Sermons on Death And Dying:

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

The Biblical record about the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Reality of the Resurrection We need to come to a conclusion today that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is more than a fairy tale, more than a legend, and more than some religious symbol. It is a historical fact that is indisputable. In fact, Billy Graham said that, “There is more evidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44-65

Denomination: Baptist

A Reflection Of The Gospel

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 10, 2008

How the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ is reflected in our lives.

INTRODUCTION: Several years ago I read a fictional novel called, A Skeleton in God’s Closet. It was about an archeologists’ that claimed that he had found the skeleton of Jesus. The chaos that followed was amazing as churches closed and the earth began to tear itself apart. What if I could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Long Fall

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 21, 2011

Story of Saul and his long fall including his death

A Long Fall Text 1 Sam. 28:15 God has departed from me and does not answer me anymore. The Woman saw Samuel. God sent the Spirit of Samuel to appear to Saul. Nome the following facts 1. Spiritism is sternly condemned in Scripture. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Naboth's Vineyard Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Elijah’s confrontation of Ahab over Naboth’s death

If you don’t think God has a sense of humor just look at the person beside you. Naboth’s vineyard I Kings 21:1-20 The story of Ahab could probably be summed up in one verse. It’s found in I Kings 16:33, “And Ahab did more to provoke the Lord God of Israel to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Christ 6 The Stone Of David The Rock Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 26, 2016

Christ saved with a love that promised eternal life for death is the enemy.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 6 The Stone Of David The Rock Of Jesus (March 26, 2016) “Therefore thus saith the LORD GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Friends

Hope Among The Ashes

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2019

God's hope emerges through the reality of death

March 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hope among the Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 75th anniversary of our congregation. Lent provides us with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Old Testament Clear Gospel Message

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 21, 2018

Isaiah foretells with great accuracy the suffering and death of Jesus and why

Weekend Message/Devotion Isaiah 53:4-12 October 21, 2018 Old Testament Clear Gospel Message It just doesn’t get much clearer than this. The prophet Isaiah tells us the exact truth of the gospel message long before the physical arrival of Christ. How ever could that be? This is a divine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jerked Back Into Reality

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2022

The disciples were whipsawed into reality, that Christ was risen from death.

Easter Tuesday One of the realities of life is that our little minds are quite capable of self-delusion, and on a grand scale. Most of the time we fool ourselves into thinking we understand what is going on around us–way more than we actually do understand. We kid ourselves that we are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Catholic

Treasures Of Wickedness Profit Nothing

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Mar 24, 2021

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.

Introduction: Making A Name In the mid-1800s, Texas rancher Samuel Augustus Maverick refused to brand his cattle. When neighboring cowboys came upon a calf without a brand, they called it a “maverick.” The word entered the English language and came to refer to a person who takes an independent ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-15, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Gospel According To Mark Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 1, 2021

The story of Jesus's death - a new dramatised version

It's a custom in the Anglo-Catholic and Roman Catholic traditions to read a dramatised version of one of the Gospel accounts of Jesus death either on Palm Sunday or Good Friday (Or more traditionally one Gospel version on one and one on another) This is a new adaption from the message ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Maundy Thursday Message

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 2, 2021

A look at what Jesus did for us through His death.

Maundy Thursday: It's About You John 13:1-5 Sometimes we wonder where did Maundy Thursday come from. The word "maundy" actually comes from the Latin word mandatum, which means "command." It's where we get the English word "mandate." That word ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption Series

Contributed by Kevin O'connor on May 2, 2018

Jesus in his death and resurrection became our Kinsman Redeemer

From Darkness to Light “Redemption” Colossians 1:12-14 Redeemed for a Purpose 1. Redeemed to be free. 2. Redeemed to be holy. 3. Redeemed to enjoy your true citizenship in heaven. 4. Redemption was made possible because of the heart of the redeemer. Redemption is the purchase of your debt, by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Why Jesus Part 3 - Easter 2015 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 4, 2015

Part 3 focuses on the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah's death and resurrection.

Why Jesus Part 3 Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-14; Isaiah 53; Matthew 16:26; Revelation 3:20 Introduction Last week I shared with you the prophecies pertaining to the Messiah’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the prophecies pertaining to His betrayal. I then took you to the New Testament ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messiah And His Descendants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 21, 2014

We are the prize that Jesus bought through his death and resurrection.

The Messiah’s Descendants (Isaiah 53:7-12) 1. A billboard posted by an atheist group in Wisconsin this season advertised, “Nobody died for your sins.” 2. Dr. George Sweeting tells of an incident in the early 1920s when Communist leader Nikolai Bukharin was sent from Moscow to Kiev to address an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible