Sermons on Death Nearness:

Resurrection

Contributed by James Draviam on Feb 20, 2024

The resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it has to do with any one who believes

Introduction: In this world it’s for sure that everyone who has born has to physically face death one day. But for a Christian who has accepted Jesus as his Savior death is not the end of all. Let us briefly go through the stages that lead to the resurrection of Christ and the same stages that can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3, Revelation 20:12, Romans 5:12, Acts 24:15, Ephesians 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

"unless A Kernel Of Wheat Falls To The Ground And Dies..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2024

A sermon about loss and renewal.

“Unless a Kernel of Wheat falls to the Ground and Dies…” John 12:20-33 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus unveils the pattern of life we all experience as human beings on this earth. It is the pattern of life for all living things. Jesus says, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

God Gives Victory (Judges 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 7, 2025

Can God give victory even against overwhelming odds? Let's look at Judges 7.

Did God purposefully set Gideon up for victory against great odds? Will we be granted victory over our greatest enemy, death? Let’s look at Judges 7. Why did God reduce the number of men in Gideon’s army? Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him rose early and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

The Power of Words Proverbs 18:20–21 NKJV 20 A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:20–21 NLT 20 Wise words satisfy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rage Of The Heathen

Contributed by Charles Payne on Sep 12, 2025

If there is any purpose to be gleaned from the murder of Charlie Kirk, it is this: we can no longer lean on activists like Charlie to do our work for us.

RAGE OF THE HEATHEN (Inspired by the political assassination of Charlie Kirk) 2 Samuel 1:17–27) “The beauty of Israel is slain upon your high places: how are the mighty fallen!” (v.19) PROLOGUE: A WORLD SHAKEN BY VIOLENCE When a public figure is assassinated—Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:19, Psalm 2:1, Acts 4:25-28, Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Shall Roll Us Away The Stone?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 13, 2025

The women on their way to apply spices to the body of Jesus were concerned because the inability to roll the stone away. To their surprise they discovered the stone had already been rolled away, leading to their encounter with the angel who announced Jesus's resurrection.

Here in our text, we find 2 ladies going to the grave side of someone they love very much! As they approached the place where Christ was, or so they thought, they brought him sweet spices to show remorse, regret, and respect for who he was. As they approached the grave site they were forced with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Two Certainties In Life; Taxes And Death. And I'm Not Here To Talk About Taxes

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 16, 2024

Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer back in March (presently at Stage 3), really changed my outlook. It also brought me face to face with the fact that I am going to die at some point. Death isn’t now some concept that I could ignore, but a reality that I had to face.

Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer back in March (presently at Stage 3), really changed my outlook. I started to declare the Good News of Jesus Christ much more seriously. It also brought me face to face with the fact that I am going to die at some point. Death isn’t now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind That Matters

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 18, 2024

How to have the mind of Christ and its importance in the Christian life and experience.

A Mind that Matters Philippians 2:5-11 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen The First Martyr

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 8, 2024

Stephen bravely preached a sermon about how people like them had rejected God and Jesus. God wanted Israel to follow as their leader and king. Some of the Jews became so angry at Stephen that they threw stones at him until he died. Stephen was the first martyr of the Christian faith.

Stephen bravely preached a sermon about how people like them had rejected God and Jesus. God wanted Israel to follow as their leader and king. Some of the Jews became so angry at Stephen that they threw stones at him until he died. Stephen was the first martyr of the Christian faith. God is doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-59, Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Isaiah 53: It Wasn't Very Long Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2024

The trials of Jesus, the suffering of Jesus on the cross, and His time in the tomb did not take very long, but impact us for eternity.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: IT WASN’T VERY LONG ISAIAH 53:8-9 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Eulogy-- Eloise Payne

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024

Eloise Payne was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ at age 17.

Eulogy Eloise Payne By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalm 139:1-18 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Summary: : Eloise Payne was an elderly believer who loved her family, had a special bond with her sister, and gave her life to Christ at age 17. ________________________________________ Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, Psalm 139:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis Chapter Fifty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 16, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob dies and Joseph dies. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 50 Joseph, with the permission of the king, goes and buries his father in Canaan. The sons of Jacob apprehend the resentment of their brother Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of The Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of words, advocating for speech that builds up, encourages, heals, and reflects God's love and grace.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to reflect on His Word and to foster our spiritual growth. Today, we turn our attention to a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1

Topics: Life And Death, Power Of The Tongue

Whoever Serves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' predictions and parables, his preparation for passion, and the promise of a new covenant, emphasizing our need for God's grace.

Welcome, beloved, to this sanctuary, where grace abounds and hope flourishes. This is a place where we gather, not because we are perfect, but because we need the perfect love of Christ. We are here because we are drawn by the relentless love of our Savior, a love that heals, restores, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10, Psalm 51:1-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Topics: Jesus Predicts His Death

For The Sake Of The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

This sermon explores the Christian call to self-denial, embracing the cross, and committing to discipleship, as a path to truly experiencing Christ's saving grace.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to our gathering today. We are here, not as strangers or as mere acquaintances, but as a family united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are gathered, not under the roof of a grand cathedral or the canopy of the sky, but under the banner of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Jesus Predicts His Death