Sermons on Death Preparation:

Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

30 The Third Death Wish Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Feb 11, 2021

This is the 30th of 31 Devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah,' and is entitled, The Third Death Wish. It's about Jonah's wish to die because of the plant which God removed.

# 30 - The Third Death Wish Jonah 4:8b-9 – “Then he wished death for himself, and said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” 9 Then God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” And he said, “It is right for me to be angry, even to death!” Then he wished death for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:8-9, 1 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:17, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Over Life And Death Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2021

Jesus’s power to resurrect the ruler’s daughter announces God’s limitless power over life and death.

INTRODUCTION • What is one of the things we fear most in life? • Can you share a few things that “OTHER” people fear? • I read through various lists that included public speaking, spiders, snakes, heights, darkness, rats, dentists in a variety of orders, to name a few. • One thing that was one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Curse Of Death - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 24, 2021

There are a number of repercussions instituted by God as a result of the fall. Most movements in our culture today are opposition to this curse. What we fail to understand as a society is the masterful weaving of grace in the curse.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I want to start this morning by reflecting on a few things happening in our world. As I thought about it, they are all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19, Romans 6:23, 1 Timothy 2:15, Romans 5:17-19, Colossians 3:23, Matthew 11:28, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Death And New Life In Baptism Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

Paul emphasizes the theological importance of Baptism in this part of the Scripture. The painful death of Christ on the cross and his powerful resurrection experience was compared were to our baptism.

Romans 6:01-14 Death and New Life through Baptism Paul emphasizes the theological importance of Baptism in this part of the Scripture. The painful death of Christ on the cross and his powerful resurrection experience was compared were to our baptism. Our baptism is not equal to his Baptism. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Life Or Death (Sheep Or Cows)

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 27, 2023

Are lead by a cowboy or a shepherd?

Life or Death (Sheep or Cows) - John 10: 1 – 10 Intro: Beginning question for today: “Who wrote ‘Mammas Don’t Let You Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys’?” Ed and Patsy Bruce in 1975. In March of 1978 Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson used it as the cover song for their album winning the Grammy Award ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

15 The First Death Wish Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 29, 2020

This is the 15th of 31 devotions from a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' In these devotions, which are based on the book of Jonah, I make a comparison between The Church-at-large in the light of this present global pandemic.

# 15 – The First Death Wish Jonah 1:12: “And he said to them, ‘Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will become calm for you. For I know that this great tempest is because of me.’” In our previous devotion we saw how the sailors asked Jonah what they should do to him so that the sea ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:12, Matthew 24:1-31, Matthew 24:21, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freed From Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2022

How Satan gained the power of death. What is death theologically? It’s separation. A separation from life on the earth, separation from relatives, friends, and all. Above all a separation from the living God forever.

Text: Hebrews 2:14-18 Theme: Free from fear of Death Introduction: By the grace of God, we had meditations on the freedom concept. Freedom from sin, freedom from slavery, stress, and now we have come to freedom from fear of death. The word death is familiar to all faiths and religions. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation From Sickness And Death Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 14, 2023

Adam introduced the world to sickness and death. The Lord forgives all my disease. Forgiveness and healing are equally powerful. Our purpose is to be conformed to the image of God's Son and eagerly wait for the adoption and redemption of our bodies.

Most of us can earn a salary or create wealth. There are many very rich people in the world who believe they have become very rich because of their own doing. You can be clever, design, invent and be talented. There are great musicians in the world, amazing sportspeople. Most people, give no credit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Exodus 30:11-16, Psalm 103:1-5, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 5:17-26, Isaiah 38:18  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Speaks To The Realm Of Death

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022

Why did Jesus call out to the dead? What was His purpose?

key verses (25-27) Why did Jesus call out to the dead? What was His purpose? They saw death as: 1. Dark – John 8:12 – I am the light of the world. 2. Obstacle – Romans 8:35 – Who will separate us from the love of Christ? 3. Only saw negative – Mark 11:22 – have faith in God. To whom did Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, John 11:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sin Leading Unto Death

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

The Bible tells us that there is a sin that leads unto death - one single sin - and it might not be what we expect. In fact, this one disqualifying sin will exclude us from ever going to heaven and receiving eternal life. So, what is this sin?

If there was a crime worthy of death, what would it be? Would it be murder, rape, spouse abuse, adultery, theft, gambling, or perhaps lying? Many of us would say that murder is worthy of the death penalty; and if any of us had a child that were raped, we would probably believe the person who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Between Life And Death

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 14, 2020

The choice of life and death is in your hands. Nobody can make that decision for you. Your lifestyle on earth determines where you will spend eternity.

“Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster...Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus - Life Over Death

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2020

The Love of Jesus the Christ illuminated

Message/Devotion March 22, 2020 John 11:1-45 JESUS is LIFE Over Death In my years of ministry, I have preached many, many funerals. Some were very difficult because of my personal love of the deceased or the surviving family. Once, I preached eight funerals in one week. I know the pain of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, James 2:1-4, James 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2021

First Kings 2:1-11 teaches us to make our lives count.

Scripture Today we conclude our study of “The Life of David.” This is our 57th lesson on the life of David. David became God’s king of his kingdom on earth. He ruled well for a time but, sadly, fell into sin. His kingdom declined but God had promised that his kingdom would last forever (cf. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christianity Is A Death Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. Jesus died voluntarily and was placed in a borrowed tomb.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. The birth of every child implies an inevitable death, i.e., “We are all born to die.” 2. A cross death predicted, Deut. 21:22-23, “For it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’” (Gal. 3:13). 3. A substitutionary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25, John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist