Sermons on Death Reigned:

Jesus Walks Towards Death So We Can Live Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 27, 2013

Jesus was a revolutionary who everyone was talking about prior to the feast of Passover.

I’ve been reading and re-reading the Palm Sunday story this week, not so much for the story itself because that is familiar to all of us – Jesus comes to Jerusalem for Passover, He sends His disciples off to steal a donkey (it’s ok – I’m sure they took it back when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Baptised Into His Death: 1 Peter 4:1-2 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 24, 2013

When we die to ourselves only then are we truly alive.

4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. Since Christ Suffered Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

What Exactly Are You Doing In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Anyway?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is not saying to us. To understand, we need now to go through some highs and some lows, especially the valley of the shadow of death to appreciate what a loving God we have. Read on.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th May 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014

Candle-mas, the story of Simeon is a simple story, but if you look closely, there is a lot about the way we should be living our lives … as either Jesus will appear one day on earth, or we will die and meet him in heaven; either way, we want to be ready.

Word Count: 2579 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2014: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: "Candle-mas", the story of Simeon is a simple story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Episcopal

The King-Priest Is Worshiped At His Birth And Honored At His Death Series

Contributed by Napoleon Malabuyo on Dec 22, 2015

This Christmas, consider the three gifts the wise men brought to our infant Savior. They represent our Lord’s person and work. He is True God whom we are to worship. He is True Man, our Priest, Prophet and King.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 45:6-7; Matthew 2:7-12; John 19:38-42 Congregation of Christ: Everyone loves the Nativity scene: a cute baby in a manger holding out his hands in blessing; Mary and Joseph in wonderment of their firstborn son; lowly shepherds and three kings kneeling in worship; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 10: The Peace Which Christ Accomplished In His Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2018

Christ is the author of peace between God and His people. There is occurring naturally in man hostility toward God which ranges between bad feeling and outright hate. Sin has separated friends and it separates men from God; . . . .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 4/14/17 Lesson 10: The Peace which Christ Accomplished in His Death (2:14-18) Ephesians 2:14-18 (KJV) 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Church 8 Years Away From Death

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 10, 2019

Is our church focussed on what it's members prefer? Or we are fishers of people who get out of bed on a cold dark night because that is what fish prefer?

“To say that the room was tense would be a massive understatement. It was eight years before the death of the church, but few in that room could have predicted the church’s demise. The church had bounced back a bit during the past year. Since most of the members would not allow any {change to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 26:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

What Happens To A Person’s Soul After Death?

Contributed by James Linders on Nov 6, 2015

Unlike animals OUR lives does NOT end in the grave, because OUR souls were brought to life when God breathed HIS spirit into our nostrils on the sixth day of creation. We are either destined for heaven OR hell. THIS depends on God's grace and OUR faith.

” Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.” Some religions believe that a person’s soul goes to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Affirmations - Sermon Vi: Belief In Jesus' Death And Resurrection Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To truly believe that Jesus died for our sins . . . that He was buried . . . that God raised Him victoriously from the dead, and to confess that "Jesus is Lord" is to be saved and to serve Him as Lord now and forevermore.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-16, 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 10:9

"the Way To Life Goes Through Death"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 11, 2020

A sermon about God's Way versus our way.

“The Way to Life Goes Through Death” (A number of themes and ideas in this sermon come from N.T. Wright) Matthew 16:21-28 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

What Happens To The Body After Death - Does It Sleep In The Grave?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 12, 2021

There are many Christians who don't understand what happens to them or their body after they die.

The questions most often asked after reading the following verses are about what happens to the physical body and spirit at the moment of death. "But someone will ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?" You foolish person! What you sow does not come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, John 5:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, 1 Corinthians 15:16-22, John 20:17, Romans 8:22-25, Matthew 27:52-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Polycarp At Smyrna: How To Give Up Everything For Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023

Many Christians would be killed for their faith in the first few hundred years of Christianity, many of whom lived in Smyrna. Most famous of all these martyrs was a man named Polycarp.

Smyrna as you can see on the map was located on the Aegean sea and was considered the gateway into Europe from the middle east. Smyrna was known for it’s production of fine materials, in fact, Smyrna was known for production of frankincense and myrrh. Primarily for myrrh. And myrrh was a substance ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Church Of Laodecia: Death By Contentment (Revelation 3:14-22)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 19, 2024

The last of the seven churches listed in Revelation 2-3 had the reputation of being the church that made Jesus sick due to its religious indifference. Heed the lesson.

The downward slide that started in Ephesus with the loss of their “First Love” culminated with the total apostasy found in the last church mentioned in Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, the church located in the city of Laodecia. The city had been founded in 253 B.C. by Antiochus II and named after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:5, Matthew 24:12, Luke 10:2, Proverbs 21:2, 2 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Atonement And Reconciliation: Understanding The Power Of Jesus' Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on May 21, 2023

How Jesus' Death and Resurrection provides Atonement.

Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we gather to explore the profound and life-transforming truth of the atonement and reconciliation brought about by the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This sacred event lies at the very heart of the Christian faith, for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Funeral Sermon: Precious In The Sight Of The Lord Is The Death Of His Saints Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

The death of the saints is precious to the Lord because they have completed the race set before them, and now, they are resting from their labors.

Funeral Sermon: PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF THE LORD IS THE DEATH OF HIS SAINTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 116:15 (KJV) Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. INTRODUCTION: Death is an inevitable part of life, and it is a moment that often brings sorrow, grief, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God