Sermons on Defeating Death And Hades:

Death: R.i.p. Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

This Easter sermon describes the birth, life-cycle and fatal blow (as delivered by Jesus) of Death, currently on life support until the end.

1 Corinthians 15:55 - Death: R.I.P. We are here today to announce the passing of a faithful attender of this church for many years. In fact this faithful one has been coming virtually since this church began. Although he’s not here every single week, we are often reminded of his presence. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

Denomination: Baptist

Fear, Death, Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2010

It may seem strange to embrace death. But John could do so as he learned of fellow believers being killed, because he had a vision of the risen Christ as lord of life and death and even as lord of all human history.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC July 27, 1986 The picture is indelibly etched on my memory, I'm sure because at the time the incident seemed so bizarre, so peculiar. The scene was an elementary school talent show; all of us had been groomed and polished and persuaded that we had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell and Heaven. The second in this three-part sermon series, this sermon explores what the Bible really says about Hell and final punishment.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Three R's Of Death

Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005

This is a funeral service I have used several times, most recently in the situation where I doubted the salvation of the individual, and the family was mixed with believers and unbelivers. It is a way to honor the individual, but still present the gospel

THE “3 R’S OF DEATH” In school, we used to refer to the importance of learning “The 3 R’s” – and of course we meant “Read’n, writ’n, and rithmatic…” As we gather here today – not to mourn the death of Wayne Thompson, but rather to celebrate his life and all it has meant to those that have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-44

Denomination: Baptist

"Game Over"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2011

When Jesus died on the cross he said, "It is finished" meaning in our language today game over. Jeus by dieing defeated many foes such as condemnation, death, and the law.

"Game Over” It is finished." (John 19:30). Well as I was preparing for tonight’s sermon I just could not get off my mind the sermon I preached this morning about the game between WVU and Marshall. I just kept hoping that the game would be over before I come to church. I just kept ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Methodist

Death:not An End

Contributed by David Azbell on May 28, 2006

A look at 1 Thess 4:13-17. Ofering comort in a time of mourning.

Death comes in many forms and have differences in the suffering prior to the death. Some die suddenly and tragically, some go more slowly and with more prolonged suffering. One things is for certain, we shall all die. We do not know how, when, or where, we do however know the why. We are told why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumphant Over Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 17, 2017

The greatest triumph ever recorded was Jesus' resurrection from the dead. His victory over sin and death provided victory for every believer, and the promise of eternal life. We have nothing to fear because our Lord has risen as the Victor!

Triumphant over Death Revelation 1:18 Over the past several weeks, we have discussed various passages where defeat seemed inevitable for the people of God, and yet the Lord brought great victory to them. In the midst of their impossibility, the Lord worked in mighty and miraculous ways. While each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Conqueror Of Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 30, 2018

“And when he had entered, he said to them, ‘Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping’.” Mark 5:39

Introduction: Man was created in the image and likeness of God with power to make choices. These choices determine the quality of our lives and our eternal destiny. Eve made the choice to eat the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil rather than the fruit of the tree of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Is Death, But There Is Forgiveness And Healing

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2024

God’s Word is more powerful than anything the profiteers of death can throw at us.

December 28 Holy Innocents 2024 Voters in the state of Florida awoke on November 5 of 2024 to discover that their fellow Floridian Donald J. Trump had defeated his opponent not only in their state but popularly in the entire country, and decisively by electoral vote count. They also found that, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18, Psalm 124:2-8

Denomination: Catholic

Death Of A Saint Is Precious! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024

We usually don't put death and precious together, but the Lord does for his saints!

Sermon Precious! Thesis: God looks at the death of a saint as precious and as beautiful as a Masterpiece of Art – Yes, God looks at the death of a saint as precious something foreign to most people’s eyes! Scripture text: Psalm 116:1-19: 1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Underworld

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 27, 2019

Some teachers refer to five compartments or divisions that exist beneath the surface of the earth on which we live.

THE UNDERWORLD According to Clarence Larkin, Finis J. Dake and Others I. The underworld has often been thought of as one compartment known as hell where the wicked dead all go after death and sometimes referred to as the location of a group of fallen angels who have rebelled at some point in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6-7, Luke 23:43, Psalm 16:10, 1 Peter 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In The Face Of Death Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

First in a four part series on how Jesus revealed his promise of Jesus. The series leads up to Christmas. Today’s is on the gravity of our sin, and yet the giving of God’s hope and promise even then

Jesus: God’s Promise of Hope for a World in Need Hope in the Face of Death Introduction “I don’t like the idea of being picked as a number.” "It began with a syringe in my arm," he said, [In-between] was a special meal of his choice two steaks, a baked potato, salad, bread, apple pie, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solving The Death Problem Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2014

Jesus solves the death problem! In his resurrection he conquereed sin and death and gives us resurrection hope.

Title: Solving the Death Problem Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Thesis: Jesus solves the death problem! In his resurrection he conquered sin and death and gives us resurrection hope. Introduction I don’t know if you are aware of it or not, but Google, Inc. has rolled out an independent company ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

The "sanctity of life" often describes our stance on the beginning and the end of life--but what about the time in between?

For the last few weeks we’ve been following the accounts of the period of time between the Judges and the early Kings of Israel. These accounts are found in the books of First and Second Samuel—and primarily detail the life of Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the choice of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Victory Over Death Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 18, 2022

Resurrection Day Message, last sermon in the series "The Believer's Hope." Like Jesus, we too can have the victory over death. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

The pyramids of Egypt are famous because they contain the mummified bodies of ancient Egyptian kings. Westminster Abbey in London is renowned, because in it rest the bodies of English nobles and notables. Mohammed’s tomb (medina, Saudi Arabia) is noted for the stone coffin and the bones which it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist