Sermons on Death Is Defeated:

Death Is Not The End

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016

Jesus interrupted a funeral procession to bring life from death. Jesus deals with our universal human problem of sin and death once and for all at the cross. We no longer have to fear death. For the believer, it's but a passing from this world to the next

Luke 7:11-17 Death is Not the End Today’s story is a shocker in many ways. If you have ever lost anyone to death—and many of you have—you may experience a little jealousy with today’s story. You may wonder why Jesus didn’t interrupt your loved one’s memorial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Death Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2016

Passover: the blood of the lamb and unleavened bread signify God's sacrifice of the lamb and God's deliverance.

Life and Death” INTRODUCTION Three weeks ago we commemorated the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11. Our activities were not confined to memorializing those who lost their lives on that tragic day. We also acknowledged the profound effect that 9/11 has had on us as individuals and our country ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus's Death Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2016

When sharing our faith, we must understand that we participate in both the cross and the grave; our sin was the cause of His death. We cannot get to the resurrection without the death of Jesus, and it's critical we remember to share that!

Jesus’s Death John 19:17-42 Following Pilate’s decision to crucify Him (through God’s authority) Jesus is taken to the place of Golgotha to be executed Romans have dialed into this brutal method; they are skilled at it ∆ A Cruel Punishment He was placed between two ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Or Death Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2016

One of the gifts Jesus was born to give was the gift of Eternal life. How and when did He give us that gift and how does His birth figure into it?

OPEN: Today is the 200th anniversary of the founding of the state of Indiana. Today we have members of the Cass County bi-centennial group present in worship. (We showed pictures of the group on the screen) We’ve had women dressed up to portray the various walks of life, a Union soldier, a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7, Galatians 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Part 42 in our Genesis series

The Death of Abraham (Genesis pt. 42) Text: Genesis 25:1-11 By: Ken McKinley Well our look into the life of Abraham is about to come to an end. We’ve followed him as he has learned to walk with God. We’ve seen his faith falter, and we’ve seen his faith grow. Last week the focus of Genesis began ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jaws Of Death Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 17, 2013

When the devil comes upon you like a roaring lion and tries to devour you God will deliver you from his snares.

It seems that the earthly kings that Daniel served would never learn. We say last week how Nebuchadnezzar was so easily manipulated by people and so full of himself that he set an unjust law and followed through with an unjust punishment. But God delivered his faithful servants from the fire. We ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Death

Contributed by Shane Pierce on Oct 23, 2017

There is no doubt that if Jesus tarries, all will face a physical death. What are some of the realities that come with that. In this message it is pointed out why men die, and what will happen if they die without Christ.

The reality of death Scripture- 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 (KJV) So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; And enquired not of the LORD: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of Samson

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 28, 2016

To show that life could be longer if we believe and live by faith GOD's WORDS found in Genesis 6:3 and we could judge for the LORD here on earth and lot, lot longer than the life of wicked unbelievers.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have long life? Yes. 120 years. Genesis 6:3 (Amplified Bible) Then the Lord said, My Spirit shall not forever dwell and strive with man, for he also is flesh; but his days shall yet be 120 years. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Death Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2016

The death of Jesus in Luke 23:44-49 shows us a number of events preceding and following his death.

Scripture In our study of the life and ministry of Jesus, we come today to examine his death. During his final week in Jerusalem, Jesus was hailed by the people as their conquering Messiah, and then rejected by them as they cried for his death by crucifixion. After a series of rushed civil and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death Is A Promotion

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 5, 2018

To be absent from body is to be present with Christ

2nd Corinthians 5:8 ‘Prefer to be absent from body and present with Christ’. We live in temporary temples – Bodies wear out; time is limited. When we are absent from the body, we are present with the Lord. No Christian ever attends his/her own funeral They are immediately present in the presence ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tragic Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2017

This passage in Mark is one of great tragedy. It has been suggested there were actually two deaths revealed - the death of John the Baptist and the death of Herod's conscience.

A Tragic Death Mark 6: 14-29 Our text today deals with the horrific and tragic death of John the Baptist. Mark discussed the character of John and the tragic reason for his untimely death. The text actually deals with John’s death in retrospect, sometime after it had happened. John’s untimely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Funerals And Death

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019

This is a sermon about Death, Dying and Funerals. It's from my personal experience from conducting over 100 funerals.

These are my sermon notes from a sermon I preached on the 18th March 2012 at Nowra City Church titled:- Let’s Talk about Death During the course of the last 12 years of being Senior Pastor of Nowra City Church, I have conducted about 100 funerals in my time. I have buried – hero’s of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, Ecclesiastes 7:4, Psalm 13:2-4, Job 7:15-16, Jeremiah 20:14-18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Philippians 1:22-23, Psalm 23:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 14:1-3, Philippians 1:21, Revelation 14:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death Of A Nation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 16, 2020

When God says, "Enough!" how shall His people respond? The response of God's people to the sinful drift of our nation should lead us to grieve for our fellow man and plead with them to turn to Christ and His righteousness.

“Righteous are you, O LORD, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive? You plant them, and they take root; they grow and produce fruit; you are near in their mouth and far from their heart. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Despair

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2020

Christians are to preach Christ's peace and the hope He brings to a hopeless, despairing world.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Shadow Of Death

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Feb 27, 2020

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the ‘shadow of death’ indicates there is a massive, bright and overwhelming light of hope behind any ‘darkness’ that haunts you. Behind any/all darkness in your life is that ‘ray of hope’, which is higher, greater, and certainly brighter than any ‘doom’.

Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined. Often it is the feeling or condition of being afraid. Combine that with Darkness and there-in is a gripping and many times overwhelming sense of pending doom.. of certain calamity… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 107:14, Proverbs 28:1, Psalm 138:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible