Sermons on Watery Grave:

"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

You Are Commissioned

Contributed by Ramona Oliver on Feb 2, 2015

How to be a disciple of Christ!

You Are Commissioned Matthew 10:1-8 Matthew 10:1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lazarus Is Dead, And I Am Glad

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2013

Jesus wept at this scene...so how was He glad?

Lazarus is Dead, and I am Glad John 11 PowerPoint, audio, and formatted text, including pt. 2 at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Lazarus.html Once upon a time a family lived in Bethany of Judea. They were not a typical family. They were siblings, 3 of them, 2 sisters and a brother. Mary, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: King Of Kings, Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 21, 2018

A sermon for Christ The King Sunday

In Jesus Holy Name November 25, 2018 Text: Revelation 19:11-12,16 Christ the King Sunday Redeemer “Christ Will Come as King and Judge” This is Christ the King Sunday. The last Sunday in the Church year. Throughout this past year our Sunday Gospel lessons have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Destination.... Jerusalem

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 29, 2023

Palm Sunday .... It started with a donkey. The King rides on in majesty, but He is on His way to the cross. Many people have their favorite author and novels written.... The Story of Jesus could have been a Greek tragedy, But God had other plans for His story.

In Jesus Holy Name March 26,2023 Text: John 12:1,2,12-14 Palm Sunday Redeemer “Destination ….Jerusalem” It started with a donkey. Jesus sent his disciples to the village of Bethphage with instructions to bring back a donkey. When you read ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-14, Matthew 21:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Story Ever Told Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 6, 2023

I would like to share some of the reasons that I know that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ actually occurred.

Resurrection Sunday is the greatest story ever told. Now a story can be fictional (made up) or it can be non-fictional (a factual event). I am standing here before you today declaring the Resurrection Story of Jesus Christ is a factual event. It happened just as the Bible declared. And yes, death, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

When Life Falls Apart Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

When life falls apart, God’s unseen hand still weaves redemption—turning famine into harvest, bitterness into blessing, and emptiness into grace-filled return.

Introduction — When the soul runs out of fuel It happens slowly. You don’t crash in a single day. First, it’s the mornings that come too soon. You lie there, staring at the ceiling, trying to remember what it used to feel like to wake up with joy. Then the evenings grow heavy. You sit in silence ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 61:3, Matthew 11:28, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

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 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

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

Are You Ready

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

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

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 Americin Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767 with 81 passangers, 9 flight attendants and 2 pilots aboard, headed from Boston to Los Angeles crashes into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Pentecostal