Sermons on Fear Of Death:

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 25, 2015

Belshazzar is confident and cocky. With the enemy at his gates he is throwing a party. Into this pride comes the hand of God. What is the message? You have been weighed and you don't measure up!

Intro: When we look at chapter 5 we are seeing the second part of a trilogy of pagan kings. Chapter 4 we see Nebuchadnezzar and his repentance after God’s warning. Chapter 6 we see Darius the Mede acknowledge Daniel’s God but not accept Him. Here in chapter 5 we see Belshazzar and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of Pharaoh Is Not Enough

Contributed by Prabhakar Jacobs on May 4, 2011

This is a sermon that will lead you to your destiny after the so called pharaoh in your life is dead.

God’s Promise and Israel’s destiny Genesis 50:24-27 (New King James Version) 24 And Joseph said to his brethren, “I am dying; but God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land of which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” 25 Then Joseph took ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Charismatic

I Hate Death

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 2, 2021

An intimate look at sickness, disease, dying, death, and the promises of God

I hate death beyond words to describe. It fosters fear, sadness, hopelessness, loneliness, grief, and suffering. It's brutal. It's ugly. It smells. It hurts. It tears at the heart like a ravenous beast. It has no regrets and no mercy. It's a thief who robs you of those you love with no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19, 2 Timothy 1:9-11, Jeremiah 29:11-12, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Between Now And Death

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2025

Often Doctor Laura asks a question: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO BETWEEN NOW AND DEATH? Dead fish float down stream. Will we focus on showing yourself approved before God?

BETWEEN NOW AND DEATH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) BETWEEN NOW AND DEATH: SCHOLAR? STUDENT? Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. WHAT IS AHEAD? I often listen to Doctor Laura. One of her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 6:5-8, Proverbs 19:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job's Death Wish PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores Job's response to suffering, examining his painful predicaments, his perplexing questions, and his pursuit of purpose amidst pain.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. I am so grateful to stand before you today, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to delve into the profound depths of God's Word together. Today, we are going to be examining a portion of Scripture from the book of Job, a book that speaks to the human ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:11-13

Topics: Painful Life, Want To Die

Death Of A Loved One

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

A lesson that can be learned even in death!

Isaiah 41:10 Prayer Song Job 19:25-27 Things that Job cared about were now gone his childern,livestock,land, servants, crops and his health and yet he is able to make this statement. He was certain about three things: 1-That there is a God! 2-And that he would stand before Him! 3-And he was ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

On The Cross: The Death Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2021

Part 1 of a 2 part series on the Death and Burial of Jesus. By integrating the gospels, we can easily see all of the details provided in all four gospels. This message is the crucifixion story in a logical order with nothing added to Scripture and nothing taken away.

Luke 23:26-34 As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, they laid hold of Simon the Cyrenain. Simon, (the father of Alexander and Rufus - Mark 15:21), was coming out of the country. They laid the cross on him, so that he could carry it behind Jesus. A great company of people and women ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, John 19:17-37, Mark 15:21-41, Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Delightful Death Notice

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2006

A Delightful Death Notice 1) Death: born in Adam 2) Death: died in Christ

With Canada taking a greater role in the peacekeeping operation of Afghanistan, hundreds of Canadian families are on edge. A late night phone call or an unexpected knock at the door sets hearts racing. Could it be bad news from the front? Has a roadside bomb claimed Dad? Receiving a death notice is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe In The Resurrection And Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 6, 2005

At the core of the abundant life is the knowledge that there is life after death and that we are now living our eternal lives.

1 Corinthians 15:35-49 “I Believe in the Resurrection and Eternal Life” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by death. Death is highlighted in the evening news, with announcements of the latest war casualties and comments about recent shootings in the Valley. We are touched by death when a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Riding Toward Death"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2014

A sermon for Palm Sunday

"Riding Toward Death" Matthew 21:1-11 Three times between Matthew Chapter 16 and Matthew Chapter 20, Jesus tells His disciples that He is going to Jerusalem where He will suffer, die and rise from the dead. And now in Chapter 21 Jesus finally enters Jerusalem, but He is not immediately arrested ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Good News About Death Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2015

Death is not the end for a Christian. Christ has conquered death, and we now enjoy life in Him.

“Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

Welcome to the fourth Sunday in Easter, a Sunday often referred to as ‘Shepherding Sunday’, as it’s the one on which we read again everyone’s favourite psalm - the 23rd psalm, that begins, “The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not want”

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Life, Death, And Forever

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025

Scripture teaches that immortality is God’s gift through Christ; death is unconscious sleep, and final judgment ends sin and sinners completely and forever.

(Common Notions vs. Biblical Truth) Introduction – Two Funerals, Two Stories A few years ago, I attended two very different funerals only weeks apart. At the first, music played softly as family members and friends shared memories. Again and again people said things like, “She’s looking down on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, John 11:25, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

This Sickness Is Not Unto Death

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 26, 2006

Great Funeral Sermon. Meaning of Jesus’ statement, “This sickness is not unto death”. Life includes death, but doesn’t end in death

I. THE STORY OF LAZARUS IS VERY FAMILIAR A. Man Who Lived In Bethany With His Sisters B. Became Very Ill C. When Jesus Came, Already Had Died D. John 11:35 “Jesus wept” – shortest verse in the bible - profound E. It Was At Lazarus’ Tomb, Jesus Made Great Proclamation John 11:25-26 "I am ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Death Comes First

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 9, 2016

We think that Life comes first, and death follows. But, think of death happening first, then Life follows. It happens when we first believe. We were DEAD in sin, until God brings us the word of LIFE. The butterfly seems to DIE, then comes back to LIFE!

Death comes first. "Unless a corn of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it abides alone. But, if it dies, it brings forth much fruit." (John 12:24) Let's begin with a very basic Universal Principle: “First comes Death,.. then comes Life!” I know, it sounds backwards. We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible