Sermons on Baptized Into His Death:

How Will You Die?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 27, 2016

will you die alone or with God

HOW WILL YOU DIE? We are afraid to die, we are afraid of what happens when we die, it is our biggest fear and it is a problem. Come on let’s face it, we are scaredy cats, cowards, we are even afraid of the dark, of spiders. Life is so short and so uncertain, a clever man can find a way out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Passing Of A Loved One Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

When we experience the death of a loved one, memories and feelings run rampant in our hearts and minds. We must allow God to heal us.

1. As we gather here, there are many feelings that are present with us today. I know at death our feelings are touched like no other time. 2. Also present here today, are many memories. These become more precious to me at the time of death, memories of a son, brother, neighbor, and friend. a. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 9:5, James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

No Repentance In The Grave

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 27, 2024

"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom." Ecclesiastes 9:10

TEXT: Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NLT) "Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom." DEATH IS INEVITABLE Death is inevitable. Everyone born of a woman will die. There is no escaping it. Death is the end of life on earth ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, John 9:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Kevin Humphrey on Mar 13, 2013

There will come a day when I will breathe my last and die. So will you. So, do you go immediately to heaven when you die? Will we recognize each other in heaven?

Joke: A very wealthy man decided to prove the quote, "You can't take it with you", wrong. Before he died he requested that his gold be buried with him. Sure enough after his death he found himself in heaven along with his gold. He was so excited that he had actually taken it with him. He went up to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven Second To None

Contributed by Thomas Miller on May 25, 2005

Sure, we think of heaven when the going gets rough, but how about when good times prevail, do we not hesitate?

Heaven Second To None 2003 My Father who set wings to my heart. My Father who never ceases to impart. I see through a glass dimly, then face to face. My dreams will come true when I leave this lonely place. For boredom will never find us, nor will depression see our face. The Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Important Appointments In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 12, 2021

In life we have three big appointments.

We all realize the need for making appointments in life. Appointments are as much a part of our lives as breathing itself is. There are two kinds of appointments. Some of these appointments are VOLUNTARY APPOINTMENTS and some of them are INVOLUNTARY APPOINTMENTS. But whether they are VOLUNTARY or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

’choose Life’

Contributed by Robert Kenneth Smith on Mar 15, 2011

The Lord not only gives us four choices of the way to live our lives, but He gives us the answer.

I want to focus on verse 19, ‘I have set before you life and death…blessing and cursing… We see by this scripture that it’s God’s permissive will that comes into play…He will always give us a choice…but He will never force anything on us…let’s read the rest of that verse again…‘…therefore, choose ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection

Contributed by James Draviam on Feb 20, 2024

The resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it has to do with any one who believes

Introduction: In this world it’s for sure that everyone who has born has to physically face death one day. But for a Christian who has accepted Jesus as his Savior death is not the end of all. Let us briefly go through the stages that lead to the resurrection of Christ and the same stages that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3, Revelation 20:12, Romans 5:12, Acts 24:15, Ephesians 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

An Outline For A Believer's Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 22, 2023

This is a sample outline for a believer's funeral. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the outline should provide a guide for those who are hurting to have hope and future happiness when we see Jesus!

Introduction: This is an outline for a message I’ve used a few times whenever I was asked to preach a funeral message. The text is often used and known as “the Rapture passage” and has words of comfort and encouragement for those still living after their believing loved one has gone to be with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Are The Dead Blessed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 7, 2017

What does life mean, in the face of death?

How Are the Dead Blessed? Revelation 14:13 “And I heard a voice from heaven say: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From now on they shall have rest from their labors, and their works shall follow them.” Today we are confronted here by the death of someone we have loved. This confrontation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral With Committal

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 29, 2007

Full funeral with service, message and graveside committal for a Christian woman with a mixed attendence of strong Christians and unbelievers.

Contents Order: Funeral text; Message; Graveside Committal. The prayers I do not use as written, but use as a guide to work from during the service. The theological part of the message is written in terms that unbelievers will understand. FUNERAL Prelude Closing of the Casket Seating of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 14:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Or Alive Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 14, 2022

What does it mean for a church be spiritually dead or truly alive?

Dead or Alive lanny smith Seven / Sardis / Revelation 3:1–6   • Three years ago this month, I had a table saw accident which damaged two fingers on my left hand. • It was, like most injuries, completely avoidable. • I hurried. • I took a shortcut. • I was inattentive to the risk. • It is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can I Say? A Graveside Service

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 6, 2021

What do we do or say when someone is taken from us unexpecrtedly?

There are times that we don’t know what to say. This is one of those times. ___ died unexpectedly and we are speechless. • We don’t understand why this happened. • We can speculate but we don’t know. • We are left frustrated, angry, and sorrowful. Words seem inadequate, even well-intentioned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Dead Who Die In The Lord

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 30, 2004

Memorial roll sermon. 1. Blessed are the dead? Surely not! 2. Blessed are the dead...WHO DIE IN THE LORD 3. They will have rest from their labors. 4. Their deeds follow them.

February 1, 2004 Title: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord Text: Rev. 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." Rev 14:13 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Nazarene

How Wilt Thou Do?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

How wilt thou do?

Jeremiah 12 v. 5 "If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?" Jeremiah questions God's judgements - v. 1 "Righteous ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Holiness