Sermons on Death Burial And Resurrection:

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014

Candle-mas, the story of Simeon is a simple story, but if you look closely, there is a lot about the way we should be living our lives … as either Jesus will appear one day on earth, or we will die and meet him in heaven; either way, we want to be ready.

Word Count: 2579 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2014: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: "Candle-mas", the story of Simeon is a simple story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Episcopal

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 12, 2025

Candlemas helps us prepare for death, but it also helps us in life, especially when things go wrong, in fact it can be quite restorative, and even satisfying if we see the hidden gems within.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2025 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal

The Church Of Laodecia: Death By Contentment (Revelation 3:14-22)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 19, 2024

The last of the seven churches listed in Revelation 2-3 had the reputation of being the church that made Jesus sick due to its religious indifference. Heed the lesson.

The downward slide that started in Ephesus with the loss of their “First Love” culminated with the total apostasy found in the last church mentioned in Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, the church located in the city of Laodecia. The city had been founded in 253 B.C. by Antiochus II and named after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:5, Matthew 24:12, Luke 10:2, Proverbs 21:2, 2 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Prevail Completely Over Every Difficulty, Demon, And Even Death

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 20, 2024

Have you ever pulled off a lopsided victory—a volleyball match perhaps or a basketball game in which your team dominated from start to finish, or a race in which you finished minutes ahead of everyone else?

In last Sunday’s Super Bowl, the Chiefs prevailed over the 49’s. The first three quarters may not have been especially exciting, but the Fourth Quarter and Over Time were something else! Last Sunday’s game was sure a lot more competitive than Super Bowl XXIV. In that 1990 championship game, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Follow The Example Of Christ's Humility Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2018

The act of incarnation in which God became man, the humble circumstances and sufferings of Christ in life, and the supreme act of dying on the cross established Jesus Christ as the greatest illustration of one completely unselfish and entirely devoted to others.

Date: 7/20/18 Lesson #12 Title: Follow the Example of Christ's Humility Scripture: (Philippians 2:5-11, NIV) 5In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature{1] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Suddenly

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Mar 2, 2005

You can’t present a sacrifice, unless you are in His presence! A sacrifice always dies. When you come into his glory you will die! Holiness will be the resurrection fruit of this death!

Suddenly Glory fills the house. Ian Johnson Mar 2, 2005 SUDDENLY GLORY FILLS THE HOUSE. Suddenly ~ Straightway~ Speedily~ Instantly. : These are all words used with regularity in the Bible. The same sudden, instant, unexpected thing happened to the Prophet Isaiah. Isaiah 6:1-7 (NLT) In the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called Forth

Contributed by James May on Mar 7, 2004

Jesus calls us by name, brings us forth from death in sin, unwraps our soul and spirit, and gives us resurrected life just like he did for Lazarus.

CALLED FORTH John 11:39-45, "Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, John 11:39-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #4: ‘into God's Way Of Love' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 16, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon God’s love for us, and God’s promise of eternal life, made known to us in Jesus’ death and resurrection.

John 3: 14-21 Journeying with Jesus through Lent #4: ‘Into God’s way of love - God loves YOU!’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A SERMON FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon God’s love for us, and God’s promise of eternal life, made known to us in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013

Many claim to have the truth, but Paul proclaims that there is only one “gospel—good news” and that is God’s love and grace in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Galatians 1:1-12 “Only Grace” INTRODUCTION One of the greatest movies of all time—at least for the critics—is “The Wizard of Oz.” We all know the story of Dorothy and Todo, her dog, who want to get home to Kansas. They are joined by a scarecrow who wants a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Last Words

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 24, 2014

Jesus went to the Cross so that we, through his death and resurrection might have a personal relationship with God and that we might know its power in every area of our lives.

Seven Last Words The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. We see it empty, it is an empty cross because of the apparent tragedy which God turned for good and the apparent victory for evil which God overturned by the power ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

First Gospel Preaching Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

New Testament is not an independent book. The gospel is nothing but the good news about birth, miracles, teachings, preaching of Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, it includes death and resurrection of Christ. It is the FULL GOSPEL.

Acts 2:14-36 First Gospel Preaching of the Church 2: 14-15, 22-24, 29-33 Presentation of Gospel by Peter 2: 16-21 Prophecy of Joel concerning Holy Spirit 2: 25-28, 34-35 Prophecy of David concerning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Methodist

The Redemption Story Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 16, 2020

God delivered a powerful sermon on the acts of God throughout Israel's history. God is the actor and direction of His redemption story in history, culminating in the coming, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Good morning, everyone. Let’s begin this morning with Psalm 20. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan To Bring You Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

The Good News is that the death and Resurrection of Jesus give us access to God. In other words, we can only get to heaven by trusting in God through his Son, Jesus Christ.

“God says he will accept and acquit us—declare us ‘not guilty’—if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like.” Romans 3:22 (TLB) The Bible says, “This Good News tells us how God makes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Sermon At Pentecost [part 2] Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2020

Peter’s Pentecost message turns here to the main theme: the proclamation that Jesus is Lord & Messiah. He bases his case on Jesus’ life, death, resurrection & exaltation.

ACTS 2:21-36 PETER'S SERMON AT PENTECOST [Part 2] [Luke 24:45-48] Peter’s Pentecost [50th day after 2nd day of Passover; Jewish Feast of Weeks-Shavuoth] message turns here to the main theme: the proclamation that Jesus is Lord and Messiah (CIT). He bases his case on Jesus’ life, death, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-36

Denomination: Baptist