Sermons on Preparing For Death:

Conversion Of Aeneas And Death Of Dorcas Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 27, 2021

Church growth has always faced with two events. One is the Conversion experience, and the other is the death of the believers. Little flock found with multitudes of numerous population.

Acts 9:32-43 Conversion of Aeneas and Death of Dorcas 9:32-35 Conversion of People at Sharon and Lydda 9:36-39 Works of Dorcas 9:40-43 Death and Life of Dorcas Introduction: Church growth has always faced with two events. One is the Conversion experience, and the other is the death of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Methodist

30 The Third Death Wish Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Feb 11, 2021

This is the 30th of 31 Devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah,' and is entitled, The Third Death Wish. It's about Jonah's wish to die because of the plant which God removed.

# 30 - The Third Death Wish Jonah 4:8b-9 – “Then he wished death for himself, and said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” 9 Then God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” And he said, “It is right for me to be angry, even to death!” Then he wished death for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:8-9, 1 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:17, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

15 The First Death Wish Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 29, 2020

This is the 15th of 31 devotions from a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' In these devotions, which are based on the book of Jonah, I make a comparison between The Church-at-large in the light of this present global pandemic.

# 15 – The First Death Wish Jonah 1:12: “And he said to them, ‘Pick me up and throw me into the sea; then the sea will become calm for you. For I know that this great tempest is because of me.’” In our previous devotion we saw how the sailors asked Jonah what they should do to him so that the sea ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:12, Matthew 24:1-31, Matthew 24:21, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"death Was Arrested!"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 26, 2021

I want to begin today with a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question is one that we often ask but we really don’t want an answer to. So here is the question. Have you ever been arrested?

RESURRECTION DAY 2021 “The Day Death Died” John 17-20 I want to begin today with a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question is one that we often ask but we really don’t want an answer to. It’s often used to make a point; to get someone’s attention. In fact you might not want to answer the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival From Death To Life Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2021

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival?

What does the spread of the Gospel have to do with revival? From Pentecost until today, the Gospel has brought revival from death to life. Life-giving renewal spread to Antioch, Athens, Babylon, Berea, Caesarea, Cenchrea, Colossae, Corinth, Crete, Cyrene, Damascus, Derbe, Ephesus, Hierapolis, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks To The Realm Of Death

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022

Why did Jesus call out to the dead? What was His purpose?

key verses (25-27) Why did Jesus call out to the dead? What was His purpose? They saw death as: 1. Dark – John 8:12 – I am the light of the world. 2. Obstacle – Romans 8:35 – Who will separate us from the love of Christ? 3. Only saw negative – Mark 11:22 – have faith in God. To whom did Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, John 11:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Will Never See Death Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 25, 2024

The stakes are cosmically and eternally high at this moment. Jesus’ actions don’t determine the outcome of some silly game, but determine the eternal destinies of millions of men and women, boys and girls. This is the ultimate “Don’t Blink” moment.

A journalist and a father of a three -year-old boy came home in 2019. The young boy saw his dad working on his iPad while he was at the house. So, while the dad was at work, the three-year-old boy picked up the iPad and tried to use it when his dad was away. Only the iPad was password protected. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Deliverance-1(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 9, 2025

1 of 2. Mark related/described the chain of events surrounding Jesus’ death on the Cross. Certain events transpired in bringing about the death of Deliverance. BUT: ?What causes Deliverance to die? ?How does Deliverance die? 10 delusions ensuring the death of Deliverance.

The DEATH Of DELIVERANCE-I—Mark 15:1-25(15:1-47) *This 'bare-bones' sermon was delivered by 1)focusing on the historical aspects presented thru reading the verses themselves, 2)presenting the bare divisions, & 3)commenting from memory in the moment.* Need: To examine the historical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-25, Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation From Sickness And Death Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 14, 2023

Adam introduced the world to sickness and death. The Lord forgives all my disease. Forgiveness and healing are equally powerful. Our purpose is to be conformed to the image of God's Son and eagerly wait for the adoption and redemption of our bodies.

Most of us can earn a salary or create wealth. There are many very rich people in the world who believe they have become very rich because of their own doing. You can be clever, design, invent and be talented. There are great musicians in the world, amazing sportspeople. Most people, give no credit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Exodus 30:11-16, Psalm 103:1-5, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Luke 5:17-26, Isaiah 38:18  (view more)  (view less)

The Wages Of The Flesh Is Sin And Death PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 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

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

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you time to prepare for time running out?

If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Revelation 1:3, 1 Peter 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Concerns From The Cross-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 19, 2011

2 of 2. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced concerns of great significance. At the juncture of life & death, our greatest concerns are prioritized. What are significant concerns for Jesus? 6 Significant Concerns of Jesus from the Cross.

CONCERNS From The CROSS-II Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39; Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30 MATTERS of GREATEST SIGNIFICANCE Significant Concerns of Jesus As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For Lucille Austin

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 10, 2009

This funeral message speaks upon how the hymns we sing today can bless us for years to come, even as Christ’s promise to prepare a place for us can provide us comfort upto our last day.

I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. Thomas said to him, Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran