Sermons on Death And Dying:

His Family Views His Death Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 9, 2016

Death, Grief, Love, Compassion

4 Views from the Cross – His Family Views His Death John 19:25-27 (p. 756) March 13, 2016 Introduction: There’s an old hymn that says, “Jesus keep me near the cross. There a precious fountain, free to all a healing stream, flows from Calvary’s mountain...in the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why We Don't Fear Death Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

We can face death with confidence because Christ faced it for us and arose victorious.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Persons Dies? Why We Don’t Fear Death Hebrews 2:14-15 Fear is a natural response to death. It was then. It is now. Those first Christians had every reason to be afraid on that first Easter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Journey From Death To Life

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 13, 2018

Funeral sermon of a Christian man.

Funeral Sermon “Journey from Death to Life” "When they arrived at the place where God had told Abraham to go, he built an altar and placed the wood on it Then he tied Isaac up and laid him on the altar over the wood." Genesis 22:1-19 (NLT) Intro: It is has been an honor for me to get to know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Are You Going To Die?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

The real question is not if, when, or by what means will you die? It is "HOW WILL YOU DIE?"

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA How Are You Going To Die? Revelation 6:8 Intro: There is one thing in life that is certain beyond any other, and that is death. Life is unsure, but death is certain. Just as sure as you have lived, you will die (Heb 9:27, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready To Go!

Contributed by Patrick Doherty on Sep 24, 2002

Letting the Christian idea of death change the way we live.

Getting Ready to Go! Letting death change the way you live! Six frogs are on a lily-pad and four decide to jump off, how many are left? There is a huge difference in knowing something and letting affect your actions. According to a newspaper report a private school was have a unique problem. A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sudden Death Of An Older Christian Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 11, 2019

The story of the resurrection of Lazarus is a miniature version of the coming resurrection of mankind. It comforts and stimulates us to action.

Song Family Enters Read John 11:25-26 Greeting: We often attend gatherings • Births • Weddings • Anniversaries/Birthdays • Family Reunions • Church Services • Funerals (mixture of emotions in a difficult time) We gather today in memory of Bob Smith. Our intention is to Honor Bob and Glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Sorrow Of Death With Hope In The Ressurrection

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 15, 2003

This Sermon was preached on November 8, 2003 in memory of Sis. Emily White, a valiant soldier of God. The objective is to keep the believer’s mind focus on the resurrection during times of death.

The Apostle Paul addresses the question concerning the state of those who die in the Lord. The Thessalonians knew that Jesus had risen and they believe that his return was imminent. But they were confused concerning those who were dead already. They thought that somehow their deceased love ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Seperation Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Helps people realize the difficulty of losing someone they love.

ELIJAH ---DEALING WITH SEPERATION –Crossing Over Jordan II Kings 2: 7-13 As we look out over the Lake. I want you to imagine it being the river Jordan. I want you to imagine that we are the Israelites on this side. And right behind the pavilion is the Egyptian Army. We can’t move forward because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 23, 2008

King Hezekiah is told he is going to die and he had better get ready. What does it mean for Christians to face death? What is our understanding of death in light of what Christ has done for us?

THE LAST ENEMY Many of you know that I love movies. As a true movie aficionado I enjoy watching some of the really old movies. One of the most interesting movies from 1934 was called “Death Takes A Holiday.” In “Death Takes A Holiday,” Death takes on human form as “Prince Sirki” to discover why ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

We Believe In Jesus Atoning Death Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Dotrine of the atonement.

READ: Colossians 1:19-23 Continuing with our series on the things “We Believe”, we come this morning to the death of Jesus: ‘WE BELIEVE IN JESUS’ ATONING DEATH”. As we do so, we are right at the heart of our faith; right at the centre of Christianity. What other religion exults in the death of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Is The Death Of God's Saints Precious In His Sight?

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 13, 2007

Death is a common denominator to all living thigs. But, the death of a saint of God is viewed, by God, as something special and it is a time of rejoicing as the saint leaves this world of sin and goes to a perfect place to be with our Lord. This makes God

Psalms 116:15 WHY IS THE DEATH OF GOD’S SAINTS PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT? I. COMMITMENT: * A. Caring. B. Changing. C. Contentment. II. CESSATION: ** A. Cries. B. Cares. C. Calamities. III. COMMENCEMENTS: *** A. Compensation. B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Methodist

When Death Climbs Through A Window Series

Contributed by Dr. David L. Lane on May 14, 2013

Since every person must face death, this message helps death with the death of someone we love when death has climbed through their windown.

WHEN DEATH CLIMBS THROUGH A WINDOW Dr. David L. Lane TEXT: Jer. 9:21  (NIV) 21 Death has climbed in through our windows and has entered our fortresses; it has removed the children from the streets and the young men from the public squares.  (CEV) 21 ’We were in our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthias And Our Witness To A Culture Of Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2019

Our mission, through prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and through a constant witness to the Truth of Jesus Christ, is to share the love of God with as many as we can, so that we will all be together in eternity at the awesome banquet of the Lamb of God.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Easter 2019 St. Matthias Today we remember the outcome of one of the great human tragedies–the treason and suicide of the apostle Judas. Now we don’t know from the magisterium what happened to Judas after he died. Did he have a moment of clarity that caused him to repent ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17, Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Catholic

Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Sep 7, 2002

This message was prepared to observe the one year anniversary of 9/11/01.

Hope in the Midst of Tragedy Psalm 91 Where were you Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001 when you heard the news about the planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center? What were the thoughts running through your mind? What were the emotions you felt as you watched the towers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Methodist

Every Shut Eye Ain't Sleep, Every Goodbye Ain't Gone

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on May 3, 2007

A eulogy for a woman who died, who had several physical challenges, but was raised in the church and knew the Lord. The sermon can be easily adapted to fit any person who dies in Christ.

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 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 shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist