Sermons on Death And Destruction:

Measure Our Days

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose of this message is to show us the brevity of life and encourage us to pursue things of everlasting value.

MEASURE OUR DAYS Psalm 39:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A. What are you planning on doing tomorrow? 1. How about next week? 2. Got plans for next month or even next year? 3. I ask these questions because we are prone to think that life is both predictable and controllable. a. I doubt there is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Road Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

His final stops along the road before God took him home.

The end of the road II Kings 2:1-11 As I’ve said many times since we began this study of the life of Elijah he is called “a man of like passions” and keep in mind that I repeated many times that this simply means that he is like us in every way. Even though ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus calls Himself the good shepherd and the word ‘good’ describes someone who is more than just competent but it refers to the character of the person.

Jesus, the good shepherd John 10: 7-21 There was a church where a man fell asleep every Sunday morning just as the Pastor began preaching his message. And every week the Pastor noticed him and it really started to bother him more and more as the time went on. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Raising Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Being as sure of your salvation as we are of death itself.

The raising of Lazarus John 11: 17-36 I think people have a hard time relating to the fact that Lazarus died and then was raised four days later simply because most people are unfamiliar with the concept of death in our society let alone a resurrection. There was a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

The crucifixion of Jesus and all this means to us.

The crucifixion John 19:14-22 A young business owner was opening a new branch office, and a friend decided to send a floral arrangement for the grand opening but when his friend arrived at the opening, he was horrified to find that instead of a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - It Is Wrong

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 18, 2009

The news of Jesus death was wrong or at least incomplete. The news of our death can be wrong too.

It is Wrong Well here we are. Easter, the day we celebrate the main proof point of the Christian faith. The day when we dress up a little more, attendance is a little higher, when we often make a special effort to make it to a worship service. I had a little bit of dilemma. Most of you know ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011

In our text, Paul gives us the lowdown on death; when and what to do. 1- Death reaches all 2- Death requires preparation 3- Death reveals our future

INTRO.- People say there are only two certainties in life. What are they? Death and taxes. ILL.- A woman named Shirley from Beverly Hills had a heart attack and was taken to Cedars Sinai hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near-death experience. She saw God and asked, "Is this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels When A Believer Dies Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010

Angels have will be with the believer when they die.

Angels: Activating God’s Secret Agents Angels When the Believer Dies February 21, 2010 Introduction A Don’s story of his dad B God has used His angels in your life to direct, guide, protect, strengthen, encourage, bring health/favor, & provision. 1 We can’t begin to understand what we call “near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Knows? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 30, 2010

Will you say "Who knows?" about justice and death or believe Jesus, who said, "I tell you the truth"?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] LIFE’S NOT FAIR! From the very start of Ecclesiastes, the Preacher declares, “All is vanity” (1:2). This is his evaluation of life “under the sun.” Life under the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dying Is A Day Worth Living For

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010

For the believer, dying is not a grim prospect.

Dying is a Day Worth Living For July 25, 2010 Introduction A Story 1 Cemeteries were always outside of town. a Private & public burying places-private burials were chiefly in gardens & caves. b Water courses, public roads were not allowed to pass through them; sheep were not allowed to graze in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon: It Is God Who Makes The Future Possible

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 9, 2008

Our future relies on what Jesus has done for us. This funeral sermon is for someone who many would consider had weak faith, but who had faith in Jesus and relied on God’s forgiveness

I have a question for you to think about… Where or what do you gain comfort from? What do you rely on for your future? Some people put their trust in money. And recently they have been hugely disappointed. Others in having a good time. Some in friends. Some on themselves or their way of doing ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Makes Me Think! Make Today Count! (Funeral)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2019

Do we ever wonder how we will die? Maybe we should spend more time thinking about how we should live? MTC, Make today count! I used small stones and write MTC on each one.

MAKES ME THINK! MAKE TODAY COUNT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (FUNERAL, during funeral I give small stone with MTC on them… MAKE TODAY COUNT) Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, Job 14:14, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Grave Reality Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

This would be a good Memorial Day sermon. Take this verse and build a sermon on some other passages.

THE GRAVE REALITY 1 CORINTHIANS 15:55 INTRODUCTION: This would be a good Memorial Day sermon. Take this verse and build a sermon on some other passages. I The Death of a Son (Luke 7:14-15) Many parents have had to bury a child. Study this story. Look at the words “don’t cry.” “The son sat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

Denomination: Baptist

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Look at Paul’s focus on the future.

OUR FUTURE HOPE II CORINTHIANS 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian needs to understand what God says about the future, especially as it pertains to death and the life hereafter. Many people don’t like to talk about death but Paul talked about death as naturally as he talked about life. Look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Five Minutes After You Die

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

From the Bible then, I will try to paint a picture of what it will be like five minutes after you die.

FIVE MINUTES AFTER YOU DIE INTRODUCTION: I must assume two things before we begin: A. That you believe there is a God. (You don't have to be a Christian to believe in God. The "devils believe and tremble.") B. That you believe this Bible is the true Word of God. From ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 8:8

Denomination: Pentecostal