Sermons on Facing Death:

House Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

One of God’s purposes for our lives is that we enjoy them., but it is not the ONLY purpose. He wants to deepen us, and that comes not so much from joy as it does facing the sober realities of life. Facing life’s realities opens us up to receive wisdom,

Sober Thoughts and Balanced Living OR What Does A Mature Person Look Like? (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. The gift of enjoyment is a wonderful gift. 2. But remember that from chapter 3, “a time to weep and a time to laugh.” 3. We have to take the good with the bad; like Job, we have to say, “The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will Worry Be The Death Of You?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 21, 2002

Jesus encourages us to put our trust in God rather than worry

Worry - Mt. 10:24-39 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when she had finished. As he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Stephen, First Martyr Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." What is known about him is what is truly important. He was faithful, even when faced with certain death.

Stephen, First Martyr Who was Stephen in the Bible? Acts 6:5 introduces a faithful man of God named Stephen: "a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit." Nothing is known about the personal life of Stephen—his parents, his siblings, or whether he had a wife or children; however, what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

Sick Unto Death

Contributed by Charles Trout on Feb 5, 2001

Inspired by the death of a friend. Are we really prepared to die?

Sick Unto Death 2 Kings 20 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. In the lives of many Christians we give much thought and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Two Certainties In Life; Taxes And Death. And I'm Not Here To Talk About Taxes

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 16, 2024

Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer back in March (presently at Stage 3), really changed my outlook. It also brought me face to face with the fact that I am going to die at some point. Death isn’t now some concept that I could ignore, but a reality that I had to face.

Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer back in March (presently at Stage 3), really changed my outlook. I started to declare the Good News of Jesus Christ much more seriously. It also brought me face to face with the fact that I am going to die at some point. Death isn’t now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Death And The Entrance Into Eternal Life

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 30, 2003

Death is no respector of persons. Only the rapture will exclude all from facing this last enemy. Are you ready for death to come for you?

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism The Reality of Death And The Entrance Into Eternal Life By - Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Our text verse comes from the book of Romans. Please turn with me to this text from,the book of Romans 5:12; "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Genesis Of Death

Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2003

Death for the soul began at the Garden of Eden. Death for the body began with Cain and Abel. Death still reigns today but it will soon be destroyed forever by the coming of 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: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Fear Of Death

Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005

A straightforward sermon that can be used for either a believer’s or non believer’s funeral. It speaks of the reality of death and presents the gospel in a gentle way.

Freedom from the Fear of Death (John 14:1-6 and Hebrews 2:14-15) The scripture says in Ecclesiastes: “There is A time for everything…” Ecclesiastes 3:1 through Ecclesiastes 3:4 (NKJV) 1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Shadow Of Death

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Feb 27, 2020

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the ‘shadow of death’ indicates there is a massive, bright and overwhelming light of hope behind any ‘darkness’ that haunts you. Behind any/all darkness in your life is that ‘ray of hope’, which is higher, greater, and certainly brighter than any ‘doom’.

Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined. Often it is the feeling or condition of being afraid. Combine that with Darkness and there-in is a gripping and many times overwhelming sense of pending doom.. of certain calamity… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 107:14, Proverbs 28:1, Psalm 138:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Death Of David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2018

The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues on to the end of the book of Revelation. Man after God’s own heart( 1 Sam. 13:14). Youngest of 8 sons(16:10-11). His death is another landmark.

Death of David Text: 2 Kings 1-2 Introduction: David was a man after God’s Own heart, but had numerous problems and difficulties in life. Though his fall made a vital change in the fortune of his life career, in spite of that, he had to face all jealousy, hatred, enmity of relatives, friends and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Death And Life? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

Death, it’s not something we think about very often but it’s something that we spend the majority of our lives trying to deny and to postpone. But the reality is it’s always looming over us.

Death and Life? Luke 9:51-52 What would you do if you only had one month to live? Would any of your priorities change? These are the questions that pastor Kerry and Chris Shook ask in their book, One Month to Live: 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life. The catalyst for the book was encountering people who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-52

Denomination: Methodist

The End Of Death

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Mar 25, 2008

This sermon is my first funeral sermon in the learning process. It is about the death of Christ bringing about an end to the fear of death.

The End of Death There is a fear that is imbedded in our human nature. It exists regardless of wealth, culture, or ethnicity. It is the fear is fear driven by the unknown. It is the fear of death. It is a spiritual fear. One that consumes our minds with thoughts of what ifs. It causes us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: *other

The Fears Of Death

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 22, 2007

Christ destroyed the devil, the power behind death. Christ died to rescue all of us from FEARS of DEATH. And Christ has completely conquered death, giving us the greatest assurance of eternal certainty, that is to have LIFE ETERNAL with Christ!

“We are people of flesh and blood. That is why Jesus became one of us. He died to destroy the devil, who had power over death. But He also died to rescue all of us who live each day in fear of dying.” Hebrews 2:14-15 (CEV) Why do most people fear death? Because - 1.DEATH PUTS AN END TO ALL ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reality Of Death

Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001

Addresses the fact that we are all going to die; one in one persons die! But we do not have to fear death.

“The Reality of Death” Last Monday was Memorial Day the day we pay tribute to those men and women who gave their lives in service of our country. On that same day this church lost a long time member and a wonderful caring woman in Jerry Kelly. Also passing in to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26, Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Were You ~ A Message For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 17, 2005

Take all your problems to Jesus ~ the only One who can give you hope in every situation you face.

WHERE WERE YOU ~ A MESSAGE FOR JESUS JOHN 11:1~6 & JOHN 11:17~28 1. Introduction I am not too sure how Mary and Martha sent their urgent message to Jesus for help – perhaps it was a letter or an oral message entrusted to a faithful friend to pass on. All we can know for sure is that they were ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-28