Sermons on Spiritiual Death:

Who Knows? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 30, 2010

Will you say "Who knows?" about justice and death or believe Jesus, who said, "I tell you the truth"?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] LIFE’S NOT FAIR! From the very start of Ecclesiastes, the Preacher declares, “All is vanity” (1:2). This is his evaluation of life “under the sun.” Life under the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dying Is A Day Worth Living For

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010

For the believer, dying is not a grim prospect.

Dying is a Day Worth Living For July 25, 2010 Introduction A Story 1 Cemeteries were always outside of town. a Private & public burying places-private burials were chiefly in gardens & caves. b Water courses, public roads were not allowed to pass through them; sheep were not allowed to graze in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must We Die? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 26, 2010

God decrees the death of his Son for the death his people deserve to die.

Scripture Introduction One way to get at the significance of the story of redemption is to observe the contrasts which God builds into Bible events. For example, as the hours wind down to the crucifixion, we see the bent of the human heart: face-to-face with an innocent man, men plot his death ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Has Compassion Upon Our Grief

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 3, 2010

As sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 5, Series C

2nd Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 5] June 6, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in your boundless compassion, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world that he might reveal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What's Next? What Happens After We Die Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heaven is Awesome! Hell is Awful! Part 1 of 7

INTRODUCTION Organ music background… Pall bearers bring out casket and position. Show their respects. Walk off platform. PAUSE. Dennis Enters!!! 1. Did you really think I was in this casket? I’ll often do some things to make the point – nope, not this time! Even I have my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Next? What Is Hell Like? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Hell is an Awful Place! Part 3 of 7

INTRODUCTION 1. Heaven is an Awesome Place! Our study last week was Inspiring and Motivating… I was hoping that thought of Heaven would stay in our hearts… HOPE! • My desire in this study is to deepen our Hope for Heaven… that we’d understand that Heaven is far better than anything we’ve known, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alcohol #2 Drinking Alcohol Is Not Wise! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

Drinking alcohol is not wise because the end result may be like Zach and it is not wise because it will beat upon one's mind and body and because it puts the brain to sleep and because just small amounts begin to effect one in bad ways quickly and because

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Proverbs 20:1. 2. Proverbs 20:1 teaches among other important lessons, that the drinking of alcohol is not wise. 3. Here is a question. Can you tell yourself one or more reasons why that the drinking of alcohol is not wise? What reasons do you come up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of The Road Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

His final stops along the road before God took him home.

The end of the road II Kings 2:1-11 As I’ve said many times since we began this study of the life of Elijah he is called “a man of like passions” and keep in mind that I repeated many times that this simply means that he is like us in every way. Even though ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus calls Himself the good shepherd and the word ‘good’ describes someone who is more than just competent but it refers to the character of the person.

Jesus, the good shepherd John 10: 7-21 There was a church where a man fell asleep every Sunday morning just as the Pastor began preaching his message. And every week the Pastor noticed him and it really started to bother him more and more as the time went on. He ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Raising Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Being as sure of your salvation as we are of death itself.

The raising of Lazarus John 11: 17-36 I think people have a hard time relating to the fact that Lazarus died and then was raised four days later simply because most people are unfamiliar with the concept of death in our society let alone a resurrection. There was a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

The crucifixion of Jesus and all this means to us.

The crucifixion John 19:14-22 A young business owner was opening a new branch office, and a friend decided to send a floral arrangement for the grand opening but when his friend arrived at the opening, he was horrified to find that instead of a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - It Is Wrong

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 18, 2009

The news of Jesus death was wrong or at least incomplete. The news of our death can be wrong too.

It is Wrong Well here we are. Easter, the day we celebrate the main proof point of the Christian faith. The day when we dress up a little more, attendance is a little higher, when we often make a special effort to make it to a worship service. I had a little bit of dilemma. Most of you know ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Final Goodbye Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

Good byes are rarely easy, but are sometimes necessary.

1. OK, I ADMIT IT, I LOVE AIRPORTS! 2. There is just something about airports that I really enjoy. a. NOW it’s not driving around in circles waiting for someone to come outside and meet me. b. And it’s not waiting for hours because of plane delays c. But there is that glimpse into the lives of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps Toward A Biblical Burial

Contributed by Brent Bond on Feb 21, 2008

Since our burial practices say a lot about human worth and our view of the afterlife, we should think about it more often and make biblical choices.

MULTIMEDIA: Walking Across Egypt: The Casket (00:01:02) [wingclips.com END CUE: movie title then fades to black For those who have had to make funeral arrangements, the business of it can seem cold – as in the video clip, Walking Across Egypt. While many funeral directors and cemetery developers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Viajes Fatales

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Una familia entera sale de su tierra (Belén de Judá) a una tierra desconocida (Moab) y así empiezan un viaje fatal sin Dios, y como consecuencia de que Dios no fue con ellos, hubo muerte.

Viajes Fatales Rut 1:1-6; Jonás 1:3 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Introducción: Una familia entera sale de su tierra (Belén de Judá) a una tierra desconocida (Moab) y así empiezan un viaje fatal sin Dios, y como consecuencia de que Dios no fue con ellos, hubo ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army