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Expect Death At The Birth Of The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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how Jesus birth brought about the sword of Herod, and we can expect the same - a sermon for the minor festival of "the Holy Innocents: Martyrs"

Jesus once said, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) The pictures we see of Christmas seem to portray the exact opposite. With Mary and Joseph gently hovering over a little baby in a manger, it’s a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Face Death Confidently? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Second in a series about finding significant answers through intimate encounters with Jesus.

How Can I Face Death Confidently? JOHN 11:1 -44 INTRODUCTION: DRAMA: “Mr. Peepers Goes to Sleep.” It can be hard to talk about death, even if it is “just a bird.” In talking to my father, who is 78, about this message, he told me that when he was growing up death was not mentioned ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian Church

He Destroyed Death!

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

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A brief Easter sermon, appropriate for Sunrise Service, that deals with the fear of death and the resurrection hope of Jesus.

Easter Sunrise Lanier Christian Church April 8, 2012 David Simpson He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. Over the last year ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Funeral - Meaning Of Death

Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001

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Wat does death mean to a Christian?"

THE MEANING OF DEATH Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Methodist

A Delightful Death Notice

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2006

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A Delightful Death Notice 1) Death: born in Adam 2) Death: died in Christ

With Canada taking a greater role in the peacekeeping operation of Afghanistan, hundreds of Canadian families are on edge. A late night phone call or an unexpected knock at the door sets hearts racing. Could it be bad news from the front? Has a roadside bomb claimed Dad? Receiving a death notice is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

He Destroyed Death!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018

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An Easter Sunrise Service message highlighting the victory over death that Christ brings through the resurrection.

Easter Sunrise Gainesville Marina April 1, 2018 David Simpson - Lanier Christian Church He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Looking Death In The Eye

Contributed by Billy Short on Oct 6, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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We will all face death. How do we prepare for it.

ƒ²ƒâƒßƒßƒÛƒØƒÙƒÜƒÜƒnƒ²ƒÑƒàƒäƒÙƒãƒäƒnƒ³ƒØƒåƒâƒÓƒØ ¡§Looking Death in the Eye¡¨ Hebrew 9:27 Billy T. Short, Pastor ¡V October 9, 2005 Christopher Short was 2 months old when it happened to him. Kevin Lott was 7 years old, riding a bike with his sister in the yard when it happened to him. Mike Black, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Not Being Dictated To By Death

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2008

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A sermon for Lent 5, reminding us that there is life beyond death and encouraging us not to be dictated to by death

What’s your attitude to death? If you were to visit a doctor tomorrow and they said you were dieing, how would you react? Would you be like one of my mates who said, I can’t afford to die yet, I don’t have enough money for the funeral? Or perhaps you might be like the lady who said of course I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Life, Death, And Forever

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

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Scripture teaches that immortality is God’s gift through Christ; death is unconscious sleep, and final judgment ends sin and sinners completely and forever.

(Common Notions vs. Biblical Truth) Introduction – Two Funerals, Two Stories A few years ago, I attended two very different funerals only weeks apart. At the first, music played softly as family members and friends shared memories. Again and again people said things like, “She’s looking down on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, John 11:25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From Death To Life; And From Life To Death Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 19, 2021

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Jesus performed a great miracle in raising Lazarus from the dead; The result of this miracle was a plan to put Jesus to death.

FROM DEATH TO LIFE, AND LIFE TO DEATH JOHN 11:45-53 GREENMOUNT AND O’LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST AUGUST 01, 2021 Phillip’s Residence August 07, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/kQn7VZTbao4 INTRODUCTION: This morning’s message deals with Jesus raising Lazarus back to life. Because ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 5:25, John 5:28, John 12:10, John 10:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laughing At The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 23, 2003

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As Christians, we can face death with confidence, not fear

Luke 13:31-35 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, ’I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ 33 In any case, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003

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When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Death A Christians View

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

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How a Christian should look at death.

DEATH A CHRISTIANS VIEW. We build great monuments to the dead. The greatest and best know is the Tashmahal in India. Built by a loving husband to remember his wife. We here today will not have an Tashmahal built for us at best a granite head stone with a few words inscribed on it. We in America ...read more

Scripture: Job 18:5-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Death Of His Saints Series

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 18, 2021

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Today we come together to celebrate Margaret Shealy’s home going to that GREAT AND GLORIOUS PLACE called heaven!

It is important upfront that we establish why she has gone to that PLACE: • It is not because she attended church regularly. • It is not because she joined the church. • It is not because she tithed. • It is not because she was baptized. • It is not because of the good deeds she has done, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom - A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Because if you follow God’s way you will live.

What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Why does God spend so much space in his written word on encouraging us to be wise? Well today’s passage goes some way in answering those sorts of questions. In fact what we find here is first a warning, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-36

Denomination: Anglican

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