Sermons on Righteous Death:

Message From Hell

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon draws a contrast between the death, buriel, and after life of two people through the words of Jesus. This message also shows the importance of sharing Christ to our friends and family before it is eternally to late.

Message From Hell Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: A few years ago there was a TV show called Early Edition. The main character in this program would receive a paper every day that showed what was going to happen the next day. He would then set out to correct the bad things before they happened. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

What Would God Say About.. Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 2, 2005

2nd in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

INSIGHT - February 27, 2005 “WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT... ETERNAL SECURITY" INTRODUCTION: We are continuing in our series on “What does God say about...” Tonight we are going to address an issue that is not so much a “hot” topic but a confusing one. One of the things we want to do here at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Christian Church

He's Risen

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

Using C. F. W. Walther’s hymn He’s Risen, He’s Risen this sermon celebrates the truth that Christ is risen and the certain comfort that brings.

Epiphany 6 C 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Hymn Study LW 138 02/15/04 Our hymn’s story begins with a group of German theological students from the region of Saxony. Among them were men like E. G. W. Keyl, Theodore Buenger and a young pianist and accomplished hymn-writer by the name of C. F. W. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Streets Of Gold Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2005

4th of 5 messages leading up to Easter on Death, Life after Life and the meaning of the resurrection. This message focuses on the Holy City and Streets of Gold.

What will Heaven be Like? We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. If this fallen world in all of its brokenness can be so wonderful, what must heaven be like? T. S. Elliot 9 But as it is written ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who You Know, Determines Wher You'll Go!

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 23, 2005

Many say in our culture that it is who you know that determines where you will go, it’s true in eternity as well!

Who you know, determines where you’ll go! 1 Chronicles 28:9 I. We can know that He is ALIVE just as He said! - Job 19:25 There are actually some who claim to be Christians today who say that they believe Jesus died, but do not believe in the Resurrection. However I believe we can know for sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Baptist

Steadfast

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

Paul’s doctrinal declarations led to practical directives and this chapter’s conclusion was no exception. We will be given new bodies when Christ returns and these bodies will be without disabilities (vv. 52-53). This means that death should no longer be

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: William Carey, the “father of modern missions,” wanted to translate the Bible into as many Indian languages as possible. He established a large print-shop in Serampore where translation work was continually being done. Carey spent hours each day translating Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did You Go, Why Did You Die?

Contributed by Eric Darr on Apr 11, 2005

It is curiously odd that people who are filled with horrified indignation whenever a cat kills a sparrow can hear the story of the killing of God told Sunday after Sunday and not experience any shock at all.

“Why did you go, Why did you die?” • Prayer The mother of a nine-year-old boy named Mark received a phone call in the middle of the afternoon. It was the teacher from her son’s school. "Mrs. Smith, something unusual happened today in your son’s third grade class. Your son did something that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tyson, The Dog Series

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 13, 2005

O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, Thy will be done.

At the last Midnight Oil meeting, we watched Rob Bell as he spoke about a trip he took around the lake with his son. As they walked around the lake, a storm came up, and it started raining and storming. His son started screaming, so he started trying to comfort him. "It’s alright, buddy..." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Groan And The Glory Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 24, 2004

Our suffering in this life is a prelude to glory. God will end suffering and decay and give us new and immortal bodies.

The Groan and the Glory Rom. 8:18-25 INTRO.: Charlie Brown illustration. Charlie was about to kick a field goal and Lucy held the ball. When Charlie kicked, she moved the ball. He kicked so hard that he flew into the air and landed flat on his back with a groan, "Aaaaargh." We all groan while in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deceived And Defeated

Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004

Satan’s strategy for destroying us is through deception.

Deceived and Defeated Have you ever believed a lie? Is it dangerous to believe a lie? Can a lie make the difference between life and death? You better believe it! Not knowing the truth can cost you your life! Do you know the truth? In John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

Key To Life

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 10, 2004

You have a friend in the resurrection business – and he is the key to life.

When we lived in Texas and all of our children reached school age, Cheryl decided that she would go back to working outside the home – at least part-time. She easily got a job in an office and I remember that out of her first pay check she bought a Ninetendo game unit for the children. It was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: *other

Unwrapping The Good News

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 14, 2004

First person narrative on the unwrapping of Lazarus.

I was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. My wife was good friends with both Martha and Mary and so when their brother Lazarus died she wanted to go out to the mourning site. We couldn’t go on the first two days because of the work in the field but we went for the third and fourth ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-44

Denomination: *other

Revelation 18 - 19 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 18, 2004

Revelation Chapters 18 & 19

Revelation Chapter 18 & 19 Revelation 18:1 There is the great angelic announcement from heaven. A great angel comes down from heaven. He is coming from God Himself, and he is coming with great authority and power. See his glory: he is so glorious that the light of his glory blazes across ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 20 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 18, 2004

Revelation Chapter 20

20:1-2Who is going to remove Satan from the earth? The angel of God’s power. Note that the angel comes directly out of heaven, from God’s presence. Remember "angel" (aggelon) means messenger. Some messenger from heaven is going to remove Satan from this earth. Some scholars believe this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Remember...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 25, 2004

A brief message given at a nursing home memorial service.

Remember… Various Scriptures Memorial Service for Aberdeen Living Center March 10, 2004 Introduction It is my distinct pleasure to address you here today. And my hope and prayer is that you will leave here encouraged in the hope that we have in God, and through His Son, Jesus Christ. When I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Wesleyan