Sermons on Replaced Death:

Genesis 53 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

You know some of the things that people say on their deathbed are truly amazing. Let me read for you a few famous last words. “I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach the quality it should have.” (Leonardo da Vinci, artist, 1519) “I am ready.” (Woodrow Wilson, US President, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 54 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

The last time we were in the book of genesis we were listening to the last words of the great patriarch Jacob as he told his 12 sons what would become of them. [Read Genesis 49:28-33.] In a moment Jacob was gone. He had passed from this life to the next. For him it meant eternity with God and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 56 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

As we continued our studies in Genesis last week we saw how Joseph convinced the brothers once and for all that they were completely forgiven for their sins against him. Once that was all settled, life must have cruised along for Joseph and his family because the story picks back up some 50 plus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Die

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2009

“The multitudes were taking discipleship very easily; He will drive them away rather than have them on such terms; He will make them see, by any forcefulness of expression, that discipleship is supremely difficult. And so He declares His terms.”

Called to Die Luke 14:25-35 Promise Keeper’s November 2006 … 6,000 men rocked the Hershey Centre in Mississauga with gut-wrenching worship and passionate desire that God would rush in and baptize us. Speaker after speaker stood with power and pizzazz as the audience remained riveted to every word. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

What's Next? What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next after we die? What is Heaven Like? Heaven is an Awesome Place! Part 2 of 7

INTRODUCTION Special Music – I Can Only Imagine… 1. I Can Only Imagine… • (eg) It’s as if we are unable to see -- and have never seen the sunset and yet, a friend, who has seen and experienced a sunset, is trying to tell us what it looks like. • Or we have never seen the Grand Canyon… never ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Grief

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

Based on the book of Lamentations, this sermon deals with how to handle grief

Good Grief? Pastor Jeff Williams 3-16-08 In the Twinkling of an Eye I heard the sirens as I ate my lunch. The racket seemed to be coming from north of town and I almost drove out there but I had a full afternoon schedule. I sat down at my desk and my secretary told me I had a phone call from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Cares...when I Have A Sudden Loss? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 25, 2007

Fourth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores sudden losses in life.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Show "Who Cares" Video Clip from Outreach tools. In an instance, life can change. You are cruising along through your day. Maybe heading out to church. Maybe attending a youth ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Paul Was Not Afraid To Face And Eternity

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 27, 2007

why Paul was not afraid to die

Why Paul was not afraid to face and eternity? Acts 21:10-13 The Apostle Paul is on his way to Jerusalem and tarries in Caesarea for a few days with Phillip. While he is there, the events of our text take place. Note: The deterring sign (10-11) Agabus comes down and binds himself with Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Took Our Place

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007

We come to live and death ends our work. But Jesus came to die to give us real life. The innocent takes the punishment of the guilty.

“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him. For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

For Just A Little While

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007

Because life is short, you shouldn’t be idle. Make the best use of your life in discovering and doing God’s purpose in these end times.

“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away.” - Psalm 39:4 Psalm 119:19 - “I am here on earth for just a little while.” (TEV) I. TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR LIFE, YOU MUST NEVER FORGET TWO TRUTHS: 1.Compared with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready To Die?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007

The certainty of death and the realities of heaven and hell compell us to make preparations for eternity.

Introduction * On the night of April 14, 1912, during its first trip from England to New York, the Titanic struck an iceberg. The collision tore a 300-foot gash in its hull, and in 2½ hours the unsinkable ship sank. Some 1500 people died. * On May 6, 1937, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, the mighty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of John The Baptist (Mark 6:14-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007

The Death of John the Baptist. No doubt all of those who had thrown in their lot with John figured that their reform movement had just come to a grinding and bloody halt!

No doubt all of you are deeply concerned, as I am, about what could prove to be the beginnings of World War III breaking out this week in the Middle East. The Israeli army moved into Lebanon this week, ostensibly to take on Hezbollah militants operating from within Lebanon who apparently captured ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Inscription Said

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Nov 14, 2006

If our life is condensed into a few words upon a tombstone, what would it say?

• In this life we live we are often remembered for the type of work we did, how we acted or even the amount of things and money we may have or have not had. • When looking back over ones life it is important to ask questions such as “Have I accomplished all that I could have?” “Have I treated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Ready To Die Today?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 1 Sam. 31

Am I Ready to Die Today? 1 Sam. 31 Author H. B. London writes in his newsletter to pastors: More than 300 people were aboard Air France flight #358 when it came to a stop about 220 yards beyond the end of the runway in Toronto [this past] Tuesday {Aug. 2, 2005.] Miraculously, no one died in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

No Regrets

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 14, 2007

As Paul neared life’s end he wrote to Timothy a message of NO REGRETS. If your life was nearing the end today, could you say the same?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Have No Regrets II Timothy 4:6-8 Intro: The Apostle Paul writes to young Timothy as he looks out at the chopping block where the Roman guards will soon chop off his head and he says these words in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist