Sermons on After Death:

Good Friday: Holy Communion Guide

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 7, 2025

Holy Communion, especially on Good Friday, is a sacred act of remembrance and worship. It is not a ritual but a powerful proclamation of the death of Christ and all it accomplished.

GOOD FRIDAY: HOLY COMMUNION GUIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Luke 22:19-20 (KJV) “And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving From Victim To Victor

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 15, 2014

The First Step in moving from victom to victor is admit our weakness-The secolnd thing David did is pursue after God

MOVING FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR Psalms 18:1-5 Psalms 18:1-5 1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Royal Funeral

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 5, 2007

The death of Jesus was more than bringing salvation to a lost world; it involved an international situation which only God was able to solve.

JOHN 19:38-42 A ROYAL FUNERAL I. THE REALITY: * A. Romans. B. Retainer. C. Receivership. II. THE RICH: ** A. Risk. B. Respected. C. Remorseful. III. THE REPOSE: *** A. Royalty. B. Restful. C. Rush. The death of our Lord is now a fact of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

A Defense Of The Law Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 24, 2008

In this sermon we see how the apostle Paul gives "A Defense of the Law" against the misrepresentation that the law causes sin and death.

Scripture Paul’s letter to the Romans is a wonderful treatment of God’s plan of salvation. One prominent aspect in Romans is Paul’s treatment of the law of God and its role in our coming to faith in Christ, and then living for Christ. Let us read Romans 7:7-13: "7 What then shall we say? That the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 27, 2009

The current church seems so obsessed with the power of God. What kind of power is it? Is it after all a power that comes from weakness?

It has been my habit for many years to read through the Bible each year. As I continue this practice I am increasingly amazed at how absurd God’s plan for the world and his kingdom is — that is, in human terms. God seems to delight in abuse and rejection, for he receives plenty of it. He seems, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Methodist

Going Home

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 21, 2014

This is a funeral service for an elderly gentleman who lived in another state at the time of his death. The family brought him "home" to be buried.

I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. The Funeral is a universal custom. It is our attempt to: a. Remember b. Honor c. Offer Comfort d. Prepare 2. Funerals remind us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Destruction Comes Like A Whirlwind

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 31, 2007

Our response to Wisdom will determine whether our lives are marked by a whirlwind of destruction and death or the tranquility of peace, safety and eternal life.

WHEN DESTRUCTION COMES LIKE A WHIRLWIND. . . Proverbs 1:20ff. INTRODUCTION: A Storm is on the horizon - behind us & before us. “When destruction comes like a whirlwind…” Ever witnessed a tornado or even a hurricane? Or maybe you at least see the movie with the flowing cows moo-ing as they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Sunday 2021 - Why The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 3, 2021

To an unchurched, Biblically illiterate population the resurrection of Jesus from the dead may be confusing or even rejected out of hand as a fable. It is only when we see it in its proper context that we can even start to grasp the magnitude of this great series of events.

Why Is The Resurrection Important? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 John 4:8, Ephesians 5:6, Genesis 6:5, Isaiah 53:8, Romans 5:9, Romans 6:23, Revelation 21:8, John 3:18, Luke 18:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Burial Of His Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

So hasty was the burial that the women who stood at a distant watching were not satisfied it had been done right, and so they got more spices and prepared to go back after the Sabbath to give Jesus a completely suitable burial.

Doctor Martin von Butchell was a London dentist who lost his wife in 1775, and was reluctant to part with her. There was no law against it, so he had her embalmed, and kept her in a glass case in his home. He introduced visitors to her as my dear departed. Word spread of this spectacle, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

First Share Of The Crops Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 14, 2015

Rewards come only after we work. The Apostle is encouraging those who are called by the Name of the Son of God to work diligently.

“It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.” [1] Paul has presented a variety of images to illustrate the strong spiritual life expected of those who will follow the Master. As we saw in a previous message, the emphasis in these verbal pictures the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have To Celebrate Our Birthday?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014

To show that JESUS CHRIST needs to be the Center of every human celebration - birthday, death, anniversaries, mother's day, father's day, etc.

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have to celebrate our birthday? Optional. We have to celebrate CHRIST's birthday in us. Rather celebrate our spiritual birthday, if we have to do this, make our spiritual birthday more extravagant or make JESUS CHRIST the Center of every celebration. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Shows His Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

Our need of salvation met - in God's perfect time - in Jesus' death. Our reconciliation: cause for rejoicing.

GOD SHOWS HIS LOVE. Romans 5:1-11. Romans 5:8 - “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Those who believe in Jesus and put their trust in Him are made right with God. The righteousness of Christ is imputed to them and they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Nothing Changes Or Turning Despair Into Delight

Contributed by Louis Bartet on May 16, 2018

It may seem a strange place to find encouragement, but the man after God's own heart goes form despair to delight in six verses.

WHEN NOTHING CHANGES Psalms 13 This was probably written by David during the years when King Saul was pursuing him for the purpose of taking his life. During that time David confessed, “There is but a step between me and death” (1 Samuel 20:3). I. HIS DESPAIR (13;1-2) 1. With The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral John 10

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 22, 2002

Funeral for a faithful woman who died in old age. The sheep know the voice of the good shepherd and need not fear even death.

Ella Freimark Funeral 22 April 2002 John 10:22-29 Rev. Roger Haugen At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Pride Comes Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008

Esther now reveals Haman’s plot and causes the sentence of death for Haman. His day goes from bad to worse.

Pride goes before the fall Esther Chapter 7 Discretion and wisdom accompany Esther as she approached the king. Haman however is still prideful. In Gilbert and Sullivan’s play “The Mikado”, the Japanese Emperor contemplates what it means to find the punishment that fist the crime. In this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ