Sermons on Sleep In Death:

The Swelling Of Jordan

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

The Swelling Of Jordan

Jeremiah 12: 1 - 6 The Swelling Of Jordan 1. Jeremiah's Problem 1 Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? (a) Jeremiah had a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Not Coming Back Here

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 28, 2020

This is a funeral message.

2 Samuel 12:23 But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me. (KJV) Evangelist D L Moody stated to a congregation one day, "If one day you hear that D L Moody is dead, don't believe a word of it. For on that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Know If You're Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 17, 2019

God specializes in bringing dead things to life.

The movie sixth sense is a powerful movie. Not only does it have suspense, it can also be used as an example when talking about spiritual death. You see, Bruce Willis’ character in the movie was a child psychiatrist. His primary role was to help a young man who had a problem. He kept seeing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-15, Luke 8:41-56, Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Is . . .

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019

Belief in the resurrection to eternal life is at the heart of our faith.

Heaven Is . . . Luke 20: 27 - 38 Intro: I have a question for you this morning. Can God create a rock so big that He can’t life it? It’s a trap. It’s a trick question. If you answer, “NO, then you have UPHELD God’s POWER; but, discredited God’s ABILITY. / If you answer YES, then you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ In Heaven

Contributed by Frank Szatmari on Jun 11, 2019

Jesus Christ is preparing us a place in Heaven

Today I would like to explain a sentence of the Apostol Creed: “He ascended into heaven, and He is seated at the right hand of the Father”. Let us see all the blessings of this wondrous confession. Everything that is happening here today, communion as a visible message and the sermon’s message as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Makes Me Think! Make Today Count! (Funeral)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2019

Do we ever wonder how we will die? Maybe we should spend more time thinking about how we should live? MTC, Make today count! I used small stones and write MTC on each one.

MAKES ME THINK! MAKE TODAY COUNT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (FUNERAL, during funeral I give small stone with MTC on them… MAKE TODAY COUNT) Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Job 14:14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, Job 14:14, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Restorer Of Hope Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2018

God is a Giver of life and a restorer of hope. Crisis in life pushes us to look up to God and help us know Him in ways we cannot otherwise.

We will continue our look at the ministry of Elisha in 2 Kings 4. • His ministry, in many ways, parallels that of Elijah in terms of the miracles that he performed. • The author penned down these miracles to show us that Elisha did indeed receive that double portion of Elijah’s spirit. Last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Offense Of The Cross

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 12, 2021

Why was the cross a stumbling block for people to accept Christ in Paul's time and today?

The Offense (Stumbling Blocks) of the Cross Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Galatians 5:7-12 We have an exciting statement from our brother Paul which can be translated in different ways. In Galatians 5:11, the verse can be translated as "the offense of the cross." I found this to be an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Does The Resurrection Matter To Us?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 9, 2021

Why should we be so concerned about proving that the resurrection of Jesus really took place? Sadly, many Christians can tell you the details about the resurrection while never thinking about the way that truth effects their daily lives.

Last Sunday we learned many of the truths about the resurrection. We all saw how the Apostle Paul proved the truth of the resurrection through the testimonies of 100s of people who saw the resurrected Christ first hand. But you might be asking, “Why does of any of it matter? Why should we be so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28, 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, Isaiah 25:8, Hosea 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

How Can Heaven Be Happy? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A short study of Heaven and why Christians should look forward to it.

We live in a world full of different ideas about Heaven. World religions have all kinds of forms of it - Hinduism teaches that it’s what happens for the person who finally escapes reincarnation. Mormonism teaches that we’ll all eventually become gods and each have our own planet to populate. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Understand St Marks Cliffhanger?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 2, 2021

St Marks Gospel just ends - it leaves many questions unanswered, this sermon looks to help us understand how we deal with this

In the name of our risen saviour. Amen. Imagine it if you will, Jesus is dead, the disciples and his closets followers are devastated, this man who was supposed to be the Messiah, the saviour of Israel allowed himself to be crucified on a cross and killed by the very people that he came to save. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Scripture And Suicide Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Suicide is almost always folly in our culture, for it is basically just a means of escape. It is usually based on ignorance of the future. People think their present situation is permanent, and they cannot stand to think of living with their present burden for the rest of their lives.

The book of Jonah gives a very favorable account of the attitude and character of the pagans involved. In fact, they are at points pictured on a higher level than Jonah himself. At last, however, we see a change in Jonah, and some of his good character breaks through. The sailors had all ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11-12

Sermon On The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 13, 2021

Baptism has been identified as: "Giving the faithful a parallel to Jesus's death for man."

William Stringfellow, an American lay theologian once remarked: "Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Unrecognized Victory

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 12, 2021

We celebrate so many things every year. Do you celebrate Easter?. Are you worshiping the risen Christ? If so, how do you show this to the world

Unrecognized Victory Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:13 13 And they *said to her, “aWoman, why are you weeping?” She *said to them, “Because bthey have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” 14 When she had said this, she turned around and *asaw Jesus standing there, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021

The Crucifixion Of Jesus

MATTHEW 27:27-36 “THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD” A) John 3:16 ....... Say it with me ....... * For a moment, I want our minds to go back in time – Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end. * In Matt. 26, Jesus is preparing to celebrate the Passover with His disciples. B) In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-36

Denomination: Baptist