Sermons on Substitutionary Death:

The Death Of Abner

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Death of Abner

The Death of Abner 2 Samuel 3:1-39 1. DAVID'S POWER (ESTABLISHES HIS KINGDOM IN HEBRON) (3:1-5) His Fighting (3:1) Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Death Of Abner

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Death of Abner

The Death of Abner 2 Samuel 3:17-39 1. DAVID'S POWER (3:1-5) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:17-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Conqueror Of Death Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 4, 2013

Through the resurrection, Christ shows “His Power over Death”, as Manifested in 1) His Dying (John 19:31–37), 2) His Burial (John 19:38–42), and 3) His Resurrection (John 20:1–10).

Scott McConnell, director of LifeWay Research said this week that "Easter and Christmas are the most revered worship observances of the Christian faith. The crux of the gospel is not just that Jesus came to earth in human form which we celebrate at Christmas, but that He lived a sinless life and ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Second Death Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 21, 2013

The Bible speaks of life after death and then a second death that is forever.

The Second Death Revelation 20:7-15 In the previous verses we took a look at what would the millennial reign of Christ be like and discussed that this thousand years will be much like it was for Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. Here we come to the close of the thousand years and the events to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Truth Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Mar 1, 2014

There are only 2 options. You accept that TRUTH is the Word of God and Jesus Christ or you believe truth is ever changing with culture and society. Which do you believe?

The Death of Truth Merriam-Webster definition of Truth is where we need to begin. You won’t find many word definitions that are this opposite between the dictionary and the Bible. TRUTH – (noun) ((PERSON, place, THING or IDEA)) So, from whichever one you use to define TRUTH, will ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Meal Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

The Lord's Last Supper is an admonition on how we should conduct our lives as Christians.

Background: • Jesus was in his final week of ministry before He would suffer and die. • It was a time of intensity, both in Jesus’ teaching and the religious leaders’ opposition, as we have seen. • Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus followers, had already determined to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Death And Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus is the resurrection and the life. We see this in his raising of Lazarus, in our everyday lives, and at the time when we face death.

John 11:1-44 “Death and Life” INTRODUCTION God’s ways are not our ways. We spend a great deal of time reminding ourselves of this truth, while at the same time attempting to figure out what God’s ways really are. In the gospel lesson today, we see this question ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Death Of Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 29, 2013

Taking a look at what it meant to be forsaken by the Father and what Jesus meant by saying, "it is finished".

THE DEATH OF JESUS John 19:28-42 1) Forsaken (Matt. 27:45-49). “Later, knowing that all was now completed…” What had happened? Three hours of darkness. This could’ve been the result of God’s provision of an eclipse. I don’t know why exactly but it’s been ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Conqueror Of Death Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 19, 2014

1) Why Death was Conquered (Acts 10:34-35), 2) Who Conquered Death (Acts 10:36-38) 3) How Death was Conquered (Acts 10:39-43).

In our lives we tend to follow people of interest. We find particular people fascinating in their struggle over adversity, persistence in the face of opposition, and the accomplishments they achieved along the way. When they die, like many have in recent days, we consider their accomplishments, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

Death And Life? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

Death, it’s not something we think about very often but it’s something that we spend the majority of our lives trying to deny and to postpone. But the reality is it’s always looming over us.

Death and Life? Luke 9:51-52 What would you do if you only had one month to live? Would any of your priorities change? These are the questions that pastor Kerry and Chris Shook ask in their book, One Month to Live: 30 Days to a No-Regrets Life. The catalyst for the book was encountering people who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-52

Denomination: Methodist

Life And Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2014

Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness.

2 PETER 1: 8-15 [Our Precious Faith Series] LIFE AND DEATH [Matthew 25:21¨C23] Believers have precious and wonderful promises from God for our life and future, but believer also have responsibilities to God. Each Christian is responsible for his or her growth in Christ-likeness (CIT). Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 10, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: To understand this sermon, please refer to my other sermons entitled: Law Keeper versus Grace Law vs. Grace Law vs Grace in the lives of Saul vs David II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that wisdom is

I. EXORDIUM: To understand this sermon, please refer to my other sermons entitled: Law Keeper versus Grace Law vs. Grace Law vs Grace in the lives of Saul vs David II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that wisdom is needed in dispensation of grace not knowledge. IV. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pictures Of Death

Contributed by Jeffrey Rowe on Dec 29, 2012

Used at a funeral for an older gentleman but could apply to many.

Funeral Service Introduction Welcome Good afternoon and welcome. We’ve gathered today to remember and to celebrate the life of ______ John 11:25-26 (NASB) 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, 26 and everyone who lives ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Death, Be Not Proud Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

Death is a terrible curse, but death will not have the last word. For death will die and what awaits those who are in Christ is glory.

Introduction The first funeral I presided over was for Mitch Mitchell. He died in his seventies of cancer. He died with his loving wife and family around him. The sanctuary was full for his funeral, even though he had not held important jobs and positions. He was simply a well-loved man. Soon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On The Death Of Heroes

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 8, 2014

Encouragement to memorialise the sacrifice of those who serve the nation.

“Your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. “You mountains of Gilboa, let there be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist