Sermons on Death Nearness:

A Building From God

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 17, 2007

When death occurs, Christians should have more cause to thank God and not despair as Our bodies are erthly tents which if destroyed, we, however, have a buiding from God, eternal, in the heavens.

“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” 2 Cor 5:1 The second epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Chapter 5, verse 1, is contained in a letter written to comfort Christians in situations of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Die To Himself PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Explores Elijah's despair, emphasizing the challenges of faith and the importance of trusting God's plan in times of difficulty.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you today. We gather in this place of worship, in the presence of our Lord. We are united in our faith, our love for God, and our desire to understand His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of 1 Kings. Specifically, we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Topics: Death

Letter To The Church At Pergamum: The Church Near Satan's Throne Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

The city of Pergamum in the ancient world was a city seated on a hill, a tall hill, and this place was like the capital of Asia minor.

I was at the gym last night, on the stair-stepper enjoying a good work out. All the workout machines in the area point one direction, and so looking forward in front of me there are always many televisions all lined up one by one. I counted them last night and I counted 20 tvs. All of them on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Shaveta ‘ad Yhwh, Return To The Lord Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 15, 2022

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” -James 4:8

When all these blessings and curses I have set before you come on you and you take them to heart wherever the Lord your God disperses you among the nations, 2 and when you and your children return to the Lord your God and obey him with all your heart and with all your soul according to everything I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:2-3, James 4:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Does A Sin Unto Death Mean?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2025

We worry much about the unforgivable sin or as John puts it "a sin unto death?"

What is a Sin unto Death 1 John 5:14–17 NKJV Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. If anyone sees his brother ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Foretells His Death And Resurrection (Third Prediction) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 27, 2017

Peter had called Jesus’ attention to the sacrifice he and the other disciples had made. “Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.” Now, Jesus rivets the attention of the group on the infinitely greater sacrifice He is about to make.

Near Jordan Foretells His Death and Resurrection (Third Prediction) (Ps. 22) Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34 Peter had called Jesus’ attention to the sacrifice he and the other disciples had made. Just three verses earlier we read, “Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

His Death - Nothing To Keep Us Apart Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2008

The 4th message in the 7 week series Back To Christmas.

His Death Nothing To Keep Us Apart Back To Christmas (4) John 19:17-19, 25-30 Luke 9:23-25 Luke 14:25-27 Prayer Several years ago in Newsweek Magazine there was an article on how different religions view Jesus. They used the views of Jews, Muslims, Hindu’s, Buddhists and Christians. The article ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'that Sin Mold ... It Smells Like Death'

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012

RESULTS OF SIN 1. Sin Dominates (v. 16-19) 2. Sin Disgraces (19-21) 3. Sin Destroys (vs. 21 & 23)

CNN writes “That mold…it smells like death” You get used to something living in the Deep South, especially in the swampy lands around New Orleans, and the bayous near the Mississippi Gulf. You get used to the knowledge that the land around you, that nature, is slowly and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fortune Leads To Death, Christ Leads To Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

Trust God alone for guidance and power; avoid seeking answers from occult or counterfeit sources, and rely on prayer to overcome deception and fear.

Friends, pull up a chair. Some weeks feel like the weather—gusts of news, gusts of need, gusts of noise—and our souls long for a quiet corner and a steady word. As October rolls across our calendars, costumes cover store shelves, cobwebs (the plastic kind) creep across porches, and talk turns to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18

Topics: Halloween, Danger, Spirituality

Two Truths That Comfort When Dealing With Death

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006

A funeral sermon for those who have lost a Christian family member or friend to death.

From the testimony of the Apostle Paul, we learn two truths which I believe should comfort us today. 1. "To Die Is Gain" Paul speaks of the fact that because Jesus Christ was his Savior, he knew that the life that awaited him was far better than anything he could know on earth. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Rest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

There is a rest that is known only when we learn to come to Christ and to take up His yoke.

REST Matthew 11:28-30 I love the “Peanuts” characters and comic strip, probably because I can so easily relate to Charlie Brown. In one of his strips, Charlie visits Lucy at her psychology booth, and she gives him this advice: “Life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it to see where they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness

Acquaint Thyself With The Lord

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Jan 30, 2017

This is my focus, at the early beginning of this year the Lord open up my eyes to see an error done by many, "keep doing the same thing over and over and want a different result-ignorance. So he gives me these sermon to change their orientation n approach

Theme: Acquaint thyself with the Lord Text: Job 22:21; Isa 48:17 The word aquaintance means to know or get familiar with something or somebody. Phil 3:10..Paul illustrates how vital knowledge of the Lord is to a believer. Knowledge is power but detrimental in the hands or mind of the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cling To God Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

We must resist the devil but CLING to God.

James 4:7–10 Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people! 9Be miserable and mourn and weep. Your laughter must change to mourning and your joy ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tested By The Death Of A Loved One Lesson 16 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

Death visits all

A. WHEN FACED WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: GENESIS 23:1-20 1. Death visits all: sometimes a loved one, eventually ourselves. 2. Some think we should not show grief because a believer goes to be with the Lord. a. True, they are better off. b. We miss them because they were part of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Not Another Dead God Good Friday Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 21, 2017

Jesus was unlike any other god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Death did not consume Him or contain Him.

Video Transition: Before there was Resurrection there was Death! Easter Series: Not Another Dead God! Thesis: Jesus was unlike any other god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Death did not consume Him or contain Him. Introduction: This makes Jesus so unique, so different in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational