Sermons on Death Of Believer:

Believe, And See The Glory Of God

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2011

Trust God's promises

How quick are you to believe big promises? I think there’s a certain part of all of us that’s a little hesitant, a little skeptical, to believe every promise that we hear. Have you ever believed a promise, only to have that promise broken? “I promise you that we will give ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Lutheran

End Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

This is the final sermon in a series entitled life.com, the focus of this message is preparation for death

When I was in Bible College I worked two years at a local funeral home. To say the least is was a different experience – my job was a simple one, I was to greet the grieving family and friends when they came to the funeral home to pay their last respects. My first week was one of training, I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Security Blanket? Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on Sep 14, 2001

Where do we find security when everything else, work, family, nation, falls? In God alone!

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for today’s proclamation is from the Epistle for the day, Hebrews 13:1 - 8, with emphasis on these words; "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." In the wake of the tragedy that our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

This Isn't The End Of It

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

Death is not the final moment. For Christians, it is only a departing from this world and an arrival in God’s presence. The body then awaits the resurrection.

THIS ISN’T THE END OF IT SCRIPTURE: John 11 INTRODUCTION: (v. 1 – 7) v. 1 Lazarus is sick Sin brought forth sickness. We’ve all experienced sickness to some degree. v.3 Lazarus was loved by the Lord v. 4 Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick. When you are sick, Jesus knows, but He wants to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did You Go, Why Did You Die?

Contributed by Eric Darr on Apr 11, 2005

It is curiously odd that people who are filled with horrified indignation whenever a cat kills a sparrow can hear the story of the killing of God told Sunday after Sunday and not experience any shock at all.

“Why did you go, Why did you die?” • Prayer The mother of a nine-year-old boy named Mark received a phone call in the middle of the afternoon. It was the teacher from her son’s school. "Mrs. Smith, something unusual happened today in your son’s third grade class. Your son did something that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Body Of Christ: Death By A Thousand Cuts

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 25, 2012

As members of the body of Christ, we as Christians need to pay more attention to the persecuted members of the body of Christ world wide.

The Body Of Christ: Death By A Thousand Cuts This message today will and should cause all of us to be sad, very sad but also very much encouraged too! I will inform you of some great human tragedies and I will also show you just how brave and faithful some foreign Christians are and in so doing I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2006

Ready or Not....He is coming and we should be ready for His appearing. Here is how.

There are many weird things you can hear about the return of Christ and the end of time. This morning I would like to share my beliefs up front, and then cut right to the chase of exposition of what Jesus said about His second coming, the "Parousia". Your pastor is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Seeing And Believing - An Easter Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 11, 2020

A message about the experience of Mary, John and Peter on the morning of the resurrection

Easter Sunday Online Sermon April 12, 2020 - Seeing and Believing It is Resurrection Sunday. It is a day that we Remember Jesus’ triumph over death Renew our commitment to the One in Whom we believe Proclaim that light is greater than darkness That God is stronger than Satan That we are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A More Just And Believing Society Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015

Putting aside our self-will is the key to evangelizing our society.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2015 Joy of the Gospel What does it profit a human being to gain everything and lose himself in the process? These words are stark and challenging, like an ice-water drenching for our minds and hearts here at the beginning of Lent. I think of pop icons, both secular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

Four Traits Of A Growing Believer Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 26, 2013

Solomon pursued the meaning and purpose of life. He asks relevant questions regarding our existence today.

Ecclesiastes 8:1-8 Four Traits of a Growing Believer Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? What’s the reason for my existence? 1a Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? bA man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the sternness of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Which We Are To Believe.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2021

The historical basis of the gospel.

THE GOSPEL WHICH WE ARE TO BELIEVE. Mark 1:1; Mark 1:14-15. There are various levels in which the kingdom of God has been appearing. The forerunner, John the Baptist, cried, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh’ (cf. Matthew 3:2). Similarly, Jesus began His own ministry with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearts In Heaven Heads On Earth

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 23, 2002

This sermon approaches the question; Is Heaven in Your Heart. and leads our thoughts as to what heaven is, and the effect that it will have on our hearts.

HEARTS IN HEAVEN, HEADS ON EARTH AIM: To exhort the congregation to press on toward the goal even in the midst of flesh. OPEN: a) (slowly)You’ll have noticed this morning that we have been singing songs all about heaven. b) This is my favorite topic to sing about. It is everything that we hold ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Really Happened To People Who Died Before The Resurrection Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2007

This is a study on Sheol - the abode of the dead. This concept is found both in the Old and the New Testament.

SHEOL: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO PEOPLE WHO DIED BEFORE THE RESURECTION OF JESUS? All who died before the resurrection went to SHEOL. Ecclesiastes 9:2-3 (HCSB) Everything is the same for everyone: there is one fate for the righteous and the wicked, for the good and the bad, for the clean and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And Peace To All Believers

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 26, 2007

A Thanksgiving (Sanctification) sermon which explores what it really means to be thankful for Jesus’ salvation in your...growing your character to be more Christ-like

Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ! Many times you will hear ministers begin their sermons with these same words that Apostle Paul uses to open his various letters we find in the New Testament. Have you ever wondered why? Because all of us—as ministers of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Heaven Is On My Side

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007

Why is Jesus standing? Because the Son of God has an interest in what is going on. Heaven has an interest in the child of God.

Heaven Is On My Side Acts 7:54-60 Stephen is being stoned for preaching the gospel. As the stones begin to strike him, he looks toward heaven. He looked up “steadfastly.” He fixed his eyes intently on heaven. Recognizing the danger and the effect his speech had produced – seeing that there was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist