Sermons on Death Defeated:

Passion Paradoxes

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 5, 2020

Mark 15 is not only the story of the crucifixion of Christ, but presents us with a series of amazing paradoxes that reveal wonderful truths to us.

Passion Paradoxes Lead up to Easter sermon (preached on Palm Sunday) Chuck Sligh April 5, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Trap Of Waiting: Denial, Hidden Snares

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2020

We have been studying CHANGE...There are many traps that try to keep us in habitual ruts. I think the Lord is calling His people to change, to grow and to develop. Death lies ahead at 1440 minutes a day. Come hear the call to change.

THE TRAP OF WAITING… DENIAL, HIDDEN SNARES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large rat trap. (I release the spring, so it does not go off.) Text: Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. WE KNOW WE ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, Matthew 6:33, Luke 21:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why We Are Not Healed (Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2020

God can and often heals, but not all are healed. Indeed healing is just delaying the ultimate healing.

II Chronicles 7:14 Proposition: You must allow God to be GOD! (Let Him be all that He can be!) I. Because of our sin. A. John 5:1-3, 14 Impotent man. Acts 5 Ananias & Sapphira B. II Chron. 21: 9-20 Jehoram 18,19 (Idolatry - bowels fell out) Isa 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-3, John 9:1-3, Isaiah 38:1-8, Deuteronomy 23:12-14, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 16:12, 2 Chronicles 21:9-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Complaint Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

Like the rest of us Job couldn't seem to make sense of his faith in light of what he was experiencing

A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went hunting together and when a large deer ran past them and they all got excited and fired at the exact same time and then they watched as the deer dropped. The problem was, there was only one bullet hole in the deer and they didn't know which of them had ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

This Year Thou Shalt Die.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 13, 2018

Physical life is a gift and death is by God's appointed time, and if we are cut off in our iniquity there is no remedy, we will be eternally lost.

INTRODUCTION: Read Jeremiah chapter 28 which explains Hananiah as a rebellious false prophet. SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 28:15-17 "Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie. Therefore thus saith ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:15-17

Eulogy For Ralph Deadwyler

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 15, 2018

This is eulogy for an 89 year old Christian man who served as an excellent greeter and usher for many years in the church. He lived the life God called him to live with great humility and concern for others.

Ralph Deadwyler August 8 2018 The year was 1927 and the month was March. Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States. Adolf Hitler was giving his first public speech. Babe Ruth was signing the biggest contract in sports to the tune of $70,000 a year with the New York Yankees and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fall On The Sword Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Sep 29, 2019

Do I want to go out like Saul (away from God and alone) or like David (regarded as a man after God's own heart)? Full sermons notes below. Audio and Video recording of preached sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/sword/

• 1 samuel 31 READ Israel flees from the Phlistines because they are losing. Philistines follow after Saul and his sons, Saul is severely wounded. He asks his armor bearer to kill him to save him from being tortured. They wouldn’t do it, so Saul falls on his sword to save himself from the torture. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Matthew 24:11, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Corinthians 6:8-10, Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Timothy 4:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Road To Eternal Life! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2019

We see everyday that millions of people are dying around the world every second. Within the Christian faith, there is a lot of confusion regarding what happens after death.

Some people claim death is final some claim life begins after death, some claim everyone is in sleep until the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, some others believe that when some one dies instantly they are judged according to their fruits ,few others believe that they go to be with Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Isaiah 57:2, Hebrews 11:5

Sermon 4: Csi Jerusalem: Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2019

Who killed Jesus? This might seem a question with a simple answer. It is not. This sermon turns us into detectives investigating who the real killers of Jesus were.

Sermon 4: CSI Jerusalem: Who Killed Jesus? Series: 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching April 14, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Also, an 11-second mpg of the Who’s CSI theme song is available if you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 4: Csi Calvary: Who Killed Jesus? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2019

Who killed Jesus? This might seem a question with a simple answer. It is not. This sermon turns us into detectives investigating who the real killers of Jesus were.

Sermon 4: CSI Calvary: Who Killed Jesus? Series: 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching April 14, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Also, an 11-second mpg of the Who’s CSI theme song is available if you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-39

Denomination: Baptist

Contemplating The Cross Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 16, 2019

What was significant about the death of Jesus on the cross?

We come now to the last day of our Lord’s life on this earth. This was the day He was to die for the sins of the world. That’s why He came. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” - Mark 10:45 (Amplified) The idea behind ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Is True And Transformational

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 22, 2019

In this sermon, we address the fact that the resurrection is hard to believe, but that it is true and it is our only hope that death is reversible.

A. Happy Easter everyone and may God bless you today with hope and joy! 1. I hope you have come this morning with a sense of anticipation. 2. I heard about one 3-year-old little girl who was being driven to church on Easter Sunday. 3. As they drove, the child’s parents explained the Easter story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Are Two Certainties In Life; Taxes And Death. And I'm Not Here To Talk About Taxes

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 16, 2024

Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer back in March (presently at Stage 3), really changed my outlook. It also brought me face to face with the fact that I am going to die at some point. Death isn’t now some concept that I could ignore, but a reality that I had to face.

Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer back in March (presently at Stage 3), really changed my outlook. I started to declare the Good News of Jesus Christ much more seriously. It also brought me face to face with the fact that I am going to die at some point. Death isn’t now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind That Matters

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 18, 2024

How to have the mind of Christ and its importance in the Christian life and experience.

A Mind that Matters Philippians 2:5-11 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

There They Crucified Him

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 13, 2023

Four words found in verse 33, "There they crucified Him." This became the darkest and greatest day on mankind. How? Let's take a look and found out.

This scripture has been referred to as the heart of the Bible. When you go through the old testament, the types, the shadows, the sacrifices, everything pointed to the cross. Everything after, everything we do today refers back to the cross. It is the central point of God's word. The heart of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-49

Denomination: Baptist