Sermons on Death Dying:

Serve It Again

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 4, 2023

There is a famine of the Word of God in our country and the people are hungry for the truth. Amos 8:11 “Look! The days are coming” declares the Lord God, “when I will send a famine throughout the land— not a famine of food or a thirst for water— but rather a famine of hearing the words of the Lord.

2 Kings 4:38-41 (NKJV) Serve It Again October 03, 2010 We begin today with Elisha returning to Gilgal. Returning to his holy place where he was taught by his father in ministry Elijah. Returning to his element, among the sons of the prophets, teaching them, and, now as their father in ministry, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Glad Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2023

The book of Esther explains the origin of the Feast of Purim and ensures that it would be observed by all future generations of the Jewish people (Esther 9:28). It reveals Divine providence to save the Jews, explains Human responsibility, and absurdity of wickedness.

Theme: A glad Light Text: Esther 8:15-17 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: The name Esther means ‘Star.’ The Persian word “star” refers to the Babylonian love goddess, Ishtar. The Hebrew name “Hadassah” (Esther 2:7) means “myrtle” (John MacArthur). The book ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

God Works His Salvation Even When The Apostles Are Confused

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2023

All of the OT testifies to the love of God

Saturday of the 6th Week in Course 2023 “Don’t tell anybody what you witnessed here, until the Son of Man rises from death.” Suppose you had committed to follow somebody, and were really impressed with His miracles and teaching and desire to help people live lives of love, and then He said that. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7, Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Is Better Than The Wages

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 3, 2021

Thankfully, Romans 6:23 does not end with the words the wages of sin is death. It continues with the promise we all need, saying that yes, death is the punishment for sin, “but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Alba 10-3-2021 THE GIFT IS BETTER THAN THE WAGES Romans 6:23 Sin. There is that word again. It dogs us, it tempts us, and it uses us and tears us down. It is like a virus that doesn't go away. Sin is the virus that has infected the whole human race – there is no human cure for it and there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cremation

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 4, 2021

Some of the things we do as Christians , what s the inspiration behind them?

Cremation I don’t understand so called children of GOD and Christians nowadays. We behave like Hindus and we still want the presence of The MOST HIGH to be with us. We are busy doing yoga etc and calling on strange gods. No wonder, we have forgotten that our bodies are the temple of The HOLY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Joshua's Farewell (Joshua 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2025

What would we say on our death bed? Let's look at Joshua 24.

What would we want to say in our last words? Let’s examine Joshua 24. Where did Joshua say his last words? Did Abraham’s family serve idols? Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, for their heads, for their judges, and for their officers; and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cuando El Amor Cruza Todos Los Puentes Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 19, 2025

Cada día elegimos si construimos puentes o muros.

Título: Cuando el amor cruza todos los puentes Introducción: Cada día elegimos si construimos puentes o muros. Escritura: Lucas 16:19-31 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Hay algo en cada historia que nos transforma. Jesús lo sabía. Contaba historias que se grababan en ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Other

O Grave, Where Is Your Victory?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

In Christ, death is sleep; resurrection at His coming grants immortality; hope rests on Jesus’ victory, not inherent human immortality.

Introduction Picture a quiet country cemetery just before sunrise. Mist curls low among the stones. The dew is heavy, the birds only beginning to stir. Nothing seems more final than that stillness. Yet the Christian confession dares to speak right into that silence: “O death, where is thy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 11:25-26, 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, Revelation 22:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Can Everybody Get A "win"?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2025

As if to confirm our duty of self-reflection, St. Luke’s Gospel focuses on Christ’s parable of the wasteful steward.

Friday of the Thirty-first Week Integral Our Introit today begins with a plea of someone afraid of being abandoned. “Forsake me not, O Lord, my God; be not far from me! Make haste and come to my help, O Lord, my strong salvation.” Psalm 38 is attributed to King David, perhaps because it is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-4, Luke 16:1-8, Romans 15:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Burial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 16, 2022

Part 2 of the Death and Burial of Jesus. In this integrated gospel account, we see the activities surrounding the burial of Jesus’ body.

Burial Joseph from Arimathaea was a counsellor. He was a good and a just man who waited for the kingdom of God. He was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews. He hadn’t consented to the counsel against Jesus or the actions the Jews had taken. (Luke 23:50-51) As evening drew near, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56, Matthew 27:57-66, Mark 15:42-47, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 Paul chose Silas as his ministry partner, and headed out on his 2nd missionary journey. The trip has barely begun when something interesting happens. Look in verses 6-7. This happened because they were sensitive to the leading of The Holy Spirit. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection And The Life: Transformed By The Truth Of Jesus - John 11:25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2024

In John 11:25, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying." Let us unpack this powerful statement and discover how it transforms our lives today.

The Resurrection and the Life: Transformed by the Truth of Jesus - John 11:25 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the profound truth found in the words of Jesus Himself. In John 11:25, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 2 Acts 5:17-33 Last week we looked at the “Go” in our outline and saw that it deals with the consistency or the reliability of our witness. Are you the same out there as you are in here? This is a command BUT you and I should not look at it as a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Promise

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus promised forgiveness in general to all who had a part in His crucifixion, but to the dying thief next to Him He made a very personal and precise promise that can be claimed by all who will, like this thief, turn to Jesus in faith.

Jonathan Swift made the well known statement, "Promises and pie crust are made to be broken." This attitude has prevailed through much of history, and the result has been that many have been rich in promises, but poor in performance. Many centuries ago Ovid suggested that men ought to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Stewards Of The Light

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 17, 2017

When we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we were never the same. We became men and women with a mission. For one, we became a bearer of the light to the perishing, to this dark and dying world.

STEWARDS OF THE LIGHT This message is about being a good steward of the light. When we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, we were never the same. We became men and women with a mission. Within us, something had greatly changed. For one, we became a bearer of the light to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist