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Mortality

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008

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This story is about someone who fears death because they don’t know what’s next, someone who says they know Christ but fears death, and someone who lived for Christ and knows where they are headed.

How often do we as humans think about our mortality? Generally something has to jog our brains a bit before we being to really contemplate the seriousness of life and death. Maybe we see a horrific accident on the news, a national disaster such as hurricane Katrina, or even now an act of terror ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What I Need To Do To Keep In Step With God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 7, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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There is only one step between us and God.

WHAT I NEED TO DO TO KEEP IN STEP WITH GOD Eccl. 3:1-2 There is a time to be born, and a time to die. We have no choice over either of these they are a gift from God. When we consider all in the essentials of life it always takes us to our beginning and our decease. We want to consider our Step of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2006

based on 44 ratings

| 13,709 views

Since our life is just a mist that quickly vanishes, we must have a plan of action to maximize it and to be prepared to meet our maker.

Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting Things In Order

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2004

based on 59 ratings

| 14,393 views

Death’s inevitable reality demands the need for each of us to make sure that we have set things in order.

SETTING THINGS IN ORDER II KINGS 20:1-6 INTRODUCTION: King Hezekiah was a great ruler who sought to faithfully follow God. Judea prospered under Hezekiah’s reign. Concerning Hezekiah, 2 Kings 18:5 states, “He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

#5understanding Time Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2002

based on 19 ratings

| 4,974 views

We need a greater understanding of TIME and how it is a limited resource.

This is #5 in series UNDERSTANDING TIME. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have been doing a series on UNDERSTANDING. This has to do with understanding time. I START THIS SERMON BY FLIPPING PENNIES RANDOMLY ALL OVER THE PLACE. AFTER FLIPPING ABOUT 100 AWAY, I ASKED WHAT IF A PENNY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready To Die?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007

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The certainty of death and the realities of heaven and hell compell us to make preparations for eternity.

Introduction * On the night of April 14, 1912, during its first trip from England to New York, the Titanic struck an iceberg. The collision tore a 300-foot gash in its hull, and in 2½ hours the unsinkable ship sank. Some 1500 people died. * On May 6, 1937, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, the mighty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"What Does The Bible Say About Death” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 30, 2006

based on 108 ratings

| 32,822 views

Beginning of a series on Eternity and what awaits the Christian after Death. Three points, Death is a Certainty, Judgment is a reality, and salvation is a possiblity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon #1 “What Does The Bible Say About Death” Hebrews 9:27-28 [Began sermon with video clip - “Ever Think About Dying?” www.sermonspice.com] “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Sep 13, 2001

based on 181 ratings

| 11,492 views

The search for security in the wake of disaster such the the recent terrorist attack on America.

OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH Psalms 46:1-11 (010916m) The worst tragedy in American history struck this past Tuesday morning just before 9:00 A.M. With out any warning or sane reasoning, thousands of lives were taken. All looking forward to a new day, no one realizing that only moments separated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Better Off Dead? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 3,988 views

Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual resources, life is pretty tough. Our options are to trust God or trust nothing.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Better Off Dead?” chapter 4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Our God Is King

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Sep 14, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 6,073 views

A special sermon for the Sept. 11 tragedy.

OUR GOD IS KING! By Gordan Runyan Text: Psalm 11 Summary statement: A politically incorrect look at the God who hates sin and promises to deal with it. -------------------------------------------------------- Years ago, a Christian friend introduced me to a device that allows one to read the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 17,671 views

The 3rd sermon in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

Introduction: 1. A few years ago one of the biggest movies of the year was "Forest Gump." Actor Tom Hanks played the role of a handicapped man whose mother believed in him to the extent that he was willing to try anything. He would often quote one of his mother’s favorite lines. "My mother says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Enron, Easter, And Eternity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2002

based on 90 ratings

| 3,046 views

Our church uses the Sunday after Easter for Remembrance, honoring those of our church deceased in the previous year. This sermon mines eternal values from each of their lives.

We are ready to fight for security. The one thing we all want, whether we be aggressive and hostile and always ready to strike out, or whether we be quiet and retiring and always ready to run – the one thing we all are ready to fight for is security. We need to know that our futures are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cinco Minutos Despues De Morir

Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Dec 18, 2003

based on 88 ratings

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Presenta la realidad de enfrentar el juicio de Dios despues de la muerte.

TEMA: CINCO MINUTOS DESPUES DE MORIR Texto: Lucas 16:19-31 Introduccion: La carta a los Hebreos dice: “está señalado para los hombres que mueran una sola vez y después el juicio.” Es un hecho indudable que algún día usted y yo y todos los que están viviendo vamos a morir: Nuestros corazones ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Porque Los Cristianos No Quieren Morir

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 2,425 views

Necesitamos entender lo que espera al cristiano cuando muera. Cuando conocemos las Escrituras en relacion a ello entonces nuestra perspectiva sera diferente.

PORQUE LOS CRISTIANOS NO QUIEREN MORIR (Fil. 1:21,22) INTRO: En la vida no hay nada más seguro que la muerte. Mas aun así, la mayoría de las personas no desean morir. Le huyen a la muerte pensando que quizá pueden existir un poco mas de tiempo hay otros que por sus situaciones físicas o ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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