Sermons on Sting Of Death:

Abraham, A Man Challenged #17 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

By Death Comes The Inheritance

Abraham, a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise By Death Comes The Inheritance Reading Genesis 23:1ff In the record and the narrative of the life of Abraham, we are now looking at the closing years of his life. When Sarah dies she was some 127 years old, and Abraham was about 137 years old, Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Treasure - Our Eternal Hope Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 17, 2004

Hope is an interesting word. Allan K. Chalmers – The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. Toady we will discover the greatest hope is the hope God offers Christians

INTRODUCTION, Tomorrow is President’s Day, a day where we as a nation stop to reflect on the 43 men who have led our country as President. From George Washington to George W. Bush, each man has left a mark on the country. Some have gained notoriety for their decisions, while others have been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before The Trumpet Sound Fades

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 29, 2006

The Rapture is that future event when the Lord Jesus Himself will return in the clouds above this earth and will catch away all the saved people of the world. It is a time that is referred to in Titus 2:13 as "The Blessed Hope Of The Believer."

Before the Trumpet Sound Fades Text: 1 Co 15:51-57; 1 Th 4:13-17 Introduction: I once heard an old preacher say, "I’m not lookin for a hole in the ground, I’m lookin for a hole in the sky!" The event he was referring to is known as "The Rapture". While this word itself does not appear in the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of New Life In Glory

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 16, 2019

Since that Easter morning, there is a human being sitting beside the Father in heaven. It is the promise of the resurrected Jesus Christ that humanity can join Him in glory!

No one slept well that night in Jerusalem • Caiaphas, the high priest, tossed and turned • Everything was going according to plan, they had received permission from Pilate to kill him, and those arrogant Romans had even done their dirty work for them • Everything seemed to be falling into place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Just One Look

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 27, 2006

One look is all it takes to bring: Condemnation, Justification, Sanctification, & Glorification. Dozens of Bible examples of people being forever changed by just one look! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Just One Look Isaiah 45:22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustOneLook.html "Look unto me and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth, for I am God and there is none else." Charles Spurgeon quoted this verse while testing the acoustics in a new sanctuary…he was later called to the bedside of a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22, Isaiah 45:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Or Just Pressed

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009

Remembrance Sunday: living out of others’ expectations for us just makes us feel pressed. Relief from grief comes when you pursue what you know God wants for you.

One place I am quite sure I can stay away from is the National Museum of Beverage Cans. No matter how many times I may travel to and through Nashville, Tennessee, whether it be on Baptist business or as an accidental tourist, I feel quite certain that I can avoid even so much as a swift glance ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Feet Of Them Which Have Buried Thy Husband

Contributed by Greg Irby on Feb 8, 2009

The cost of deception and pretense is a price that most never want to pay

THE FEET OF THEM WHICH HAVE BURIED THY HUSBAND ACTS 5:1-11 Text: Acts 5:9 Acts 5:9 9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Sad, Sad Ending Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009

As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power To Live A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009

What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus? Is salvation through grace by faith in JC alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free from adherence to the law going to cause people to sin more?

GALATIANS 2: 17-21 THE POWER TO LIVE A RIGHTEOUS LIFE [Romans 8: 1- 4] What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus¡¯ life, death, and resurrection? Is salvation through grace by faith in Jesus Christ alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Home To Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 17, 2009

A funeral sermon I preached at my grandmother’s funeral on September 13th, 2003 at Prescott, Iowa.

Jill did a wonderful job and although she probably didn’t know it, her sharing her memories of Grandma actually was a perfect introduction for my message today and what I have on my mind. Memories seem to be the theme of the day for us. It’s served as a basic theme for me to work with ever since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Foolishness Of The Cross

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

Good Friday; the cross is foolishness to those who perish.

Good Friday The foolishness of the Cross After the supper, Judas went out to hand Jesus over to the leaders Zec 11:12 The time had come; God’s timing was perfect Prophecies were to be fulfilled Is 53, Ps 22, Gen 3 and many more The garden scene: · Jesus prays · The disciples sleep · The guards ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On That Great Gettin' Up Morning

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 26, 2009

For Remembrance Sunday: getting past grief means crying out honestly and insistently for help, and it means having confidence in the God who raised Christ from the dead and thus defeated death itself.

The hymns we have sung and the Scriptures we have read have one important word that is common to all of them. That word is "morning". "Morning", as in "good morning". "Morning" is an important Biblical image. I am leading us to worship around the symbol of morning today because I want us to use it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrección Y Vida Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 11, 2009

La muerte es un enemigo vencido porque Jesús es la resurrección y la vida.

Intro: Hay una manera tradicional de celebrar la resurrección de Cristo que consiste en que el líder dice: “El Señor ha resucitado” y la congregación responde: “verdaderamente ha resucitado”. ¿Qué les parece si lo practicamos? ¿Por qué es tan pertinente hablar de la resurrección de Jesús? ¿Por ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Washing Feet For Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

The humility that’s needed if we are to serve the Lord.

Washing feet for Jesus John 13: 1-17 A young lady called her boyfriend one evening and said, “Will you come over here and help me, I’ve got a new jigsaw puzzle and I can’t even seem to get it started.” He said, “What’s it supposed to be?” And she said, “According to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 11, 2009

16th in a series from Ecclesiastes. The fact that we are going to die ought ot impact the way that we live.

Last Saturday, a 50-1 long shot named Mine That Bird won the 135th Kentucky Derby, surging all the way from last place to first on the final turn and the home stretch. This was an improbable victory for a horse that was purchased last year for only $9,500, a real bargain compared to the millions ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist