Sermons on Death Valley:

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The fall of man

God’s idea of paradise Gen. 1:28-30 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." 29 Then God said, "I give you every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10, Genesis 1:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Who Fall Asleep In Christ Will Be Made Alive

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

funeral sermon

1 Corinthians 15:17-22 "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Can Be Yours

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 18, 2002

In the face of death, there is hope. David knows it. Do we?

Psalm 51:15-17 11/09/02 Edith Rockefeller McCormick, the daughter of John D. Rockefeller, maintained a large household staff. She applied one rule to every servant without exception: They were not permitted to speak to her. The rule was broken only once, when word arrived at the family’s country ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

When Our Days Are Numbered

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002

Death is Real be ready.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US October 27, 2002 Text: Psalm 90 :12-17 When Our Days Are Numbered Our life here on earth is temporary. What does it mean to number your days? The Psalmist wants us to realize that our life is like a trip. Upon we reach our destination we have to get out and that’s it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

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

"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

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

Thanks To Calvary.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 25, 2003

I THANK GOD FOR A HILL CALLED CALVARY,AND A MAN CALLED JESUS.

LUKE 23:33KJV.AND WHEN THEY WERE COME TO THE PLACE WHICH IS CALLED CALVARY THERE THEY CRUCIFIED HIM AND THE MALEFACTORS ONE ON THE RIGHT HAND AND THE OTHER ON THE LEFT. THERE WAS THREE CROSSES. A.ONE DYING IN SIN. B,ONE DYING TO SIN. C.ONE DYING FOR SIN. THE ONE THAT DIED FOR SIN WAS JESUS THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-38

Are We Preparing Our Life For Eternity?

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on May 6, 2003

Preparation for Eternity Is Now.

May 04, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Are we preparing our life for eternity? Luke 24: 46-48 He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer (Mt 16: 21) and rise from the dead on the third day, v. 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name (Acts 10: 43) to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-48

Denomination: Methodist

Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Mark Eaton on Dec 25, 2001

A REAL LOOK AT HELL FROM THE BIBLES VIEW.AND WHAT IS CONTAINED IN HELL

-THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH-NEVER HAS BEEN REDUCED,NON-NEGOTIABLE, NO CONCESSIONS -THE UNSAVED ARE MORE INTERESTED IN TIME THAN THEY ARE ETERNITY -A PERSON MAY LIVE AND DIE W/O BELIEVING IN A LITERAL BURNING HELL, BUT 5 SECONDS AFTER DEATH, THEY WILL HAVE NO REASON TO DENY IT -THE ORIGANAL WORD FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Live Again

Contributed by James May on Mar 14, 2004

The greatest hope of a Christian is the hope of the resurrection. We will be raised very different from what we are right now.

DYING TO LIVE AGAIN 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 The greatest hope that any man can have is the hope of the resurrection. We enjoy life and none of us wants to go by way of the grave, yet the truth remains that unless Jesus comes back before our appointed time, there is not one of us, young or old, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Days Are Numbered

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002

This sermon was designed to direct its audience to the reality of death and how living in the light of death will serve to keep our lives focused and our priorities in order.

Our Days Are Numbered Celebration Service May 5, 2002 A man went in for his annual checkup and received a phone call from his physician a couple of days later. The doctor said, "I’m afraid I have some bad news for you." "What’s the news?" the man asked. "Well, you have only 48 hours to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, John 11:30-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Aren't Any Cemeteries In Heaven

Contributed by Neal Gray on May 29, 2002

True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD, in heaven there aren’t any cemeteries!

"There Aren’t Any Cemeteries in Heaven" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Revelation 21:1-8, KJV Purpose: True, we must all die. It is the fate of all humans, because we have sinned. But THANKS BE TO GOD that Jesus Christ His Son has given us the new birth; so that death no longer has its sting nor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Home At Last

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Heaven will be more than any believer could ever imagine.

1- I have seen some incredibly beautiful places. (Israel, the Rockies, Canada - Operative word is incredible - Awed beyond words.) 2- One day I will see this scene for myself! 3- I closed my eyes and imagined what I will think that moment. (What would you be thinking?) The moment I see the New ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist