Sermons on Death Nearness:

Communion With God (Part 2) - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

The role of emotion in prayer

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Your religion is what you do with your solitude. When you are all alone and you don’t have to think about any particular thing, what do you think about? What are you like in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

The New And Living Way Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 4, 2005

The New and Living Way is contrasted with the Old and Dead Way under the Law. In the New and Living Way we can Draw Near to God and Draw Near to Each Other.

A New and Living Way Hebrews 10 (Hebrews 9 sermon is not available) SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION: On Easter morning, everyone tends to think about new life. It’s springtime. New leaves are budding (of course for those of us with Live Oak trees, that means old leaves are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pathway To A Greater Anointing Of God’s Power Is Death To Self

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2020

The path to supernatural power goes through the Cross

Death is inevitable for all life on earth. The Bible speaks of death as both physical and spiritual. The first recorded physical death of a human was Abel, who was murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:8). However, death itself, in both the physical and spiritual sense, is first mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28, Luke 22:42, Matthew 10:38, Matthew 16:24-26, Colossians 3:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 10:37-39, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Romans 6:4, James 4:6-10, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Minutes After You Die

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

From the Bible then, I will try to paint a picture of what it will be like five minutes after you die.

FIVE MINUTES AFTER YOU DIE INTRODUCTION: I must assume two things before we begin: A. That you believe there is a God. (You don't have to be a Christian to believe in God. The "devils believe and tremble.") B. That you believe this Bible is the true Word of God. From ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 8:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ In Heaven

Contributed by Frank Szatmari on Jun 11, 2019

Jesus Christ is preparing us a place in Heaven

Today I would like to explain a sentence of the Apostol Creed: “He ascended into heaven, and He is seated at the right hand of the Father”. Let us see all the blessings of this wondrous confession. Everything that is happening here today, communion as a visible message and the sermon’s message as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Jesus Is Alive!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2024

Jesus is not some historical person -- He's alive today and relevant to our lives! Thomas, the skeptic, asked for unreasonable proofs of the resurrection, but Jesus proved it beyond all doubt!

THIS JESUS IS ALIVE! John 20:19-20, 24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Little Stinkers 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of Laodecia: Death By Contentment (Revelation 3:14-22)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 19, 2024

The last of the seven churches listed in Revelation 2-3 had the reputation of being the church that made Jesus sick due to its religious indifference. Heed the lesson.

The downward slide that started in Ephesus with the loss of their “First Love” culminated with the total apostasy found in the last church mentioned in Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, the church located in the city of Laodecia. The city had been founded in 253 B.C. by Antiochus II and named after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:5, Matthew 24:12, Luke 10:2, Proverbs 21:2, 2 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Glimpse Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 7, 2023

The following sermon is going to review five people's glimpses of the Lord and how their lives were forever changed! Since meeting God is not an impossibility but a divine gift from our Creator, let us never stop seeking Him and inviting Him to transform our very lives for His honor and glory!

Getting a Glimpse of the Lord John 1:43-51; Mark 10:17-25; Luke 13:10-17; John 21:15-19; Luke 18:9-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 There are so many things happening in this chaotic merry-go-round called life that to keep from succumbing to its chaos we tend to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, Mark 10:17-25, Luke 13:10-17, John 21:15-19, Luke 18:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Back To God Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 11, 2016

When Israel decided to turn back to God wholeheartedl, there was great spiritual revival in that country and God delivered them from their enemy.

The Bible says in verse 2 that all the people of Israel decided to turn back to the Lord. Wow. That is a very good news. When all the people of the entire nation turned back to God is something newsworthy. Why? What happened before that? Why is this turning to the Lord very significant for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018

Message 4 in our series exploring the foundational elements of a healthy walk. This message continues fleshing out the elements of the "C" continually cultivating a dynamic relationship with God. The focus of this message is drawing near to God.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “CPR for a Healthy Walk Part Four – Draw Near to God REVIEW / INTRODUCTION God created us to live in community. Community with Him, community with each other. The deeper our community with Him, the more meaningful our community with each other. Just as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Angels When A Believer Dies Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010

Angels have will be with the believer when they die.

Angels: Activating God’s Secret Agents Angels When the Believer Dies February 21, 2010 Introduction A Don’s story of his dad B God has used His angels in your life to direct, guide, protect, strengthen, encourage, bring health/favor, & provision. 1 We can’t begin to understand what we call “near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Will We See In The End? Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

We will one day take our last breath on the earth, and our first breath in eternity and we will stand before God!

1. The End – Famous Last Words… • Sometimes we like them & Other times we don’t. • There are times when we’re thinking, “When will this end?” • AND then times when we think, “I hope this never ends.” • But it’s true, either way, there is an ending up ahead. • Every good book. END. Every good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Advantages Of Being An Atheist

Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2014

Atheism is hip right now, but is it right? We’re going to look at the advantages of being an atheist, its disadvantages, and then see how our philosophies play out in the closing moments of atheist’s and believer’s lives.

THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING AN ATHEIST Ps. 14:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Q: Why can’t atheists solve exponential equations? A: Because they don’t believe in higher powers. 2. Q: What is so ironic about Atheists? A: They’re always talking about God. 3. [Fly in My Soup Atheist] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2013

A comparison of God's plan for our gift of life and God's plan for our exiting life. Our thoughts processes in the sincerity of our heart queried before God for public review.

I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35

Denomination: Friends

Funeral Service #2 (This Is A Sermon For A Christian Man Or Woman)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 1, 2022

There are many advantages of living in a small community. One of the things you will notice immediately is how friendly people are, and how much they care for each other.

For example, if you drive through the mountains of North Carolina on some of the old dirt roads where neighbors live five and ten miles apart, you will notice that the people in the yard will stop what they are doing when you drive by, smile, and wave at you. That is so different from people who ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist