Sermons on Talk About Death:

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

The "sanctity of life" often describes our stance on the beginning and the end of life--but what about the time in between?

For the last few weeks we’ve been following the accounts of the period of time between the Judges and the early Kings of Israel. These accounts are found in the books of First and Second Samuel—and primarily detail the life of Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the choice of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Peace In The Face Of Death Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Between Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

What about all those people who died before that debt was paid? The Bible teaches us that there was a place in the heart of the Earth called Paradise.

Ephesians 4: 8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But It’s Only Words

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2021

We often dismiss our words because actions are what really matter. This sermon looks at some of the warnings the Scripture gives us about the dangers of our words.

BUT IT'S ONLY WORDS: Often we think of actions as being serious but words as being insignificant. TAKING OUR WORDS SERIOUSLY: 1. Your words reveal who you are. - Matthew 12:34-35. - We deny this: “I said it but that’s not who I am.” Like when we lie or burst out in anger. 2. Your words ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-6, James 1:26, Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Certainty And Security Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 20, 2007

Ben Franklin is quoted as saying, "the one thing certain in life is death and taxes" but the truth is this: Only in Christ Jesus can we have both certainty and security.

Certainty and Security 1 John 5:6-11 * This past week was shocking. First, Monday morning begins with two people arbitrarily gunned down in an attempted bank robbery, one of the robbers shot, and one “reportedly” got away (later it was said that the suspect acted alone), the next day, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ego Talking - Boasting, Flattery, And Exaggeration Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2016

In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about boasting, flattery and exaggeration.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin, Death, & Hell

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 3, 2013

Contrary to popular culture, there are indeed consequences for your actions. If you are determined to go to Hell, I'm not gonna let you feel good about it.

Sin, Death, & Hell August 25, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Contrary to popular culture, there are indeed consequences for your actions. Focus Passage: Matthew 10:28 Introduction: If you are headed to Hell, I'm not gonna let you feel good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Life Or Death

Contributed by George Holt on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION Matters of "life or death" are faced often enough, emergency response teams train and practice to respond to situations in order to save lives.

INTRODUCTION Matters of "life or death" are faced often enough, emergency response teams train and practice to respond to situations in order to save lives. What we need is a training for allowing death to replace life. The story of death for life begins way back in the book of Genesis. I. Story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-2

Victory Over Death Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 22, 2005

In the raising of Lazarus, Jesus proclaims and demonstrates the promise of new life.

John 11:17-44 “Victory Over Death” INTRODUCTION Human beings are a diverse group. We have very few things universally in common. Someone once observed that the only two things we have in common are death and taxes. Since there are a few people who are very adept at avoiding taxes, I can only ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Dying To Your Dark Side Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 31, 2020

A sermon that talks about the born again experience and how we can come into a new life with Jesus

Dying to Your Dark Side Romans Series CCCAG March 15th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 7:1-20 (Gen Reading) Introduction- “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson Anyone ever read that book in high school, or seen one of the many movies portraying these characters? A brief ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Talk The Talk, Do You Walk The Walk

Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 25, 2006

a bible study outline on walking the walk.

If you talk the talk, do you walk the walk? Bible Study Outline The bible has a lot to say about the way we walk and talk. It is in so many ways how we conduct ourselves as Christians. It is our conversation and our lifestyle. Using the phrase, “Talking the talk” we are in essence saying, ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life After Death Series

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2002

What happens to us when we die? What will our bodies look like? What about those who die without Christ?

Paddy Venner is Senior Pastor of Harfield Road Assembly of God in Cape Town, South Africa Foundations of Truth Part 3 Life after Death  This is probably one of the area of our belief that Christians are the most unsure of.  If we had to go around the room and get opinions on this ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Or Alive?

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003

Discussion about spiritual, physical and eternal death in relation to the salvation recieved through Christ.

Dead or Alive Ephesians 2:1-5 The book of Ephesians was written by Paul. He was the man that wrote fourteen books out of twenty-seven books in the New Testament. They are referred to as the Pauline Epistles. At one point, Paul stayed with the Ephesians for three years. Though he did not write ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Serious About Hell? Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

This talk examines two common alternatives to the traditional idea of hell: universalism and annihilationism.

The bow of God’s wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart, and strains the bow, and it is nothing but the mere pleasure of God, and that of an angry God, without any promise or obligation at all, that keeps the arrow one moment from ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Four Kinds Of Death

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

According to estimates of the American Society for Population Research (ASPR), there are 60 million people who die annually. That is about 2 deaths for every tick of the second.

Intro: According to estimates of the American Society for Population Research (ASPR), there are 60 million people who die annually. That is about 2 deaths for every tick of the second. I’m 100% sure that each year you hear of someone you know that has died. Death is sure, life is short, sin brought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: *other