Sermons on Death Nearness:

Sleep Time

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 16, 2011

Dying is a part of living and if you want to live after you die you must decide for the Lord now.

Tony Shubert Funeral 10:00 a.m. February 16, 2011 Pre-service Music: Tony’s CDs (let’s have these play during the visitation as well) Welcome. That music you’ve been listening to is Tony playing the keyboard. We’re here to remember, reflect and rejoice. We’re also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Ministerial Resource No.6_funeral Service Format Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 14, 2009

Format for doing a funeral service. A sample Service Programme is provided together with suggested scripture readings, sayings and the committal at the cemetery or for cremation.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply stating ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Eulogy Rev. Adrian Lynum

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 6, 2011

Funeral for a fellow pastor who was admired by his family, his church and colleagues in ministry. He had been widowed and then remarried. Both spouses have a place in the message.

Adrian Lynum. God has given us the honor and privilege of celebrating the life of one of his children whose life has ended well. The mind of God is a fascinating place to behold dreams that we would never think of putting into place. Who but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where God's Will Connects Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Apr 7, 2011

Resurrection begins in us when we walk in obedience to God.

Resurrection. We are a people of resurrection. We have crosses displayed because of what Jesus did for us willingly there, but the true miracle is in the empty tomb. But how do you put that on a chain around your neck right? Without resurrection we don’t have faith; we have a cult of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Preparing For Easter

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2011

Leading up to the crucifixion and death of Christ on the cross is perhaps one of the most important events to study in the Christian faith. But ... even with this knowledge, Sunday is STILL coming!

Preparing for Easter Luke 23:44-56 Introduction - Up to this point, we’ve seen several key events that surround this sacred time -- We’ve seen our Lord and Savior fulfill Zec 9:9 and ride into Jerusalem -- We’ve seen one of the 12 betray Him for 30 pieces of silver; the wage of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better By Far

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011

Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea, A Vision Of The Cross

Contributed by Larry M. Treat on Jul 22, 2010

A deeper understanding of the greatest love story ever told. Even in the Old Testament we can see the love of God that would be truly revealed in the New Testament.

Hosea A Vision of the Cross Setting: The prophet Hosea is the author of the book. He was one of the prophets of the northern 10 tribes of Israel. He prophesied over a period of 60 years, during the same period of time that Isaiah and Micah prophesied in Judah. Commerce and foreign conquest ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

He's Dead But Not Done

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 30, 2011

Resurrection

He's Dead, But Not Done! St. John 19:28-42 "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." Intro: The flesh said, "He's done," the world said, "He's done," and Satan said, "He's Done!" They beat and bled and blasted the life ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy John Moffett Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 29, 2011

This is a eulogy for a single man who was a Christian and was greatly devoted to his mother.

John Carroll Moffett—Butch 2011 Did you know that God has seen everyone of your days before you ever came into existence. God knows exactly the number of days you have used up, and the number of days you have left. God is not bound by time, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Quick And The Dead

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Beloved, this message is on “The quick and the dead.” The Bible says in Acts of the Apostles 10:42 that it is He which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. One thing which is certain is that when God is dispensing His judgement, He will

Beloved, this message is on “The quick and the dead.” The Bible says in Acts of the Apostles 10:42 that it is He which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. One thing which is certain is that when God is dispensing His judgement, He will treat a person the way he is, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

"George's Memorial"

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 8, 2011

A memorial sermon for an elderly believer who spent the last years of his life on kidney dialysis.

Scripture reading: John 14: 1-6 "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 31, 2009

Where do we place our confidence? In the Lord Jesus Christ.

Open your bibles with me to the book of Psalms, chapter 18. What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Psalms 117 What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119 Which chapter is in the center of the Bible? Psalm 118 There are 594 chapters before Psalm 118 and there are 594 chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call 91:1 In Time Of Trouble (Psalm 91:1)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 18, 2011

My question has always been, if it's hard for a Christian then it must be non livable for an unsaved person.

Call 91:1 in time of trouble Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. This world is full of surprises, grief and sorrows and it's never easy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Only Renting These Bodies Of Ours

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 7, 2011

On this earth every Christian is a renter, but in the world to come each of us looks forward to being a homeowner. Since this life is just a meager sojourn for us, our hope is anchored on heavenly horizons.

We Are Only Renting These Bodies of Ours For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:1 Have you ever rented a house or an apartment? Renting has its advantages but it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leave Me Along I Belong To God

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 11, 2011

Christians should not judge their brother and sisters who belong to God in life and death.

We Christians are bless. There is no beginning or end to the blessings that belongs to us because we belong to God, having made Christ our Savior and Lord. One of the most awesome blessings that belong to us is belonging to God, both in life and in death. In the book of Romans, Chapter 14, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-8

Denomination: Methodist