Sermons on Conquered Death:

Comparing The Butterfly To The Resurrection: Life And Death Examined

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 10, 2023

We declare in faith, "He is Risen." Jesus is alive. Right now. He rose from the dead two thousand years ago. And his disciples were shocked to see him alive. Yet he had promised he would rise again.

“Cancer had reduced six-year-old Christian to skin and bones. It was during his final days that nature bestowed its annual miracle. Millions of yellow butterflies invade northeast Oklahoma with a gentle firestorm of color and dance, covering the landscape and bringing unbridled joy after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Journey From Life To Death (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 21, 2023

What if we woke up every day realizing the only reason we are alive today, the only reason we have eternal life, hope, peace is because Jesus loved us enough to lay down His life for us so that we could live.

This Lenten season we are talking about Jesus' journey from death to life. After Jesus’ time with the disciples in the upper room, He prayed His High Priestly prayer and as Rob spoke about last Sunday. Jesus was praying for unity, indwelling of the Spirit, joy, glory, giving and salvation for ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Simeon Had Peace At His Death Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 17, 2021

This sermon focuses on the interesting comment that Simeon makes that, having seen the Messiah, he is now ready to die in peace. What would it take for us to die in peace?

READY TO GO? What would make you say, “Now I can die in peace”? - I ask this question in the half-joking way that we usually use this phrase. Someone meets their sports hero and then says, “Now I can die in peace.” Some teen girls go see Shawn Mendes in concert and leave saying, “Now I can die ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Escape From Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 19, 2023

There is a sure way to escape death. Jesus makes it clear how.

In v. 51 of our passage tonight, Jesus makes an astounding claim—a person doesn’t have to die. We can all escape death. We, as Christians, know what Jesus meant by this, but the world doesn’t understand. It’s up to us to show them what Jesus meant. READ v. 48-50. I guess since Jesus has just ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

From The Declaration Of His Innocence To The Death Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022

The kingdom was on offer in the Person of the King, even as He hung there dying upon the Cross. The offer has never been withdrawn, for any who will come to Him.

FROM THE DECLARATION OF HIS INNOCENCE TO THE DEATH OF JESUS. Luke 23:13-49. LUKE 23:13-25. “I have found no fault in this man,” Pilate told Jesus’ accusers. “No, nor yet Herod.” “Nothing worthy of death” (Luke 23:14-15). “I have found no cause of death in Him” (Luke 23:22b). Thus we see that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Of The Pharaoh's Firstborn Son Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2022

God speaks to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-4:17) and sends him to Egypt to speak with Pharaoh and free the Israelites: Come, I am sending you to Pharaoh, and you shall free My people, the Israelites, from Egypt.

The Death of Pharaoh's Firstborn. After commissioning Moses at the burning bush, God commissions Moses again in Midian and then again on his way to Egypt. In this third commission, God instructs Moses to tell Pharaoh, "Let My son go, that he may worship Me, yet you refuse to let him go. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fortune Leads To Death, Christ Leads To Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Trust God alone for guidance and power; avoid seeking answers from occult or counterfeit sources, and rely on prayer to overcome deception and fear.

Friends, pull up a chair. Some weeks feel like the weather—gusts of news, gusts of need, gusts of noise—and our souls long for a quiet corner and a steady word. As October rolls across our calendars, costumes cover store shelves, cobwebs (the plastic kind) creep across porches, and talk turns to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Topics: Halloween, Danger, Spirituality

Funeral - God's View Of Death

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Dec 10, 2024

Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Let me read: Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” “Precious” that an unusual word to use at a funeral service. And in fact, I don’t think I EVER heard it used at a funeral service. Maybe in the hospital, over in the birthing unit, “precious” is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through The Valley Of Death With The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Valley of Death is a real place and also metaphoric for describing life's trials and daring challenges. Fearlessly, we can walk through any Valley of Death with Jesus, the Good Shephard

The readings you/we have just read are among my most loved passages from God's Word. I know that you love them the most, too. Psalm 23, which we love so much, is, without any doubt, the song of our souls as we live this life as Christians. Even if only we were made to recite and memorise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sermon For A Funeral: The Heroes Of Life & Death

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 16, 2024

A hero is defined in the dictionary as a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

What is a hero? Joseph Campbell an American writer once remarked: “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Romans 15:1-2 reminds us: “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 12:6-8, Hebrews 4:10

The Mercy Of God Locks Up Death And Hades Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 8, 2025

Jesus bears the keys that have locked up “Death and Hades” so that we no longer can fear dying, so that when we close our eyes for the last time here, we can look forward to seeing Our Lord in that New Life.

Sunday of Divine Mercy 2025 When the Church gets really excited about one of God’s wonderful works, She commits Liturgy over and over. So last Sunday was our celebration of Christ’s Pasch, His rising from the dead, and for the entire week we have been celebrating that same Mass every day. This ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Psalm 118:2-4, Psalm 118:13-15, Psalm 118:22-24, Revelation 1:9-13, Revelation 1:17-19, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

What Does A Sin Unto Death Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2025

We worry much about the unforgivable sin or as John puts it "a sin unto death?"

What is a Sin unto Death 1 John 5:14–17 NKJV Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. If anyone sees his brother ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

O Death Where Is Your Still Sting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The victory of Christ over death, the hope of eternal life, and the power of the resurrection are transformative truths that can inspire optimism and hope, despite present struggles.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. Today, we are going to delve into a wonderfully reassuring passage from 1 Corinthians 15:55, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" This profound verse reveals three incredibly powerful truths. It speaks of the victory of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

Topics: Death, Resurrection

Jonah Saw Something Out There

Contributed by Grady Henley on Aug 6, 2003

The Beached Whale

Mat. 12:40 and Jonah 1 Grady Henley June 2003 Jonah Saw Something Out There or The Beached Whale Incident I. The Wisdom of the Lord on the Translators. There is a word in Mat. 12:40 that supposedly the King James Translators mis-translated. According to Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Words For Troubled Times

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Paul writes to encourage these new believers that Jesus was coming back for those who were trusting in Him, and for those who had died trusting in Him. They did not need to have hopeless sorrow over their departed loved ones who died knowing Jesus

Encouraging Words for Troubled Times 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Intro: To the average person you might meet downtown or on the street, the idea that Jesus is coming back for all who believe in Him is a crazy one! In fact, some would put you in the same category as the followers of David Koresh or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God