Sermons on Happy Death:

Liking Life For The Love Of God - Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 13, 2025

Is there any Biblical reason why we should ever watch a movie or a ball game? Or go on vacation or play a game or have some dessert? Or take $2000 that could feed a third world family for a year and spend it on a kitchen remodel? What's the right way to enjoy earthly pleasures?

Ecclesiastes 2:24 There is nothing better for man than to eat, drink, and enjoy his work. I have seen that even this is from God’s hand, 25 because who can eat and who can enjoy life apart from Him? 26 For to the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Joy

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 28, 2024

Have you enjoyed the holiday season? Joy and gladness are what Jesus brought to earth. Therefore, we sing songs of gladness. Many sang Joy To The World! Will that joy remain as intense in a few weeks?

Have you enjoyed the holiday season? It is the dedicated season to have harmony with family and friends. It is a time to slow down and enjoy the emotions joy brings. One can feel peace and tranquility. A sense of calmness comes over you. The emotions of love and gladness appear. To the Christian, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solomon The Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccesfully To Be Happy

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 4, 2023

Solomon could be the wealthiest and wisest person in all of history. He ran down every possible road we travel to find it, but didn't. In the end he said the best road in life comes from obeying Go

Solomon - The Unhappy Billionaire Who Tried Unsuccessfully to Be Happy By Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net “The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before / God was with him and made him great.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things That Help You Smile

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Today we are going to talk about “7 Things That Help You Smile.”

7 Things That Help You Smile “Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalms 34:5 Intro: Today we are going to talk about “7 Things That Help You Smile.” The most well rounded people you will ever meet have learned to have happiness, and victory, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Iv: Be Right And Do Right Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 22, 2019

Most folks want to live in peace with God and others, so Jesus taught us that such a life can be had and enjoyed if we put into practice a desire to be right with God and do right toward others.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:6

Life Unleashed

Contributed by John Hardwick on Oct 31, 2015

A celebration of Life from Death of Sin being accomplished through faith in our Lord,Jesus Christ.We are called to witness and spread the Gospel to the world!!!

Less of Me,More of you,Lord!! Illustration:A celebration of Life from Death of Sin being accomplished through faith in our Lord,Jesus Christ.We are called to witness and spread the Gospel to the world!!! Be Impressed by The Father We are called to witness, testify. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Glorious Hope Of A Believer Even In Death

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the glorious hope of a believer even in death namely Rest,Reward,Rejoicing.Re-union,Resurrection ,Residence and Redeeemer.

THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF A BELIEVER EVEN IN DEATH ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. REST 2. REWARD 3. REJOICING 4. RE-UNION 5. RESURRECTION 6. RESIDENCE 7. REDEEMER THE MESSAGE THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF A BELIEVER EVEN IN DEATH ******************************************* 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way To Life Goes Through Death

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006

Sermon on the nature of Christian life as denying oneself and taking up one’s cross.

In the kingdom of God the way to life goes through death. Jesus says, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” The kingdom of God is bizarro ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Types Of Death In The Garden Of Eden

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 26, 2023

In the idyllic Garden of Eden, humanity's origin intertwined with tragedy. Five distinct types of death emerged—spiritual, physical, social, eternal, and innocence. These deaths, consequences of choices, forever shaped human history.

Five types of Death in the Garden of Eden Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation, as we gather to explore a pivotal passage in the Book of Genesis. In the chapters before us, we witness the unfolding of profound truths about life, choices, and the consequences of disobedience. Our journey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Types Of Sorrow At The Death Of Christ Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 13, 2012

The sorrow of the women and the sorrow of the Marys are contrasted within this sermon as Jesus goes to the cross.

March 14, 2012 Two Sorrows Luke 23:27-31 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral Message - Hope Vs Death

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 6, 2009

Christian Hope vs Death. A brief funeral message for a Christian. Change the name and you are good to go.

Scripture tells us many things about the death of a Christian. Scripture does not gloss over the fact that death is a painful reality for us, nor does it tells us to pretend to be happy about the death of a loved one. We are expected to cry, have times of great sadness, mourn, and be at a loss when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sudden Death Of An Older Christian Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 11, 2019

The story of the resurrection of Lazarus is a miniature version of the coming resurrection of mankind. It comforts and stimulates us to action.

Song Family Enters Read John 11:25-26 Greeting: We often attend gatherings • Births • Weddings • Anniversaries/Birthdays • Family Reunions • Church Services • Funerals (mixture of emotions in a difficult time) We gather today in memory of Bob Smith. Our intention is to Honor Bob and Glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Until Death Do Us Part

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011

Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Me Die The Death Of The Righteous

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous

Numbers 23: 1-12 10 Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous Balaam was a Gentile prophet, who lived at Pethor in Mesopotamia He was hired by Balak, a Moabite king, who urged him to “curse” the Israelites. (Failed) The children of Israel were seduced to commit fornication ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

From Death Valley To Grace Mountain Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

In these verses Paul shows us how to move from Death Valley to Divine Victory. He tells us how to move from the graveyard to the throne room. Take off those grave clothes and put on the grace-clothes. Put on your climbing boots and let’s take a hike.

From Death Valley to Grace Mountain Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Dr. David Dockery, in his excellent commentary on Ephesians, offers an insightful thought that illustrates well the simple meaning of this text. He relates that Mt. Whitney in California is the highest point in the lower ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist