Sermons on Death Of A Child:

Preached To Death

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022

In this account, Eutychus attended church in order to worship God, but he wound up dying right there in the preaching service! Do you think that you could trust God, or His Son, Jesus Christ, in a situation like this? Paul did!

At my first pastorate, during the middle of a funeral service, the floor to the sanctuary gave a loud pop like lightning striking, and then it fell about six to eight inches! The floor later had to be completely replaced. At another church where I pastored, the ceiling fell in; and of course, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Death

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Feb 17, 2020

Dealing with the death of a loved one is not easy. But Jesus offers hope. He promises eternal life to those who believe in Him. And gives peace to those that mourn.

I want to read from one of (the deceased's) favourite Bible verses: John 14 1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reality Of Death

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

A generic sermon about death that can be adapted to funerals.

I normally try to weave the Bible and the stories of the deceased into a eulogy. • God’s words of instruction to us • God’s Standards borne out in Jesus (John 14.6) • God’s Commands “What would I want to say to an audience who was looking at the reality of death?” Hebrews 9:27-28 27 And just as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Death

Contributed by Shane Pierce on Oct 23, 2017

There is no doubt that if Jesus tarries, all will face a physical death. What are some of the realities that come with that. In this message it is pointed out why men die, and what will happen if they die without Christ.

The reality of death Scripture- 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 (KJV) So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to enquire of it; And enquired not of the LORD: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Death And Deny

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 20, 2024

Jesus asks his disciples to deny and death self so He can live in us.

Mark 8:31-38 Death and Deny 1. According to Jesus, we have two choices. Neither one of them is appealing. Is it possible if were not denying and deathing stuff are we pretenders? • Do we as followers have pretense problem? • Are we fake disciples? Are we pretenders? • Jesus says this about those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

Death Of Moses.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2023

The transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua.

DEATH OF MOSES. Deuteronomy 34:1-12. DEUTERONOMY 34:1-4. Moses’ long ministry was drawing to an end, but the LORD had one last treat for His faithful servant before he died. Moses already knew that he would not be permitted to enter the promised land (cf. Deuteronomy 3:27), but the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Grip

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023

We can’t let go of our idols - our possessions, our pride, our plans - without God's help.

In May 2003, mountain climber Aron Ralston used a pocketknife to amputate his right arm. He had been pinned down by a boulder weighing nearly a thousand pounds in a canyon near Moab, Utah, for five days, and running out of water realized it was his only chance to survive. After cutting off his arm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27, Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Death Series

Contributed by Arpan Bagchi on Apr 7, 2023

How Does a Christian face death when His time comes?

Will we all face all that Jesus faced on the Cross? Will we ever go through all the suffering, agony and pain he went through? NO, we never will. But there is one thing all of us will face and that is the reality of death. When our own time shall dawn upon us, how will we face that moment? What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

The Reality Of Death

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 13, 2022

All of us are interested in things that concern us. On the other hand, when a conversation is about things that do not interest us we become bored.

For example, many who have too much time on their hands are interested in watching- - THE “SOAPS.” - The people who are interested in the “soap” operas can sit around in a circle and talk about those programs as if what was going on had something to do with real personal friends of theirs. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

No Power In Death

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 30, 2023

ready yourself every evening when you retire, repenting any sins you may have committed so you can confidently commit yourself to the arms of Christ.

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2023 Anyone who has even modest cultural understanding has heard of the prophet Elijah, who is associated with Israelite king Ahab and his pagan wife, Jezebel. Like us, Elijah lived in a culture that had turned its back on the true God, YHWH, and fallen into all kinds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42, Romans 6:3-11, 2 Kings 4:8-16, Psalm 89:2

Denomination: Catholic

The Day Of Death Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 23, 2022

Would you baptize someone on Halloween? One preacher refused to do that because he saw Halloween as a focus on death... and he didn't want the young girl he was baptizing to become confused by the aura of death in the season, and having that connection ruin her walk with Christ.

Ordinarily I read a Scripture before each sermon because anything the Bible says is more important than what I have to say. But today I'm not going to do that. The text will still be there in the body of the sermon, but I'm not reading first because I don't want to spoil the surprise. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death Is A Promotion

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 5, 2018

To be absent from body is to be present with Christ

2nd Corinthians 5:8 ‘Prefer to be absent from body and present with Christ’. We live in temporary temples – Bodies wear out; time is limited. When we are absent from the body, we are present with the Lord. No Christian ever attends his/her own funeral They are immediately present in the presence ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death Of David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2018

The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues on to the end of the book of Revelation. Man after God’s own heart( 1 Sam. 13:14). Youngest of 8 sons(16:10-11). His death is another landmark.

Death of David Text: 2 Kings 1-2 Introduction: David was a man after God’s Own heart, but had numerous problems and difficulties in life. Though his fall made a vital change in the fortune of his life career, in spite of that, he had to face all jealousy, hatred, enmity of relatives, friends and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Death By A Lie Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 25, 2025

A family of Liars. They turned to be Lovers of possessions or lovers of money, Lovers of popularity or pretensions and Lovers of Positions. They are none other than Ananias and Sapphira.

Text: Acts: 5:1-11 Theme: Family of Liars   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! I would like to share with you about a family which was part of early vibrant church. Unfortunately, this family tested the power of the Holy Spirit. They turned to be Lovers of possessions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Death Is Not The End PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon provides comfort and hope in the face of death, emphasizing the Christian belief in eternal life and resurrection through Jesus Christ.

Welcome, beloved. Today we gather in the warmth of God's embrace, in the light of His love, to share in the wisdom of His word. We come together, not as strangers passing in the night, but as family, bound by the blood of Christ, united by the spirit of God. We are here to seek comfort, to find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topics: Funeral Service