Sermons on Death Conquerer:

Funeral For A Tragic Death

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2016

A Memorial Service I spoke at for a young man who died tragically at the age of 21

(James died of an overdose of drugs at the age of 21. The family asked for a memorial service at the church building and more than 60 people arrived to show their respect). I can’t tell you how moved I am that so many of you have come to show their love and respect for James and his family. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44, John 11:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A Look On Their Lives And Death. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Bible does not give us a record about the ways in which the apostles died, other than James, -- We must rely on early church historians and secular historians as well, but both seem to be in agreement and both are concidered reliable.

#3~ THE APOSTLES 12-21-13 Today we'll continue with our study to do with the apostles, and bring a few thoughts on their lives and death. -- James the son of Zebedee, and brother of John, is the only apostolic martyrdom recorded in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Death And Burial Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014

Part 1 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

INTRODUCTION: People, especially non- Christians often ask of the church “why is there such a single minded emphasis on the gospel?” Our response is simple yet profound… because it’s all about the gospel! As a church everything we do, everything that we say, everything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

After Death, Then Judgment Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 7, 2014

To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you prepared for death? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:27 (Amplified Bible) 9:27 And just as it is appointed for [all] men once to die, and after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death - The Final Frontier? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 9, 2013

Our viewpoint of death is a stark contrast to God's viewpoint.

Since I have retired I have developed a new hobby. It is called sleeping. I love to sleep. After 34 years of averaging 6 hours sleep a night it is nice to now get 8 or more. In fact I have to set the alarm or I would probably sleep the entire day away. There is an old saying “I fell dead ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Foursquare

It Is A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 3, 2013

Why should we tell people about Jesus? Why don’t we just let people believe what they want and let the chips fall where they may? The reason we share the good news of Christ is because it is a matter of life and death!

The Question of Missions Why? – It is a matter of Life and Death! 1 John 5:11-12 Slide Good Evening/Morning I can’t believe we are already in November! The year is flying by. This month we are going to focus on Missions and the mission of the church as a whole and the mission of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law -> Sin -> Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 25, 2013

To show that Grace is to be received by faith as GOD's Gift.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you receive GOD's Grace? Ice breaker: Bring a large needle. Ask the help of a brother that if he can "fake" a sound of pain for other to hear and then show them the large needle. Line them all up in a straight line all facing you. Let them all close their eyes but for the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens At Death? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 2, 2013

Death is just a sleep, one will wake up to something great or something grievous!

Please open your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians….. Look at v7-8 of Chapter 1 with me…. The Thessalonians 2000 years ago were good loving Christians! The Thessalonian Christians were an example for others to follow! But did that mean that the Thessalonians have reached their full maturity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

Welcome to the fourth Sunday in Easter, a Sunday often referred to as ‘Shepherding Sunday’, as it’s the one on which we read again everyone’s favourite psalm - the 23rd psalm, that begins, “The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not want”

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Worry Will Be The Death Of You

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2008

Jesus calls his followers to trust God not worry

Do not Worry (Mt 6:25-34) A Sunday school teacher was teaching her class about the difference between right and wrong. "All right children,” she said “let’s take another example," “If I were to put my hand into a man’s pocket and take all his money, what would I be?" One little lad raised his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Anglican

"The Body Of This Death" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2008

Sermon 13 in a study in Colossians

“Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6 For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, 7 and in them you also once walked, when you were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Into Death-Talk With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 28, 2009

The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying.

Title: Into Death-Talk with Jesus Text: John 12:20-34 Thesis: The death of which Jesus spoke is life giving and God glorifying. Introduction In the 1980s, when we lived in Fullerton, California, often on Sunday morning, I had breakfast at Christopher’s, a little café on the corner about a block ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death And Burial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 14, 2022

Integrated gospel account of His death on the cross, includes prophecies of details foretold by King David, Isaiah and Zechariah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Journey to Calvary As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, he fell beneath the weight of the cross. His back was torn and bleeding. He was weakened from blood loss. They grabbed Simon, a Cyrenian who was coming out of the country, from the crowd and forced him to pick up the cross and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2022

In the New Testament it appears that Adam figures powerfully into why Jesus came to die for our sins. But what is it about Adam that would help us better understand why Jesus came to change our lives?

OPEN: Believe it or not, I’ve been told that in S. Dakota there was a town called Paradise… and it was named by two residents. Adam and Eve. Most people remember the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis. They sinned, they ate of the fruit God commanded them not to eat, and they lost their paradise, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ