Sermons on Death Has No Fear:

Will Heaven Be Boring?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2001

An examination of some of the myths about heaven and the reality of way heaven will be.

Intro: For many people, all they know about heaven they’ve learned from movies. How do movies portray heaven? Everything’s white; puffy clouds everywhere; it looks like you’re living inside a carton of cotton balls; apparently the only activity is strumming on harps. This nightmare scenario of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful Despite Sin And Death Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Even as Jacob’s world is filled with the sins of his sons and the death of his wife and father, God renews his faithful promises.

Genesis 35 February 22, 2004 As we begin this morning I want you to go back with me to the time when Moses wrote this book. The children of Israel are somewhere out in the wilderness. They still have very vivid memories of their time in Egypt. In fact, we know that not only were there memories ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Worse Than Death

Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 20, 2001

Many people believe nothing is worse than death. But in the experience of Jesus being betrayed, tried and denied, we see that there truly are some things worse than death.

"Some things Worse than Death" Matthew 26:57 - 27:10 INTRODUCTION In the minds of most people, death is the worst experience that can happen. Not only physical death is capable of producing the end of what we value or count as precious. We are sometimes willing to say or do anything to avoid the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of The Light - A Good Friday Meditation Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

The Death of the Light 44 Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. 46 And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, "Father, ’into Your hands I commit My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Me Die The Death Of The Righteous

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous

Numbers 23: 1-12 10 Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous Balaam was a Gentile prophet, who lived at Pethor in Mesopotamia He was hired by Balak, a Moabite king, who urged him to “curse” the Israelites. (Failed) The children of Israel were seduced to commit fornication ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Let Me Die The Death Of The Righteous

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous

Numbers 23:1-12 10 Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous Balaam a Gentile prophet was hired by Balak, a Moabite king, to “curse” the Israelites. (Failed) so the children of Israel were seduced to commit fornication by the women of Moab. As a consequence, 24,000 of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Sudden Death Of An Older Christian Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 11, 2019

The story of the resurrection of Lazarus is a miniature version of the coming resurrection of mankind. It comforts and stimulates us to action.

Song Family Enters Read John 11:25-26 Greeting: We often attend gatherings • Births • Weddings • Anniversaries/Birthdays • Family Reunions • Church Services • Funerals (mixture of emotions in a difficult time) We gather today in memory of Bob Smith. Our intention is to Honor Bob and Glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbelievers Fully Convinced After Death.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 9, 2018

What sinners refuse to believe in this life, they do believe at the moment of death.

SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 16:19-31 "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

How To Understand Death On This Side Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 24, 2024

Only as we include God and His Word can we have peace and hope. Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the Lord.”

Paul spoke of our future home in 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, 6-8. Jesus spoke about our home in Heaven in John 14:1-6. I have often said, “Life is a continual adjustment, but not for the deceased.” They have made their last adjustment. Hebrews 9:27 says, “Once to die…” I wonder how many adjustments Martha ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Purpose Behind Lazarus' Death SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The death of Lazarus served as a platform for Jesus to reveal Himself as the embodiment of resurrection and life. This sermon explores the seven reasons behind Lazarus' death.

Today, we will delve into the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on the death and resurrection of Lazarus. In this passage, we can uncover six valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. Lazarus' death provided Jesus with an opportunity to reveal Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Topics: Death, Resurrection

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003

When we comprehend God’s perfect love for us, we will live without fear and be moved to keep his commandments for all the right reasons.

Fear of punishment is a very effective form of motivation. It’s used quite effectively in the military. Soldiers are trained to obey orders. That’s what boot camp is all about. You find out very quickly that you better listen and get it right the first time or you face the wrath of an angry ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Questions To Help Stop The Fear Of Witnessing

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

How many have ever tried to witness to someone? But you feel that you failed, that you bombed it and you feel like you just didn’t get the point across. Or how about this, you are talking to someone and you about ready to witness to them, and all of a sud

Questions To Help Stop The Fear Of Witnessing Acts 1:4-11 How many have ever tried to witness to someone? But you feel that you failed, that you bombed it and you feel like you just didn’t get the point across. Or how about this, you are talking to someone and you about ready to witness to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11

Finding Security In An Unsafe World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2001

The truths we need to have planted in our lives are: Our security is: 1. In God, not the things of this world. 2. In our faith, not our safety. 3. In eternity, not our present circumstances. 4. The fact that even though life is dangerous, life is good.

When the events of this week began to unfold, we were all in shock. We didn’t know what to think. Was this an accident, or was it something planned? But when the second plane slammed into the World Trade Center building there was little doubt that terrorism was involved. Then when the Pentagon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Can Be Yours

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 18, 2002

In the face of death, there is hope. David knows it. Do we?

Psalm 51:15-17 11/09/02 Edith Rockefeller McCormick, the daughter of John D. Rockefeller, maintained a large household staff. She applied one rule to every servant without exception: They were not permitted to speak to her. The rule was broken only once, when word arrived at the family’s country ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Groan And The Glory Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 24, 2004

Our suffering in this life is a prelude to glory. God will end suffering and decay and give us new and immortal bodies.

The Groan and the Glory Rom. 8:18-25 INTRO.: Charlie Brown illustration. Charlie was about to kick a field goal and Lucy held the ball. When Charlie kicked, she moved the ball. He kicked so hard that he flew into the air and landed flat on his back with a groan, "Aaaaargh." We all groan while in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ