Honoring Our Greatest Generation By Pastor Larry and Pam Millis Larry and Pam Millis founded Living Word Fellowship Church in St. Joseph, Illinois in January of 1981. They graduated from […]
Tips for Managing Stress, the Blues, and Grief During the Holidays Download this article in PDF format 1. Plan ahead – this involves not only time, but also money (a […]
GREAT THOUGHTS REGARDING THE CROSS, AND THE SUFFERING AND DEATH OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST John Maclaurin, a Scottish minister in the 1700’s contrasted the physical and spiritual sufferings with […]
George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, […]
Great Thoughts for the New Year Getting a Fresh S.T.A.R.T. in the New Year Stop Making Excuses – Proverbs 28:13 – A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can […]
Read Father’s Day quotes, humor, and stories about Father’s Day! This is an accumulation of quotes and stories that are sure to bless you and help you celebrate Father’s Day!
The Geese and the Snowstorm Author Unknown There was once a man who did not believe in either the virgin birth of Christ or the spiritual meaning behind it, and […]
Christmas in July By Maria Foslien Lisa Cooke writes: Now is the time to begin thinking and planning for your Christmas musical or drama, according to Maria Foslien, worship leader […]
Christmas Stories & Illustrations Birds Set Free A.J. Gordon was the great Baptist pastor of the Clarendon Church in Boston, Massachusetts. One day he met a young boy in front […]
Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings […]
Great Thoughts on the Resurrection of Christ While there is a progression of thought in the following, it is not necessarily presented as a sermon in its entirety. Rather, these are […]
Note from Tony: Conducting a funeral for someone who has taken his or her own life can be one of the most challenging tasks for a minister, and yet it […]
by Rev. Tony Cooke Eulogy – Memories of the Person are Shared… We are thankful for these memories, and I know this family is appreciative of the love and support […]
by Rev. Tony Cooke Dear Heavenly Father, We have come here this day to commit to your loving care, the spirit of _________________________. We have also come to show our […]
Prayer Scripture Reading John 14:1-3, 6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not […]
Facing the death of a friend or loved one is always challenging. There are usually very mixed emotions. There is sadness that a person is no longer with us. But […]
Understanding the purpose of funerals can be very helpful as a Pastor plans to minister to a grieving family. More than an opportunity to present a message about heaven, a […]
Story #1: Certainties When the great Christian and scientist, Sir Michael Faraday, was dying, some journalists questioned him as to his speculations about life after death. “Speculations!” he said, “I […]
We are here today as the people of God to find comfort in the Presence of God and the truth of Scripture, and especially to surround this family with our […]
Whenever death occurs, there is naturally an element of sorrow and grief which is present. Even when a person has faith, and this family does, there is still a sadness […]
What Death Brings Rev. Tony Cooke Today, we have heard wonderful testimony of a woman who love and served the Lord. We have heard reflections and memories of a genuine […]
Do’s DO work with the family and the funeral home director in planning the funeral service. If you know the family is challenged financially, let them know they don’t need […]
Scriptures Revelation 1:17-18 17 Fear not; I am the first and the last: 18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore. […]
Most Christians know that there is somewhat of a correlation between the Passover of the Old Testament and Communion in the New Testament. Passover was instituted when God was about to deliver Israel out of Egyptian bondage. Communion was instituted when God was about to deliver us from the bondage of sin. … read more
In the New Testament, there is an ordinance we celebrate known as Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, in which we look back and remember what Jesus did for us on Calvary. We remember his broken body and shed blood, and thank God for what He did for us and for all that means. … read more
