Sermons on Substitutionary Death:

The Shepherd

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005

A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Last Enemy

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005

The Last Enemy to be destroyed is death.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Man was created to live o Man became a living soul--Gen 2:7 o He was created for fellowship with God. Ø Death came because of sin. o There was only one restriction in the Garden--Gen 2:16-17 o Disobedience brought death--Rom 5:12 Ø Death is the last enemy we will face. BODY: I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

The final sermon in a four part series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

Introduction: 1. Take out your pencil and paper & answer the questions in this pop quiz I’ve prepared for you. Ah, you thought you had left tests behind back in your school days didn’t you? I think you’ll find this multiple choice test interesting about what scientist have discovered about our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2005

A small church far away from Hurricane Katrina damage - what do we need to hear? It seems that Jesus would tell us to repent.

Luke 13:1-5 - A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Some of this sermon may sound familiar to you, and there’s good reason for it. Much of what I’m about to say, I preached after September 11, 2001. I felt it was time to dust it off and say it again. A pastor friend of mine, Denn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

I believe that Abraham’s life closes well; and demonstrates for us a bit of the art of dying well which for a Christian demands living well.

"Ars Moriendi" is Latin for "the art of dying" or "the art of dying well". Specifically it refers to a common visual art practice common in the 16th century. Pictures would be carved into wood and then inked and press printed hundreds of times into books. Few of the books contained many words - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 90 - A Modern Version

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Feb 9, 2005

This is an attempt to retell Psalm 90 in a way that is relevant for today

Psalm 90 V1 Oh Lord, the god who is sovereign over his people Israel, the one who rules over them as a king who cares for his people, providing protection, providing justice, providing stability. You have been our dwelling place. Not just a place to escape from the difficulties of life. Not just a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Which Path Should You Take?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon showcases the lie the Roman soldiers told; why they told it; and how that is still affecting our walk in Christ today.

I want you to picture something in your mind this morning. Imagine yourself going up a hill, and you know that on the other side of that hill is a cliff that drops off hundreds of feet below into a lake of burning sulpher and volcanic lava. You know you have to get to the other side of that lake, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: *other

Message From Hell

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon draws a contrast between the death, buriel, and after life of two people through the words of Jesus. This message also shows the importance of sharing Christ to our friends and family before it is eternally to late.

Message From Hell Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: A few years ago there was a TV show called Early Edition. The main character in this program would receive a paper every day that showed what was going to happen the next day. He would then set out to correct the bad things before they happened. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

What Would God Say About.. Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 2, 2005

2nd in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

INSIGHT - February 27, 2005 “WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT... ETERNAL SECURITY" INTRODUCTION: We are continuing in our series on “What does God say about...” Tonight we are going to address an issue that is not so much a “hot” topic but a confusing one. One of the things we want to do here at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Christian Church

What Happens After You Die? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

What happens after death is widely argued among non-Christians. The simple truth is: when you die, you will continue to exist and where you spend eternity depends on the choices you make in the here and now.

What Happens After You Die? Luke 16:19-31 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION How old were you when you began to realize people die? One of my earliest memories was when I was about five years old and my family was traveling to Panama City, Florida to attend my grandfather’s funeral. I recall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Glorified Life Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 6, 2003

This sermon is about allowing God to be glorified in our trying and troubling circumstances.

"A Glorified Life" -by Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 The great statesman, Winston Churchill, once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” That proverbial statement best captures the meaning of this season we ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

A Family Tree Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

In this message we discover truths from the family tree of Seth.

Genesis 5:1-32 December 1, 2002 A friend of mine loves genealogy. He has researched his family back through untold generations. For years he loved to tell us about his Scottish heritage. He had a tie with his clan’s tartan, he had memorized his clan’s motto and he knew all about the clan’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Resurrection And Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 6, 2005

At the core of the abundant life is the knowledge that there is life after death and that we are now living our eternal lives.

1 Corinthians 15:35-49 “I Believe in the Resurrection and Eternal Life” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by death. Death is highlighted in the evening news, with announcements of the latest war casualties and comments about recent shootings in the Valley. We are touched by death when a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

If A Man Die Shall He Live Again ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 8, 2005

Answering the oldest question in the world !

If A Man Die, Shall He Live Again ? Job 14:1-15 Introduction: Most of us are aware of the suffering of Job. Never has a man lost so much in such a short period of time. In just one day, probably only a matter of hours he lost most all of his material possessions, but even beyond comprehension is ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Essentiality Of The Holy Spirit In The Process Of Revival

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 9, 2005

There can be no life or the revival of life apart from the Holy SPIRIT.

God brings the Prophet to a most unusual place; "A Valley full of Dried Bone." The bones symbolizes at least four things: 1. Death and Restoration of the Nation Isreal. 2. Death and Resurrection of the dead in Christ. 3. Death of the sinner’s life apart from God. 4. Death on all levels. Bones ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist