Sermons on Die To Self:

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

What we gain in death

To Die is gain Phil. 1:21 When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church in Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in prison—under house arrest by Rome, chained to a Roman soldier and yet this entire letter shouts with triumph. It is filled with words of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Is Gain.

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

The wonderful things a committed believer gains at death.

For me to Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Philippians 1:19-23 INTRO: In our passage Paul was struggling between desires; 1) To go on the heaven and be with Christ. 2) To stay here on earth to be with loved ones. I suppose that every Christian eventually faces such a struggle. You see there are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Revived To Die?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 9, 2009

What must it have felt like to be revived, only to know that you will die again? It is true of a church that has undergone revival. Some will even try to kill the revival. Embrace it, unbind it.

We always welcome visitors in our church from wherever they may come. But I do wonder today if we have any visitors from the other side. The other side, you know. No, I don’t mean the Catholics. I mean the other other side. Do we have any visitors from beyond the grave? Thus begins the sermon ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Die Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007

As disciples of Christ we have to dare to give up all that we are to become all that Jesus wants us to be

Daring to Die Series: Daring Discipleship John 12:23-26 August 20, 2006 Morning Service Introduction There is a great search going on the spiritual realms. This is a search that Jesus is making. Does that surprise you? It shouldn’t. Jesus is searching for people. Not just any people but a special ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Denomination: Church Of God

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 14, 2007

Reasons why to die is gain

In Philippians 1:21, Paul says, "For me to die is gain." Death to the child of God is our friend. A friend is someone who helps you. for a child of God opens the entrance into eternal bliss with God. is for our benefit. Those who die in Christ gain freedom from pain and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Not Afraid To Die

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The root-and-foundation of FEAR is the UNKNOWN.

There are all kinds of Phobiaes: Claustrophobia: Fear of confined spaces. Arachnophobia: Fear of spiders. Op-hid-io-phobia: Fear of sankes. Arith-mop-hobia: Fear of numbers. Carn-o-phobia: Fear of meat. Cib-o-phobia: Fear of food. Agora-phobia: Fear of crowds. Ep-he-bi-phobia: Fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

If we are Believers, there is no need to fear death.

To Die Is Gain July 12, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are Believers, there is no need to fear death. Focus Passage: Philippians 1:21-26 Supplemental Passage: (Galatians 2:20 NASB) "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Die By Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 22, 2007

The ultimate test of one’s faith crystalizes around the subject of death. Death is the one issue which will certainly separate the those who have the real thing or those who have the counterfeit

FAITH TO DIE BY Hebrews 11:20-22 Last week we addressed the fact that if we claim that we have faith then we can be certain our faith will be tested. The ultimate test of one’s faith crystalizes around the subject of death. Death is the one issue which will certainly separate the those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Die?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 23, 2020

How would we live our lives today if we could live forever? Immortality is our reality in Christ. Let’s examine the death and resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself “the resurrection and the life” in John 11:1-45.

Let’s look at a couple of ways to examine a Bible passage: solving some dilemmas and finding the Good News. Let’s examine the death of Lazarus, and Jesus’ intervention, the One who dares to call Himself “the resurrection and the life” in John 11:1-45. 1. What are some Dilemmas in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Die

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 23, 2018

The Divine Purpose for the Divine Birth of Jesus

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Weekend Message/Devotion December 23, 2018 Born to Die Hebrews 10:5-10 This reading so illuminates and so magnifies the will of God and the mission of His Only Son that it needs to be more fully shared at this time of year. This reading is surely a Christmas message. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Psalm 40:6-8, Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let It Die!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 22, 2011

There is a time to turn off the life support of a church and let it die with honor.

1 Cor 4:1-2 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards , that a man be found faithful. KJV There are some people who believe that as long as there is a building you should do all you can to keep a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Die

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 27, 2011

On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die.

BORN TO DIE INTRODUCTION: On Christmas Day we celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. However, when we think of the manger, we also need to be thinking about the cross. Why? Because Jesus was born to die. 1) Why did Jesus come to earth? The bible lists various reasons Jesus came to earth. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Or To Die

Contributed by Kent Wise on Nov 2, 2012

Summary: When Christ is our Lord and Savior, life is found in living or dying. Philippians 1:18-30 September 18, 2011

  To Live or Die, That Is the Question Scripture Readings Psalms 105:1-7 “Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples. Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Methodist

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christian perspectives on death and being ready for it

Intro – 6 small groups, 3 Sunday School classes, and a ladies’ Bible study – all of them groups who took on the challenge to invest in eternity since January 15th. On top of that, there are dozens of individuals who have been investing in eternal things over these past 7 weeks. I counted over 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hill To Die On Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2016

Why wasn't Moses allowed into the Promised Land? The short answer is: he sinned, but somehow that doesn't seem quite fair. He was one of the greatest and meekest men in Scripture. Is there something more about God's decision that we need to know?

I love to read and a few weeks ago I ran across a word quiz from a non-Christian publication that – at first – angered me. I thought they were making fun of Christianity. But once I read the answer to the quiz I realized not only were they NOT doing that, but in fact someone had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ