Sermons on Nabal Struck Dies:

Radical Forgiveness

Contributed by Francis Balla on Mar 25, 2013

IF CHRIST COULD FORGIVE WHEN HE DIED ON THE CROSS WHY CAN'T I?

Just before the Valentines Day the sporting world was shocked to learn that Oscar Pistorius popularly known as the “blade runner” allegedly killed his girl friend Reeva Steenkamp a 29 year old South African Model. Another tragic loss of life! Following the tragedy Reeva’s uncle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Unexpected (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2013

This is a funeral sermon for a 59 year old Christian lady who died unexpectedly in the hospital.

Song: How Great Thou Art I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. The Funeral is a universal custom. It is our attempt to: a. Remember b. Honor c. Offer ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

WE DIED IN CHRIST, RESURRECTED IN CHRIST AND ALIVE IN CHRIST. IT IS ALL ABOUT JESUS CHRIST

CRUCIFIED WITH JESUS MAIN TEXT: GALATIANS 5:24 “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts”. GALATIANS 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sermon Lived

Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 21, 2018

Funeral Sermon for 58 year old husband and father of 4 who died suddenly

This afternoon we have come together in this to celebrate, honor, and give thanks to God Almighty for the life of John David “Big Dog” Hall. David grew up learning the values of family and hard work, and he brought those values to his marriage with Kay. During their 29 years of marriage, the seeds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Genesis 2:18

Funeral For A Tragic Death

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2016

A Memorial Service I spoke at for a young man who died tragically at the age of 21

(James died of an overdose of drugs at the age of 21. The family asked for a memorial service at the church building and more than 60 people arrived to show their respect). I can’t tell you how moved I am that so many of you have come to show their love and respect for James and his family. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44, John 11:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Self-Sacrifice Of The Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

He is the Good Shepherd who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock.

THE SELF- SACRIFICE OF THE SHEPHERD. John 10:11-18. In the fourth “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, Jesus appears as the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Thus He is made known to His sheep (John 10:14). In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity Is A Death Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. Jesus died voluntarily and was placed in a borrowed tomb.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Christianity is about the death of Jesus Christ. The birth of every child implies an inevitable death, i.e., “We are all born to die.” 2. A cross death predicted, Deut. 21:22-23, “For it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree’” (Gal. 3:13). 3. A substitutionary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:25, John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The King: Assurance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2025

People who have died in Christ are with Christ, and we will one day be reunited for eternity.

INTRODUCTION TITLE SLIDE • When you love someone, what is one of the biggest fears we have, especially when we get older? • We live in a world where death often feels like the end of the story. • When we stand by the graveside of someone we love, questions naturally rise in our hearts: Where are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bones Of Joseph Memorial Day

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

Memorial Day: A Day for Remembering Originally for remembering those who died in military service Now we remember all loved ones The Value of Remembering Loved Ones Who Have Died The lessons learned from them

The Bones of Joseph Exodus 13:19 I. Introduction A. Memorial Day: A Day for Remembering 1. Originally for remembering those who died in military service 2. Now we remember all loved ones B. The Value of Remembering Loved ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:19

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2012

When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God alwa

Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!” But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming Our Denials

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2011

There is a bit of Peter in all of us. We are weak in the face of temptation. We feel like failures. Some people even keep a spiritual scorecard reminding them that they struck out. Jesus is willing to forgive our failures and call us into His service. A

Opening illustration: It’s my duty to grill the chicken, fish, beef, potatoes, or whatever else my wife has on the menu. And while I’m not the greatest chef when it comes to outdoor cooking, I love the unforgettable aroma of grilling over a charcoal fire. So the mention of a “fire of coals” in John ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2012

When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God always

Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Job 2:9-13 (KJV) 9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the fooish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"No Other Love”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Feb 14, 2019

Jesus went beyond just dying for His friends, He died for His enemies, that is, He died for you and for me, because we’re all sinners. THAT IS LOVE! NO OTHER LOVE CAN COMPARE WITH THIS. NEVER WILL BE.

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” KJV 16 “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] [a]only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Message (Of Sandra Age 73) Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 4, 2023

Because our enemy of death has been defeated by Jesus who died on the cross to pay the penalty for sin. He died the just for the unjust to bring us back to God. He rose again that as Christians we to share in the resurrection.

Funeral Message (of Sandra Age 73) We are here this morning to pay our respects to Sandra. She died at the age of 73 after a 15-year long battle with cancer. Her life, although not without its difficulties was rich and full. It was through her most difficult times that her strength of character ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-22, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 12:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Message Of God For The Unsaved Church Goer

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon from Ecc. chapter 8 on a unsaved man who went to church then died suddenly.

THE MESSAGE OF GOD TO THE UNSAVED CHURCHGOER TEXT - Ecc.8:10 "And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy..." Read vs. 1 - 14 INTRO. - Solomon had gone to a funeral. He apparently knew the person well enough to go to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:10

Denomination: Baptist