Sermons on 1 Corinthians 15:55:

The Mystery And The Promise

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 9, 2003

Funeral sermon for a believer

THE MYSTERY AND THE PROMISE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 READ 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 (NIV) I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Psalm 33:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death: R.i.p. Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

This Easter sermon describes the birth, life-cycle and fatal blow (as delivered by Jesus) of Death, currently on life support until the end.

1 Corinthians 15:55 - Death: R.I.P. We are here today to announce the passing of a faithful attender of this church for many years. In fact this faithful one has been coming virtually since this church began. Although he’s not here every single week, we are often reminded of his presence. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For Tomorrow, Strength For Today

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

A funeral message, explaining what Jesus meant by calling Himself "the resurrection and the life", and how that comforts us in time of loss.

Opening Remarks: One day a father and his daughter were out for a leisurely drive in the country. It was a hot summer day and the windows were rolled down. Suddenly the daughter began screaming and fidgeting in her seat. A bee had just flown inside the car through the open window. This would not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist

What Will We Look Like When We Are Resurrected? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 24, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to describe our resurrected bodies and dispell fears about life after death as well as inspire celebration of our resurrection!

1 Corinthians What Will We Look Like When We Are Resurrected? 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 July 27, 2003 Intro: A. Colson’s Change In July of 1984 Charles Colson was speaking at a Baptist gathering. He told of his change from being an Episcopalian to becoming a Baptist. He had considered a change ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Stings

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 27, 2003

This is a funeral sermon for a sweet Christian lady who died after struggling with cancer.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net February 28, 2003 Title: Funeral Sermon for Marge Cross Text: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Introduction Marge Cross lived in such a way that she impacted many people. She was involved in many things in the community and in the church Bible Studies the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Nazarene

Here Comes The Bride Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 16, 2003

This is the 18th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the rapture of the Bride of Christ. After the sermon, there is a wedding ceremony of a couple in the church.

Sunday Morning March 23, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#18] HERE COMES THE BRIDE 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 Introduction: [Play Wedding Processional] 1. When we hear this song, we begin to look for the bride. After this sermon, Jaime will be the bride, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Baptist

In Honor Of My Dad - Jake Nelson

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 20, 2003

I am deeply grateful to all of you who have expressed your prayers and concerns for our family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for coming to this service and for all that you have done to express your love over the last couple of days.

In Honor of My Father - Sebert Reed "Jake" Nelson Thursday, March 20, 2003 Comments: I am deeply grateful to all of you who have expressed your prayers and concerns for our family during this difficult time. Thank you so much for coming to this service and for all that you have done to express ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

Resurrecting Your Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2003

The resurrection of the dead is one of the key foundations for the hope of those who believe in Jesus!

Resurrecting Your Hope 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Introduction In one of his lighter moments, Benjamin Franklin penned his own epitaph. He didn’t profess to be a born-again Christian, but it seems he must have been influenced by Paul’s teaching of the resurrection of the body. Here’s what he wrote: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Church Of God

The Point Of Power Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 8, 2003

Sermon 15 of 16 on 1 Corinthians. Death and Taxes are inevitable – wrong! I believe it was Ben Franklin who said that death and taxes were inevitable. Well, he was wrong! Only Taxes are inevitable!

Death and Taxes are inevitable – wrong! I believe it was Ben Franklin who said that death and taxes were inevitable. Well, he was wrong! Only Taxes are inevitable! Good News Death has been defeated – finally, thoroughly, irrevocably, and perpetually. This is the good new about Jesus! Good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In The Resurrection Of The Body And The Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 8, 2003

1. We were made for immortality. 2. What God is going to do cannot be duplicated. 3. God’s gift of immortality changes our life perspective.

A few year back, the newspapers carried the story a few years ago about a man who had been in a coma for several years, but suddenly and unexpectedly awoke. What happened was that the medical staff decided to work on his teeth while he was in the coma, and in preparation for the dental work gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, 1 Corinthians 15:42-58

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does God Take The Good Ones

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 1, 2002

How a death of a young Christian can be used for the Glory of God.

Why Does God Take the Good Ones? When I heard that one of our youth at the church had been killed in a car accident, my first question was “Why Spike, why not someone else?” As always when I unjustly question God, He gave the answer through my lovely wife. She said, “Because God wanted him now.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58, Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

New Bodies, New Hope, New Resolve

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 14, 2002

We live now confident of a future in a resurrected body.

- - - - - - - Scripture references are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - I saw a noteworthy bumper sticker on a car Thursday afternoon. Actually the car I saw had about six unusual bumper stickers – but the one that grabbed by attention had the words BORN AGAIN in a fairly good size ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: *other

What Happens When We Die Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection series: exploring resurrection’s hope in the face of death

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE 1 Cor. 15:35-58 A troop of Boy Scouts was being used as "guinea pigs" in a test of emergency systems. A mock earthquake was staged, and the Scouts impersonated wounded persons who were to be picked up and cared for by the emergency units. One Scout was supposed to lie on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Christian's Hope

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Apr 23, 2002

This sermon examines the Hope we have as Christians based on teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:2-58

1 Corinthians 15:20-58 21st April 2002 Basingstoke THE CHRISTIAN’S HOPE When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Death Died

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

Preached on Easter Sunday, the emphasis is on the results of Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection.

Introduction: Taking a Shortcut Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul is writing to correct false teaching re: the Gospel THE importance of Easter! Purpose Statement: Because of Christ’s death & resurrection… I. Victory of Death is Removed A. Spiritual 1. We are more than physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Baptist