Sermons on Watery Grave:

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 23, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, brought a lot of great blessings to everyone who truly believes in Him.

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away Study Text: Mark 16:1 - 4 Introduction: The women went out early in the morning to go and beautify the tomb of Jesus, but suddenly remembered the great stone at the entrance which they are not capable of rolling away. Therefore, they asked: Who shall roll away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"jesus Wept"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 3, 2021

A sermon for All-Saints Sunday.

“Jesus Wept” John 11:1-7, 17-44 The Monday or Tuesday following our first-ever online Easter Worship Service, due to the Brand New Covid Pandemic, Justin DeFriese called me as he often did. The tornado had just torn through parts of Chattanooga. I remember that I was out on the Red Bank ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Peace In A Time Of Anxiety

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 20, 2020

When anxieties mount, knowing that Jesus is with us brings peace to our souls

April 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson John 20:19-31 Peace in a Time of Anxiety Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The disciples were locked up inside their house. They’d barricaded the door. Earlier that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking Jesus Seriously

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on May 1, 2020

Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply. "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said.

TAKING JESUS SERIOUSLY Introduction: Many times when people say things to us that are hard to believe, we may reply, "are you serious?" However, Jesus was serious in everything he said. I HE WAS SERIOUS IN HIS PREACHING. People in the time of Jesus would often say that he ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Precious Than Silver And Gold

Contributed by John Pingel on May 8, 2020

The precious blood of Christ of more value than silver and gold

Peter 1: 18-20 “Silver and gold, silver and gold, everyone wishes for silver and gold.” Burl Ives sang about silver and gold in a famous Christmas song. But silver and gold were revered as being precious far before that song’s debut in the l965 Christmas special. Historians tell us that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gift Of Christ's Freedom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 6, 2020

Though we're born into this world in bondage to sin, we have freedom in Christ Jesus our Lord.

July 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Romans 7:15-25a; Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30 The Gift of Christ’s Freedom Last week I came upon this prayer by Henri Nouwen. I share it now: O Lord, who else or what else can I desire but you? You are my Lord, Lord of my heart, mind, and soul. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

On What Rock?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20.

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Freedom And Fellowship

Contributed by Gerald Nash on Jul 16, 2001

A funeral message for a Korean War Veteran.

Dr. Gerald W. Nash Jr., D.Min. Foothills Baptist Church Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship Hebrews 9:27, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

"The Shepherd And The Valley"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Congregational

Is That An Idol In Your Pocket?

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

The danger of excessive riches, in luring us away from our God (with a little help from Balaam).

Proverbs 30:7-9 [Note to preachers: This message, though gleaned from Proverbs 30, depends a lot on the spiritual lessons learned from the Balaam incident in Numbers.] Tell the story of Balaam (BAY-lum) - Asked by pagan king Balak to curse Israel - Wouldn’t do it. Then was offered money. Changed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Goal To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

This message is based on the Olympic Games. It deals with life’s situations.

THE GOAL TO WIN Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO: The American Olympic basketball team, made up of college players, made a mediocre showing at Seoul, Korea, in the 1988 summer games. Back home, people were greatly disappointed, especially since other teams sported professional athletes. The Olympic ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 8, 2003

A message of being ready for the rapture, or for death.

"Are You Ready" Text: Rev 22:20. Intro: On Tuesday September 11,2001 At approx 8:50 Am The Worst attack onm the USA ever since the Civil war and Pearl Harbour. At Approx 8:50 Am Americain Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767 with 81 passangers, 9 flight attendants and 2 pilots aboard, headed from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons I Preach

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 7, 2003

The purpose of preaching the Gospel.

My wife, Marge and I have spent the last 41+ years going into over 125 countries telling the ‘Good News’ of the Gospel.  Many have told us of the wonderful exiting life of travel we have had.  However, it has gone against the natural desires of my life.  I am a poor tourist, I naturally do not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

One New And Happy Day!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 22, 2008

Part 3 Easter Sunrise Service: This word will inspire every person. This word can be preached at anytime.

One New and Happy Day Text: Psalm 144:15 Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! Because of the resurrection God’s people should be the happiest people on the face of the earth! Because of the resurrection, the words of Jesus on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Service Of Memories

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 10, 2007

there is hope in our grief as we remember loved ones

Service of Memories sermon One of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the Gift of Memories And all of you here today have come to Church to remember a loved one We treasure the memory of those times that we have had together. Times of joy, times of sorrow, times of sadness and times of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Anglican