Sermons on Death For The Christian:

The Church: From Death To Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 12, 2002

Everywhere we hear the Church is dead, but does that mean that we have to bury her?

From everywhere we hear the cry of the world that the Church is dead. People are leaving the Church because there is so little life left in the Church. I think if we can write an obituary about the Church, it will probably be as follows: For many years the Church was in a battle for survival. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 30:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wages Of The Flesh Is Sin And Death PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the consequences of succumbing to worldly desires, particularly unmature sex, and emphasizes the importance of choosing to listen to God's guidance over worldly temptations.

Good morning, family! Today, we delve into a topic that might ruffle a few feathers, but it's essential we have this conversation. We're talking about the consequences of unmature sex, the wages of the flesh, and the power of sin and death. These are not easy issues to navigate, but they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Topics: Sex

You Will Never See Death Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 25, 2024

The stakes are cosmically and eternally high at this moment. Jesus’ actions don’t determine the outcome of some silly game, but determine the eternal destinies of millions of men and women, boys and girls. This is the ultimate “Don’t Blink” moment.

A journalist and a father of a three -year-old boy came home in 2019. The young boy saw his dad working on his iPad while he was at the house. So, while the dad was at work, the three-year-old boy picked up the iPad and tried to use it when his dad was away. Only the iPad was password protected. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants To Give You The Best Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 14, 2019

The Christian life is the best life anyone can ever have... 1. Jesus gives us the best freedom (vs. 31-36). 2. Jesus gives us the best Father (vs. 37-47). 3. Jesus gives us the best future (vs. 51).

Jesus Wants to Give You the Best Life The Gospel of John John 8:31-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 18, 2017 (Revised September 14, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Here in John 8, the major Feast of the Tabernacles had just ended in Jerusalem. A large crowd was still in the city, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-51

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"death Was Arrested!"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 26, 2021

I want to begin today with a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question is one that we often ask but we really don’t want an answer to. So here is the question. Have you ever been arrested?

RESURRECTION DAY 2021 “The Day Death Died” John 17-20 I want to begin today with a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question is one that we often ask but we really don’t want an answer to. It’s often used to make a point; to get someone’s attention. In fact you might not want to answer the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Visible Evidence Of Christian Maturity: The Production Of Spiritual Fruit

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 3, 2022

John 15 presents the themes of fruit-bearing, or the visible evidence of true faith and obedience Jesus demands of those who follow Him (Matthew 10:34-39, Luke 14:25-33). Fruit-bearing Christians, or those who do the work of the LORD, will be blessed by Him and hated by the world.

The German pastor and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), in his book, "The Cost of Discipleship" opened the first chapter with these words; " When a man comes to Christ, He bids him come and die." Bonhoeffer lived by his own words as he lingered in a concentration camp, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Genesis 49:22, Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 3:8, Romans 7:4, Colossians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Master Over Death Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009

Jesus is Master of not only Demons and Disease but also Death. Here we find ANXIETY, ACTIVITY and AUTHORITY.

Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Jesus: Master Over Death Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

43. Resurrection - Defeating Death Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

If Jesus remained in the grave, all His previous saving work would be for naught!

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 43 – RESURRECTION - DEFEATING DEATH] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, Revelation 1:18, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:20, John 5:16-17, Hebrews 10:11-13, John 20:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Arrest, Trial And Death Of Jesus, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 14, 2014

The bible only records Pilate's actions as, “He had Jesus flogged …” Today, Christians need to stop playing games with the love Jesus has for us. We need to be reminded that we deserve what He took, and because of that He is Lord!

The Arrest, Trial and Death of Jesus, Part 2 Mark 14:66 – Mark 15:20 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Today we continue the final week of Jesus’ life and ministry - On Wednesday night we saw several things take shape in this story: - 1) Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying A Death Full Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2024

How will you die? Physically? Spiritually? Learn how to die through the words of Stephen.

5.12.24 Acts 7:59–60 (EHV) 59 While they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” 60 Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” After he said this, he fell asleep. It’s a rather morbid type of question, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59-60

Denomination: Lutheran

The Curse Of Death - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 24, 2021

There are a number of repercussions instituted by God as a result of the fall. Most movements in our culture today are opposition to this curse. What we fail to understand as a society is the masterful weaving of grace in the curse.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I want to start this morning by reflecting on a few things happening in our world. As I thought about it, they are all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19, Romans 6:23, 1 Timothy 2:15, Romans 5:17-19, Colossians 3:23, Matthew 11:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Living Life In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 23, 2005

A look at life in the face of inevitable death.

While preparing for this sermon I read a number of sermons by some older preachers. One of them commented on the fact that much of what was taboo when he was younger was now brazenly displayed on T-shirts for all to see. However he suggested that something that once was not taboo - death - is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2017

FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW HIM.

-AD 29- Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Jesus Foretells His Death Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25 FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Delivers From Death Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 30, 2015

More truth from God’s proverbial wisdom. 1- Righteousness delivers from death 2- The Lord does not let us go hungry 3- Blessings crown the righteous 4- The wise accept God’s commands

INTRO.- ILL.- Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. The Model T was introduced on October 1, 1908. The car was very simple to drive, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ