Sermons on Death Purpose:

Dead Or Alive?

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003

Discussion about spiritual, physical and eternal death in relation to the salvation recieved through Christ.

Dead or Alive Ephesians 2:1-5 The book of Ephesians was written by Paul. He was the man that wrote fourteen books out of twenty-seven books in the New Testament. They are referred to as the Pauline Epistles. At one point, Paul stayed with the Ephesians for three years. Though he did not write ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes The Groom

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 24, 2003

This is a sermon to Christians and Non-Christians alike, for preparing for Jesus’s return.

Here Comes the Groom Matthew 25:1-13 We’ve all been to the weddings and saw the wedding parties come out and then the music gets loud and the wedding march starts playing to announce the coming of the bride. The groom has kind of slipped to the front of the church with the pastor and best man, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: *other

Eternal Life With Our Lord

Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Jun 25, 2003

Life with God in our lives.

Life with God in our lives is a very wonderful thing. I know that if it were not for God in my life i would not be where I am now. Growing up in my house, one would never have believed that I’d grow up to become an ordained minister. For those that believe in God you know what i am talking ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

The Great Outdoors

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jul 17, 2003

A funeral sermon that I performed for my great-grandfather’s funeral.

Sean Smuts The Great Outdoors My Grandpa Ray and I would often go for walks when I was younger. We would notice the seasons change and often he would give me what was great insight and advice. You see, as the leaves change color in the days of Autumn and slowly fall to the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 91:4

Denomination: Mennonite

The Eternal Good Bye

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jul 21, 2003

In life we often say Good Bye to loved ones and friends, but one day God will say His eternal Good bye to the unbeliever.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Sermon Title The Eternal Good Bye By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby (Message delivered at Lakeside Baptist Church 1980) Before we read our text verse, I would like to tell you of some of the "Good-byes" we have all experienced. Every person born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Promise For Life

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

In spite of hearing the bad news, Hezekiah decided there were other options for him than to just give up and die.

THE PROMISE FOR LIFE! Text: II Kings 20:1 thru 6 Isaiah brought the message from the Lord to Hezekiah. It was a warning for Hezekiah to “set his house in order”, because he was not going to recover from his illness. This was the worst news anyone will ever be told. Hezekiah was a good man but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Has The Key

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 10, 2003

A funeral sermon for a believer

GOD HAS THE KEY REVELATION 1:17-18 READ REVELATION 1:17-18: “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proper Perspective

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon on life and death

THE PROPER PERSPECTIVE Philippians 1:19-26 12/13/94 How many of you have been up in one of those small airplanes? This fall was the first time that I had the opportunity to go up in one of those little four seat planes courtesy of xxxx. I had been up in commercial airliner and military aircraft ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Bible Church

The Gift Of Time

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Death will eventually come to each one. The question is: How can we face death with courage?

November 6, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Condolences to the Pistola family and friends B. Reasons for our gathering: 1) To pay our tribute to our friend Rebecca 2) To share our memories about her 3) To learn valuable lessons from her life and how we can apply them in our daily life 4) To comfort one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Adventist

The Appointment We Must Keep

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

THE APPOINTMENT WE MUST KEEP

THE APPOINTMENT WE MUST KEEP HEBREWS 11:27 INTRODUCTION: TALK TO THE FAMILY ENCOURAGE THEM THERE ARE MANY APPOINTMENTS WE MAKE: 1--DOCTOR 2--LAWYER 3--BEAUTICIANS 4--BARBER ALL MEN HAVE TO DIE AND OUR DEATH IS BY DIVINE APPOINTMENT. IT IS ONE APPOINTMENT EVERYONE WILL KEEP. AFTER DEATH COMES ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Jonah

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 7, 2008

This is a sermon I wrote for my nephew’s funeral. Rate it if you want to but I am sharing it in part to offer an example of a funeral for a 10 year old. Also it is a tribute to my nephew. Hope you are blessed by it.

FUNERAL FOR JONAH DUECK No one can imagine what it feels like for Richard and Connie to have watched Jonah pass away. None of us here, even if you have lost someone in a similar way, can empathize with their pain. I believe it is a personal pain that is unique to them. That does not stop us from ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Finished

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 6, 2008

"IT IS FINISHED" MEANT THAT: ❶. All Prophecies Had Been Fulfilled ❷. Christ’s Sufferings Were Over ❸. Christ’s Redemptive Work Finished ❹. Satan’s Power Destroyed ❺. Way to Heaven Provided

Jesus & Alexander died at 33 One lived & died for self — One died for you & me The Greek died on a throne — The Jew died on a cross One led vast armies forth — The other walked alone One shed a world’s blood — The other gave his own One won the world in life and lost it all in death The other ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Dead Enough, Yet ?

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Must die to live

Are You Dead Enough, Yet ? Joh 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. Joh 11:2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) Joh 11:3 Therefore his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 23, 2008

King Hezekiah is told he is going to die and he had better get ready. What does it mean for Christians to face death? What is our understanding of death in light of what Christ has done for us?

THE LAST ENEMY Many of you know that I love movies. As a true movie aficionado I enjoy watching some of the really old movies. One of the most interesting movies from 1934 was called “Death Takes A Holiday.” In “Death Takes A Holiday,” Death takes on human form as “Prince Sirki” to discover why ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite