Sermons on Death Burial And Resurrection:

A Matter Of Perspective

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 5, 2012

A Sunrise Service Sermonette focusing on all four gospels and witness perspectives encouraging listeners to be a witness for Jesus Christ.

A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE Matthew 28:1-10 + Mark 16:1-12 + Luke 24:1-12 + John 20:1-18 I would like you to imagine standing at a busy street corner. You are standing on one corner waiting to cross. At each of the other corners of the busy intersection stand other pedestrians waiting to cross. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

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

John The Baptizer's Death Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 4, 2003

John the baptizer, an innocent man is beheaded by Herod Antipas.

Sermon for 5 Pent Yr B, 13/07/2003 Based on Mk 6:14-29 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Ever since the beginning, prophets have, more often than not, lived on a collision course with “the powers that be.” Indeed, the prophetic word, often embodied ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Lutheran

John The Baptizer's Death Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 6, 2003

A sermon on the tragic beheading of John the baptizer.

Sermon for 5 Pent Yr B, 13/07/2003 Based on Mk 6:14-29 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Ever since the beginning, prophets have, more often than not, lived on a collision course with “the powers that be.” Indeed, the prophetic word, often embodied ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear Factor-Death

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 26, 2007

Message about the fear of death that grips our existence

Fear Factor – Death As Halloween approaches, death gets a bit more airplay. So let’s talk about it. It is a subject we don’t like to talk about. Especially, the Chinese who superstitiously avoid the number 4 because it sounds like the word for death! If anyone is jeopardy due to Chinese ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Death To The Life Giver Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus raises Lazarus - part 2

Death to the Life Giver Remember how Mary and Martha greeted Jesus - “Lord if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Isn't that how we view things. If God was on the ball, really in charge, if He had things under control, “If God was really paying attention - then ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Resurrection Hope

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 25, 2011

Jesus became the living promise that springs-forth renewal and life, and the hope everlasting that we too can we too can live without fear, eternally past the grave, and forever with Christ.

INTRO Hope is faith in the immutable promise that miracles prevail when the darkness tries to win-out with cries of despair. Hope is a gift from God that helps us yearn, and live a life that believes and moves with the pledge of a better tomorrow. And what’s more, hope springs-forth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Life After Death

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 18, 2017

Even when radical life altering change occurs we can still have victory.

“Life After Death” Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Joshua 1:1-5 Deuteronomy 34:1 And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. And the LORD shewed him all the land of Gilead, unto Dan, 2 And all Naphtali, and the land of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5, Deuteronomy 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Spirit In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 11, 2011

Today is the greatest celebrated day of the Church of Jesus Christ. The validity and the message of Easter is what set’s Christianity apart from all the other religions in this world. It’s a day filled with joy, it’s a day filled with eternal expectations

Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

This is Part 6 of a series on the 23rd Psalm. This lesson is about how the Shepherd sometimes leads us through dark valleys.

This week we are continuing our journey through the 23rd Psalm and looking at Psalm 23:4a-c, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.” Let’s look now just as the first phrase… “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Title: The Significance Of The Death Of Jesus: Good Friday Reflections By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 26, 2024

As we reflect on the significance of Jesus' death on this Good Friday, may we be reminded of the immeasurable love and grace that He has lavished upon us. Let us respond with hearts full of gratitude and devotion, surrendering our lives to the One who willingly gave His life for our redemption.

Introduction: Dear beloved congregation, as we gather on this solemn occasion of Good Friday, we are called to reflect deeply on the profound significance of the death of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a time of somber remembrance, yet also a time of hope and redemption as we contemplate the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Surrender Of Baptism

Contributed by Michael Stover on Dec 8, 2005

How Important is Baptism? What does it represent? Three words describe what the act of baptism means to the believer.

Opening Illus: Young boy saved on the church bus; goes to tell the preacher “I want to get advertised…” The early church’s practice was to ‘advertise’ baptism: • “Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go, therefore, and make disciples of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Difference Does The Resurrection Make? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Pagans expected nothing to happen after a person dies. Jews expected the faithful to be resurrected at the end of time. And Christians have felt that not only has Christ risen from the grave but His resurrection guarantees His follower's resurrection.

Happy Resurrection Day to Cross Church! Maybe you grew up thinking miracles happened a long time ago, if at all. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll introduce you to both ancient miracles and modern ones. But if you’re looking for a miracle, you need not look any further than the empty ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29, Romans 6:5-11, 2 Timothy 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

"From Death To Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2008

Explains the process and tranformation from a rebel and sinner to salvation and becoming Spirit filled

“From Death to Life” October 26, 2008 John 5:24-29 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29

Denomination: Holiness

Hope In The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 12, 2010

An encouraging Funeral message for my earthly brother age 57 in passing. Can be modified to fit any situation as true hope to the living.

A little girl lived near a cemetery, and often had to walk through it after dark. When someone asked her, “Aren’t you ever afraid?”, she answered, “Oh, no! My home is just on the other side.” The best way for me to begin this sermon today, is to ask the question; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal