Shared Sermons by Greg Baskerville

Get Out Of The Pew And Earn A Living

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on May 19, 2005

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The act of playing the game after careful preparation is what the world is all about. Practicing and learning go for nothing if we don’t go out and use our skills. There comes a moment in time when we need to leave the safety of our pews and go out and me

The words of the Gospel from Matthew 22:16-20 are known as, “The Great Commissioning”. Jesus said “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Listen to the words: Go and make. Jesus gave his disciples a tremendous responsibility—go to the whole world and help people develop a deep and abiding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Congregational

"I Doubt It" Series

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 29, 2005

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Thomas had doubts about the Ressurection of our Lord and Savior. This is my attempt to explain why doubting and questioning our faith is normal and can make us better Christians in the end.

“I Doubt It” Years ago, back in my single days, my friends and I would play poker once a week. Unlike the current fad for playing the poker variation know as “Texas Hold-Em” we played all sorts of poker games commonly referred to as “Dealer’s Choice”. There were times when we would have impromptu ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

Baccalaureate Address Class Of 2004

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

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This is the baccalaureate address I gave to my son’s high school graduating class of 2004.

Baccalaureate Service 05/20/2004 Graduates, In a few short days, you will be busy doing something you have looked forward to for a long time; no, not graduate, not get out of school, and not leave home. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral Sermon For Jim Blair

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

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This is a sermon I delivered for a beloved member of our congregation who passed away after a short illness. He was baptized only a few years earlier after he had retired.

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-8 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Glen Uren Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

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This was a funeral sermon I delivered for a faithful member.

John 14:1-6 1 "Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

"A Small Town Man"

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

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This is a funeral I delivered for the newspaper editor in our small community.

2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Congregational

Mabel Anderson, Lamb Of God

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

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This is a funeral sermon I delivered to a standing room only crowd for one the most beloved grade school teachers in our community.

“Mabel Anderson, Lamb of God” It seems to me totally fitting that we should be paying our last respects to Mabel on Thanksgiving weekend. For that is what we are doing here today. We are giving thanks to Almighty God for sharing this beautiful woman with us. As I sat down this week to put pen to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational

It's A Wonderful Life

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

based on 237 ratings

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This was my first funeral service. It is an illustration of how one person can affect many lives.

It’s A Wonderful Life” In 1946, Frank Capra made a low-budget movie called “It’s A Wonderful Life”. This movie told the story of a man who spent his life in a small town, never really realizing his dream. His dream was to travel the world and get away from the small town. His dreams were always put ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Running On Empty

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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The significance of the empty tomb that first Easter

Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

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Get Out Of The Pew And Earn A Living

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on May 19, 2005

"I Doubt It" Series

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Baccalaureate Address Class Of 2004

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

Funeral Sermon For Jim Blair

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Glen Uren Funeral Sermon

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"A Small Town Man"

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Mabel Anderson, Lamb Of God

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It's A Wonderful Life

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Running On Empty

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005