Sermons on nearness to god: showing 271-285 of 214,585

David--The Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Cameron Mcdonlad on Feb 28, 2004

Glimpses in the life of David to see how he handled brushes with death.

Fear Factor: “David—Fear of Death” (1 Samuel) M. Cameron McDonald February 29, 2004 Intro: ILL: SAM KINISON WAS A FAMOUS COMEDIAN IN THE LATE 198O’S INTO THE EARLY 90’S. HE GAINED HIS STATUS AS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED COMEDIANS FOR BEING AS CRUDE AND SHOCKING AS WAS CULTURALLY ACCEPTABLE AT THE ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Benjamin Williams Sr.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2001

Eulogy for a Christian who loved his family as much as he did life itself. He died of cancer, but was strong to the very end in his faith.

Benjamin R.Williams, son, a grandson, a brother, a husband, a teacher, a counselor , a principal, a father, a grandfather, and a follower of Jesus Christ. He has completed the circle of leaving his mother’s womb, impacting this world, and finally entering into the presence ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Like an unwelcome intruder, death has made a rude entrance into many of our lives. When someone close to us dies, we can’t help but wonder what will happen to us when we stop breathing. Jesus told a story one day to help illustrate the suddenness of dea

What Happens When I Die? Rev. Brian Bill 6/3/01 A little girl was standing outside her Sunday School classroom when the pastor noticed she was holding a big storybook entitled, “Jonah and the Whale.” The pastor wanted to have some fun with her so he asked her, “Do you really believe that Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

When You Die, It Won't Be The End Of The World

Contributed by Toby Powers on Mar 10, 2006

Death is a serious matter. Death is not the end for you or for your family. Set Thine House In Order. Thou Shalt Die, and Not Live.

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA When You Die It Won’t Be The End of the World II Kings 20:1-7 Intro: Hezekiah was warned of Isaiah that he was sick unto death and should set his house in order. Hezekiah prayed and God gave him 15 more years. This is a tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2006

Since our life is just a mist that quickly vanishes, we must have a plan of action to maximize it and to be prepared to meet our maker.

Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Attitude On Death

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 13, 2007

What our ATTITUDE as Christians should be towards death itself a. This will help us get started in the right direction b. For whatever "conclusions" or "convictions" we may reach in future studies must be in harmony with the proper ATTITUDE

What Should Be Our Attitude Towards Death? INTRODUCTION 1. Our previous lesson examined the value of such a study as "Life After Death", in which we suggested that it could... a. Encourage us to so live as to inherit blessings b. Furnish us a stimulus and theme for evangelism c. Help ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Forward To Our Death

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2007

We can look forward to dying because Jesus Christ has given us victory over death.

A YOUNG CHILD WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A TERMINAL DISEASE. THE PARENTS KNEW THAT HE WOULD DIE SOON. THE CHILD AS WELL KNEW THAT HIS DEATH WOULD BE SOON. ONE NIGHT HE WAS SITTING IN HIS MOTHER’S LAP WATCHING TELEVISION WITH HER. HE LOOKED UP INTO HER EYES AND SAID, “MOMMY DOES IT HURT TO DIE?” THE YOUNG ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Funerals Better Than Parties Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 19, 2006

If we’re open, we can discover a lot from times of sorrow and loss.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Funerals Better Than Parties”, 7:1-12 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts These may sound like dark words, but they contain profound wisdom. People often refuse to face death, and are reluctant to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Big Mistakes That People Make

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 30, 2003

We all make mistakes in life, but some can be very bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ‘THE ROSES WERE PUNK.’ What we intended to say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready??

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Are we ready for death? If not what do we need to do.

Are you Ready?? There was a man went in for physical and got a call from the doctor a couple of days later. The Doctor said that he had bad and worse news. "Give me the bad" the man asked. "Your tests showed that you had 48 hours to live." replied the doctor. "That’s the bad news! That’s the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Death A Christians View

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

How a Christian should look at death.

DEATH A CHRISTIANS VIEW. We build great monuments to the dead. The greatest and best know is the Tashmahal in India. Built by a loving husband to remember his wife. We here today will not have an Tashmahal built for us at best a granite head stone with a few words inscribed on it. We in America ...read more

Scripture: Job 18:5-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Four Lies About Death Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

A biblical response to common myths about life after death.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When a Person Dies Series Four Lies About Death Hebrews 9:27-28 A book of children’s letters to God contains this entry: Dear God, what is it like when a person dies? Nobody will tell me. I just want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Licking The Lips

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 26, 2008

Now I believe that there are four bona-fide instances of lip-licking instances found in the Scriptures.

LICKING THE LIPS The Bible has much to say about the lips. Proverbs 10:19 “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.” The more a man talks, the more mistakes he will make Wisdom is manifest in what we don’t say, rather than in what we say.. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Kills

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

There are three ways to die. You do get some options.

Three ways to die GE 3:21-24 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-16, Genesis 3:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Ship Ready To Sail?

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

What eternal cargo will you have on board your ship when it is your time to depart this life?

“Is Your Ship Ready To Sail” Text: 2 Timothy 4:2-8 Intro: Notice with me what the Apostle Paul says in v. 6. Paul makes this statement at the end of his life. Just before he was to beheaded for the cause of Christ. The word “departure” makes one think of a ship ready to set sail. Paul was saying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-8

Denomination: Baptist