Sermons on Walking Staff:

Graveside Service For An Elderly Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 23, 2016

This is a graveside message for an elderly woman who knew the Lord.

Jesus never gave an explanation of why bad things happen to good people. Instead, Jesus gave us two promises. One was the He would be with us always, even to the end of the earth. The other promise Jesus made was this: (Comforting words for us today.) “Let not your heart be troubled. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony In The Home

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jul 29, 2015

When we reach the age that the best place for us to live is a nursing home we are often very set in our ways. We want things done our way! This causes conflict in the home. The Bible teaches us to work together for the good of the group.

Harmony in the Home “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” Romans 12:16 “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” Psalm 133:1 To begin I want to talk about something ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2019

This was a funeral for a woman who had struggled with disease for several years. Every time she went to see the doctor she asked her daughter to play the song "Lord, I hope this day is good."

(prior to the sermon the funeral home played the old Country hit “Lord, I hope this day is good.”) OPEN: Kay was a wonderful woman who struggled with a terrible disease that ultimately took her life. Every day that she had to go to see the doctor she’d ask her daughter to play the song we just ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Translated And Glorified (Vs 11-14) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

Translation and glorification of the Two Witnesses

Translated and Glorified, Revelation 11:11-14 I think we have all heard the term "victory snatched from the jaws of defeat". History is replete with such stories, ranging from the realm of sports to the theater of combat, from the world of politics to the history of business. Of all of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:11-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Just Look At That Snake!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 8, 2021

There is something far more deadly than the venom of a snake which has bitten all. But Jesus becomes the curse for us.

Just Look at that Snake! Numbers 21:4-9 The Old Testament book of Numbers can be a difficult read. Unlike Leviticus which is hard to read because of all the details of numerous offerings and ritual, Numbers is hard to read because of the constant failures of and judgments on the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Phenomenon Called Reactions In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 17, 2025

In spiritual warfare, there is an attempt by the Accuser of the brethren to replicate this natural law.

In physics there is a natural law being one of the laws of physics. In fact, in high school, it was known as Newton’s third law of motion. It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Way That Seems Right..."

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002

The Bible tells us that there is a way that SEEMS right to man, but in the end it leads to destruction. How do we avoid doing it? There are a few simple principles.

STAND & READ - Proverbs 14:12-14 ?There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. [13] Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, and the end of joy may be grief. [14] The backslider, in heart, will have his fill of his own ways; but a good man will be satisfied ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12-14, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Other

God's Holiness And Justice Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 7, 2008

Series called: What we beleive Part one ’ God’s Holiness and Justice God’s is holy and in a class all by himself. God’s justice is integrately tied to his holiness. God is 100% holy and %100 just %100 of the time

God’s Holiness and Justice Acknowledgments: Insights from message by Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB Canada Dr. R. C. Sproul - book - ’The Holiness of God’ Today were going to speak about God’s justice and holiness. In order to worship God correctly we need the Bibles perspective ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

A Life Well Lived Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

This was a sermon prepared for a funeral of a dear saint within our church. It was written to honor him in death as he honored Christ in life.

Sermon Title: A Life Well Lived Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 13, 2008 Subject: Funeral of Lawrie Anderson Order of Service Prelude Welcome On behalf of Lawrie’s church and as I was always referred to by Bernice from Lawrie’s pastor, I want to personally welcome everyone here this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

You Can’t Pull A Fast One Over On Me

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 14: 1 – 31

Exodus 14: 1 – 31 You can’t pull a fast one over on me 14 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea. 3 For Pharaoh will say of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sharing Christ In Light Of His Return Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2020

If you want to influence people to turn to the Lord in these days before Jesus comes, be bold, be kind, behave.

A couple of hunters are out in the woods of New Jersey when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing; his eyes are rolled back in his head. Terrified, his friend whips out a cell phone and dials 911. “My friend is dead! What can I do?” he cries over the phone. In a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Colossians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus "i Am" The Good Shepherd! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2021

: Jesus is the Good Shepherd because he laid down his life to save the sheep. He lead’s the sheep to safety, security, pasture and the good life but not to slaughter or harm. Jesus guards, encourages, supports and protects His sheep because He loves them.

I am playing these videos to get your mindset focused on Shepherding – agriculture lifestyles – a common sight in the time and teaching of Jesus – not so much today – as a matter of fact you would be hard pressed to find many sheep farms in this area of Illinois! Opening Video Transition (2 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-42, John 10:11, John 10:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To The Potters House

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

We find hope and healing when we come to the Potters House.

How many of you could use some hope today? Welcome to the Potter’s House. You might have come in the doors this morning and you are going through some things that others in the place don’t even know about. You might be suffering from a medical condition and you could use some hope. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob Wrestles With God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 32 verses 22-32. Ill: • James Whistler, the Victorian artist, • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist sent immediately for the country’s leading ear, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Brethren

The Mighty Men Of David

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001

Who are the heroes of today? A look into God’s Hall of Fame.

May 30th, 1999 The Mighty Men of David “Where Are The Real Heroes?”  Who are our heroes today?  It is interesting what our heroes tell us about ourselves. We love heroes as a society.  Israel’s had heroes.  This is the hall of fame of the military heroes. (The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12, 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational