Sermons on Near Death Experience:

Death And Resurrection Of Lazarus

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 2, 2015

The resurrection of Christ from the grave is central to the message of Easter. But this Easter we’re going to back track in the life of Christ and focus on someone else that Jesus resurrected before His own death and resurrection.

John 11:1–46 The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus 1. Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2. It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3. So the sisters ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus – His Death Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

Jesus – His Death Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 7, 2021

Jesus – His Death Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey – February 7, 2021 Intro... Well... good morning Westside Vineyard friends and family.... each of you joining today... as well as those who may connect sometime in the future. It’s a PRIVILEGE to have this time to share with you...and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Hear, Fear, And Find Him Near

Contributed by Hansel Young on Oct 11, 2007

personal steps towards revival

To Hear, Fear, And Have Him Near Psalm 85:6-13 Why do we need revival? A lady asked Billy Sunday: "Why do you keep having revivals when it doesn’t last?" And Billy Sunday in turn asked her, "Why do you keep taking baths?" Regular revival is necessary to keep a church cleaned up. A man was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-13

Denomination: Holiness

A Faith That Defeats Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2022

The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. The patriarchs in these verses illustrate the power of faith in facing death.

HEBREWS 11:20-22 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT DEFEATS DEATH [ (Gen 27:27–40; 48:1–22; Gen 50:20-25] The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. Faith has a great work to do in our last days helping believers to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Afterlife: Hades Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. The first of this three-part sermon series explores that first realm of the Afterlife - Hades.

Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Draw Near To God (Ii)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Sermon uses the layout of the Tabernacle to draw instruction on how to draw near to God.

How to Draw Near to God (II) James 4:8 4-19-09 Intro A couple of weeks ago we talked about drawing near to God. James 4:8 tells us to do that: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you....” I’m glad that verse is a promise as well as a command. God promises to draw near to us if we will draw ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Death Entered The World

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 4, 2002

What went wrong at the beginning of time? What does death mean?

"Let`s start at the very beginning. That`s a very good place to start", sang Julie Andrews in the "Sound of Music". And that`s what we`re going to do today. We`re going to start at the very beginning when God looks at the world that He has made, and says joyfully, "That`s very good". "VERY GOOD" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Facing Death With Confidence

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 17, 2021

3 principles from 2 Corinthians 5 will help us to face death with confidence (Material adapted from Bob Russel''s book, Take Comfort, from chapter of same title)

HoHum: The Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, has an exhibit of unique epitaphs. Give a few. Near Uniontown, Pennsylvania there’s a gravestone that reads, “Here lies the body of Jonathan Blake. He stepped on the gas instead of the brake.” Boot Hill Cemetery in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will It Take? (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Ministers collect most of their knowledge from two places.

(1) THEY LEARN A LOT FROM BIBLE COLLEGES AND SEMINARIES When young pastors graduate from Bible College or Seminary, they are excited about preaching and teaching all the things they have learned from God’s Word. But as much as they might learn in Bible College and Seminary, also- (2) THEY LEARN ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Near - Mark 13:28-31 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2024

What good is it to know that his coming is near? Would you live differently if you knew for sure it would be in your lifetime? Shouldn’t you live that way all the time? And if we can’t know when it will happen, what does “near” even mean?

Mark 13:28 "Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 29 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it is near, right at the door. 30 I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-31, Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:29-33

Life Over Death Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2016

The power of God, when displayed, can cause the deepest doubt to erase. It can bring to life even the most bitter of hearts; cause faith to be birthed. When Lazarus was raised, how do you think it grew the Disciples faith? How about yours?

Life over Death John 11:1-44 Several promises in today’s passage … excellent faith builder Read John 11:1-44 / Pray Point 1 - Jesus is our Friend (1-16) Jesus receives word that Lazarus is sick; intimacy of relationship in v3 But, Jesus gives a promise (v4); shows His thinking is far ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020

As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through VALLEYS at times. This message fits everyone of us, because we all face valleys in our lifetime. You may be facing one right now!

“THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH” Dr. Larry Petton Psalm 23 _________________________________________________________________ As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delivered From Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Psalm 116 is about being a survivor, and being alive when, except for the grace of God, the author would be dead. He was delivered from death, and this is his song of thanksgiving.

Memorial Day began as a day to honor and remember those who died in the Civil War. The very first soldier to die in that war was Colonel Ellsworth, a personal friend of President Lincoln. Lincoln gave his regiment the honor of being the first to cross the Potomac into Virginia and pull down the ...read more

The Depths Of God's Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of baptism, the wilderness experience, and the blessings we receive through faith in Christ, emphasizing our great need for Him. Mark & 1 Peter

Good morning, beloved family. As we gather here today, we are united by the same Spirit, the same faith, and the same hope. We are here to celebrate the goodness of our God, to seek His face, and to learn from His Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds towards the profound beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Psalm 25:1-10

Topics: Jesus' Wilderness Experience

Triumphant Death Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon about Jesus’ Death: (1)Pathway of Obedience (2)Providence of the Almighty (3)Provision for the Natural (4)Proclamation of the Victory! Video clip from "Ben Hur" used in this message.

Triumphant Death of Christ Fortifying the Foundations # 42 John 19:17-30[1] 8-1-04 The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus—that is the heart and soul of Christianity. One reason I have been preaching through the Gospel of John is to make sure we never lose sight of what is important to God. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Charismatic