Sermons on Death Nearness:

Escape Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 27, 2019

Have you had a ‘burning bush’ moment - a time when we can see that God is near and He is calling us to greater commitment and service to Him?

Introduction This month we have been focused on recovery and looking at Scriptures that teach us how God plays a role in our victory over the addictions, struggles, persistent sins, and troubles in our lives. Our text offers a ‘burning bush’ moment - a time when we can see that God is near and He ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Seekers

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 30, 2013

I felt how privileged are we to just go near Him covering our face and demanding Him to remove the hands and play with us! He would.

Contiually! Psalm 71:3”Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress.” 6 to 1 fasting starts today! As I rush inside the school, with one million ‘to do’ things running in my mind; I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort My People

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

When our words fail, God’s word doesn’t—He comes near, carries us, and renews strength to walk, run, and sometimes soar.

Isaiah 40 opens with a command from God’s heart: “Comfort, comfort my people.” Not “explain everything,” not “fix everything,” but comfort them. You’ve stood at hospital bedsides, gravesides, kitchen tables where bills and diagnoses stack up, and you’ve whispered, “What do I even say?” Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13, Matthew 11:28-30, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Dwelling Place Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 18, 2025

THE DWELLING PLACE OF GOD 1. PRAISES 2. BROKEN HEART 3. PURE HEART 4. WHOLE HEART 5. NEAR 6. CHURCH 7. UNITY

THE DWELLING PLACE OF GOD 1. PRAISES 2. BROKEN HEART 3. PURE HEART 4. WHOLE HEART 5. NEAR 6. CHURCH 7. UNITY ******************************* THE DWELLING PLACE OF GOD 1. PRAISES Psalm 22 : 3 3 But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel. Psalm 100 : 4 4 Enter into His gates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philadelphia: When Faithfulness Is Protected Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 2, 2026

Philadelphia reveals faithfulness without strength: Jesus sees quiet obedience, keeps His people near, opens doors by grace, and promises permanent belonging forever.

By the time we arrive at Philadelphia, we think we’re on familiar ground. The city of brotherly love. We’ve heard the phrase before. We know how it’s supposed to sound. No Quakers. No Liberty Bell. No 76ers or Eagles. No cheesesteaks. This Philadelphia is older than the phrase as we use it—and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Isaiah 22:22, John 17:15, Hebrews 12:28, Matthew 10:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Signs

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2016

Signs serve as warnings to us when danger is near. God also gives us warning signs to help navigate our lives from some of the pitfalls around us.

Signs Selected Scripture Play a little game this morning. If I put out on the church sign that next Sunday Labron James of Cleveland Cavaliers would be here, would the church be full? If I said Jennifer Aniston or Bradley Cooper or any well known actor or actress, would people come to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Biblical Basis Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Embrace this amazing grace, and share it with others that they may find eternal life in Him.

Biblical salvation is a precious gift available to all who put their faith in Jesus Christ. Understanding the biblical basis of salvation and who is saved clarifies the Good News of the Gospel. Embrace this amazing grace, and share it with others that they may find eternal life in Him. * Grace ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15, John 3:16

Good Friday - Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Widow Of Nain

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Apr 1, 2005

An evangelistic sermon showing how coming to faith in Christ defeats death for us.

Widow of Nain Big Idea: Jesus has compassion for people, authority over death and is the means to receive Gods help. Intro: As a PE teacher I take being healthy pretty seriously. I try and eat healthy, not have too many of those evil crispy cream donuts. I try and exercise every so often – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2020

4 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-IV—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: I have a west-facing window in my office that looks over across 1st St. If something I find interesting happens outside, I put on my glasses because I am near-sighted. I do that so I can clearly see what is transpiring. I might ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of A Joyful Awakening

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 25, 2006

The sermon reminds that death is not the end; God will awaken our bodies to glory and life everlasting.

Hope is the expectation of attainment. A man without hope has no fear. It is also true that a man without fear has no hope. Those who were recently stranded on the roof-tops during Hurricane Katrina remained hopeful that someone would rescue them. It is that kind of hope that keeps one afloat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

"remember And Proclaim The Lord's Death" (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 28, 2025

Remembering God's grace is essential for maintaining our love for God and for our brothers, and for sharing the gospel.

"Remember and proclaim the Lord's death" (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Matthew 20:26-27, Deuteronomy 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 27, 2009

The world is drenched with God, the earth crammed with heaven...for those who have eyes to see.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – June 27, 2009 – The Hope of Heaven Romans 1: 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made…” Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adam Died Without Fulfilling His Obligation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2016

To show that unbelievers of this world died without fulfilling their duties and obligations before GOD that's why their family will be left with the same negligence of not knowing the LORD JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you doing your obligation before GOD? Yes. The SEED OF ABRAHAM that lives within me is fulfilling it right now, He is my Hope of Glory. Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond The Waters Of Baptism

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 22, 2021

The sermon seeks to emphasize how Jesus was humbly obedient even to the point of death on a cross.

BEYOND THE WATERS OF BAPTISM Text: Mark 1:9 -15 Mark 1:9-15  In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  (10)  And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist