Sermons on Brought Near:

Time's Running Out

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at the dreary topic of DEATH.

Time’s Running Out November 3, 2002 Introduction: Two elderly women were out driving in a large car, both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

How To Live Your Last Days On Earth

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 2, 2003

Learn four Christian responses for times of upheaval in life and in the world

Many of us have probably been watching the news about the war in Iraq. Maybe some of you are anxious about the possibility of a terrorist retaliation. Others of you may be wondering, if only in passing, whether this war brings us one step closer to the return of Christ. These concerns should ...read more

Denomination: *other

Transformation

Contributed by Steve Klink on May 19, 2004

A Short Funeral Meditation

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Webster’s defines metamorphoses (as in transformation) as a change of physical form or substance. I remember when I first observed the process of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Porque Los Cristianos No Quieren Morir

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

Necesitamos entender lo que espera al cristiano cuando muera. Cuando conocemos las Escrituras en relacion a ello entonces nuestra perspectiva sera diferente.

PORQUE LOS CRISTIANOS NO QUIEREN MORIR (Fil. 1:21,22) INTRO: En la vida no hay nada más seguro que la muerte. Mas aun así, la mayoría de las personas no desean morir. Le huyen a la muerte pensando que quizá pueden existir un poco mas de tiempo hay otros que por sus situaciones físicas o ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002

This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

"What A Day Of Rejoicing That Will Be"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2002

The subject of the return of Christ and the resurrection of the dead.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “What A Day of Rejoicing That Will Be” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Our passage for this morning touches upon a subject that intrigues Christians and offers us the most glorious hope that we could ever imagine. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 18, 2002

Paul, in 2 Corinthians 12 speaks from experience that there are events that follow our physical death. The burden of this talk is to prepare you, not for death, but for the events that occur between your dying and your final destination.

S012002 What happens when we die? 2 Corinthians 12 Sermon series Sermons you would bring a friend to hear Preached by Scotty Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church. Beginning: Here is how it will happen: You will be distracted for just a moment by something in the car. You will hear tires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

¡estén Preparados!

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 27, 2001

La muerte te está llamando. Cristo puede volver en cualquier momento. ¿Estás preparado?

En los días pasados, los reyes y nobles acostumbraban a tener un bufón, un siervo que actuaba como payaso para su entretenimiento. Hace muchos años vivía un rey el cual disfrutaba mucho de las travesuras de su bufón. En broma, el rey le dio un cetro a su bufón y le dijo que lo guardara hasta el ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Corrects The Modern Myths Of Salvation

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 6, 2001

Jesus Corrects the Modern Myths of Salvation

September 9, 2001 Luke 13:22-30 22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Sep 13, 2001

The search for security in the wake of disaster such the the recent terrorist attack on America.

OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH Psalms 46:1-11 (010916m) The worst tragedy in American history struck this past Tuesday morning just before 9:00 A.M. With out any warning or sane reasoning, thousands of lives were taken. All looking forward to a new day, no one realizing that only moments separated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is King

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Sep 14, 2001

A special sermon for the Sept. 11 tragedy.

OUR GOD IS KING! By Gordan Runyan Text: Psalm 11 Summary statement: A politically incorrect look at the God who hates sin and promises to deal with it. -------------------------------------------------------- Years ago, a Christian friend introduced me to a device that allows one to read the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens When A Saved Person Dies Series

Contributed by Ricky Ray on Jan 18, 2001

Does all the talk of what happens in the afterlife confuse you? The Bible gives hope for those who know Jesus?

What happens when a saved person dies? Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Is this place of judgment heaven, paradise or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Convenient Season

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 18, 2001

Paul’s discussion with Felix regarding faith provides insights for us today into basic truths that every person must face.

A CONVENIENT SEASON Acts 24:24-25 INTRODUCTION Paul had been arrested and was being passed from official to official on his way to Rome. His Roman citizenship had kept him from being killed. Now he stood before Felix, governor of Judea. As usual, Paul was sharing the faith--even with Felix. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sick Unto Death

Contributed by Charles Trout on Feb 5, 2001

Inspired by the death of a friend. Are we really prepared to die?

Sick Unto Death 2 Kings 20 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. In the lives of many Christians we give much thought and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Death

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Wonder who will be the next to die?

Life & Death Wonder who will be the next to die? Ecc 9: 7-12 Some people live to be old. Death is the surest thing about life. Heb 9: 27 “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement.” As David said, “there is but a step between me and death” I Samuel 20: 3 Job ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7-12, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ