Sermons on Death Nearness:

Better Than Life, Worse Than Death

Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Nov 4, 2006

This messages challenges people to develop an mindset focused on eternal things.

What is greater than life but worse than death? Intro: It has been a week to remember, perhaps better forgotten Platte Colorado, gunman walks into high school with evil intent, he is a drifter, living out of his car, carrying a backpack and guns The story had happened before, only about 30 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Man To Miss Death—enoch

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 8, 2011

Walking with God leads to heaven

Did you hear about the man who returned home from the grocery store, having bought everything on the list his wife gave him? She began removing items from the bags: one dozen eggs, two bags of flour, three gallons of milk, four bags of sugar, and five cans of cake frosting. His wife said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Jesus Taught Us About Death

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

Jesus Confessed, Confronted, and Conquered Death!

Introduction: There are many ideas about death that are stated by various people. One study of interest involved the interviewing of several hundreds of terminally ill patients in a hospital. The interviews were conducted for the purpose of attempting to discover their attitudes toward death. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Friends

Death: What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 15, 2012

How do we interpret death? Is it a sign of God's love or hate? How do we put God in the picture? this sermon answers the question.

March 18, 2012 John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does Jesus Say About Death? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Jesus speaks of Himself here. Jesus’ death is the grain of wheat that had to die. Jesus is the grain of wheat that had to be multiplied. Jesus’ death generates a huge harvest. The path to glory is HIS death; again, the roadway to Jesus’ glory is His death.

Good morning to our both NRHBC and Cross Church family who are joining us online. A special welcome to those of you who are guests joining us as well. Please also know you can call one of our pastors for prayer at the numbers you see. Many of you are watching us on Facebook and we invite you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Home Sweet Home: Confronting The Fear Of Death

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

Home sweet home. We all dream of home don’t we? In your life what are some places that always felt like home to you?

Home sweet home. We all dream of home don’t we? In your life what are some places that always felt like home to you? For me, when I think of home I think of my grandma’s kitchen. I think of the smell of cooking food, and the heat and steam from the stove. I think of Christmas morning at the house I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

From The Declaration Of His Innocence To The Death Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022

The kingdom was on offer in the Person of the King, even as He hung there dying upon the Cross. The offer has never been withdrawn, for any who will come to Him.

FROM THE DECLARATION OF HIS INNOCENCE TO THE DEATH OF JESUS. Luke 23:13-49. LUKE 23:13-25. “I have found no fault in this man,” Pilate told Jesus’ accusers. “No, nor yet Herod.” “Nothing worthy of death” (Luke 23:14-15). “I have found no cause of death in Him” (Luke 23:22b). Thus we see that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"a Matter Of Life And Death"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

In preparing for funeral services I will ask the question, do you have a scripture passage in mind that you would like for me to read or do you simply want me to select one? And over 90% of the time they will say yes, “Psalm 23.”

“A Matter of Life and Death" Psalm 23:1-6 When we set out for Thanksgiving with our children it was 73 degrees here in Florida but as I flew to Memphis and then traveled to St Louis all in one day the temperature had dropped to 13 degrees. Clearly that’s why most of us love Florida. Then as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

David Hears Of Saul's Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 29, 2019

Second Samuel 1:1-16 shows David hearing of Saul's death.

Scripture First Samuel and Second Samuel were originally written as one book. They were eventually divided into two books. First Samuel essentially deals with the life of Saul, and Second Samuel deals with the life of David. The end of First Samuel describes the death of King Saul. The beginning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Comparing The Butterfly To The Resurrection: Life And Death Examined

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 10, 2023

We declare in faith, "He is Risen." Jesus is alive. Right now. He rose from the dead two thousand years ago. And his disciples were shocked to see him alive. Yet he had promised he would rise again.

“Cancer had reduced six-year-old Christian to skin and bones. It was during his final days that nature bestowed its annual miracle. Millions of yellow butterflies invade northeast Oklahoma with a gentle firestorm of color and dance, covering the landscape and bringing unbridled joy after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Death Of The Pharaoh's Firstborn Son Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2022

God speaks to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-4:17) and sends him to Egypt to speak with Pharaoh and free the Israelites: Come, I am sending you to Pharaoh, and you shall free My people, the Israelites, from Egypt.

The Death of Pharaoh's Firstborn. After commissioning Moses at the burning bush, God commissions Moses again in Midian and then again on his way to Egypt. In this third commission, God instructs Moses to tell Pharaoh, "Let My son go, that he may worship Me, yet you refuse to let him go. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through The Valley Of Death With The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Valley of Death is a real place and also metaphoric for describing life's trials and daring challenges. Fearlessly, we can walk through any Valley of Death with Jesus, the Good Shephard

The readings you/we have just read are among my most loved passages from God's Word. I know that you love them the most, too. Psalm 23, which we love so much, is, without any doubt, the song of our souls as we live this life as Christians. Even if only we were made to recite and memorise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Funeral - God's View Of Death

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Dec 10, 2024

Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."

Let me read: Psalm 116:15, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” “Precious” that an unusual word to use at a funeral service. And in fact, I don’t think I EVER heard it used at a funeral service. Maybe in the hospital, over in the birthing unit, “precious” is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Through Christ Over The Power Of Death

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 22, 2025

Jesus conquered death and the devil so that believers might walk in freedom, victory, and fearless faith.

VICTORY THROUGH CHRIST OVER THE POWER OF DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 2:14-15 Key Verse: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death that is, the devil and free ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon For A Funeral: The Heroes Of Life & Death

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 16, 2024

A hero is defined in the dictionary as a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

What is a hero? Joseph Campbell an American writer once remarked: “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Romans 15:1-2 reminds us: “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 12:6-8, Hebrews 4:10