Sermons on Death Has No Sting:

Homeless No More

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 15, 2007

This is a funeral homily for a homeless man who had lived at a local shelter for 30 years before his death.

Homeless No More - A Funeral Homily Isaiah 58:6 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proper Perspective

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon on life and death

THE PROPER PERSPECTIVE Philippians 1:19-26 12/13/94 How many of you have been up in one of those small airplanes? This fall was the first time that I had the opportunity to go up in one of those little four seat planes courtesy of xxxx. I had been up in commercial airliner and military aircraft ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Bible Church

All Fear Is Gone Facing Death With Confidence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

In 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Paul gives us 4 principles that TELL how we can face death with confidence. We too can stare at the bony fingers of death without fear and with confidence:

"ALL FEAR IS GONE, FACING DEATH WITH CONFIDENCE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 INTRODUCTION He was a brave man and he loved Jesus. And it did not matter to him who was around, no one would intimidate Him, because he just had to talk about Jesus. And as he was talking about Jesus this day it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loosing Our Rose Buds Funeral

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2002

I was asked to develop a funeral for the one that died before their time, adapts into a lesson on living.

Loosing our Rose’s buds for the Master’s Bouquet? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this for a funeral but this is easily adapted for a lesson on living. Text: Isa. 35:1 The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Luke 12:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Absolutes

Contributed by Greg Aery on Nov 27, 2006

In a world of few absolutes, this sermon deals with the discovery of at least three.

We live in a society of very few absolutes. For instance, there was a day when you could shake the hand of a man and be absolutely sure he would honor his word. In this present day we have men sign contracts and wonder if they will keep their word. However, I do want us to turn our attention to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would You Rather Be Dead?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Feb 9, 2008

This Ash Wednesday sermon uses a scene from "Fight Club" as its major illustration - it attempts to show that Christ doesn’t just give us a second chance, but that He puts us to death (while taking on our death) in Baptism and give us the empty tomb.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who makes our lives more beautiful than what they could ever be on their own. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, About ten years ago, a movie came out that just about everyone saw. It was called “Fight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What We Believe: The End (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 16, 2003

Discover three truths that enable you to face and win over death

We’re coming to the end of our 12-part message series on what we as a church believe. When we get done, my hope is not that you now can explain God, mankind or the church to your friends. My hope is that your life, your relationship with God and your relationship with one another are healthier ...read more

Denomination: *other

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 25, 2013

You only live 3 times. No such thing as YOLO, since Jesus has risen.

John 20:19-31 HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS - the resurrection 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Steadfast

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

Paul’s doctrinal declarations led to practical directives and this chapter’s conclusion was no exception. We will be given new bodies when Christ returns and these bodies will be without disabilities (vv. 52-53). This means that death should no longer be

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: William Carey, the “father of modern missions,” wanted to translate the Bible into as many Indian languages as possible. He established a large print-shop in Serampore where translation work was continually being done. Carey spent hours each day translating Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Our Fear Of Losing A Loved One Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 23, 2003

This sermon deals with the issue of grief and how the death of a loved one impacts us and how we can make it through the this tough time by the power of the resurrection.

Janey and her husband, Larry, waved goodbye to their fourteen year old daughter Shannon and her friends on the morning of May 14. "The sun was just coming up. The pink light of dawn shined through her hair, picking up auburn highlights and creating almost a halo around her head," said Janey. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

Good Grief Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2006

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

Good Grief - part 3 On the lighter side of life: An ancient story is told about a slave who traveled with his master to Baghdad. As he walked the busy streets he found himself in the market place where he saw Death in human form. Death looked at him with such a piercing look that it frightened ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jairus Daughter

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 12, 2004

Jairus a ruler of the synagogue, a holy man, one that believed in God. A man acquainted with problems such as his own. There were many from his synagogue over the years that he had tried to comfort when they had lost loved ones.

Jairus Daughter Mark 5:22-24, 35-43 Intro. Jairus a ruler of the synagogue, a holy man, one that believed in God. A man acquainted with problems such as his own. There were many from his synagogue over the years that he had tried to comfort when they had lost loved ones. His daughter lay sick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-43

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Preparing Our Life For Eternity?

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on May 6, 2003

Preparation for Eternity Is Now.

May 04, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Are we preparing our life for eternity? Luke 24: 46-48 He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer (Mt 16: 21) and rise from the dead on the third day, v. 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name (Acts 10: 43) to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-48

Denomination: Methodist

Abundant Life And The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 6, 2005

A short sermon for our older folks’ service based around the Good Shepherd.

The good shepherd and abundant life. Psalm 23, Jn 10:1-11 Silver Service 7 July 2005 Jesus says that He has come that we might have life. Life in all its fullness. Abundant life. - and that¡¦s because he is the good shepherd - the one who leads His sheep to good pasture o I just love this picture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Surrounded

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 9, 2003

In the loss of a loved one we need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and let Him surround us with His love.

SURROUNDED Heb. 12:1-2 INTRO: When we were little kids we would play army. We would come upon the “enemy” and yell, “Your surrounded – surrender or else!” God has a plan to surround you and will tell you to surrender or else. We need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ or live in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan