Sermons on Soul Sleep:

The Return Of The King Revelation 21:1-5 Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 18, 2009

What will eternity be like? What does ’a new heaven and a new earth mean? Where are our loved ones in Christ now? The Bible is our final authority in these matters.

THE RETURN OF THE KING – Revelation 21:1-5 INTRO When did you last read a good book that was difficult to put down? Some of you here are keen readers who occasionally come across good books that keep you guessing what kind of an ending there will be. An excellent film or drama series can have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Really Understand Condemnation Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Do we really understand what Hell is all about? why should we fear the second death? Is there a realization that all souls exist for eternity and eternal punishment is just that, eternal.

Opening Illustration: The October 25, 1999 crash of golfer Payne Stewart’s plane was a bizarre incident. He and three companions and two crew, boarded a twin-engine, $2.4 million Learjet which left the runway at 9:19 A.M near Orlando, Florida. There were two pilots, and all seemed fine when they ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging In Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2024

We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around us—the battle for our souls and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging in Spiritual Warfare Introduction Today, we embark on an essential and powerful journey into the topic of spiritual warfare. We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8-9, James 4:7, Genesis 3:1-5, Matthew 4:1-11, Ephesians 6:10-11, Ephesians 6:14-17, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Go On Living? - Philippians 1:21-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

Those who contemplate suicide often hesitate because they fear what may be on the other side. Paul also wrestled with whether it would be better to live or die. But his reasoning was far different from most people's.

Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Sound Doctrine Vs The Cults

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 26, 2016

An outline on the 4 Major Cults

2 Timothy 4:1-4 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God In Conversions And Conflicts Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004

Look for God’s hand in all of life. We rejoice in his presence when souls are won to Christ. We can also rejoice in his presence when things look critical.

Acts 16 describes the conversions of Lydia and an unnamed Philippian Jailer. Some commentators also believe that the girl with the spirit of divination whom Paul exercised was converted. That may be possible, but we have no information to confirm or deny it. What the Holy Spirit did inspire to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 9 - There Is Rest In God's Presence Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 14, 2024

We live in a world that is demanding and restless. Where can one find peace and rest in such a tumultuous world? Only in God’s presence can we find quietness and rest for our souls.

We read in Numbers 23:21, “He has not observed iniquity in Jacob, nor has He seen wickedness in Israel. The LORD his God is with him, And the shout of a King is among them.” (NKJV) In the last sermon we studied in detail as to why the Lord does not observe the iniquity or consider the wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:21, Exodus 33:14-16, John 2:3, John 2:5, Matthew 11:28, 1 Corinthians 10:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 26, 2021

Greed and generosity are opposing spiritual forces. Selfishness and greed have the effect of shriveling our souls by wasting our potential for love, whereas generosity becomes the source of God’s richest blessing and joy.

Luke 12:13-21 In the days of the Wild West there was an armed bank robbery in California involving a large sum of money. The bank hired a bounty hunter to track down the thief, and when the search led to Mexico he realized he’d need to hire an interpreter. One was found, and the bounty hunter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

The Present Heaven Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

How and where do believes exist between their deaths and Jesus' Second Coming? (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Has to Say About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 386- 390)

HoHum: Begin by reading Luke 16:19-31 From Rick Kallstrom- A few years ago I preached a message on hell. After the service I walked to the back of the church to shake hands with members of the congregation as they left the church. One individual said to me, “Preacher, I never knew what hell ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Of:

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 3, 2004

We realize that Death is part of the natural laws of God, commissioned by our creator to be a messenger of mercy to rescue the soul from the monsters of suffering, pain and disease. Therefore, we have not assembled here in protest of the natural laws of

FUNERAL: TEXT: INTRODUCTION: On behalf of the family of ______ ________ I want to thank you all for coming this morning. We realize that Death is part of the natural laws of God, commissioned by our creator to be a messenger of mercy to rescue the soul from the monsters of suffering, pain and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gambler

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 14, 2016

The Powerball Lottery reminds us of 2 types of people; one group who gamble their souls that they can ignore God, and the other who gamble that God is real and will do what He said. Which are you?

THE GAMBLER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. 2. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Urgency Of The Emergency Series

Contributed by Larry Johnson on Sep 13, 2025

I woke up with pain so sharp I could hardly walk, sit, or even sleep. Finally, my wife insisted we go to the emergency room. That day I learned something: just because something is an emergency does not mean it is urgent, and just because something is urgent does not mean it is an emergency.

“The Urgency of the Emergency” Mark 5:21-42 Dr. Larry D. Johnson Introduction: A few weeks ago, I woke up in excruciating pain. My back was giving me a fit. I could not walk; I could not stand. It hurt me to sit; I could not sleep. I mean, I was hurting. When I had gotten to a point where the pain ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-42, Mark 5:36

Praying Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

We have an example in this text of the Local N.T. Church in Jerusalem in prayer during a time of crisis in their church. And we can see also in this text that their prayer was miraculously answered. Anytime a church is not experiencing souls being saved o

Illustration: There was a tenant in an apartment building who was a widow woman who loved God dearly. Her landlord on the other hand despised God and her faith. One day she ran out of food and money and with no one to help she turned to God in prayer. She prayed, “Oh dear God please help me in my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Life Is - Christ's Life!"

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 19, 2007

This sermon explains the truth about eternal life, gives the believer assurance of eternal life and at the same time presents the gospel to the unbeliever from the Exchanged Life perspective of Christian truth.

I. The Introduction How many of you have seen the sad, saga of Anna Nicole Smith’s life, death and hopeful burial broadcast across the news for the past two weeks? The saddest thing is, there seems to be no hint of eternal life in anything that’s been broadcast. However, God’s original purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Love For God And Neighbour

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 11, 2004

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Love your neighbor as yourself.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Charismatic