Sermons on Process Of Death:

Why God? (Tragedy)

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

God speaks to us about situations we face in life, we need to let God's Word enter our minds and hearts and heal the grief, doubt and even the anger we may feel.

There are certain times in life when all of us, no matter how strong our faith may be, cry out either audibly or inside our soul, and ask, "Why, God? Why did You let this happen? Why didn't You prevent this tragedy?" For many of us, one of those times was this past Monday when we heard that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2006

what was finished when Jesus died on the cross.

THE WORD OF VICTORY "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished." John 19:30 The last two weeks we have been occupied with the tragedy of the cross; we turn now to its triumph. "It is finished." The ancient Greeks boasted of being able to say much in little. "It is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

4. What Is Beyond Your Wardrobe? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

A Series on the Narnia Series - looking at what your eternity will look like

“Discovering Nania – 4. What is beyond your wardrobe?” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/2/06 pm Tonight is the last night that I want to talk about the Narnia movie and the message that it contains for every single one of us. If you haven’t been with us over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Absolutes

Contributed by Greg Aery on Nov 27, 2006

In a world of few absolutes, this sermon deals with the discovery of at least three.

We live in a society of very few absolutes. For instance, there was a day when you could shake the hand of a man and be absolutely sure he would honor his word. In this present day we have men sign contracts and wonder if they will keep their word. However, I do want us to turn our attention to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would You Rather Be Dead?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Feb 9, 2008

This Ash Wednesday sermon uses a scene from "Fight Club" as its major illustration - it attempts to show that Christ doesn’t just give us a second chance, but that He puts us to death (while taking on our death) in Baptism and give us the empty tomb.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who makes our lives more beautiful than what they could ever be on their own. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, About ten years ago, a movie came out that just about everyone saw. It was called “Fight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Dead Enough, Yet ?

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Must die to live

Are You Dead Enough, Yet ? Joh 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. Joh 11:2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) Joh 11:3 Therefore his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 23, 2008

King Hezekiah is told he is going to die and he had better get ready. What does it mean for Christians to face death? What is our understanding of death in light of what Christ has done for us?

THE LAST ENEMY Many of you know that I love movies. As a true movie aficionado I enjoy watching some of the really old movies. One of the most interesting movies from 1934 was called “Death Takes A Holiday.” In “Death Takes A Holiday,” Death takes on human form as “Prince Sirki” to discover why ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

"Life After Death, Do You Believe It?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 26, 2008

This sermon looks at the certainty of death and its effects and asks the question do you believe in the resurrection?

Life after death, do you believe it? John 11: 17 -11:46 The 100 million dollar question that is often asked is there life after death? A whole host of answers are proposed from reincarnation to resurrection. Abraham Lincoln said “Surely God would not have created such a being as man to exist ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-46

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Jonah

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 7, 2008

This is a sermon I wrote for my nephew’s funeral. Rate it if you want to but I am sharing it in part to offer an example of a funeral for a 10 year old. Also it is a tribute to my nephew. Hope you are blessed by it.

FUNERAL FOR JONAH DUECK No one can imagine what it feels like for Richard and Connie to have watched Jonah pass away. None of us here, even if you have lost someone in a similar way, can empathize with their pain. I believe it is a personal pain that is unique to them. That does not stop us from ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Finished

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 6, 2008

"IT IS FINISHED" MEANT THAT: ❶. All Prophecies Had Been Fulfilled ❷. Christ’s Sufferings Were Over ❸. Christ’s Redemptive Work Finished ❹. Satan’s Power Destroyed ❺. Way to Heaven Provided

Jesus & Alexander died at 33 One lived & died for self — One died for you & me The Greek died on a throne — The Jew died on a cross One led vast armies forth — The other walked alone One shed a world’s blood — The other gave his own One won the world in life and lost it all in death The other ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Stand To Loose If Your Left Behind

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 7, 2007

What do people stand to loose when Jesus returns to the Earth.

Intro: Most people consider what they will lose if they become a Christian. Some think they will loose freedom, friends, and fun. How many of you have ever considered what you stand to loose if your left behind when Jesus returns to earth? There is some disagreement between bible teachers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon: The Lord Is With Us

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 17, 2007

A funeral sermon based on Psalm 23

The hymn that Muriel requested today is a hymn based on Psalm 23. You would have heard this song on numerous occasions, especially when people are facing difficult situations and times… Because it is a Psalm that during times of difficulty reminds us that God is always with us… And this is not so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Welcome Home Son

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on Oct 22, 2007

A Funeral service for a person who accepted Christ on his death bed.

Welcome Home son ( a funeral Service) Luke 15:17-24 Good evening we are all here to to mourn the passing of Tatang. But more importantly to celebrate and thank the Lord Jesus Christ, for the life that He gave Tatang, and the time we shared his life, Truly God has given and he hath taken away… ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Tomb Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 31, 2007

By following Jesus to the tomb we learn that it’s okay to shed some (1) tears over life’s loses, but that our tears must eventually give way to the (2) truth.

Following Jesus to the Tomb My wife has a lot of shoes. That may not surprise you. One pair of shoes in particular, however, is unique. She’s had them since high-school, and written on the heal with white-out pen is the inscription G22. In fact, all of the girls on my wife’s old pom squad have a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-36

Denomination: Christian Church

A Building From God

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 17, 2007

When death occurs, Christians should have more cause to thank God and not despair as Our bodies are erthly tents which if destroyed, we, however, have a buiding from God, eternal, in the heavens.

“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” 2 Cor 5:1 The second epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Chapter 5, verse 1, is contained in a letter written to comfort Christians in situations of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist