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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Certainties Related To Death

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,441 views

    A funeral message for a 36 year old believer who died suddenly. The certainties that we have in a time of uncertainty.

    Certainties Related to Death 1 Thessalonians 4:3-18 It is natural to have feelings of sorrow at death. In First Thessalonians, The apostle Paul sought comfort those who had been mourning the death of their loved ones. Part of the sorrow and agony that the Thessalonians were going through was due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sick Unto Death

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 11,297 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Kinds Of Death Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,105 views

    3 kinds of death: physical, spiritual and eternal

    HoHum: Fred was in the hospital, near death, so the family sent for the preacher. As the preacher stood beside the bed, Fred’s frail condition grew worse, and he motioned frantically for something to write on. The preacher lovingly handed him a pen and piece of paper, and Fred used his last ounce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Next!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 91 ratings
     | 9,641 views

    When we are standing before the throne on Judgment Day, perhaps one of the scariest words we will ever hear is, "NEXT!"

    Every Sunday evening, after I get home from church, I start trying to think about what to preach about the next Sunday. I go through many possibilities, and then it happens – every week the same thing. Come Monday afternoon I have one thought in my mind that just won’t go away, and after ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It Is A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,671 views

    Why should we tell people about Jesus? Why don’t we just let people believe what they want and let the chips fall where they may? The reason we share the good news of Christ is because it is a matter of life and death!

    The Question of Missions Why? – It is a matter of Life and Death! 1 John 5:11-12 Slide Good Evening/Morning I can’t believe we are already in November! The year is flying by. This month we are going to focus on Missions and the mission of the church as a whole and the mission of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is God When Disaster Strikes

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,105 views

    A serious look at quetions believers face in the aftermath of a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina.

    Where Is God When Disaster Strikes? Romans 8:18-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We have all witnessed the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Rose and I had a special interest in those events as we watched them unfold last Monday. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Death To Life

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,087 views

    The story of the raising of Lazarus and the hope that awaits us all.

    The story of Lazarus is one of the most human in the New Testament. We are touched by several emotions. Here is a family that Jesus loves very deeply. Mary later shows her devotion by anointing Jesus’ feet with perfume and drying them with her hair. Their home was a respite from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Triumphant Over Death Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 17, 2017
     | 7,625 views

    The greatest triumph ever recorded was Jesus' resurrection from the dead. His victory over sin and death provided victory for every believer, and the promise of eternal life. We have nothing to fear because our Lord has risen as the Victor!

    Triumphant over Death Revelation 1:18 Over the past several weeks, we have discussed various passages where defeat seemed inevitable for the people of God, and yet the Lord brought great victory to them. In the midst of their impossibility, the Lord worked in mighty and miraculous ways. While each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Unto Death PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,591 views

    Explore the concept of faithfulness, understanding its meaning, how to embody it in our daily lives, and its significance in trusting the unchanging character of God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the deep, rich, and challenging waters of faithfulness. We're going to work together to understand what faithfulness really means, explore how we can live out faithfulness in our daily lives, and open our hearts to receive the ...read more

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    Faithful Until Death

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022
     | 3,040 views

    Notice the condition on which this promise is made. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE.

    He did NOT say, “If you are faithful a few short years I will give thee a Crown of Life”. There are times the devil tells us that as Christians, we are wasting our lives serving the Lord. But I can assure you, based on the Word of God, that we are doing the smartest thing a person can do with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Until Death

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 18, 2022
     | 1,827 views

    Notice the condition on which this promise is made.

    The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE. He did NOT say, “If you are faithful a few short years I will give thee a Crown of Life”. There are times the devil tells us that as Christians, we are wasting our lives serving the Lord. But I can assure you, based ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Grace Is Sufficient For You...

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,825 views

    This was a funeral sermon I wrote for a member of our church - I thought it might be helpful for anyone looking for ideas when writing on this subject.

    MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT… Funeral for ___________ February 9, 2006 This question has come up a few times in the last week or so: Which is better, to die suddenly or slowly? If one dies suddenly there is no chance for goodbyes, for last words, to make things right with loved ones, to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Freedom From Death Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,328 views

    Christ gives us freedom from the fear of death.

    Three friends were discussing death and one asked the group, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” The first one responded, "I’d like them to say ‘He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.’” The friend who started the conversation replied, "I’d like them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Death Is But A Step Away

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2021
     | 5,889 views

    Death is not a pleasant subject to talk about.

    1 SAMUEL 20:1-3 “DEATH IS BUT A STEP AWAY” A) David now has fled from Naioth in Ramah and found Jonathan. * David exclaimed. “What have I done? ... Why is your father so determined to kill me?” B) Jonathan declared, “That’s not true David ... I’m sure he’s not planning any such thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Life, Death, And Forever

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 219 views

    Scripture teaches that immortality is God’s gift through Christ; death is unconscious sleep, and final judgment ends sin and sinners completely and forever.

    (Common Notions vs. Biblical Truth) Introduction – Two Funerals, Two Stories A few years ago, I attended two very different funerals only weeks apart. At the first, music played softly as family members and friends shared memories. Again and again people said things like, “She’s looking down on ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist