Sermons on Surely Die:

Dying To Know

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Christ turned death from final sentence to sacred sleep; those who die in Him will awaken when death itself has died.

Opening Story – Everybody’s an Expert Have you noticed that everybody’s an expert on heaven until you ask for directions? A little boy once asked his Sunday-school teacher, “Do you really go straight to heaven when you die?” She said, “Yes, honey.” He squinted and said, “Then why does Pastor Bill ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4, Galatians 2:20, John 5:28, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Values Life!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 3, 2001

In a world that is becoming more selfish, and life seems so cheap, we can be sure God places great value on human life.

Someone sent me this letter: Dear God, Why didn’t you save the school children in Littleton, Colorado? Sincerely, Concerned Student And the Reply... Dear Concerned Student: I am not allowed in schools. Sincerely, God There is in our society today a disregard for God as our Creator. It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Psalm 139:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Death

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

In the world today about 56,597,034 people die a year. Which works out to approximately 155,000 people a day, 6458 an hour, and 108 people a minute. Which means every second 2 people die. For every breath you take approximately seven people have died. Dea

In the world today about 56,597,034 people die a year. Which works out to approximately 155,000 people a day, 6458 an hour, and 108 people a minute. Which means every second 2 people die. For every breath you take approximately seven people have died. Death is everywhere, and it happens to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mighty Saving Works Of God's Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 17, 2022

Christ will not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax. None of his believers are disposable, none are useless to him. Be sure that when you go to Christ with your troubles, He will help. Be sure that when you repent and bring your sins to him, He will be gentle.

The book of Isaiah is sometimes called ‘the fifth gospel.’ In the New Testament we have four gospels, of course: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. These tell the story of the life and death and resurrection of Jesus. Well, you could say that Isaiah does the same thing, because his book is such a great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living A Life After God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James warns us of running ahead of God and forgetting to make sure our life is being lived out by His plan.

11 Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

"Are You Dead Yet???"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 19, 2003

Jesus had to die so we could live…we have to die so He can live through us so others can have life!!! Seems painful, but it’s oh so true. The way we think, the way we think it ought to happen and what the Word of God says is completely opposite.

"ARE YOU DEAD YET???” - John 12:24 - "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much." I’ll make it plain…Jesus had to die so we could live…we have to die so He can live through us so others can ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Duty And Blessedness Of Biblical Assurance

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 25, 2001

There are fewer things so frequently neglected, or so often taken for granted, as the matter of MAKING SURE that we are in a state of grace and salvation.

“The Duty and Blessedness of Biblical Assurance” Text: Read; 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro: I think that it was Thomas Watson who once said, ‘There are two things that are very hard for the preacher to do; <1st> Make the godly glad; <2nd> Make the ungodly sad.’ I think that most of us would agree, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 14, 2002

There are three things that are sure if you are lost and three things that will let you know that you have God’s assurance of Salvation.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE ASSURANCE OF SALVATION “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Will Of God: The Greatest Sense Of Purpose

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 14, 2024

The purpose for which God sent His Son to die for us is to guide us to live and walk in obedience to His will here on earth as it is being done in Heaven.

Doing the Will of God: The Greatest Sense of Purpose. Study Text: John 4: 31 - 34 Introduction: - Jesus laid down for us a perfect example of what our priority and sense of purpose in life should be: Doing the Will of God. - If you have truly met with God, your greatest desire and sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feel Like Jonah In The Belly Of The Fish

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 25, 2005

This sermon takes a look at the resurrection of Jesus from the belly of the fish - showing how we can have hope in the midst of of a sure death.

March 27, 2005 Jonah 2:2-9 He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

24.22 Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 26, 2007

It’s easy to say we’ll follow him anywhere, Jesus tells us to be sure we know the terms and conditions

And so Jesus prepares to end his day and leave Capernaum. Following the morning of teaching Christ and his disciples began the walk back to the town of Capernaum. Remember that it was during that time that he was approached by the leper, whom he healed. And then as they came to the outskirts of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rsvp-Ing Your Future Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2024

What is this wedding feast Jesus tells of, and what can I do to make sure I'm included?

Randy Alcorn told story about his friend Ruthanna Metzgar, a professional singer. She had been asked to sing at the wedding of a very wealthy man, and they were invited to the reception. It was being held on the top two floors of the Columbia Tower in Seattle - the tallest skyscraper in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Apr 2, 2013

What was it like to watch Jesus die? It would be great to hear from someone who was there. Let's hear from the centurion in charge of that crucifixion.

AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS [Monologue – Centurion] Introduction The old spiritual asks the question, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” Of course, physically, that is impossible since Jesus died on the cross nearly 2,000 years ago. Yet you do understand that He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:39

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Second To None

Contributed by Thomas Miller on May 25, 2005

Sure, we think of heaven when the going gets rough, but how about when good times prevail, do we not hesitate?

Heaven Second To None 2003 My Father who set wings to my heart. My Father who never ceases to impart. I see through a glass dimly, then face to face. My dreams will come true when I leave this lonely place. For boredom will never find us, nor will depression see our face. The Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Love

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

God demonstrates his true love for us in sending his Son to die for us even while we were still sinners.

“My father died today. I do not want to celebrate my father’s life right now. I want to mourn his death, and the dirty trick that was played on him. I do not want to trade sentimental anecdotes or well-intentioned euphemisms to hide from the fact that a terrible thing has happened. We live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran