Sermons on Life Or Death:

The Death Of A Conscience Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 2, 2009

Herod Antipas provides proof that death is not always physical. Life ends in death twice without Christ.

Mark 6:14-29 The Death of a Conscience And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, that John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Life, Worse Than Death

Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Nov 4, 2006

This messages challenges people to develop an mindset focused on eternal things.

What is greater than life but worse than death? Intro: It has been a week to remember, perhaps better forgotten Platte Colorado, gunman walks into high school with evil intent, he is a drifter, living out of his car, carrying a backpack and guns The story had happened before, only about 30 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

If A Man Dies Will He Live Again?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 19, 2013

This was a funeral sermon for a Fine Christian man who was a leader in the church, and who died of cancer. His widow asked me if I could preach his funeral from Job 14:14 I replaced his name with phrases such as our dear brother.

IF A MAN DIES WILL HE LIVE AGAIN? JOB 14:14 FUNERAL FOR A CHRISTIAN LEADER WHO HAD DIED OF CANCER INTRODUCTION: 1.) Countless centuries ago, a great man of God came to a time when the circumstances and sorrow, pain and suffering of his life brought him to a place where for a time it appeared he ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter 2007

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 1, 2007

The Resurrection gives us hope for life after death, and for new life right now.

Easter 2007 [Glen Presley poem] Matthew 28:1-10 On Friday Benjamin drew this picture of the cross with the devil saying “I can’t believe I won!” God says, “no you didn’t.” and the devil says “aw man!” What looks like a defeat for Jesus is not a defeat. By going to the cross, paying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

Death Defeated Death

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 6, 2020

Yes, that's what Jesus did on Easter morn His death defeated death and the Good News is through the grace and mercy of Christ He will bring us up out of that grave>

Death Defeated Death Matthew 28:1-10 1. Easter confronts us with the reality of death. • death isn’t normal — • Death is not a friend to be embraced • Death is a destructive, insidious force, not to be reconciled to, but to be reckoned with. Paul says in I Corinthians 15:26, death is not a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

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 Is Not The End PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon provides comfort and hope in the face of death, emphasizing the Christian belief in eternal life and resurrection through Jesus Christ.

Welcome, beloved. Today we gather in the warmth of God's embrace, in the light of His love, to share in the wisdom of His word. We come together, not as strangers passing in the night, but as family, bound by the blood of Christ, united by the spirit of God. We are here to seek comfort, to find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topics: Funeral Service

Life Testimony Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 25, 2023

Paul in this passage gives one of the most profound counter cultural statements ever said, "to live is Christ, and to die is gain!" In this sermon we are going to examine what Paul meant by those words and how putting Christ first is the key to joy and rejoicing in Lord's presence!

Paul’s Life Testimony Philippians 1:18b-26 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While the Christian life is filled with a few glorious mountain tops to stand upon to review one’s blessings and spiritual fruit, far too often one finds oneself in the trenches of trials, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Too Short Psalms 39

Contributed by Toby Powers on Oct 9, 2014

Life is limited. It is too short. Our opportunities pass quickly. Laugh, Love, Live while you can.

From the Desk Of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org LIFE IS TOO SHORT Psalms 39 Intro: This entire Psalm is about the brevity of life. The Psalmist pauses in the midst of a busy existence and begins to meditate on his life, his Lord, and the length ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Preciousness Of Death

Contributed by James Tidwell on Apr 4, 2007

This was a sermon I preached for a dear friend of mines mother who new Christ Jesus as Lord and live a full and blessed life.

Funeral Eulogy for Betty Jean Reeves John 14:1-14:6 Joh 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in Me. Joh 14:2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Joh 14:3 And if I go and prepare a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Conviction

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

When Uriah died, David thought he was home free but he had really killed the voice of conviction in his life.

2 Samuel 11:14-17 KJV And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. [15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. [16] And it came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proclaim The Lord's Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Cheers to divine health and CHRIST's life II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember or remind ourselves of redemption until CHRIST comes. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:26 (Amplified B

I. EXORDIUM: Cheers to divine health and CHRIST's life II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember or remind ourselves of redemption until CHRIST comes. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:26 (Amplified Bible) For every time you eat this bread and drink this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Driven Death

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 17, 2014

There is one pivotal event that all believers look to which define them as Christian. That event is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. But surprisingly Jesus wasn't the only one that died that day. Gal.2:20

Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go88lDdmVLo There is one pivotal event that all believers look to which define them as Christian. That event is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Without it we have no chance of gaining salvation, relationship with God or any hope of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Victory Over Death Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 18, 2022

Resurrection Day Message, last sermon in the series "The Believer's Hope." Like Jesus, we too can have the victory over death. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

The pyramids of Egypt are famous because they contain the mummified bodies of ancient Egyptian kings. Westminster Abbey in London is renowned, because in it rest the bodies of English nobles and notables. Mohammed’s tomb (medina, Saudi Arabia) is noted for the stone coffin and the bones which it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist

Week 2: This Is Love - Conquering Death Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 20, 2021

Week 2 in the series of This is Love. How the resurrection helps us overcome death.

Title: This is Love – Overcoming Death Theme: To show that we don’t have to fear death. Text: Hebrews 2:14 – 15 Opening Scripture Hebrews 2:14-15 Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Church Of God