Sermons on Ready To Die:

#6 - Spiritual Hypochondria Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 26, 2009

The sixth in this series. Inspired by the book "Why Churches Die" by Mac Brunson & Ergun Caner. Thank you men!

#6 – Spiritual Hypochondria Numbers 11 (Begin with reading the story of “Clara” from the book “Why Churches die.” Pages 185-190. Once again, I’ll say that I am grateful for Dr. Brunson and Dr. Caner’s book. It is an incredible resource from which this series has, by design, been taken) * Think ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's Next? What Is Hell Like? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Hell is an Awful Place! Part 3 of 7

INTRODUCTION 1. Heaven is an Awesome Place! Our study last week was Inspiring and Motivating… I was hoping that thought of Heaven would stay in our hearts… HOPE! • My desire in this study is to deepen our Hope for Heaven… that we’d understand that Heaven is far better than anything we’ve known, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Next? What Will We Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heave is an Awesome Place! Part 5 of 6

INTRODUCTION 1. What’s Next? After We die – What’s Next? 2. From our Study -- we know – Hell is an Awful Place! • Hades and Hell are far worse than anything we’ve known, or experienced or could even imagine in this life. • AND No one in Hades would ever want anyone to experience what they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Atrophy - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 9, 2009

The characteristics, consequences, and cure for Spiritual Atrophy? (Thanks to Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner for their book, "Why Churches Die")

The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 2 – “Spiritual Atrophy” Amos 6:1 * Let’s begin with a story. While it has been true dozens of times, the names have been deleted to protect the guilty. * There was once a visionary pastor who developed a visionary group of believers. This ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Faithful And Wicked Servants Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

On His way to Jerusalem to die for the sin of humanity, Jesus had many encounters... this story details one such encounter!

First the stage is set in v.11 when the disciples/followers still show a lack of understanding in Jesus’ mission and the Kingdom of Heaven. They are seeking an earthly kingdom as they had been taught… and they were looking for it to happen the moment Jesus set foot in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

We Cannot Know Another’s Story Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 4, 2010

God must be loved greatly for us to live the life (and die the death) he calls us to.

Scripture Introduction Near the end of the Chronicles of Narnia book, The Horse and His Boy, C. S. Lewis describes Shasta feeling sorry for himself because life is hard. While he cries, the Lion draws near, and Shasta is frightened when he realizes this is a very large creature. He cannot see ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fullfillment Of Destiny

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 28, 2009

CHRIST KNOWS THE TIME IS NOW SO HE STARTS TOWARD JERSUSALEM. THIS TIME WITH AN OTHER PURPOSE. THIS TIME TO DIE.

Isaiah 50:7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. (KJV) Luke 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Church Of God

Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 27, 2012

We race as a team. Helping our teammates especially those who may be like Elijah, and requesting to die.

Roadblocks PPT 1 (Series Theme) Very encouraging messages the next 4 Sundays, you want to be here. This week roadblocks, then detours - Joseph, Elisha, Moses, David, everyone has had detours to deal with. Then a message on, "then the fight started." - A message about how the stress of the race can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great White Throne

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2015

This is the final judgment of all who die lost, never having repented and never having received Christ as their Savior.

8-11-05 The Great White Throne Revelation 20:11-15 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sleep Time

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 16, 2011

Dying is a part of living and if you want to live after you die you must decide for the Lord now.

Tony Shubert Funeral 10:00 a.m. February 16, 2011 Pre-service Music: Tony’s CDs (let’s have these play during the visitation as well) Welcome. That music you’ve been listening to is Tony playing the keyboard. We’re here to remember, reflect and rejoice. We’re also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Compassion On The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2012

Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?

OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Universe Will Collapse Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 9, 2017

Scientists will tell us that the sun will eventually die out; why do people think they can live forever?

Last week in preparation for the message, we took a look back to Daniel of the Old Testament. This morning, let us go all the way to Genesis 1……… Read along with me v1-19……… Just one question… How did God create the stars, moons, sky and the entire universe?? God spoke and the universe was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

A New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 10, 2024

Through Baptism sacred act, we die to our old selves and rise with Christ to walk in newness of life.

Through Baptism sacred act, we die to our old selves and rise with Christ to walk in newness of life. Baptism marks a decisive turning point in our journey of faith. It's a public declaration that we have surrendered our lives to Jesus, and His grace has washed away our sins. As we emerge from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:19-20

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time- Get Behind Me, Satan

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2023

You tell the Lord you don’t want him to die, and he responds by calling you Satan.

The book, Tigers in the Dark, tells about a time when all the electricity went out at a Barnum and Bailey Circus. There was total darkness at the circus. They had just started the act with the tiger trainer locked in a cage with several fierce Bengal tigers. The tigers could see the man - the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic