Sermons on Pauls Death:

Remember Your Creator

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 11, 2018

Two men think about life as they face the end of their journey on earth. Has life been meaningless or relevant? Do they look forward to a joyless process of degradation, a painful descent towards the valley of death, or to something more glorious beyond the horizon?

[Sermon preached on 11 November 2018, 25th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] A man of about my age—sixty, give or take a few years—sits down, takes up pen and parchment, and starts to write. Or perhaps he calls his secretary and starts to dictate. He senses that his life is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is The Answer For Our Struggles With Sin! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2020

Here God wants us to see: 1. The crucial death of our Lord (vs. 1-6). 2. The defense of God's law (vs. 7-13). 3. The difficulties we face with sin (vs. 14-23). 4. The deliverance we have from our Savior (vs. 24-25).

Jesus Is the Answer for Our Struggles with Sin! The Book of Romans Romans 7:1-25 (Read vs. 1-6) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 3, 2016 (Revised December 23, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 7. In the first 6 chapters, Paul made the rock-solid case that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Kept Surrendered So He Could Graduate! Series

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 22, 2010

Paul passed many tests to graduate.

Paul kept surrendered so he could graduate! 2 COR 4:7-12, 16-18 A father was filling out an application form for his daughter, who was seeking entrance to a very exclusive college. He came to the question on the form which asked whether the applicant was a leader. In honesty, he wrote, "No, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paul Kept Surrendered So He Could Graduate!

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 14, 2010

What Paul went through to serve God.

Paul kept surrendered so he could graduate! 2 COR 4:7-12, 16-18 A father was filling out an application form for his daughter, who was seeking entrance to a very exclusive college. He came to the question on the form which asked whether the applicant was a leader. In honesty, he wrote, "No, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Ready

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 8, 2003

A message of being ready for the rapture, or for death.

"Are You Ready" Text: Rev 22:20. Intro: On Tuesday September 11,2001 At approx 8:50 Am The Worst attack onm the USA ever since the Civil war and Pearl Harbour. At Approx 8:50 Am Americain Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767 with 81 passangers, 9 flight attendants and 2 pilots aboard, headed from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Paul knew what placing everything in God’s hands had done for Him. He wanted others to place everything, their very existence & its priorities & activities in God’s hands also. God proves Himself totally trustworthy to those who place their life in His Ha

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 8-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] HOPE IN GOD The hope in God which sustained Paul in his relationship with the Corinthians had to first grow and mature in his own life. Paul had an experience in Asia during a missionary Journey that had caused him to hope only in God. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

If we are Believers, there is no need to fear death.

To Die Is Gain July 12, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are Believers, there is no need to fear death. Focus Passage: Philippians 1:21-26 Supplemental Passage: (Galatians 2:20 NASB) "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Three Questions Of Job Answered By Jesus

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Job asks three important questions about man. They are so important they need the right answers. I am thankful that Jesus answered them and we can know they have been answered correctly.

THREE QUESTIONS OF JOB ANSWERED BY JESUS Job 14:10-14; 25:4 Job asks three important questions about man. They are so important they need the right answers. I am thankful that Jesus answered them and we can know they have been answered correctly. I. “MAN DIETH . . . AND WHERE IS HE"? Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

What About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002

Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

(Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessing In Dying In The Lord

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002

You are a blessed individual if you die in the Lord.

Revelation 14:13 Topic- The blessing in dying in the Lord It is always a sad occasion when someone we have known for a long time has died and is no longer living with us. But yet according to Revelation 14:13, it says “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.” That is, if a person that we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13, Revelation 14:12-13, Revelation 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Know In Part Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2003

We know little about life after death, but we do know that heaven is not possessing things, that hell is about separation from God, and that the love of God will reach even to the most alienated.

We think that having things will make us happy. The truth is that happiness comes from sharing what you have with someone you love. Fulfillment is not measured by how much you have. Genuine fulfillment is measured by who you have it with. That is true in this life. I believe that is also true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

How's It Going To End?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004

Questions about life and death

Having just returned from 6 days of vacation that included three different hotels (and rides on 6 different roller coasters in two different amusement parks) I can relate to Stephan Brown’s comments about packing and unpacking while on vacation. He says, “some people when they go on vacation, they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Into Thy Hands

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 10, 2003

A dying experience

Welcome ....... As Christ our Lord hung there on the cross of Calvary, nails in his hands, nails in his feet, blood gushing from his side, his body in agonzing pain, he took those dying moments to speak with his Father. Four of our Lord’s seven sayings was directed to his Father. Father forgive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Church Of God

What The Bible Says About Heaven

Contributed by Lee Snyder on Feb 11, 2010

These are answers to questions someone asked Lee about heaven.

What the Bible Says About Heaven by Lee Snyder Note: Someone asked Lee what the Bible tells us about life in heaven. He said he wished he knew more about the subject, but maybe this will help a little. He added that he knew the person would look up the verses so the person could judge for himself ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Over! Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

God is looking forward to your arrival to be with Him. Eternity is your destiny and heaven is your home. Since you are going home, let me tell three things you need to know about going home.

In was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” When He had said this, He breathed His last. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal