Sermons on Death For The Christian:

The Day Death Died (Edited Version)

Contributed by Richard Deem on Mar 22, 2024

This may be the most unusual Easter message you have heard.

O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Cor 15:55-57] INTRODUCTION: This may be the most unusual Easter message you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57, Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blood Smeared Cross

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Jun 25, 2005

The Celebration of Passover for Christians begins with a blood smeared cross!

The Blood Smeared Cross Exodus 12: 1-14 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt saying, 2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. 3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Valley

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 3, 2025

This sermon is about how a Christian should respond to grief.

“Hope in the Valley” 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 Life is a struggle and there are times when we go through valleys It could be a VALLEY: - of sickness, fear or poverty - loss or frustration - sadness and anxiety The Valley may be: - the loss of a relationship - it could be betrayal - it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Over It Or Die

Contributed by Richard Roberts on Jun 15, 2005

The Enemy Bites but the choice is still ours "death or life {proverbs 18:21}"

“Get Over It or Die” The Enemy Bites but the choice is still ours "death or life {proverbs 18:21}" TEXT:Acts 28:1. And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 2. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

What Happens When A Christian Dies?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004

Death should hold no fear for the child of God. We praise Him for the many blessings He gives us in this life, but for the born-again believer “the best is yet to come!”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN DIES? “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Will See Your Life Again

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 11, 2012

All will face the Lord ready are not.

YOU WILL SEE YOUR LIFE AGAIN Romans 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. Most people live their lives as if death will end it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Today Or Tomorrow We Will Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012

James gives us the proper perspective for life. 1- Don’t be quick to make plans in life 2- Recognize how quickly life disappears 3- Seek the Lord’s will in all things 4- Acknowledge the sin of doing nothing

INTRO.- Today or tomorrow. Well, what about today and tomorrow? What are you going to do today? And tomorrow? Hopefully, on the Lord’s Day you will always make it priority to worship the Lord with the Lord’s people wherever they assemble. And personally speaking, I think many Christians really ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

At death we all reap the results of a life that’s either saved or unsaved.

As the family and friends of xxxx xxxxxxx we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember her and to find comfort from the word of God during this time of mourning. The psalmist wrote, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” and then the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

My Days Are Limited

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 19, 2011

We must not waste our time on things that don’t matter, but invest our time in eternal things.

My Days Are Limited September 18, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not waste our time on things that don’t matter, but invest our time in eternal things. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:13-17 Supplemental Passage: So teach us to number our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Profit Of Death: An Exposition Of Philippians 1:21-30 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 12, 2020

Paul, the imprisoned veteran of the Christian warfare encourages the Church in Philippi which was inhabited by retired Roman soldiers.

The Profit of Death: An Exposition of Philippians 1:21-30 The epistle of Philippians explodes with joy. Everywhere, Paul is talking about his rejoicing and commanding that the Philippians do likewise. When one considers that Paul is currently in prison and is facing the prospects of execution, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Absolutes (Funeral Sermon For A Christian Man Or Woman That Had A Long Serious Illness)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

We live in a changing world. We see that in politics, economics, and the weather that are constantly changing before us each day.

But we also see changes in other places, for example: • The FASHION WORLD is constantly changing. • The CAR DESIGNS are constantly changing. • The BANKING INDUSTRY is constantly changing. • The COMMUNICATION in this country is almost changing daily. For example: (1) The telephone is being ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Polycarp At Smyrna: How To Give Up Everything For Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

Many Christians would be killed for their faith in the first few hundred years of Christianity, many of whom lived in Smyrna. Most famous of all these martyrs was a man named Polycarp.

Smyrna as you can see on the map was located on the Aegean sea and was considered the gateway into Europe from the middle east. Smyrna was known for it’s production of fine materials, in fact, Smyrna was known for production of frankincense and myrrh. Primarily for myrrh. And myrrh was a substance ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

This Lamb Is Safe

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 19, 2007

Using Jesus’ Good Shepherd narrative, I’ve written a sermon for the death of a pastor.

June, Cori, Steve, family and friends, we gather today not as we have gathered before. A few of us were just recently gathered at Clarence’s bedside as he was recovering from his recent heart attack. Some of us recently celebrated our Savior’s birth together as a family. Many of us congregated ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hope Of A Joyful Awakening

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 25, 2006

The sermon reminds that death is not the end; God will awaken our bodies to glory and life everlasting.

Hope is the expectation of attainment. A man without hope has no fear. It is also true that a man without fear has no hope. Those who were recently stranded on the roof-tops during Hurricane Katrina remained hopeful that someone would rescue them. It is that kind of hope that keeps one afloat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Should We Think About Capital Punishment? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2001

Takes a look at the death penalty from a Biblical perspective to aid Christians in their thought process

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Texas Executes Rapist-Killer; Third of the Year HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - Texas carried out its third execution of the year on Monday, putting to death a delivery truck driver who raped and killed a 19-year-old waitress ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-9, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ