Sermons on Physical Death:

Scary Movie: Fear Of Death #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

Salvation is a gift from God

How do I overcome this nagging feeling that there must be more to life than death? Image: (two minute video clip of Movie deaths and followed by fears from the congregation) For your information those fears listed at the end of our video this morning were fears we texted that we hoped and prayed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:13, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Daniel 12:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Day

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 16, 2024

It is appointed unto man to die once and after that face judgment. That is not the only judgment man will face. On earth one may face many types of judgment, but the eternal judgment and the consequences thereof are too serious to just wave away or leave to chance.

JUDGMENT DAY John 3:16 Many judgments are delivered world over. Here, I am talking about the judgment that determines where you will spend eternity and what rewards and or punishments you get, if any. There is a judgment day for everyone. Scripture tells us that even the angels will be judged, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Dead Or Alive?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 6, 2009

A sermon on spiritual death based on Ephesians 2:1-5

3rd Sermon on Ephesians 2:1-9 for 4/5/2009 Dead or Alive? Introduction: The story is told about a little boy who found a rat in his back yard. He jumped on it. He stomped on it. And he killed it. He was so proud of himself, and he ran to show it to his mother. But he didn’t realize that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Beat Death? Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 13, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). Review First week-looked at Daniel/his captivity in Babylon- Premise of what we discussed- based on this question- How do we survive and even thrive in a culture that is accelerating ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Saul's Death, And The Birth Of Darth Vader. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 16, 2011

What can we learn from the death of Saul and the demise of Anakin Skwalker.

Along time ago in a galaxy far, far away a young Jedi Knight by the name of Anakin Skywalker a talented and gifted young man was mislead by a Sith Lord, he then became Darth Vader, This had a fair bit to do with fear because of his desire to save his beloved. l could tell you the whole story but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is Your Expiration Date?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Psalm 90 teaches us that we all have an expiration date. How then show we live in light of the short time we have?

What’s Your Expiration Date? Psalm 90 Pastor Jeff Williams 1-02-05 We all have an expiration date… Before I came on staff at Pontiac Bible Church, many of you know that I worked at Salem Children’s Home. Salem has been serving children in Livingston County for over one hundred years. Several ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Courage When Facing Death

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

In this sermon, content from several sources is presented in edited form with the goal of providing strength and comfort for those who fear death.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) What is it that frightens us most about death? Is it worrying that we will desperately miss the person who leaves us behind, or that the person we leave behind will ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Until Death Do Us Part

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011

Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In The Pits -- A Near-Death Experience Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LONELINESS OF BEING FORSAKEN BY GOD AND MAN MAKES LIFE IN THE PITS INTOLERABLE

BIG IDEA: THE LONELINESS OF BEING FORSAKEN BY GOD AND MAN MAKES LIFE IN THE PITS INTOLERABLE INTRODUCTION: This is the saddest psalm in the psalter; no glimmer of hope; for once we are left in the same state of despair as at the beginning of the psalm. We know God’s promise that He will never ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Stops The Hand Of Death Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 9, 2025

The God we serve is not intimidated by death; He is the Author of life. No matter the verdict, diagnosis, or condition, when God steps in, death must step back.

THE GOD WHO STOPS THE HAND OF DEATH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 118:17 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 20:1-6, Exodus 12:29-30, Job 33:22-25, John 11:25-26, Revelation 1:18 INTRODUCTION: Death is one of the most feared forces in human existence, often viewed as an unstoppable end. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Types Of Sorrow At The Death Of Christ Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 13, 2012

The sorrow of the women and the sorrow of the Marys are contrasted within this sermon as Jesus goes to the cross.

March 14, 2012 Two Sorrows Luke 23:27-31 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Face-To-Face With Death Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 23, 2021

What can we learn from Jesus' resurrection of Lazarus?

THE MOST IMPORTANT SIGN: Jesus has definitive power over death. - John 11:17, 25-26, 47. a. This is a sign. - v. 47. - Throughout John we see Jesus doing miracles as signs. This is not just a sign, but the most important sign. - John 11 is the high point of the gospel, in a literary sense. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Week: Life After Death Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Resurrection Sunday Message from NewSong 2008

“Holy Week: Life After Death” Resurrection Sunday NewSong Church – 03/23/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: Life after ...read more

Denomination: *other

Funeral Sermon:  Death Is Not The End Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

Death, as painful as it may seem, is not a permanent separation. It is but a transition to a far better place for those who die in Christ.

Funeral Sermon:  DEATH IS NOT THE END By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 (KJV) Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Should We Really Be Afraid Of Death?”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on May 26, 2004

If we take the time to realistically examine our culture, especially our western culture, we will readily see that death is not something we think about very much.

For Christians, the season of Lent is the time of our church year like no other because our focus is drawn on a very unpopular topic, death. We are taken on a journey covering the last weeks of Jesus’ ministry, which ends with his horrible torture and death by crucifixion. But because we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-2

Denomination: Methodist