Sermons on Our Death:

When Death Invades A Congregation Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008

Paul provides three insights for a congregation faced with the death of one of its members.

Friday was a difficult day for this congregation when we learned that a person who often worshiped with us had suddenly passed away. We all recognize that life can be cut short at any time, but when it happens without warning to a person so young, whose family we have come to appreciate, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

There Is Life After Death In This Life

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 14, 2004

IF YOU LOOSE EVERYTHING, BUT YOU STILL HAVE JESUS, YOU HAVE ENOUGH TO START AGAIN!

THERE IS LIFE AFTER DEATH IN THIS LIFE TEXT – John 11:25-26 – Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? There is life after this life. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

Funeral for a Christian Lady

Funeral Service for _____________ “How To Face Death With Confidence” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am now ready to be offered, the time of my departure is at hand. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Death: Heaven

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015

2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Woman Who Defied Death Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

In the book of Esther, we clearly see God at work in the lives of individuals and in the affairs of a nation. Even when it looks as if the world is in the hands of evil people, God is still in control, protecting those who belong to him.

Esther The Woman Who Defied Death Intro: Recently I came across a humorous list of things Hollywood has taught us.”  It doesn’t matter if you’re heavily outnumbered in a fight involving martial arts. Your enemies will patiently wait to attack you one by one, by dancing around in a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Murder Or Mercy: The Death Of Potential

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025

Because of the deep place murder holds in the heart, most of the time we tend to even ignoring God’s forewarnings.

“Murder or Mercy” The death of potential I find the simplicity of this statement striking, especially in how it contrasts murder and mercy. Today we are focusing on the contrast between personal choices and God’s mercy. We will also be connecting this idea to how people often take their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth & Death Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

There are many parallels between Jesus’ birth and His death, burial and resurrection. Thinking about them will bless your Christmas!

What is the Christmas story? People have argued about it for 2 millennia. And what is it purpose? A recent Newsweek poll found that although 84% of Americans call themselves Christians (at least nominally), and 82% say that Jesus is the Son of God - only 67% believe that the Christmas story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Happens After Death

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 31, 2021

After a person’s death, the familiar and usual statement that we hear is” he/she is gone to be with the Lord. I ponder: ’Was he with the Lord while on earth to be with God after death?’

What happens after death…. Hebrews 9:27”Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.” After a person’s death, the familiar and usual statement that we hear is” he/she is gone to be with the Lord. I ponder: ’Was he with the Lord while on earth to be with God after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 26, 2014

Jesus' foretelling of his death in Luke 9:21-22 teaches us the necessity of his suffering.

Scripture In our study of the life and ministry of Jesus in The Gospel of Luke we have come to a decisive moment. Last time, in our study of Luke 9:18-20, we noticed that Jesus asked his twelve disciples, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” And they answered, “John the Baptist. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

43. Resurrection - Defeating Death Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

If Jesus remained in the grave, all His previous saving work would be for naught!

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 43 – RESURRECTION - DEFEATING DEATH] 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 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11, Revelation 1:18, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:20, John 5:16-17, Hebrews 10:11-13, John 20:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Freed From Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2022

How Satan gained the power of death. What is death theologically? It’s separation. A separation from life on the earth, separation from relatives, friends, and all. Above all a separation from the living God forever.

Text: Hebrews 2:14-18 Theme: Free from fear of Death Introduction: By the grace of God, we had meditations on the freedom concept. Freedom from sin, freedom from slavery, stress, and now we have come to freedom from fear of death. The word death is familiar to all faiths and religions. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Curse Of The Law

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Aug 22, 2006

Since Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law with his death on the tree, we are blessed with the blessings of Abraham.

Galatians Chapter 3 verses 10 – 13 reads: “10All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." 11Clearly no one is justified before God by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Death- Proven!!? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 8, 2003

A Seeker Sermon looking at Near Death Experiences and whether life continues after death. It concludes- yes it does, and Jesus holds the keys to life, death and eternity

Life after death- proven?! WBC 11 May 2003 1) Brain- CONTINUITY In discussing ‘life after death’ I just want to recognise - pain in living WITH death o illness o loss - this discussion can all seem hypothetical, clinical, dwarfed by that - the mystery of much of this. I’m not able to give you a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

On The Death Of Usama Bin Laden

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 7, 2011

Meditations on how Christians should respond to the death of a wicked man.

“As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die?” Following a busy day last Sunday, I relaxed with Lynda by watching television in the evening. I was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

Freed From The Power Of Death Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2012

1) Life (Acts 2:22), 2) Death (Acts 2:23), 3) Resurrection (Acts 2:24–32), and 4) Exaltation (Acts 2:33–36) of Jesus which Freed believers from the Power of Death.

Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik was jailed for a maximum term on Friday when judges declared him sane enough to answer for the murder of 77 people last year. The killings shook the nation of five million which had prided itself as a safe haven from much of the world’s troubles. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Other