Sermons on Neither Death Nor Life:

Life Without Regret

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 24, 2022

As a follower of Christ you will be compelled to enter into spiritual battle. Paul encourages us by pointing us to Christ and the strength that is His. Therefore, let us stand firm in the victory that our Lord has won on our behalf.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Presumptous Living

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 17, 2005

This Sermon urges us to consider the brevity of human life and the little control that we have over its span.

Solomon says that visiting a funeral is greater than visiting a party. At a party, people think more about that night of festivity and folly. But at a funeral, we are inclined to think about eternity. James in our text, ask a great question; "What is Your Life?" It is even a vapor that appears for ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Towers Come Crashing Down!

Contributed by Diane Whitman on Sep 10, 2011

The question I want to ask, "What happens when the towers in your life come crashing down?"

Scripture: II Timothy 1:1-12 343 NYC Firefighters 23 NYC Police Officers 37 Port Authority Officers 3000 innocent civilians There were no parting words; there was no time for goodbyes; and there were no bodies to bury. Ashes that once were husbands and fathers and brothers and sons...ashes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waking The Dead Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

We can have and must have faith in Jesus because Jesus is Lord over all.

Introduction What miracle will Jesus do now? He has calmed a storm; he has delivered a man possessed by hundreds of demons; and he has healed a woman suffering from an illness of twelve years, merely by her touching his garment. Indeed, that happened while he was on his way to accomplish another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gloria Jean Jester Eulogy Funeral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2021

This the eulogy for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life.

Funeral Eulogy Gloria Jester By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Summary: This the funeral service for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life. Gloria Jester Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Life...that Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 3, 2010

We can live the new life in Christ by continually working at three changes: in our thinking (our minds), in our doing (our bodies), and in our being (our spirit).

THAT LIFE...THIS LIFE August 1, 2010 Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jul 28, 2023

Baptism symbolizes the death and resurrection of Jesus and our own spiritual rebirth—a transformation from darkness into His marvelous light. Let us delve into God's Word and discover the abundant blessings that await all who embrace their new life in Christ.

Keytext: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV): "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Introduction: In a small church nestled amidst rolling hills, a curious little boy named Timmy was getting ready for his baptism. Excitement bubbled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus Died For Me

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jan 1, 2016

To recognize hoe Jesus gave his life for me

Jesus Died For Me Robert A. Glass 9/14/15 He died for me, So I could live. He cleansed my sins, And did forgive. And now I walk, A narrow path. Led on by God, Or face His Wrath. One day soon, My life will end To Heaven’s gate, I will ascend. And then I’ll walk Forever more, On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:20-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real-Life Discipleship: Spiritually Dead Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 27, 2011

The second sermon in a series based on New Testament teachings and the book Real-Life Discipleship by Jim Putnam

The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church February 27, 2011 Romans 5: 12-19 Real-Life Discipleship: Spiritually Dead Perseveration is a brain dysfunction that causes people to get stuck in a particular pattern of behavior. Perseveration is what led a legendary German flying ace to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Health Issues And Facing Death Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

Two things are inevitable when we are born into this fallen world. We will all get sick in some way, and we will all die. What is God's role in all of this?

Two things are inevitable when we are born into this fallen world. We will all get sick in some way, and we will all die. So it makes sense that we understand how to deal with these certainties according to Scripture. When the Bible talks about suffering, it is almost never speaking about physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-24

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2004

Funeral for a saved man with years of service in the local church.

How to Face Death With Confidence Funeral Service (2 Timothy 4:6-8) We are gathered here this afternoon to celebrate the life of_____________. We also gather with the desire to comfort his family both by our words and by our presence. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Enemy, Death, Is No More!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

Jesus has conquered death for all of us

If life has a way of killing dreams, Christ’s resurrection has a way of bringing them back to life. Life has a way of killing dreams, doesn’t it? You set out with high hopes—for your schooling, your career, your family, and your golden years. You have plans, aspirations, and expectations. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

The Wages Of The Flesh Is Sin And Death PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the consequences of succumbing to worldly desires, particularly unmature sex, and emphasizes the importance of choosing to listen to God's guidance over worldly temptations.

Good morning, family! Today, we delve into a topic that might ruffle a few feathers, but it's essential we have this conversation. We're talking about the consequences of unmature sex, the wages of the flesh, and the power of sin and death. These are not easy issues to navigate, but they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16

Topics: Sex

Jesus Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2017

FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW HIM.

-AD 29- Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Jesus Foretells His Death Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25 FROM THIS POINT ON, JESUS HAS SET HIS FACE TO GO TO JERUSALEM, WHERE THE CROSS IS WAITING. IN THESE VERSES HE SPEAKS OF HIS DEATH AND THE COMMITMENT THAT HIS DISCIPLES MUST MAKE TO FOLLOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26, Mark 8:31-37, Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Since By Man Came Death

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 23, 2008

The message of Easter is that Jeus has won the victory over sin and death and His victory can be ours as well.

Since by Man Came Death --I Corinthians 15:21-22 Writing in The Christian Reader, Laura Conklin shares a family story. “My husband and I home school our two children, Seth and Glenna. One day, the lesson was on opposites. “Glenna, who was six at the time, was being quizzed. I would say a word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Methodist