Sermons on Dying:

Called By God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 6, 2018

Ephesians 3:1-6 teaches us that God calls a Christian to die to self and to live for others.

Scripture Today I am starting a new series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." The ESV Study Bible notes: "There are two main themes of Ephesians: (1) Christ has reconciled all creation to himself and to God, and (2) Christ has united people from all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Approval Or Achievement Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 3 of a series on the life of Jacob

Approval or Achievement? Dying To Self, Part 3 If you have your bible turn to Genesis 29 We’ve been looking for the last couple weeks at the life of Jacob, and one of the things we saw is that God uses conflicted, complicated people, which is a good thing because all of us are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The Living Dead - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 17, 2001

What a dying church looks like

THIS MORNING:  Looked at Sardis, a church in name only but without any spiritual life.  A city with a rich history trying to live on a past reputation  Had a name but had no substance to it: Wax fruit or artificial flowers CAUGHT UP IN SURVIVOR: Didn’t watch a show last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Wanted - Dead And Alive

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 25, 2004

Dying to sin means living for Christ.

August 22, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Romans 6:1-14 Subject: Grace and Sin Title: Wanted - Dead and Alive We welcome all of you on this special day. This is a day when we celebrate with six believers in Christ as they profess through baptism what Christ has done in their lives. Baptism has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That's Just Your Opinion

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 15, 2006

This is just the oponion of one dying thief.

THAT’S JUST YOUR OPINION LUKE 23:33-49 A. I use to listen to a radio talk show hose in L.A. that was super nasty. People would say to him, "That’s just your opinion" and he would always respond, "That’s true, but it is the only one I am qualified to give". B. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Tomb Speaks Of Death

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

There are two types of Dying to God’s will

Good Friday Sermon “The Tomb Speaks of Death” Mark 14:32-36, 15:34 For the body of Jesus, Good Friday ends in a tomb. The lips of the tomb, the mouth through which the cold body of Jesus was passed, speaks to us. The tomb has two messages. One is of death, the other is of life beyond ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46, Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sermon For Pastors Only! Series

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 29, 2014

A look at a variety of reasons Churches are dying!

I was in church one Sunday and one of the old Missionaries was leading the early Morning Prayer, she cried loud and shook the rafters as she prayed. She said at one point “Lord send the sinner man into this church!” It was uttered with the utmost sincerity and piety, but she was very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spring Training #5 Easter Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Jesus Rising and dying changes everything

For those who haven’t been with us over the last few weeks, we have been talking about spring training for Christians, a time the ancients have called “Lent.” Over the past six weeks, we have been encouraging everyone to get more connected to their faith by practicing any a number of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 2:7, Psalm 110:1, Isaiah 53:10, Leviticus 23:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year B-- Vine And Branches-- See You Later, Suckers!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 27, 2024

“We’re dying on the vine here!”

Today, we hear about pruning and abiding to bear fruit. Regarding pruning, “There’s a sucker born every minute,” is an expression used in the hope of making money selling something worthless to a gullible customer. Similarly, in gardening, sucker shoots are false branches or stems that suck the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Focus On The Invisible Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2020

How do we live in this world when people are so afraid of dying? Fearful of dying? What are we all in this together for?

5.24.20 2 Corinthians 4:13–18 13 Since we have that same spirit of faith, which corresponds to what is written: “I believed; therefore, I have spoken,” we also believe, and therefore we speak. 14 For we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and bring us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember Me When You Come Into Your Kingdom

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 23, 2015

A criminal was hanging on the cross with Jesus. In his dying moments he reached out to the Lord.

Then he said unto Jesus: "Remember me come into your kingdom." One of the two criminals who was hanging on the cross,waiting on death to claim his mortal body and existence, realized that he was a sinner,and because of THIS, fell short of the glory of God. The thought of being destined for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

#5 Divine Possibilities: Dying In The Rut Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

Let’s consider how getting stuck in a rut will hinder Divine Possibilities and Development! Get out of the rut of unforgiveness!

SPEAK TO GOD’S POSSIBILITIES: DYING IN A RUT OF UNFORGIVENESS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving preacher preaches 6. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"I'm Just Dying To Go To Heaven!"

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Mar 30, 2009

Easter sermon on the resurrection of Christ

"I’M JUST DYING TO GO TO HEAVEN!" TEXT: I Cor. 15:1-58 INTRO: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event in human history! It has touched everything in this life, and in the life to come. Even when cultures have attempted to stamp out the reality of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Compassion For A Lost And Dying World (Shorter Version) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2014

There's a difference between pity & compassion. Pity is a mere emotion; compassion compels action. God wants us to exhibit this true compassion, the same kind He had for a lost and dying world, which compels us to DO something for the lost.

Compassion for a Lost and Dying World (Shorter version) Missions Series Chuck Sligh October 12, 2014 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by requesting it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 9:36-38 – “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012

The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist