Sermons on Death For The Christian:

Maintaining Courage When Facing Death

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

In this sermon, content from several sources is presented in edited form with the goal of providing strength and comfort for those who fear death.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) What is it that frightens us most about death? Is it worrying that we will desperately miss the person who leaves us behind, or that the person we leave behind will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: United Methodist

'til Death Do Us Part Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

Jesus did not come to lead us to the law; The law came to lead us to Jesus

Earlier this week, Ryan Fregoso shared a link on Facebook to “25 Christian Memes That Are Funny Because They’re True”. So I thought I’d share a few of them with you this morning. [Show memes] This last one is particularly relevant this morning: [But officer, I’m under grace, not law] No matter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Spare Us From Skewed Priorities

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 7, 2003

The gospel shows us how Christ prioritized our salvation through his own life, death, and resurrection. Now, we are equipped to prioritize our lives in service to him.

An old Native American tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. “It is like two dogs fighting inside of us,” the chief told them. “There is one good dog who wants to do what’s right and the other dog always wants to do what’s wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Comparison Of Adam And Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 5, 2008

This sermon communicates the truth that Christ has completely overturned the effects of Adam’s sin by comparing and contrasting Adam’s death-dealing sin and Jesus Life-giving gift.

The context of the message today has to do with your justification by faith in which you’ve benefited by receiving peace with God, access to God’s grace, rejoicing in God’s glory which means God will reveal Himself in you for who He really is thereby enabling you to become all that He intended you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Jesus' Victory Over Death

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 24, 2008

Its great to celebrate isn’t it? What are some of the things you celebrate? Finishing school? Birthdays? (it is someone’s birthday here today) A new home? A new job? Sporting achievements? Marriage? Sometimes our celebrations are not for the

Its great to celebrate isn’t it? What are some of the things you celebrate? Finishing school? Birthdays? (it is someone’s birthday here today) A new home? A new job? Sporting achievements? Marriage? Sometimes our celebrations are not for the big achievements in life… But for the small ones… In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ’s Victory Over Death

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Apr 16, 2022

The death and resurrection of Jesus brought complete victory over sin, sickness and satan.

Introduction Imagine that Jesus died but did not rise from the dead? If He died but there is no resurrection, then there will be no ascension. If there is no ascension, there is no Pentecost. If there is no Pentecost, there is no power. Christianity will be a religion without power. Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-26, Luke 24:1-12, Acts 2:23-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Death Lost It's Grip

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016

When it come to Jesus, the undefeated opponent called death lost it’s grip.

INTRO: 1. ILL. A little boy and his father driving down the road on a spring day when a bee flew into the window. The boy began to panic because he was deathly allergic to it’s sting. The father quickly reached out and grabbed the bee, squeezing it and releasing it letting the bee buzz again ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part Ii Death And The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The Bible puts the responsibility for sin and evil, and all of its consequences upon those who choose to defy God, and not upon God, who gave them their choices.

PART II DEATH AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD On December 7, 1941 bombs fell on many sons in Pearl Harbor, and hundreds of families had their hopes and dream shattered. On December 8, a man who had been up sobbing all night because he lost his son confronted his pastor in anger and said, "What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

The Fear Which Terminates In The Second Death. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 30, 2004

This Sermon is #20 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XX. The Fear which terminates in the Second Death. Revelation xxi.8. "The fearful--shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Death: A Human Meaning Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

In this reflection, we delve into the depth of Jesus' sacrifice and its implications for individuals and society at large.

Jesus' Death: A Human Meaning Scripture: John 18:1-40; John 19:1-42 Introduction: In this reflection, we delve into the depth of Jesus' sacrifice and its implications for individuals and society at large. Reflection Good Friday, the solemn day marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Other

A Believer's Response To Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

David's misfortune, because of his God honoring response, has resulted in much comfort in getting the flowers of faith to bloom in the hearts of the bereaved.

A young Harvard professor sat in a room once occupied by George Washington. He was exceedingly lonely and dejected. He wondered if that great man ever felt as he did then. He had lost his wife 3 years before, and had not yet been able to escape from the grip of grief. His life seemed to be an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-23

"Who Is Responsible For The Death Of Jesus Christ?" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 27, 2004

This message examines those persons and groups that were responsible for the crucifiction of Christ. It is sermon No. 2 in my series on Passion Week-the last days of Jesus Christ.

"Who Is Responsible For The Death of Jesus Christ?" Text-Acts 2:22-24 Day 2 of Passion Week(a day of disappointment & righteous anger-the cursing of the barren fig tree, and the cleansing of the Temple) Note: Some of the ideas presented herein are my own, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is More Powerful Than Death

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 5, 2008

A sermon for Lent 5 that encourages us to see that Jesus is more powerful than death and we should view death as not the end.

The Gospel reading from John 11, which we read this morning, is another sign that Jesus is the true Messiah In the Gospel of John we have 7 of these signs: • Jesus changed water into wine (2:1-11) • Jesus healed the officials son (4:46-54) • Jesus healed the paralytic (5:1-9) • Jesus fed the 5000 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Life, Death & Living For God Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what your personal view of suffering is in light of Scripture, how would you answer; could we answer?

Life, Death & Living for God A study through Peter August 27, 2023 Who here has suffered in some way? Would you say that you’ve suffered greatly? Have you suffered justly, in other words, did you deserve to suffer? Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Jesus Atoning Death Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Dotrine of the atonement.

READ: Colossians 1:19-23 Continuing with our series on the things “We Believe”, we come this morning to the death of Jesus: ‘WE BELIEVE IN JESUS’ ATONING DEATH”. As we do so, we are right at the heart of our faith; right at the centre of Christianity. What other religion exults in the death of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal