Sermons on Spiritiual Death:

The Day Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Our faith is tested by our reaction to the resurrection.

The day of the resurrection John 20:19-31 Over the years there have been claims that certain famous people have faked their deaths. I say famous because nobody really cares about the rest of us. In the years since he died, hundreds of fans have reported seeing Elvis ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

What's Next? What Will We Do In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What happens after we die? What’s Next? What will we do in Heaven? Part 4 of 7

INTRODUCTION 1. (eg) What will we do in Heaven? Harps and Halos? • Is Heaven just playing harps all day, singing hymns all day, everyday, forever and ever and ever? • If it’s a harp – I want mine to be an electric harp… 2. (eg) In a "Far Side" cartoon -- A man with angel wings and a halo sits ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Next? What Will We Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heave is an Awesome Place! Part 5 of 6

INTRODUCTION 1. What’s Next? After We die – What’s Next? 2. From our Study -- we know – Hell is an Awful Place! • Hades and Hell are far worse than anything we’ve known, or experienced or could even imagine in this life. • AND No one in Hades would ever want anyone to experience what they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Next? How Do I Get To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after I die? How do I get to Heaven? Part 6 of 6

INTRODUCTION 1. What’s Next? After We die – What’s Next? When our heart stops beating – when we take our last breath – What’s Next? 2. My intent, from the very beginning of this study has been for us to understand that Heaven is an Awesome Place and that Hades and Hell is an Awful Place. • I’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Trexler on May 20, 2008

Funeral service for a 16 year old girl who died in her sleep

Message: Cassandra Polster born into God’s world September 29th 1991. Entered into God’s Kingdom May 8th 2008. Jesus says in today’s gospel, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” but right now that is about the most ridiculous words that could ever come out of my mouth. Of course our hearts are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Journey To Heaven

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 25, 2008

What happens to believers when they die.

As we saw last week, many of us have gotten some pretty distorted pictures of what heaven is like from the culture around us. I read this week about a young boy, caught in mischief by his mother. She asked, "How do you expect to get into heaven?" He thought for a moment and then said, "Well, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Transition Of Life

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2008

Because of Jesus, our death does not mean our life is "over" but that it is making a powerful "transition" from what is temporary to that which is eternal.

AN UNKNOWN AUTHOR ONCE SAID, "AS A BOY, I THOUGHT OF HEAVEN AS A CITY WITH DOMES, SPIRES, AND BEAUTIFUL STREETS, INHABITED BY ANGELS. BY AND BY MY LITTLE BROTHER DIED, AND I THOUGHT OF HEAVEN MUCH AS BEFORE, BUT WITH ONE INHABITANT THAT I KNEW. THEN ANOTHER DIED, AND THEN SOME OF MY ACQUAINTANCES, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christianity Is...a Resurrection!

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jun 8, 2008

Christianity is not merely a religion, not just a "crutch" for the weak, not merely an organization asking for money, it is a resurrection! Life from the dead! New Life!

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 5. I want to tell you of a wonderful thing that Jody and I watched on YouTube the other day. A middle aged man had died, probably from a heart attack, and medical personnel were working on him, all of this was being videotaped, they were literally ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4 Things Of Certainty Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 6, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 9:26-28 (Outline taken from http://www.sermonseeds.org/Hebrews%20-%20Revelation/Hebrews/Hebrews%209.htm)

Introduction: Benjamin Franklin- Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Thesis: FOUR THINGS ON WHICH TO COUNT For instances: THERE IS DEATH (Just as man is destined to die once- vs. 27) We only have one death to die. We are not coming back to die again. We are not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letter #5 "Dear Sardis: The Church Is Dead!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

The History of Sardis: Was built on a mountain which was viewed as impregnable. Isaiah 56:10 "Israel's watchmen are blind, they all lack knowledge; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they lie around and dream, they love to sleep." (NIV) Is one of the two most harshly condemned Churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011

It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. We as Christians are looking forward to something too. We eagerly await our arrival into our heavenly home. But what exactly

HEAVEN INTRODUCTION: It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. At this time of year we looked forward to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation. Although I’m sure by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Homily At My Step-Father's Funeral

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The homily I preached at my step-father's funeral.

R. Joseph Owles Layton’s Funeral Home June 2004 An aged and bitter Mark Twain wrote shortly before his death: A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;……they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:1-58

Denomination: Catholic

Silver Bullet 3

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 27, 2011

Exposition of Numbers 21 regarding a warning for us, we are reminded of two paths.

Text: Numbers 21:4-9, Title: Silver Bullet #3, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/26/11, AM A. Opening illustration: let’s use alcohol or gambling as an example of something where there is no explicit prohibition, but it is nevertheless a bad idea; slavery too B. Background to passage: remember back in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

As Israel’s end drew near the Prophet Amos admonishes his nation to make preparation to meet their God. Each of us, like Israel, are facing the end of life at any moment, and we too need to be prepared. The Lord uses different circumstances in our lives t

TEXT: AMOS 4:12 TITLE: PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD [SOME WAYS THE LORD USES TO PREPARE MEN TO MEET HIM!] AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD ____________________________________________________________ The Prophet Amos had called his Apostate Nation to Repent and Return to the Lord or face the Sure and Severe ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Measure Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 20, 2011

An inductive study that attempts to answer the question, "How much good is good enough?"

Introduction: How much good is good enough? Have you ever asked yourself that question? It’s often a question we ask when we begin to contemplate death. At the root of the question is this. When life ends are we okay? Do we have a good enough standing in the afterlife to reach heaven? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church