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Amazing Grace - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

A Funeral sermon for a Christian based on the Hymn Amazing Grace.

Amazing Grace – Funeral Sermon (If possible have organist play Hymn before speaking) Read Verse One of Hymn "Amazing Grace" Intro. People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians and is precious to their hearts. To many Christians it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Walk Up Calvary's Hill

Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Mar 4, 2003

CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE LOST THE JOY OF BEING SAVED AND THE THINGS OF GOD

A FRESH WALK UP CALVARY’S HILL TEXT: ZECHARIAH 13:1 MARK 15:15-37 MAN WAS LOST WITH NO HOPE IN ORDER FOR MAN TO BE SAVED, THERE HAD TO BE CALVARY! WE READ AND HEAR ABOUT THE PAIN AND SUFFERINGS OF OUR LORD, BUT IT WAS THE ONLY WAY. TALK A LITTLE ABOUT THE SUFFERINGS HEBREWS 9:22 “AND ALMOST ALL ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1, Mark 15:15-37

Denomination: Holiness

Grace For The Sinner

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Grace is the story of God providing Heaven and eternal blessings to those who should be sent to Hell.

GRACE FOR THE SINNER Ephesians 2:8 INTRODUCTION: Grace is the story of God providing Heaven and eternal blessings to those who should be sent to Hell. Grace is a gift (Romans 6:23b). Those who have accepted grace speak of it as John Newton, who said, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

No Resurrection? How Does That Make Sense?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2024

It’s not clear what the back-story is for this claim, but it leads to one of Paul’s best little classes in logic. Perhaps there was a Sadducee-trained Jewish Christian in Corinth. They didn’t believe in any resurrection.

Friday of the Twenty-Fourth Week in Course 2024 From the beginning of the Church way back in the first century Christians have been proclaiming and celebrating the physical Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. That was a real historical event that occurred three days after He was murdered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1, Psalm 17:6-8, Psalm 17:15, Luke 8:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Beatitudes - True, Lasting Happiness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2023

How can we find true, lasting happiness, blessedness? Let's find out in Matthew 5.

What are the secrets of happiness, not just fleeting merrymaking, but that true, permanent happiness, called blessedness? They are not really so secret, but found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12). Poor in Spirit Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Christian Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, but rather tepid, lacking genuine passion and commitment to their faith.

In Revelation 3:14-22, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea, warning them of the dangers of lukewarmness. This passage serves as a reminder that merely professing Christianity is not enough to guarantee salvation. A lukewarm Christian, according to Jesus, is someone who is neither cold nor hot, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Finding Salvation: A Thief's Tale SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Exploring the profound moment of salvation experienced by the thief crucified alongside Jesus, as depicted in Luke 23:43. This sermon delves into the transformative power of faith and redemption.

Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One of the thieves mocked Jesus, but the other thief rebuked him. Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise" (Luke 23:42-43). In this sermon, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Topics: Jesus Christ, Salvation

The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2014

A study of the 7 letters to the 7 churches of Revelation covering the last one to the Laodiceans

Revelation 3: 14 – 22 The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick 14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 18, 2008

This is the second "be" attitude - Repentance. 1. Repentance involves a U-TURN. 2. Repentance involves a CONFESSION. 3. Repentance involves depending on the GOODNESS OF GOD.

Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness by Tom Shepard Matthew 5:4-5:4 Repentance - The Second Step To Happiness Today we are looking at the “BE” attitudes. They are found in chapter five of Matthew. Follow along with me as I read. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rooster Crowed

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2013

As a fisherman Peter had developed his muscles by rowing boats and casting heavy nets. He showed his physical strength in the garden; he was strong enough to take on the whole mob.In spite of these qualities, Peter denied the Lord.

Title: The Rooster Crowed Text: (Luke 22:24-25) Scripture Reading: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

From Rags To Riches! Series

Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015

A series through the Beatitudes: The Victorious Christian Life!

From Rags to Riches Matthew 5:1-3 Introduction: John Stott calls the Sermon on the Mount the “most complete delineation anywhere in the New Testament of the Christian counter-culture.” Today we launch into a new series that I have entitled “Being the Believing!” as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Im Only Human

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Why do we do the wrong things when we know there wrong?

I want to start this morning by asking a few questions. • Raise your hands, who owns a radio? • How many listen to their radio? • How many listen to their radio in the car? • How many listen to their radio at home? I belong to the group that listens mostly in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Goal 1: To Know Him Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 23, 2009

Three part series based on Paul’s great goals in Phil 3:10: "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death."

God’s Greatest Goals for Your Life Part 1: To Know Him Philippians 3:7-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 25, 2009 *One of God’s greatest goals for our lives is to know Him. The greatest believers in history are those who had great passion to know God. -In Exo 33:18 Moses ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Art Thou!

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 2, 2010

When God called unto Adam and said Where art thou He wasn't asking for is location, but wanted Adam to be aware of his condition. Today He still ask the same question Where art thou.

“Where art Thou” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Genesis 3:9 “And the Lord God called unto Adam and said unto him Where art thou”. OPENING:- Our text today takes place in the Garden of Eden. This particular passage is best known as “The Fall of Man”. It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Apostolic

A Cheerful Heart

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Feb 9, 2011

These next proverbs deal explicitly with the heart.

Introduction In each of the two sections of proverbs we’ve noted how important the heart is. It is the heart that controls the tongue, the heart that makes one wise, the heart that determines if one will follow the right or the wicked way. These next proverbs deal explicitly with the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed