Sermons on Life Or Death:

Criticism Gone Bad Series

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jun 6, 2010

Life and death are in the power of the tongue. The Lord wants us to speak life.

Watch Your Mouth Week 2 Criticism Gone Bad Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II This is week number two of our sermon series “Zip It” and this week we are talking about criticism gone bad. Let’s take a look at our scripture, James 1:26-27, this is what James says. He says, “If ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: *other

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

Death - The Hardest Fact Of Life

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 8, 2001

This sermon was delivered to help those who are bereaved, especially believers who are struggling with the guilt of grief.

Death - The Hardest Fact of Life By David Moore Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bare his brother Abel . . . and it came to pass, when they were in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Death, Forgiveness And You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2003

The good news of Jesus Christ for Easter

This morning we will be looking at the subject of Life, Death, Forgiveness and You. For many of you, Easter is a time of Easter bunnies, chocolates, eggs and the annual trek to church. Today I want to address the real reason we celebrate this resurrection Sunday. Many times we hear people say, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Life In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 23, 2005

A look at life in the face of inevitable death.

While preparing for this sermon I read a number of sermons by some older preachers. One of them commented on the fact that much of what was taboo when he was younger was now brazenly displayed on T-shirts for all to see. However he suggested that something that once was not taboo - death - is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Saul And The Life Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

In the short term Saul’s reign was a failure. But in the longer term God had a king in mind for Israel, who, through his death and resurrection, would bring the salvation, the leadership, the rule that the nation needed and who, in fact, would extend that

Well, today we come to the end of the history of Saul, Israel’s first king. The question that faces us as we think about the life of Saul, is just how much of a failure was it? And what’s more, did God make a mistake in making him king? In fact, should God have refused the Israelites request for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Out Of Death Comes Life Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

The empty cross of Christ is one of the most powerful symbols of truth the world has ever known.

This is Easter morning, a time to remember the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. In order to fully appreciate the resurrection we must understand the death of Jesus Christ. w/o- death, there could be no resurrection w/o- resurrection- death- insignificant The Jewish leaders wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Charismatic

From Death Unto Life

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 4, 2005

“I assure you, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

Imagine if your family believed you had died! And had taken care of your affairs, sold your home and your car, distributed your possessions to the poor, Cancelled all your bank accounts and insurances, only to find that you were alive, you stand there with nothing,, there is nothing in your bank ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church: From Death To Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 12, 2002

Everywhere we hear the Church is dead, but does that mean that we have to bury her?

From everywhere we hear the cry of the world that the Church is dead. People are leaving the Church because there is so little life left in the Church. I think if we can write an obituary about the Church, it will probably be as follows: For many years the Church was in a battle for survival. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 30:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Death Spiral Or The Life Spiral

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 16, 2014

Life is not going into circles. Like the threads on a screw, we either are spiraling up or down,

The Death Spiral or the Life Spiral? Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 Last week, the word “time” dominated the Preacher’s thought. We learned that though at first it seemed like the Preacher was on the right track from our Christian point of view, this was not the case for Him. God had his ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inequities Of Life, Certainty Of Death

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 3, 2013

THE REALITIES OF PHYSICAL DEATH

INEQUITIES OF LIFE, CERTAINTY OF DEATH OBSERVATION: THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES, PROBABLY SOLOMON, REFLECTS ON THE FATE OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE UNRIGHTEOUS UPON PHYSICAL DEATH. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 9:2 (NKJV) ALL THINGS COME ALIKE TO ALL: ONE EVENT HAPPENS TO THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:2

Denomination: Baptist

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 Destroyed- - - Life Restored Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014

Angels were not created to have dominion over this earth, little on the world to come, but as of right now, the angels are in control.

Hebrews Series “Death Destroyed- - - Life Restored” Heb. 2.5-18 February 26, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I He Fixed What Was Forfeited in the Fall (v.5-9.) Hebrews 2:5-9 (NASB) 5 For He did not subject to angels the world to come, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Easter: Life Out Of Death Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 12, 2019

He . . . is . . . risen! Yes, Jesus Christ is risen indeed! Only Christ is both the resurrection and the life. The glory of the cross and the wonder of the resurrection make Easter the supreme expression of God’s love. Oh how He loves you and me!!!

Easter: Life Out of Death Dr. Lewis Gregory I. Easter-the supreme expression of God’s love A. Christ: the Resurrection and the Life He . . . is . . . risen! Yes, Jesus Christ is risen indeed! Only Christ is both the resurrection and the life. However, life—God’s Life—can only come out of death. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23-24, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Luke 23:46, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death And New Life In Baptism Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

Paul emphasizes the theological importance of Baptism in this part of the Scripture. The painful death of Christ on the cross and his powerful resurrection experience was compared were to our baptism.

Romans 6:01-14 Death and New Life through Baptism Paul emphasizes the theological importance of Baptism in this part of the Scripture. The painful death of Christ on the cross and his powerful resurrection experience was compared were to our baptism. Our baptism is not equal to his Baptism. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist