Sermons on Death Reigned:

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

What Could Jesus Do With Grief

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 18, 2003

Hope comes through JESUS as He deals with GRIEF of a woman whose hope went out the door with the loss of her only son

TOUR GUIDE TERM .....and the...... TRANSLATION Old world charm ........... No bath Tropical .................. Rainy Majestic setting .......... A long way from town Options galore ............ Nothing is included in the itinerary Secluded hideaway ......... Impossible to find or get to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Funeral For Jean Light

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 8, 2003

The message delivered at the funeral of Jean Light (1925-2003)

I have got to tell you my favorite story about Jean Light. It was about his time of year – 2 or 3 years ago and it happened when both my family and the Lights were all still living in Miami. I was in the den watching television and the doorbell rang, and my son went to answer it. A moment ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

House Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

One of God’s purposes for our lives is that we enjoy them., but it is not the ONLY purpose. He wants to deepen us, and that comes not so much from joy as it does facing the sober realities of life. Facing life’s realities opens us up to receive wisdom,

Sober Thoughts and Balanced Living OR What Does A Mature Person Look Like? (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. The gift of enjoyment is a wonderful gift. 2. But remember that from chapter 3, “a time to weep and a time to laugh.” 3. We have to take the good with the bad; like Job, we have to say, “The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Fear Of Losing A Loved One Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 23, 2003

This sermon deals with the issue of grief and how the death of a loved one impacts us and how we can make it through the this tough time by the power of the resurrection.

Janey and her husband, Larry, waved goodbye to their fourteen year old daughter Shannon and her friends on the morning of May 14. "The sun was just coming up. The pink light of dawn shined through her hair, picking up auburn highlights and creating almost a halo around her head," said Janey. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Certainty Of Life

Contributed by Eugene Andrus on Feb 27, 2003

Through the journey of Elijah, we see our journey into heaven.

Sermon: 2Kings 2 :1-12a When the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. … So the two of them walked on. 7Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Befor Jesus Christ?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

There is no corner of teh universe where God’s grace has not been preached.

1 Peter 3:18-22 “What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Before Jesus Christ?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice hangs a painting that got the artist in trouble with the Inquisition. The painting depicts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

A Peaceful Passing

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Dec 31, 2002

Christmas is not a time when we like to discuss death, but the story of our Lord and the calendar of the church year won’t allow us to ignore it. The question then is how can we face this experience we would rather not discuss with peace.

Christmas 1 B Luke 2:25-35 A Peaceful Passing 12/29/02 "A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;...they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps upon them; infirmities follow; ...those they love are taken from them, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Feel Like Quitting Don't

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 10, 2003

Have you ever felt like just giving up? I hear Pastor’s say all the time I resign every monday morning... God gave me this at a very crucial moment in my ministry and I was hurt,tired and fed up. Teri and I had just lost our son.

When you feel like quitting DON’T! 1 Peter 2:9 John 21:1 Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: (NIV) John 21:2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Answers Hezekiah

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003

To contrast Hezekiah’s concept of death with that of the New Testament believer

God Answers Hezekiah 2 Kings 20:1-6 Primary Purpose: To contrast Hezekiah’s concept of death with that of a New Testament believer. I. Isaiah’s Pronouncement- He had to deliver a unwelcomed message, that Hezekiah would not survive this illness. He tells him to get the affairs of the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe: The End (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 17, 2003

Discover three truths that enable you to face and win over death

We’re coming to the end of our 12-part message series on what we as a church believe. When we get done, my hope is not that you now can explain God, mankind or the church to your friends. My hope is that your life, your relationship with God and your relationship with one another are healthier ...read more

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