Sermons on Dealing With Death:

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 26, 2021

James devotes most of chapter 3 to our challenge of controlling the tongue. In this sermon, we examine James' pronouncements about the tongue and then look at improper and proper uses of the tongue.

Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then wishing we had not said ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Aug 8, 2021

Has Christ made you alive? Do you see the effects of your resurrection every day? Do you see the power of death slowly retreating from your life, the graveclothes being put off?

Death is around us every day. Every day there are funerals at the local cemeteries. Every day people die from cancer and drug overdoses and car crashes. Last week I read that about 160,000 people die each day, all around the world—that’s a lot of death. And that’s just physical death. Think of all ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44, John 11:25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus "i Am The Resurrection And The Life" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2021

The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” then He proved it by raising Lazarus from the dead and by His rising from the dead himself.

Series: “Jesus the I Am of Renewal” Sermon: "Jesus ‘I Am the Resurrection and the Life’ " Thesis: The "I Am" proclamation of Jesus in John's Gospel revealed that Jesus is the Messiah and the same God who spoke to Moses. Jesus said He was the “Resurrection and the Life” ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-25, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Really Love Us? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2021

First John 4:7-12 gives us three evidences of God's love for us.

Scripture All in the Family was a popular 1970s CBS TV series that made the curmudgeonly Archie Bunker a household name. In one scene, Archie’s son-in-law, Michael, and his wife, Gloria, are in the kitchen. Michael is eating a sandwich and Gloria is baking cookies. Gloria asks him, “Michael, do ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Funeral Sermon For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2023

This dear woman requested that the message of Christ be clearly presented at her funeral.

Among the most difficult messages for a pastor to deliver is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Among the easiest messages for a pastor to prepare is a funeral message for a godly member of the congregation. Messages for the vibrant child of God are easy to prepare because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rolling Stones

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2022

One of major problems most people face today are blocked entrances or exits. You see, we’re caught in tombs with stones covering them, and these stones keep us from entering the light of an abundant life Jesus came to give, which is what the resurrection of Jesus is all about.

Rolling Stones Mark 16:1-8 Now, I knew the danger of naming today’s study, “Rolling Stones,” because many of you immediately thought of the English rock band by the same name with Mick Jagger and the crew. Or maybe you also thought about the monthly magazine from the 60’s whose focus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, John 10:9, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Would They Die For A Lie (Brief Sermon After Easter Cantata 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 14, 2022

The Greek word that is used in John 1:14, John 14:6 and John 8:32 is Aletheia which means what is true objectively under any consideration and pertains to who we are and how we are called to operate as Christians because the truth is our “true North”----our compass.

WHY WOULD THEY DIE FOR A LIE Text: Matthew 28: 1 - 4, 11- 15 Matthew 28:1 - 4  After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.  (2)  And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral Sermon: You Win Either Way

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2021

Because [ ] lived for the Lord, she has now gained glory. If you live for the Lord now, you will gain glory.

You Win Either Way Philippians 1:21 Robin’s life was all about Jesus because she had traded her sin for joy! A spirit of rejoicing oozed out of Robin. Let’s go back to her favorite verse from Philippians 1:21: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” This verse is short but is packed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Take Me To Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

You cannot be disappointed by what God has in store for His people. The engine of your imagination cannot compete with what heaven actually is. You can never think it will be better than it actually is. Are you ready to enjoy just that?

This morning I want to talk about a time when faith gives way to sight & where hope gives way to bliss. I want to show you the Bible’s view of life’s sequel for those who know Christ. I wanted to do a little follow-up to Easter & the resurrection with this short series. The Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10, Revelation 21:1-27, Romans 8:20-23, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Matthew 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection For The Feast Of All Souls

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 28, 2021

We have an annual service, The Commemoration of the faithful departed, where people gather to remember and give thanks for their loved one who have died. Here is my offering for this years service.

May I speak in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I reflected on the year that we have had since the last time we gathered for this service in 2020, none of us could have imagined that what we were experiencing would still be prevalent in our lives, and for many people the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, John 20:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

You Have A Soul

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2022

New research findings in Science and Medicine now support the Bible's statement that we have a soul, not just a body. People must know this so they can make correct decisions about where they will spend eternity.

YOU HAVE A SOUL OPENING ILLUSTRATION Get 4 kids to front. Turn off lights. Shine flashlights thru hands. You can see the bones inside the skin. “WE HAVE SOMETHING INSIDE!” We know this also because of Xrays and ultrasounds. But today I want to talk about something else we have inside: a SOUL & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Matthew 15:26, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

High Standards (Deuteronomy 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2025

What can we learn from God's high standards of conduct for ancient Israel? Let's look at Deuteronomy 17.

Why did God require sacrifices without defect? Does capital punishment deter evils? What were God’s standards for royalty? Does our king of kings far exceed those standards? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 17. Should a sacrifice not have any blemish or defect? You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life (Deuteronomy 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Do we have a choice? Did God place a choice before Israel? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 30.

Was Israel given a choice between life and death? What did God want them to choose? What is our choice? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 30. Was there a prophecy of a return from a then future captivity of Israel? So it will be when all of these things have come upon you, the blessing and the curse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unsurpassed In Distress

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2024

If we are not very careful, we could see today’s readings from God’s Word as panic-inducing warnings causing fear and hatred

Thirty-Third Sunday in Course 2024 When I see the dread words about “a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time,” there comes to mind from my own family’s history several events that were so advertised before they happened. In fact, we just completed an election cycle that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-32, Hebrews 10:18, Hebrews 10:11-14, Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Catholic

Hell: The Everlasting Home Of The Lost

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 12, 2024

This sermon explores the reality of Hell, encouraging believers to face this truth fearlessly, secure in the salvation and hope offered by Christ.

Grace and peace to you, my beloved brothers and sisters. It is a joy to gather with you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, to feel the bonds of our shared faith, and to find solace and strength in the Word of God. We are indeed a family, united by the blood of Christ, bound by His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:11-15, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ