Sermons on Death And Destruction:

Sin Leading Unto Death

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

The Bible tells us that there is a sin that leads unto death - one single sin - and it might not be what we expect. In fact, this one disqualifying sin will exclude us from ever going to heaven and receiving eternal life. So, what is this sin?

If there was a crime worthy of death, what would it be? Would it be murder, rape, spouse abuse, adultery, theft, gambling, or perhaps lying? Many of us would say that murder is worthy of the death penalty; and if any of us had a child that were raped, we would probably believe the person who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Never See Death Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 25, 2024

The stakes are cosmically and eternally high at this moment. Jesus’ actions don’t determine the outcome of some silly game, but determine the eternal destinies of millions of men and women, boys and girls. This is the ultimate “Don’t Blink” moment.

A journalist and a father of a three -year-old boy came home in 2019. The young boy saw his dad working on his iPad while he was at the house. So, while the dad was at work, the three-year-old boy picked up the iPad and tried to use it when his dad was away. Only the iPad was password protected. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Deliverance-1(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2025

1 of 2. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death on the Cross. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of Deliverance. BUT: ?What causes Deliverance to die? ?How does Deliverance die? 10 delusions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 15:1-25(15:1-47) *This 'bare-bones' sermon was delivered by 1)focusing on the historical aspects presented thru reading the verses themselves, 2)presenting the bare divisions, & 3)commenting from memory in the moment.* Need: To examine the historical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-25, Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Deliverance-2(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 15, 2025

2 of 2. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death on the Cross. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of Deliverance. BUT: ?What causes Deliverance to die? ?How does Deliverance die? 10 delusions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE-II—Mark 15:26-47(15:1-47) This ‘bare-bones’ sermon was delivered @ Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting by 1)focusing on the historical aspects presented thru reading the verses themselves, 2)presenting the bare divisions, & 3)commenting from memory in the moment. Need: To ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:26-47, Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens After Death? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 29, 2025

In this series, we look at the big questions. Today we study life after death (the subject of Hell is covered later)

Introduction: New arrival in heaven. “Are there sports in heaven?” “Of course, we’ve got angels v saints bowling. The lanes are made of gold.” “Who wins?” “Everyone! This is heaven!!! "I’m not dying — I’m just relocating to my forever home." Life after death? What happens? That’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Jesus 1, Death 0

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2023

You see, it was impossible that Death could conquer Jesus because Jesus possesses All Power, because He is the All-Swallower, and because God’s Word declares He will Triumph over every adversary!

JESUS 1; DEATH 0 1 Cor 15:55-57 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Brian played the part of an angel in an Easter drama. Brian had the pivotal verse to recite at the tomb of Jesus: “He is not here, he is risen” (Luke 24:6). Unfortunately, he could not remember what to say, and the director ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Or Death (Sheep Or Cows)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 27, 2023

Are lead by a cowboy or a shepherd?

Life or Death (Sheep or Cows) - John 10: 1 – 10 Intro: Beginning question for today: “Who wrote ‘Mammas Don’t Let You Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys’?” Ed and Patsy Bruce in 1975. In March of 1978 Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson used it as the cover song for their album winning the Grammy Award ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christianity Is A Death Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. Jesus died voluntarily and was placed in a borrowed tomb.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. The birth of every child implies an inevitable death, i.e., “We are all born to die.” 2. A cross death predicted, Deut. 21:22-23, “For it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’” (Gal. 3:13). 3. A substitutionary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25, John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Death Of Your Child

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Aug 25, 2024

Funeral Sermon for an infant.

Beyond the Death of Your Child On a number of occasions I’ve stood in situations similar to this. From the age of infants the same age to adult children who fell prey to addiction. I’ve never felt adequate to the moment. There are no right words that eliminate the pain. I have a theology that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dying A Death Full Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2024

How will you die? Physically? Spiritually? Learn how to die through the words of Stephen.

5.12.24 Acts 7:59–60 (EHV) 59 While they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” 60 Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” After he said this, he fell asleep. It’s a rather morbid type of question, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59-60

Denomination: Lutheran

The Preacher Rescued From Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2025

Acts 23:12-35 shows us how God’s providence works in his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.

Introduction In December 2005, Tony Dungy, coach of the Indianapolis Colts, suffered a tragic loss with the death of his 18-year-old son. At the same time, the Colts faltered during their final games and lost the chance to play for the Super Bowl that year. As players cleaned out their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Death That Gave Me Life

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

At the cross, God’s perfect justice and infinite mercy met—Jesus took our place so that His death could give us life.

Where God’s justice met His mercy — and grace rewrote my story. --- Introduction — Justice on the Playground When I was a kid, my teacher kept a jar of candy on her desk. Every Friday she’d give each of us one piece. One day, I got there first, and a classmate took two pieces. The rest of us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, Romans 3:10-13, Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 23:13-42, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Angel Of Light & Angel Of Death PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon emphasizes that amidst life's changing seasons, Jesus remains our steadfast refuge, guiding us through trials and comforting us in times of distress.

Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to gather here today in the house of the Lord, to delve into His word, and to find comfort, strength, and wisdom in the divine truths that He has graciously revealed to us. In the ebb and flow of life, we often find ourselves caught ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, John 14:1-7, Psalm 34:18

Topics: Broken-Hearted, Close To

"Hope Offered By The Man In The Middle”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 26, 2024

Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” Either Jesus actually rose from the grave or he did not. (quotes from He Chose Nails).

In Jesus Holy Name March 31, 2024 Text: Matthew 28:1,5,6b Easter -Redeemer “Hope Offered by The Man in the Middle” Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, John 19:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran