadfast promise, a rock-solid guarantee f

Wandering through the phenomenal collection of art in the Louvre museum you can get an odd sense of awe and futility. This former residence of Napoleon is just so packed full with mankind’s creative treasures, it numbs the mind. Crowds gather around the Mona Lisa while the rooms of renaissance ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Waste Your Life

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jun 7, 2006

Graduation Speech - As I look at the 8 of you, my prayer is that when you come to the end of your life on this earth, however many years God will mercifully grant to you, my concern is that you will not have wasted your life.

Iredell County Home Educators Graduation Let me begin by saying how very grateful I am for this opportunity to speak to you at your graduation from High School. At the same time it is a daunting assignment because this is a fun, exciting day, a day of celebration therefore the last thing you want ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Category 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 13, 2006

This is part 4 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. Category 5 storms are the most severe storms in life. These storms carry with them the potential to end marriages, damage health and test faith. Find out how to survive.

Surviving the Storms of Life Category 5 Mark 4:35-41 We’ve been talking over the last several weeks about surviving and even thriving amidst the storms of life. As we move through storms of increasing intensity we have dealt with basic survival skills, spring showers, and even thunder storms. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

When God Shuts One Door, He Opens Another Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God’s appointments, so don’t let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

INTRODUCTION It seems doors of opportunity open and close before us in life. Is it God opening and closing these doors? For many years I’ve heard the saying, “When God shuts one door, He opens another!” Well, no, those exact words are not found in the Bible anywhere. However, of all the phrases ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping In Scum Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 23, 2006

Our world creates a never ending cycle of always needing that one more thing to be accepted. Our church tells us we just need to do that one more thing to be good enough. Jesus just says come!

Tonight I want to start our time together by taking a look at a couple of TV commercials. They are both Coke commercials from their new slogan, “The Coke side of life.” As we watch each one, I want you guys to really watch close and think about what each add is really communicating. ***Watch the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In A Hopeless World

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Over the past few years, our world has definitely experienced a massive amount of uncertain times. According to scripture there will be many more times of uncertainty in the future. During the previous century, which ended in 1999, it can be argued that w

Text: 1st Peter 3:8-16 Introduction: Over the past few years, our world has definitely experienced a massive amount of uncertain times. According to scripture there will be many more times of uncertainty in the future. During the previous century, which ended in 1999, it can be argued that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Are You At The Foot Of The Cross?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007

This was the last Sunday of the church year, Christ the King Sunday. And the reading seemed to be odd. Instead of a reading about the glorious majesty of Christ, we see Christ at His lowest point, the cross. It ends up, that since the glory of Christ is t

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us into Paradise. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout the history of the church, devoted men and women of God have experienced visions and dreams that have given them what felt like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 25, 2008

Jacob had periods in his life when he could have used some psychological intervention by someone like Dr. Phil. But in the end, he grew up, put his past behind him and became a great man.

Where is Dr. Phil When Jacob Needs Him? Genesis 25:19-34 February 24, 2008 Our son Matthew did his first two years of college (actually it took him three years to do his first two years) at Vincennes University. We were living in Elkhart at the time and VU had a satellite campus there. So Matt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Methodist

Little Is Much With God Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

I this message I deal with the fact that God accepts us exactly where we are and uses whatever we have for his glory. This is a profound teaching by Jesus. The kingdom comes in small, almost unnoticed ways. But it never ends there.

“Little is Much with God” Matthew 13:31-35 From the OT all the way through to the book of Revelation we find story after story of God’s plan for us. There are stories of battle, there are love stories and there are stories children love. When Jesus came on the scene He came as a teacher. 73 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Living For God In The Midst Of The Evil Doers : Meditations On Psalm 37

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 25, 2007

1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. REST IN THE LORD 6. REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS 7.THE END OF THE WICKED

LIVING FOR GOD IN THE MIDST OF THE EVIL DOERS : MEDITATIONS ON PSALM 37 ********************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. DONT FRET ABOUT THE WICKED 2. TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD 3. DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD 4. COMMIT YOUR WAY TO THE LORD 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Open Letter Of Encouragement

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy...We have a choice... Because there IS a Light at the end of the tunnel. Put a Song in your Heart.

A Letter of Encouragement Psalm 42-43 There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Put a song in your heart to carry you through. When we are down and out, when things are against us, when lifes trials come our way, and try to steal our joy... We have a choice... <This is an actual letter of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Speeches, The Fireworks And The Parade

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 1, 2002

After the great events on Mt. Carmel,the problems that Israel faced were still present. So it is with us today...after all the festivities have ended...the problems facing our nation still remain for us to resolve.

AFTER THE SPEECHES, THE FIREWORKS AND THE PARADE I Kings 18:20-45 We have just witnessed another anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence. By now, the speeches have ceased, the fireworks have been extinguished and the parades have all ended for this year’s occasion. The nation’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-45, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

" The Danger Of Complaining."

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Dec 4, 2004

God doesn’t like a complainer, and when we complain, there’s a danger that comes with it. God may give you what you’re complaining about, but in the end it may hurt you more then help you.

I. INTRODUCTION: Moses and the isrealites are making their first attempt at entering the promised land. Almost as soon as they start thier journey they begin to complain as they looked back on what they used to have in Egypt, (Fish), and realized they didn’t have it now. Instead of thanking God ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Implications Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 20, 2008

Christianity begins where other religions end - with the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb. Other religions point may point to a founder as Christianity, but they must also point to a founder’s grave. ONLY Christianity is able to point to an em

THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Matthew 28:1-10 W. E. Sangster was stricken with a progressive illness that was taking his voice and would eventually rob him from preaching in his pulpit. One day he said to his friend, “It is going to be a terrible thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Temporary Versus The Eternal

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

This is a funeral sermon for an elderly Christian lady that had ended up in bed for the past few months of her life. I have replaced the lady's name with "Our Loved One", and have removed many of the personal remarks on her life.

THE TEMPORARY VERSUS THE ETERNAL 2 Cor. 4:16-5:10 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, like many times when we come together because of the occasion of death we have mixed feelings. A.) None of us enjoy losing a loved one to the grave. aa.) But at the same time we can come here today with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ