Sermons on Life Or Death:

We Know We Have Passed From Death To Life

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on May 23, 2004

We know we have passed from death to life if we love the brethern.

We know we have passed from death to life because… I John 3:7-15 1. Read I John 3:7-15 2. I John 3:7 Little children, let know one deceive you…. a. (do not let the devil trick you into thinking you love someone by saying, “I love him but I don’t like him!”) (I John 3:18) b. Col. 2:8 Beware ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Way To Life Goes Through Death"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 11, 2020

A sermon about God's Way versus our way.

“The Way to Life Goes Through Death” (A number of themes and ideas in this sermon come from N.T. Wright) Matthew 16:21-28 In the words of the late American news commentator Paul Harvey, this morning’s Gospel Lesson is “the rest of the story.” It is a continuation of what we talked about last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Facing Life's Final Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three confident actions Christians can take in the face of death.

One of the real tests of a person’s belief system is how that belief system stands in the face of death. Consider some of these dying words of people throughout history. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas urged us to not go gently into the night but to rage against dying. The Roman Emperor Vespian said, "I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Die Life Is Free

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2010

Death is sure as life yet so many take it lightly.

DO YOU JUST WANT TO DIE Ezekiel 33:11Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? Why ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Center That Holds

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 24, 2005

We don’t follow God for a promise of easy life, but simply because God is TRUTH and nothing in life or death can separate us from God’s love.

The Center that Holds Luke 5:17-26 April 24, 2005 I always try my best to preach out of my own experience, but as I approached today’s sermon, I realized that I was having trouble doing that. I can preach easily about a lot of stuff because I have experience. For example: I sometimes struggle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Life & Times Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the life, ministry and tragic death of John The Baptist.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN THE BAPTIST Mark 6:14-29 In recent years a new word has entered our vernacular, I am referring to the term GOAT.I am not speaking of a temperamental little animal; I am referring to an acronym for “The Greatest Of All Time”. In a conversation concerning the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For The Mind

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 25, 2021

The Bible makes it clear that the nature of the battle we are in as believers is spiritual, but the primary ground upon which this battle is fought is in our thought life. It’s a life and death battle for the control of our minds

The Battle for the Mind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h0NJP-pWQM There is nothing easy about living a Spirit-filled life, no matter how enticing some try to make it to be. Living a Spirit-filled life is a battle, which is why Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God. He says, “Put on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Ephesians 4:23, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Peter 1:13, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 23:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

38. Personhood Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2018

Jesus Christ, sacrificed Himself to enable our unique “persons” to again have access to the life-sustaining source of immortality, God

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 38 - PERSONHOOD] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Romans 5:18-19, Luke 16:22-26, Genesis 2:16, Galatians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Till Death Do Us Part Series

Contributed by Benjamin Mcphaull on Dec 19, 2004

This describes God’s desire that marriage is for life. Marriage is not something that is entered into lightly.

TILL’ DEATH DO US PART Introduction: The farmer and the divorce case story. I. The Creation of Marriage A. God brings Adam and Eve together B. God places His stamp of approval on marriage- It is good II. The Insitution of The Law of Moses Concerning Divorce Deut 24:1-4 A. What sin has done to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:1-4

Denomination: Adventist

Knowing Your Enemies,the Quran And The Bible.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 10, 2005

This is a side by side comparison of the Quran and The Bible.Will a man be willing to exchange lawfulness for lawlessness, righteousness for unrighteousness, life for death and even God for false Idols?

Knowing your Enemies,The Quran and the Bible. This is a side by side comparison of the Quran and The Bible.Will a man be willing to exchange lawfulness for lawlessness, righteousness for unrighteousness, life for death and even God for false Idols? ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Sayest Thou Of Thyself?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 22, 2014

How important is it to say what God says? It's the difference between losing and winning, healing or sickness, life or death. It's in the power of your tongue.

I know we could write a book about all the great and wonderful and magnificent marvelous majestic things to say about Jesus. I have a list of 100 names in the bible ascribed to Jesus; I use it many times when I pray as I honor his name and call upon him. But a majority of Christians have such a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

“foxholes And Followers” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2013

Jesus displayed the cost of Discipleship in His own Life and Death and followers of Him can expect nothing less than total commitment to God's Kingdom.

“Foxholes and Followers” Matthew 8:18-23, Luke 14: 25-33 Although we are looking at Matthew 8 today, the context is actually from Isaiah 53: “Surely our griefs, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let Love Reign Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

The magnificence of love as defined by the advent, life and death of Jesus, challenges Christians to rise above the mediocrity of love as defined by the world to seek the highest good of everyone.

Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The Walking Dead” describes the life in which love is markedly absent. “Alive Forevermore” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

The Cry Of Submission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores how Jesus exemplified surrender, submission, and sanctity in His life and death, and how we can emulate His example in our lives.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is with joy in my heart that I greet you today, not because the world is without trials, but because we serve a Savior who triumphed over them all. And it is this Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, whose words we will ponder and whose spirit we will seek to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Topics: Submission, Cross

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

The final sermon in a four part series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

Introduction: 1. Take out your pencil and paper & answer the questions in this pop quiz I’ve prepared for you. Ah, you thought you had left tests behind back in your school days didn’t you? I think you’ll find this multiple choice test interesting about what scientist have discovered about our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist