Sermons on Death Wish:

Obedient Unto Death

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Apr 3, 2008

The Lenten season bares the skeletons of our disobedience in more ways than one; it Illuminates the one who was “obedient, even unto death on a cross” for our salvation. It also illuminates the less than stellar attitudes and behaviors we are prone to dis

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

Welcome to the fourth Sunday in Easter, a Sunday often referred to as ‘Shepherding Sunday’, as it’s the one on which we read again everyone’s favourite psalm - the 23rd psalm, that begins, “The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not want”

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Worry Will Be The Death Of You

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2008

Jesus calls his followers to trust God not worry

Do not Worry (Mt 6:25-34) A Sunday school teacher was teaching her class about the difference between right and wrong. "All right children,” she said “let’s take another example," “If I were to put my hand into a man’s pocket and take all his money, what would I be?" One little lad raised his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Anglican

"The Body Of This Death" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2008

Sermon 13 in a study in Colossians

“Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6 For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, 7 and in them you also once walked, when you were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Sin, Death, And Sacrifice

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Jan 20, 2008

We all have sin and we must die of the flesh which is our sacrifice.

Death, Sin, and Sacrifice Hebrews 9:27-28 [v 27] Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,, [v 28] so Christ was sacrifced to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, to to bear sin but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Worse Than Death

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 29, 2008

A believer who abandons the faith will face the temporal discipline of God.

Hebrews 10:26-31 Worse Than Death Introduction The Blob. Do you remember that movie? It was a 1958 film starring Steve McQueen. It’s about an amoeba-like alien that invades a small community in Pennsylvania. And then there was the 1931 movie Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff. It’s about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Death And Resurrection Of Lazarus

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 27, 2006

To examine how Jesus is the resurrection and the life

SBC Philippi 3/26/06 am; last morning sermon at Philippi Rev. Jeff Simms Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead John 11 Primary Purpose: To understand that Jesus has the power to raise us from the dead as he did Lazarus. We now come to one of the most amazing chapters in the gospel of John. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-38, John 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Delightful Death Notice

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2006

A Delightful Death Notice 1) Death: born in Adam 2) Death: died in Christ

With Canada taking a greater role in the peacekeeping operation of Afghanistan, hundreds of Canadian families are on edge. A late night phone call or an unexpected knock at the door sets hearts racing. Could it be bad news from the front? Has a roadside bomb claimed Dad? Receiving a death notice is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Victory Over Death Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus heals a little girl who has died. Her daughter must humble himself to ask for Jesus’ help.

“Victory Over Death” July 13, 2008 Me: Story of Emily being put into NICU after her birth. Nothing really tests your faith as the safety and health of your children. You: Are there times in your life where you remember seeking God because of some major issue with your child or loved one? Today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Beautiful Side Of Death

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

We think of death as a loss –a loss of a great life, a loss of a beloved person. Death is nothing but losing. But that is not what the bible says about death. There is a verse in the word of God that says, “Death is gain.”

Theme: The Beautiful Side of Death Text: John 11 Introduction A. I’d like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of Allan. We want you to know that our heart is with you in these times of sorrows and pain. It’s really painful. It’s really a tough time when a loved one died. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Becomes Us

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A Memorial Day Sermon dealing with death in relation to our need for God’s salvation from Psalm 90.

Death Becomes Us Scripture: Psalm 90 Introduction: Memorial day – not morbid – but realistic. Dead people’s day = My birthday. Latest statistic from USA Today – 100% Mortality Rate world-wide still. All people die. How we respond to death says much about our understanding of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Death And Eternity

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 7, 2003

A different look at the Resurection and Eternity.

Life, Death and Eternity. Questions have been brought up about the eternal question, how are the dead raised, and is there a life after death? How do we as Ministers and Christians answer the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:32-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Life After Death" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that upon death, believers Step-Out of Time immediately into eternity.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: UPON DEATH, CHRISTIANS IMMEDIATELY STEP OUT OF TIME INTO ETERNITY … REFERENCES: 1 Cor. 15:52-54; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006

The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

“A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Punishment And Death Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 30, 2007

This sermon shows the agony that Christ went through on the cross. It is to encourage Christians to evangelize the lost to help them to escape hell. It shows the lost what they face without Chrsit.

The Punishment and Death of Jesus Isaiah 53.1-8 April 1, 2007 Thompson Creek Baptist Church Among the Jews, scourging was limited to 40 lashes, but the Romans were restricted by nothing but their strength and their own fancy. The whip was called a flagellum, or cat of nine tails, made by plating ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-8

Denomination: Baptist