Sermons on Christian Death:

How To Understand Death On This Side Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024

Only as we include God and His Word can we have peace and hope. Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the Lord.”

Paul spoke of our future home in 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, 6-8. Jesus spoke about our home in Heaven in John 14:1-6. I have often said, “Life is a continual adjustment, but not for the deceased.” They have made their last adjustment. Hebrews 9:27 says, “Once to die…” I wonder how many adjustments Martha ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of A Traitor (2 Samuel 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 15, 2025

Do we celebrate or mourn the death of a traitor? Let's look at 2 Samuel 18.

Do people like Joseph’s brothers, Absalom, Adonijah and Judas remind us of betrayal? How do we treat our very imperfect leaders? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 18. Who were the three captains of David’s army? Did he request that they be gentle with his rebel son Absalom? And David numbered the people who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Purpose Behind Lazarus' Death SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The death of Lazarus served as a platform for Jesus to reveal Himself as the embodiment of resurrection and life. This sermon explores the seven reasons behind Lazarus' death.

Today, we will delve into the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on the death and resurrection of Lazarus. In this passage, we can uncover six valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. Lazarus' death provided Jesus with an opportunity to reveal Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Topics: Death, Resurrection

Revelation 1

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

background of Revelations

Welcome & Prayer What basically do you know and have you been taught about Revelation? -special blessing for reading (1:3) -Span of Bible: Where does Revelation fall? *gospels: ministry of Christ acts: founding of the church epistles: principles for the church Revelation: future of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Has In Store For Us

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard....all the marvelous things that God has in store for us.

WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR US God’s Word is really inspiring. A. I would like to cite a passage which makes all kinds of sense. Hebrews 11:39-12:29 (The Message) Not one of these people, even though their lives of faith were exemplary, got their hands on what was promised. God had a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article #16 - Resurrection, Judgment And Destiny Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The final sermon in our series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the future hope of the resurrection of the dead.

Article of Faith #16 - Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny Date: Sunday, October 3, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today we reach the conclusion of our sixteen week study on the Articles of Faith. I know that several of you have enjoyed our study and found it a helpful refresher of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The fall of man

God’s idea of paradise Gen. 1:28-30 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." 29 Then God said, "I give you every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10, Genesis 1:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Hope?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

Funeral sermon delivered to my family and their friends upon the death of my sister.

We come here today not to celebrate death but to celebrate life. Judy?s life here on earth is over but her life in heaven with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ has just began. We sorrow because we shall miss her - but we rejoice in the memories we have of her and we praise God that her life of no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7, Psalm 119:19

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe: The End (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 17, 2003

Discover three truths that enable you to face and win over death

We’re coming to the end of our 12-part message series on what we as a church believe. When we get done, my hope is not that you now can explain God, mankind or the church to your friends. My hope is that your life, your relationship with God and your relationship with one another are healthier ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Destructive Thinking”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002

Watch what you say out of your mouth, your words have power in them. You do know that God said you have the power of Life and Death in your words.

Intro: I know so many good church folks who are afraid to declare with their mouths what the Word of God says about them. Oh, they will boldly talk about every other thing that don’t concern them but, for some reason or other, they are so afraid to Confess what God and His Word says. If you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: *other

The Holy Innocents

Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 10, 2006

This jarring episode is just as much a part of the Christmas season as the manger scene. Though grim, the fate of the Innocents shows us how and why we share the hope they had in Christ’s second advent

Psalm 124, Jeremiah 3:15-17, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 2:13-18 The Holy Innocents The Gospel lesson that is read today is actually from the lectionary for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which in the liturgical calendar is celebrated on December 28 – four days ago. The Book of Common Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

All Fear Is Gone Facing Death With Confidence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

In 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Paul gives us 4 principles that TELL how we can face death with confidence. We too can stare at the bony fingers of death without fear and with confidence:

"ALL FEAR IS GONE, FACING DEATH WITH CONFIDENCE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 INTRODUCTION He was a brave man and he loved Jesus. And it did not matter to him who was around, no one would intimidate Him, because he just had to talk about Jesus. And as he was talking about Jesus this day it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Powers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2001

Several great powers are seen in the life of our Lord.

GREAT POWERS Luke 7:11-17 INTRO.- ILL.- Three boys at school were bragging about their fathers. The first boy said, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him a $100 for it.” The second boy said, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exchanging Our Earthly Body For A Heavenly Body

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 11, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001

Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Title: “Exchanging our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

To the first step in getting to heaven is to physical death. This message seeks to answer three questions: Why must we die? When will we die? What happens when we die?

Introduction: Ernie just wanted to go home. Nobody knows why he abandoned his family in the first place. Chris and Jennifer Trevino were cruising down a Texas highway at 60 miles-per-hour, out in some of the most barren territory on earth, when Ernie bailed out of the family truck without anybody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible