Sermons on Death Reigns:

God's Hearing Ears

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 24, 2014

MUCH OF PSALMS 116 OF DEIVERANCE FROM DEATH.

GOD’S HEARING EARS OBSERVATION: PSALMS 116 IS A THANKSGIVING PSALM OF DELIVERANCE FROM DEATH. MANY SCHOLARS VIEW IT AS ONE OF SEVERAL PASSOVER PSALMS IN PSALMS 113-118. THE PASSOVER IS RECORDED IN EXODUS CHAPTER 12. INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 116:1-2 (NKJV) I LOVE THE LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Aug 3, 2018

A funeral sermon upon the death of an elderly Christian.

John 14:1-4 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

How Sin Affects Us

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 8, 2011

Sin leads to death and separation from God

how sin affects us Genesis 3:1-13 We know that life was perfect in the garden. 1 Cor. 15:21-22 “So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, Adam, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man, Christ. Everyone dies because all of us are related to Adam, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Believe

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2011

Jesus has power over life and death.

Text: “Everything is possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23). What does it mean to believe? If you believe something you accept it as true or real. Also, you might believe or expect that something is going to happen or something is going to take place. For example, you might say, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian Church

"What Keeps You From Really Living?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 29, 2015

What keeps you bound in a tomb of death?

"What Keeps You from Really Living?" John 11:1-7, 17-44 Several years ago there was a headline in a Toronto Newspaper which read: "Dead Man Walks into His Own Funeral." Apparently, Dan Squires had walked off his job as a welder without telling anyone where he was going. He had been missing ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Easter's Passover Lamb Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 30, 2014

The death of Christ is the fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice for sinners.

Title: The Passover Lamb (Easter in the O.T.) Text: Exodus 12:1-20 Truth: The death of Christ is the fulfillment of the Passover sacrifice. Aim: To clarify and celebrate that salvation is an act of God in Christ. Life ?: What does the Passover tell us about Christ? INTRODUCTION I read about a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Lazarus Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 26, 2018

4 Lessons from the death and raising of Lazarus

Lessons From Lazarus CCCAG August 12th, 2018 Scripture- John 11 Intro: One of the things that I get asked most often about my secular work being a paramedic is how I can handle being around all that death and suffering. It’s even worse now as a deputy coroner. I tell them that being a corner is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Leaving Are Staying

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 13, 2018

Life and death we show the loe of God

ARE YOU LEAVING OR STAYING Paul had a hard time deciding which was better. Go to Heaven are and work for the Lord. It would be much easer to go to Heaven All his problems would be over. No more headaches are heartaches. He thought it better to be able to witness and win others. Philippians 1: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Despair Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 24, 2019

Even in death, we have hope in Christ

March 27, 2019 - Good Friday Service Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson John 18:1-19:42 Hope in Despair Brother Charles de Foucauld wrote what he entitled The Prayer of Abandonment. He imagined that it was Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. It seems appropriate to read on Good ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Plain Brown Wrapper

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

The death of our egos showcases the life of Christ.

Under the central dome of the great basilica of St. Marks in Venice is a treasure called the Pala d’Oro, a masterpiece of medieval goldsmithing, ten feet long and almost five feet tall. It has eighty enamel plaques on it, many looted from Constantinople after the 4th Crusade. They illustrate scenes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Brevity Of Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 11, 2024

How to come to grips with the issues of life and death.

The Brevity of Life 1 Peter 1:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. Peter is obviously ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Overcomes Fear

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 22, 2023

Easter helps us overcome fear of death..

Matthew 28:1-10 Easter overcomes Fear 1. Fears is something we all have • Many people have intense fears of spiders snakes infects • Fear of closed spaces. That’s another common fear, called claustrophobia. People with this fear find it unbearable to be inside small spaces such as elevators, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 28, 2024

Easter is about the hope of Jesus defeating death.

The Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Peter 1:3-4 March 31, 2024 Have you ever been in a cavern or tunnel or some room where you can hear your voice echo? It’s kind of cool to hear the reverb in your voice. To hear your voice echoing, continuing for more than a quick second. Keep that in mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Luke 24:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Preposition

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 28, 2024

The death of Christ for the Church was because of His love.

The Power of a Preposition Ephesians 5:25 Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Introduction: You who have heard me preach God’s Word over the years will not be surprised to see that the focus of our message this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 14, 2023

Sin has infected the race. It contaminates our lives, ultimately ensuring our death. The Son of God was born to offer His life as a sacrifice, taking the sin of all mankind upon Himself. This is the neglected message of Christmas.

“To the woman [God] said, ‘I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.’ “And to Adam he said, ‘Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist