Sermons on Josephs Death:

"How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003

When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Death, Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Oct 28, 2003

The fear of death is a burden many carry. Where do we turn? To Christ, and his promise of the Resurrection.

Resurrection-Daniel 12:1-3 3rd Last Sunday, 11-9-03 We all have things we don’t like very much. We all have “pet peeves”. I suspect many of us might share some common disdains; heavy traffic caused by rubber-neckers, the nerve jarring sound chalk sometimes makes, a pebble in our shoe. These are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

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

When Death Meets Life

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 8, 2005

Jesus raisestthe widows son.

MUB 1-09-05 LUKE 7;11-17 AT LAST COUNT, THE DEATH TOLL FROM THE TSUNAMI IS GOING TO BE OVER 150,000 PEOPLE. THEY ARE SAYING THAT WITHOUT PROPER MEDICAL CARE, THE NUMBER MAY WELL DOUBLE. THE SADDEST PICTURES COMING FROM THAT AREA ARE THE CHILDREN, EITHER THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ORPHANED OR THOSE WHO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Death, A Blessed Conflict

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 26, 2006

We have good news to tell.

A GOOD DEATH, A BLESSED CONFLICT Acts 7.54-8.8 S: Proclamation C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose KW: Comparisons TS: The story of Stephen’s death demonstrates three comparisons between good and evil. Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL. Type: Narrative I. REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Directions For Dealing With A Difficult Death

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 14, 2006

This message was for the funeral of a 28-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose. I only met the family the night before the funeral. It should be easy to personalize and would work well with any difficult death such as suicide, ect.

DIRECTIONS FOR DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT DEATH Funeral Sermon Proverbs 3:5-6 March 15, 2006 Introduction: When we are faced with tragedy we often don’t know which way to turn. We don’t know what to think. We don’t know what to feel. We don’t know what to say. In short we simply don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death, Is That Your Final Answer

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

Death is only the end of a chapter not the conclusion of life of the saved

Death, is that your final answer. John 3:3-16 There was a show that became popular a few years ago. "Do you want to me a millionaire?" It’s host Regis, made "Is that your final answer" a common household phrase, as he posed this question to person prior to revealing to them if they had won cash ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-16

Denomination: Methodist

Faithful Even Unto Death

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. But from salvation to glory there are three vitally important "way stations" that are a part of our Christian pilgrimage.

FAITHFUL EVEN UNTO DEATH II Kings 2:1-12 For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. But from salvation to glory there are three vitally important “way stations” that become a part of our pilgrimage. We find them suggested in II Kings 2:1-12. Elisha’s dedication to Elijah might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism: A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 26, 2002

A biblical study of baptism and its meaning in the life of the believer

TEXT: ROMANS 6:1-11 TITLE: “BAPTISM: A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Destroys Death

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 25, 2002

This sermon assures the believer that God will one day obliterate man’s ultimate enemy for ever.

Introduction: Paul in our text declares what is the very heart of the gospel, that death, man’s last enemy will one day be destroyed. Death, the cessation of human life. The grim reaper. The disrobing of our human vestures. The crumbling of our earthly tabernacle. The broken shell and the deposited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

David--The Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Cameron Mcdonlad on Feb 28, 2004

Glimpses in the life of David to see how he handled brushes with death.

Fear Factor: “David—Fear of Death” (1 Samuel) M. Cameron McDonald February 29, 2004 Intro: ILL: SAM KINISON WAS A FAMOUS COMEDIAN IN THE LATE 198O’S INTO THE EARLY 90’S. HE GAINED HIS STATUS AS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED COMEDIANS FOR BEING AS CRUDE AND SHOCKING AS WAS CULTURALLY ACCEPTABLE AT THE ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God's Solution For Life And Death”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles (the supernatural), but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.

“GOD’S SOLUTION FOR LIFE AND DEATH” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - wwww.dennisdeese.com JOHN 6:32-59 John 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles (the supernatural), but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-59

Baptism Into Death, Baptism Into Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2009

This is a sermon for a baptism service.

CATM Sermon for Baptism Sunday – June 7, 2009 We’re here for a very special purpose today. Today we will christen 3 children. Christening is both a public naming of the child plus the dedication of the child to God, and the commitment of the parent to raise the child in the love of and the fear of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Of An Empire Part 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

Nahum describesthe destruction of Nineveh after they abandoned thier faith in God.

NAHUM part 2 -Recap- Nahum 1:12-15 (NIV) 12 This is what the LORD says: "Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be cut off and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, [O Judah,] I will afflict you no more. 13 Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God