Sermons on Deserved To Die:

Find Atonement In God's Intercessor

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 30, 2006

Christ has done what Moses could not do. He has "made atonement" for the sins of God’s people. Jesus took our guilt upon himself. Jesus received the punishment we deserved because of our sins.

In the Old Testament lesson for this Sunday we heard how Moses served as a sign to God’s people. He symbolized a greater prophet who would appear some time in the future. For forty years Moses filled the role of God’s voice among the Israelites. Remember they had asked for that arrangement after ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral Sermon For Pat

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 6, 2005

A funeral sermon for a member who nearly died in a car crash 6 months earlier, only to die in an accident later, leaving a wife and two small children.

Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in your grace, and hope for the future. Enable us to trust in your gift of eternal life, accomplished for us through the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 7, 2006

Give or die...not tithing but truth. God requires truth and will judge, what would happen if we were judged today in our normal business day?

Truth or Consequences Acts 4:32-5:11 We are in the process of going through the book of Acts and refreshing our minds and hearts as to what happened in the earliest church. In the scripture time line we are only weeks or perhaps months away from the birthday of the church, Pentecost. And we are ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

What Is Your Destiny?

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 9, 2006

Tombstones are one kind of a message people leave behind them when they die. What kind of a message will you leave? Student ministry. PowerPoint format.

[What is Your Destiny?] Slide Text - Where are you going? What are you leaving behind? Slide Graphic – Tombstone Preface: Lights dim. One student dressed as the Grim Reaper enters from the back of the room and casts about for his victim. Finally, he chooses and “kills” another student. Lights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Uzziah's Death

Contributed by James May on Sep 3, 2003

King Uzziah died and the hope of Judah seemed to die with him in the hearts of most of the people. But Isaiah had a greater vision. He knew that the hope of Judah was in the Lord.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4, 2 Chronicles 26:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A World Where Nothing Is Lost

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 28, 2008

A fish that would not die symbolized the Christ who is able to give a relationship that will never end, as opposed to our typical dependence on things or on information to make us secure.

We have, at our house, a small miracle. I can only call it a miracle. Maybe we ought to build a small shrine to house this miracle. The miracle is the incredible, indestructible fish. Our own private incredible, indestructible fish. You see, from time to time somebody in our household will decide ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 18, 2008

How does Jesus expect us to live in today’s world? DESIRE Him, DENY yourself, DIE to self and DECIDE to follow. Are you doing it?

Matthew 16:21-28 The Gospel in a Postmodern World From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Time In The Trenches Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009

What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008

So how do you have revival first stir up the fire. Begin praying and asking the Lord to forgives us for allowing the fire to die down.

REVIVAL (Part 1) Psalms 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? You know tonight many Christians are living a life of defeat. They are beat down and discouraged. They have lost their joy in the Lord. Why? Because they have turned their backs on God. They have let ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Fall Asleep

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 31, 2006

There are things that He has asked us to do as our boss that we will need to continue to work on till the day we die or He comes back for us.

DON’T FALL ASLEEP. ACTS 20:7-12 For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. It’s Labor Day &, in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical holiday of all. They say that if Labor Day is a celebration of the unique rights & freedoms that we, as workers, enjoy in our nation; & if we believe that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Something Better Is Coming Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 30, 2012

This sermon discusses the hope we have because of the resurrection of Jesus. We know that there is something better for us after we die and we can be encouraged by that.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young preacher who was preaching his first sermon. 1. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into his sermon his mind went blank. 2. All he could remember was what he was taught in his preaching classes to do when this kind of thing took place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dying Is Better Than Living Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 12, 2011

A sermon on Paul's great statement; To live is Christ and to die is gain." We look at what we gain by dying and how it should affect how we live.

Title: Dying is better than living Text: Philippians 1:21-23 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Snake Bit Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 15, 2009

Just because we have been bit by a snake we do not have to lie down and die, difference makers shake off the snake and stay the course

Snake Bit Acts 28:1-10 Snakes are horrible creatures. They are sneaky; they lie dormant in the cold they are hardly noticeable, they come out in the heat and some strike and bite for no reason. Now you know why I do not like snakes. Snakes are cunning. 1. In the Garden it was a snake/serpent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Heaven Like? Part 3 - The Way To Life Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 26, 2008

Here we explore what it means to "go to heaven." What does this mean and what implications does it have in this life? What happens when we die?

The Burning Question What Is Heaven Like? Part 3 – The Way to Life February 24, 2008 Various Scriptures Let’s quickly review what we have seen about heaven. Heaven is multi-facted. It has many different aspects. We have seen the heaven is the place where God reigns and it is comprised of the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Victory Over Troubles

Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007

When the going gets tough will we be tough enough to keep going? The psalmist sets a great example of a "never say die" spirit in the face of tremendous affliction.

Victory Over Troubles Psalm 129:1-8 This song is the tenth in the series of “Songs of Ascent”. It seems written for antiphonal singing; to be sung by two groups or by a leader and choir. The theme is that we can trust the Lord to bring us through persecution. The quality called for is perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Baptist