Sermons on Death And Dying:

The Symbol Of The Cross

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Sep 6, 2001

For Christians, the cross is not a symbol of pain and death, but of love and life.

The Symbol of the Cross Luke 23:32-41; 44-46 September 2, 2001 Introduction It’s amazing how people, countries and companies are defined by symbols. For instance, the United States as is most countries is symbolized by our flag; red, white and blue; stars and stripes. The Nike Company is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin, Suffering, Sickness And Our Savior Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 20, 2008

God redeems and will cure every disease, even death.

Introduction Over the last few weeks I have been rereading C. S. Lewis’ delightful Chronicles of Narnia series. I was struck by a scene in The Silver Chair in which the children’s faith is tested by an uncertain outcome. The children were given signs by which they could fulfill their mission in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Sermon: Victory Beyond The Grave Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

The Apostle Paul reminds us that death has been swallowed up in victory. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, a door has been opened for us into eternal life. The grave may claim the body, but it cannot hold the soul of the righteous.

FUNERAL SERMON: VICTORY BEYOND THE GRAVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57 (KJV) 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter - What A Difference!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

Let us consider some of the changes, some of the transformations, that the resurrection of Jesus has already made.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) Today is Easter Sunday &, as Christians, we have gathered to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior & Lord. But even as we celebrate, our hearts are heavy with the realization that much is wrong with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning [or Beginning Again] Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 8, 2011

In Christ the old order of things, 'subjected to futility' and 'in bondage to decay' gives way to the 'new creation.'

BEGINNING [OR BEGINNING AGAIN] Going the Distance -- Part 1 January 9, 2011 Isaac Butterworth 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2 (NIV) 5:16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Golgotha Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

Golgotha and Calvary are in fact the same place, they are inseparable. Neither can we separate the ugliness of the cross from the glory of the cross.

INTRO: 1. In taking a fresh look at what the bible says about the events surrounding the cross, I made an interesting discovery. 2. Three out of the four gospel accounts refer to the place that Jesus was crucified in the Hebrew tongue as “Golgotha.” a. Only in one account and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Life's Final Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three confident actions Christians can take in the face of death.

One of the real tests of a person’s belief system is how that belief system stands in the face of death. Consider some of these dying words of people throughout history. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas urged us to not go gently into the night but to rage against dying. The Roman Emperor Vespian said, "I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Died To Provide The Example For Us To Follow

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 15, 2020

His death provides the example for us to follow in four areas.

The Reason Jesus Came to Die To Provide the Example for us to Follow Ephesians 5:25 The way Jesus lived his life is the example of how we are to live our life. The apostles understood this. John wrote, “Whoever claims to believe in him must live as Jesus lived." Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Raised With Christ Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 22, 2008

Easter is a celebration of Christ the Victor over the powers of sin, death and evil. As batpized Christians, we share in the death and resurrection of Christ.

Easter Day Yr A, 23/03/2008 Col 3:1-4 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Raised with Christ” A grouchy husband made it into heaven along with his wife. However he was still rather ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Daily News: Destined For Greatness #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 22, 2019

What does the birth have to do with the death? The birth and death of Jesus are both foretold to create a larger impact that we are to share.

There’s a unique tension at this time of year between the celebration of Christ’s birth and the eventuality of his death. It comes directly at us in the scripture which follows the birth narrative. Just 8 days after his birth, a prophecy is spoken about the Messiah that should have had Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Playing God Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 25, 2024

James is clear - stop playing God with others and with your own life.

James: Practical Faith  James 4:11-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-24–2024 Richard Jewell On July 27, 1996, Richard Jewell was working as a security guard at the Olympics in Atlanta. It was just after midnight when he spotted the suspicious backpack and began ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mariology Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 10, 2022

Therefore, all the members of the Church are capable of sharing in spiritual goods and graces. The fact of physical death is no barrier to this; just as Christ overcame death by His perfect love, so in Christ, death is no longer a barrier for the believer.

Mariology As a protestant, I must say that I have never seen this word before - Mariology - and I am struggling with beginning the study of Mariology – How to start? Will my comments be relative? How can I help others and myself gain knowledge and understanding of Mariology? On this website, we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Going Up Or Down?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 19, 2015

The rich man's sin was not his wealth, but his hard heart. Those who are rich have an obligation to help the poor. How we use what we have leads to God's judgment.

The Pope, Billy Graham and Oral Roberts all died on the same day and arrived at the Pearly Gates at the same time. St. Peter said to them, "I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that we are full right now and I am going to have to send the three of you down to the devil. The good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

For Whom The Bell Tolls

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 3, 2007

The bell of justification tolls not for our death, but for our life in Christ.

20070603 Title: For Whom the Bell Tolls Text: Romans 5:1-5 Thesis: The bell of justification tolls not for death… but for life! Introduction Over the centuries, bells have been used in every culture. Bells have been attached around the necks of free-roaming livestock so the herdsmen would know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 53: One Thing About Jesus That Makes Me Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2024

I am comfortable with Jesus being God, the Messiah, the Rabbi, and dying for me, but His humanity makes me uncomfortable even though it is His very humanity that saved us.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: ONE THING ABOUT JESUS THAT MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE ISAIAH 53:10-12 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ