Sermons on Reason For Dying:

Getting Ready To Go!

Contributed by Patrick Doherty on Sep 24, 2002

Letting the Christian idea of death change the way we live.

Getting Ready to Go! Letting death change the way you live! Six frogs are on a lily-pad and four decide to jump off, how many are left? There is a huge difference in knowing something and letting affect your actions. According to a newspaper report a private school was have a unique problem. A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mt. Everest & The Ethics Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 6, 2006

True stories of Mt. Everest climbers abandoned to die and the Good Samaritan story. Re-thinking compassion, outreach and evangelism.

I. MOUNT EVEREST CLIMBER ABANDONED & LEFT TO DIE REUTERS NEWS (May 25, 2006) Mount Everest pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary said Wednesday he was shocked that dozens of climbers left a British mountaineer to die during their own attempts on the world’s tallest peak. David Sharp, 34, died ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 11, 2014

"A saint is a person who lets the light shine through."

A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited each cathedral he was impressed by the massive stained glass portraits of the disciples and of other saints. He stood amazed, as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Accept That You Are Accepted"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 17, 2010

A sermon on the meaning of the Cross.

Luke 23:32-43 “Accept that You are Accepted” “I just want to be accepted and loved. That is what I want more than anything in the world,” confides the honest teenager who has been left on the margins, rejected by the so-called ‘popular’ people, lives in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Behind The Scenes Of The Crucifixion

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Behind the scenes of Jesus' death, there was a war going on...

Today and Thursday, we are going to get a behind the scenes look at the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Listen to these verses from Revelation chapter 12: 7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Cross Of Pain, Cross Of Life

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

Sometimes its difficult to really realise the pain and the suffering that Jesus went through on the cross for US! There is art in the form of paintings and sculpture that depicts the crucifixion in some theological aspect rather than reality.

CROSS OF PAIN, CR0SS OF LIFE During these 2 weeks leading up to Easter called passion tide we focus our thoughts and minds to Jesus’s life and in particular His Sufferings. All too often we do not realise the dreadful suffering that Jesus went through on our behalf. The film the Passion of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30, Matthew 27:33-54, Mark 15:25-39, Luke 23:33-47

What The Cross Is Pt. 1 "The Center" Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Mar 19, 2006

The cross is the center of our Faith, Future, and God’s Favor.

What The Cross Is “The Center” Pt. 1 If you would like to hear this sermon you can listen to it at www.simplysermons.com Intro: How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? How about those things we talked about early in January? How are you doing? 1. Have you brought a new family to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18

Denomination: *other

Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 23, 2009

If we really value Jesus Christ, we will value what He values.

The last time I spoke we saw that what we believe about Jesus Christ is the most important thing about us. How we VIEW Jesus Christ determine how we VALUE Him. Our response to our Lord depends upon our relationship with Him. Now, how do we show our value for Him? Let us read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

“pure Religion Reveals Faith Through Work For God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 8, 2015

James discusses the external evidence of one's salvation.

Faith is one of the great concepts of our Christian experience. Yet, some have pressed this to an extreme by implying that it makes no difference how one lives - faith is all that matters. What I am referring to is what is referred to by some as “easy believism.” Easy believism ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Comparing The Butterfly To The Resurrection: Life And Death Examined

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 10, 2023

We declare in faith, "He is Risen." Jesus is alive. Right now. He rose from the dead two thousand years ago. And his disciples were shocked to see him alive. Yet he had promised he would rise again.

“Cancer had reduced six-year-old Christian to skin and bones. It was during his final days that nature bestowed its annual miracle. Millions of yellow butterflies invade northeast Oklahoma with a gentle firestorm of color and dance, covering the landscape and bringing unbridled joy after the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus appearance before Pilate

Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 I saw some interesting tombstone inscriptions. • The first one was from a place called Tombstone Arizona. It says, “Here lies Lester Moore; four slugs from a .44, no Les, no more.” • Here’s one from Lincoln, Maine that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Death, Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Oct 28, 2003

The fear of death is a burden many carry. Where do we turn? To Christ, and his promise of the Resurrection.

Resurrection-Daniel 12:1-3 3rd Last Sunday, 11-9-03 We all have things we don’t like very much. We all have “pet peeves”. I suspect many of us might share some common disdains; heavy traffic caused by rubber-neckers, the nerve jarring sound chalk sometimes makes, a pebble in our shoe. These are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Feel Like Quitting

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 26, 2006

Jesus’ transfiguration is recorded in the gospels to embolden the disciples and their converts down the ages, as they face discouragement on the way to God’s Kingdom.

Psalm 27, 1 Kings 19:9-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Mark 9:2-9 When you feel like quitting On July 4, 1952, a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She was setting out to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. This was no novice undertaking. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

For Jesus' Love 5 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 21, 2017

Jacob wrestled with God until day break to receive both power with God and power with men for the coming of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 5 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 9, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Don’t Be Afraid Of Death

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 12, 2020

What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever?

What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever? These questions may not be pleasant to everyone and often come up as objections to some people. Life beyond death has always been a fascinating subject. There seems to be an increasing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5, Job 8:9, Job 10:20, Romans 6:23, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational