Sermons on Death Is Sad:

O Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge: An Exposition Of The 90th Psalm.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 8, 2020

We need to see ourselves for who we truly are in the light of the eternity of God.

Lord, Thou Hast Been our Refuge: An Exposition of the 90th Psalm The 90th Psalm is titled “A Psalm of Moses the Man of God” which probably makes this the oldest Psalm in the Bible. It has inspired great music. Isaac Watts paraphrased the words in the hymn “O God our Help in Ages Past.” This in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral For A Godly,faithfull Women

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 22, 2007

She always had a smile and a warm greeting for everyone she met.

THE FUNERAL OF A FAITHFUL GODLY WOMAN By Gerald Van Horn On behalf of the family of Neasha, I wish to thank each of you for being here today and though today is a very difficult day, the scriptures make this promise: Psalms 46:1-3 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The End Is The Beginning- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 18, 2007

Death is something that many people fear but as Christians we have great hope that because of Christ conquering death we too have nothing to fear. We know that death is only the door to the beginning of everything.

Heaven Series Part 1 The End is Really the Beginning Pastor Ryan Akers I Corinthians 15:54-58 Me- Heaven Video- found on sermonspice- Man on street video that ask people if they believe in Heaven. Starting a new series today on Heaven- What’s it like? What will we do there? Where does this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good Grief

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

Jesus taught that those who grieve will be blessed with the comfort of God’s love.

There was an earth shaking boom that many of us heard yesterday morning, and the debris of the Space Shuttle Columbia has been raining into our lives ever since. I am talking about the emotional debris of such a disaster. The shock, the disbelief, the anger, the sadness, the fear. All the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Be Afraid; Just Believe

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 28, 2005

PENTECOST 6(B) - Jesus comforts believers concerning the fear of death by saying: "Do not be afraid; just believe", as he reminds believers of the certainty of eternal life.

DO NOT BE AFRAID; JUST BELIEVE (Outline) MARK 5:21-24; 35-43 - June 26, 2005 - PENTECOST 6 INTRO: One of mankind’s great fears is the fear of the unknown. Very often many people get them-selves overly excited about the uncertainty of the future. Many worry about the things that might happen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Letting God Be God In Death #2 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the second message in allowing God to be God in our Death-Experiences. I pray that this offering will be of comfort to you.

The truth which lies at the basis of these series of messages is: THERE IS STUBBORN OPPOSITION EVEN RESISTANCE TO AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ALL OF US AT TIMES. I said “Authentic Authority and Leadership” because not all leaders and authority figures are authentic. Some have arrogated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Deuteronomy 34 (The Death Of Moses )

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

The Death of Moses ...

“There has never arisen another prophet in Israel like Moses - one whom the LORD knew face to face.” (Deuteronomy 34:10) So read the concluding verses of the book of Deuteronomy, bringing to a close the saga of one of the Bible’s greatest heroes. I know that all of us want to be more like Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Struck By A Demon Series

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Feb 7, 2001

This is the sermon that Rev. Fair wrote for the Funeral service of his own 21 year old college honor student who committed suicide.

Struck by a Demon Rev. Ronald L. Fair March 4, 2000 Good afternoon, my dearest church family, the family of God, friends of import, community leaders, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and Greek Sorority friends, personal friends of Mark and special young people. Marcia, Alison and I express our deepest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26, Philippians 1:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

Missing Persons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 30, 2005

Paul was sorely missed when he departed from Ephesus--because of his MANNER of life, his MESSAGE, and his MOTTO. Link included for formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Missing Persons Acts 20:36-38 Will you be missed when you are gone? We were glad you missed us this past weekend. It makes us feel needed to know it makes a difference when we are absent. The Apostle Paul spent 3 years w/ these believers in Ephesus, and it was very sad for them to see him go. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Life Goes Through Death

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006

Sermon on the nature of Christian life as denying oneself and taking up one’s cross.

In the kingdom of God the way to life goes through death. Jesus says, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” The kingdom of God is bizarro ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Views Of A Believer’s Death

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2011

In the story of Stephen, we get three essential views of a believer’s death: 1. The view from those in the grip of grief. 2. The view from the Lord of life. 3. The view from those gone home to Heaven.

Biblical Views of a Believer’s Death Acts 7:54-8:2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 29, 2002 *Updated May 14, 2011 for a grieving family. *The death of a loved one: It’s one of the hardest things we ever have to go through in life. Most of us have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hate In America The Death Of Charlie Kirk

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Sep 13, 2025

SHOWING GODS LOVE

Hate in America the death of Charlie Kirk We see more hate in our society today, because of this woke system being introduced to our society, they tell you, to do what makes you feel good, Don’t worry about anyone else, But yourself ,which we know is totally wrong. In I John 4 17 to 21 1 Jn 4:7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-21

Five Types Of Death In The Garden Of Eden

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 26, 2023

In the idyllic Garden of Eden, humanity's origin intertwined with tragedy. Five distinct types of death emerged—spiritual, physical, social, eternal, and innocence. These deaths, consequences of choices, forever shaped human history.

Five types of Death in the Garden of Eden Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation, as we gather to explore a pivotal passage in the Book of Genesis. In the chapters before us, we witness the unfolding of profound truths about life, choices, and the consequences of disobedience. Our journey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has The Key

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 10, 2003

A funeral sermon for a believer

GOD HAS THE KEY REVELATION 1:17-18 READ REVELATION 1:17-18: “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of Heaven

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2006

These are words of comfort for a believer that has passed away. i.e. This is a funeral sermon

I had the privelege to preach this sermon at my dear Grandmother’s funeral who passed away on February 2, 2006. It was an encouragement to my family and our friends who packed out a church to say our last goodbyes. Introduction: As we gather here this morning to remember the dear and precious ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal