Sermons on Free From Death:

Why Did Jesus Have To Die And Did He Really Rise From The Dead?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

This message will try to answer the two questions - why did Jesus have to die and did He really rise up from the dead.

Jesus: Why Did He Have To Die Did He Really Rise From The Dead? I. Why Did Jesus Die? I want to look at this question from 3 perspectives: the Romans, the Jews, Jesus and the church. A) Why The Romans Said Jesus Must Die… • Because he disturbed Roman order. • Because he spoke of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reading The Christmas Story From Cover To Cover

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Dec 21, 2002

Takes hearers from birth through death and ressurection in a very short and easy to understand manner which applies practical application to everyday life.

?READING THE CHRISTMAS STORY FROM COVER TO COVER?, LUKE 2:1-7; John 19:40-41 JOKE--- Finding a lamp on a beach, Bob began cleaning it, so he rubs it, bam! Out comes a genie. For setting me free, I will now grant u 3 wishes. ?Cool? says Bob. ?OK Genie dude, I want a billion dollars.? Poof! As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, John 19:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Stroll Through The First Cemetery

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005

A sermon from Genesis 5 on the Surety of Death, The Shortness of Physical Life and The Security of Eternal Life. Many thanks to Dr. Roger Campbell for permission to preach and share this outline with my own additions and illustrations.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Cemeteries intrigue me. o I lived by a cemetery when I was a boy. o My wife grew up next to a cemetery. o Not long ago we drove through the cemetery here. Ø The epitaphs tell the history of a community. o They often illustrate the depth of Christian faith. o They sometimes reveal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:3-31

Denomination: Baptist

No Condemnation: Living Free While Following Jesus - Romans 8:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2026

But Romans 8:1 may be the most life-altering sentence ever written for a human soul. Follow Jesus—not from fear of judgment, but from the joy of freedom.

No Condemnation: Living Free While Following Jesus - Romans 8:1 (NLT) Introduction: A Verdict That Changes Everything Church, there are words that alter the course of a life. “You’re fired.” “It’s malignant.” “I do.” But Romans 8:1 may be the most life-altering sentence ever written for a human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Romans 7:24-25, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Colossians 2:13-14, John 8:10-11, Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Know In Part Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2003

We know little about life after death, but we do know that heaven is not possessing things, that hell is about separation from God, and that the love of God will reach even to the most alienated.

We think that having things will make us happy. The truth is that happiness comes from sharing what you have with someone you love. Fulfillment is not measured by how much you have. Genuine fulfillment is measured by who you have it with. That is true in this life. I believe that is also true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Death And Burial Of Jesus : End Before A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2015

The end of God's wrath demonstrated by the darkness and alienation from God was actually a beginning of many things.

Death and Burial of Jesus : Mark 15: 33-47: End Before a new Beginning Finally we come to the end of today’s sermon series. Yes we can all go back home and get back to our day to day activities. We can all get back to our planning for the Easter celebrations. We can all start thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comparing The Butterfly To The Resurrection: Life And Death Examined

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 10, 2023

We declare in faith, "He is Risen." Jesus is alive. Right now. He rose from the dead two thousand years ago. And his disciples were shocked to see him alive. Yet he had promised he would rise again.

“Cancer had reduced six-year-old Christian to skin and bones. It was during his final days that nature bestowed its annual miracle. Millions of yellow butterflies invade northeast Oklahoma with a gentle firestorm of color and dance, covering the landscape and bringing unbridled joy after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Slavery That Enslaves And A Slavery That Sets Free

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 1, 2003

The Apostle Paul makes it clear that all men are slaves, spiritually, either of sin to abject bondage or of righteousness to untold blessing.

A SLAVERY THAT ENSLAVES AND A SLAVERY THAT SETS FREE “Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? But thanks be to God that though you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Billy Meade

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 30, 2024

Funeral for an elderly Christian man.

Celebration of Life and Resurrection Billy Meade Opening : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Billy Meade . We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Free To Choose - Suffering Over Sin Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 5, 2025

How should we live in a world that is hostile to Christianity? Not by adopting the culture around us uncritically, nor by rejecting the world completely, but by engaging with the world while guarding against sin.

This morning, we continue with our study of First Peter. As a reminder, 1 Peter is a general epistle, meaning that it was a letter written to Christians in general, rather than to a specific church body. The first verse of the letter tells us that it was written: “To God’s elect, exiles scattered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gospel: Total Depravity And Free Will Series

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2002

Does man choose God or does God choose man? What does the Bible say about Free will?

Pastor Keith R. Bunch Antioch Baptist Church of Dandridge, Tennessee 1. How to be saved: (Eph. 2:8-9) "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." 2. What does it mean to be saved (Born again)? To have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom Isn’t Free

Contributed by Steven Platt on Jun 7, 2002

Memorial Day Sermon. It opens honoring those who gave their lives for our country, but ultimately honors those who gave their lives for our King. It closes with the ultimate Memorial Service for us as Christians, the Lord’s Supper.

Freedom Isn’t Free October 12, 2000. To some people, this may be a loved ones birthday. To others, maybe the day they bought their first new car. October 12, 2000. Undoubtedly, mothers were busy making Halloween costumes or perhaps even a few were beginning to buy Christmas gifts ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Study Of Jesus' Death And Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of Jesus' Death And Resurrection

The Study Of Jesus' Death And Resurrection Matthew 28:1-10 (KJV) 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Christian View Of Life And Death

Contributed by Dennis Cortes on Sep 4, 2010

For many people, life is meaningless and death is terrifying. For the person who has put his faith and hope in Christ life is a great privilege and death is a great prospect.

TEXT: “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain!” (Philippians 1:21) INTRO: For many, life is confusing and death is terrifying. But for the Christian, life is a great privilege, and death is a great prospect.” I. Life is a Great Privilege: “To live is Christ!” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

For the Christian death is not something to be feared, but anticipated and celebrated.

All Saint’s Day 2003 Psalm 116:15 Precious Is the Death of His Saints 10/02/03 If some of you are like me, you’ve been waiting with a bit of anticipation for the final segment of J.R.R. Tolkiens, The Lord of the Rings, to be released to movie theatres some time in the near future. If you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Lutheran