Sermons on Talk About Death:

What Christians Think About The Cross Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Of Christ

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 26, 2003

Understanding the death of Christ

I. The Wrath Of God Upon Sin 1. Man’s transgression brought sin and death into the world. a. Gen. 2:17; Rom. 3:9-18, 23; 5:12, 19; 6:23; 1 Kings 8:46; Gal. 3:22; Isa. 53:6 2. God is a HOLY God. He cannot overlook sin and allow it to go unpunished. All sin is a transgression of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

The Punishment And Death Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 31, 2004

THe punishment and death of Christ and how he paid the price for us

The Punishment and Death 4/4/04 The death of Jesus shows us Gods Passion for Us. Intro: Jesus has been sentenced to die. As we state last week, Pilate has given in to the demands of the people and handed Jesus over to be crucified. **PP- Jesus and Pilate Scripture: Mark 15:15-20 This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Death In The Pot

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

The child of God may possess many wonderful Christian traits but if a single besetting sin in added to the mix the damage to our Christian testimony can be devastating.

DEATH IN THE POT "Then they served it to the men to eat. Now it happened, as they were eating the stew, that they cried out and said, ‘Man of God, there is death in the pot!’ And they could not eat it." II Kings 4:40 I. “And there was a famine in the land.” (v. 38). Elisha ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:40

Denomination: Baptist

Death Into Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 30, 2001

Just as Memorial Day reminds us of the advantages the deaths of others in armed struggle have brought us, we must take advantage of Christ’s death and the benefits it brings us.

Memorial Day reminds us fallen heroes still speak. Established in 1868 as a day to honor the fallen soldiers of the just concluded Civil War, Memorial Day has grown into a recognition of all our nation’s war dead and the high price of our freedoms. We must make Christ’s death for us count. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Death With Dignity

Contributed by Alan Walker on Oct 18, 2000

1. To Face death with Dignity - We need to deal with Today (1-2) 2.

1. To Face death with Dignity - We need to deal with Today (1-2) 2. To Face death with dignity - We need to deal with Tomorrow (3-4) 3. To face death with dignity - We need to deal with yesterday (7) 4. To face death with dignity - We need to deal with Eterntiy (8) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1

Bread Of Death

Contributed by Sweep Adams on Oct 19, 2001

Deals with Saul and the witch of Endor

The Bread of Death Intro; Bread, a life-sustaining food source, consumed, broken down by the body, and made energy. But there is another bread, the bread of life, which is sustaining to the soul. I perceive Jesus gives this bread of life, yet also I believe everything has its contradictory. Thus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-15

Denomination: *other

Total Death

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

One big problem with Christianity today - everyone wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die. True Christianity call for a total death to ourselves.

Total Death  One big problem with Christianity today…  Everyone wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die.  Physically and Soulically Col 2:6 – 3:17 6 As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Death

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 5, 2004

The Second Death which follows physical death, and is eternal.

The Second Death Rev. John W. Gerald I. HEED THE WARNINGS Revelation 2:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. It is best to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Death Of The Cross

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 22, 2007

The death of Jesus on the cross provides an example of love, self-sacrifice, and obedience.

The Death of the Cross. Phil. 2:8 INTRO.: In Philippians 2, the death of the cross is presented as an example of selfless living. Not that we should seek to die like Jesus, but that we should strive to live in the spirit of self-sacrificing love for one another and obedience to the will of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fears Of Death

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 22, 2007

Christ destroyed the devil, the power behind death. Christ died to rescue all of us from FEARS of DEATH. And Christ has completely conquered death, giving us the greatest assurance of eternal certainty, that is to have LIFE ETERNAL with Christ!

“We are people of flesh and blood. That is why Jesus became one of us. He died to destroy the devil, who had power over death. But He also died to rescue all of us who live each day in fear of dying.” Hebrews 2:14-15 (CEV) Why do most people fear death? Because - 1.DEATH PUTS AN END TO ALL ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Surviving Death Series

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Jan 16, 2010

You can survive this if you will do exactly as I say. (Jesus)

Surviving Disaster Series #1 Death Gen 3:17-19 Intro: Whether you or a loved one is facing death, you need to know how to be a survivor and not a statistic! The bible tells us death is the result of sin. Satan has tried to destroy, and deceive you into believing that you have been left all alone. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of An Empire Series

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

The prophet Nahum descibes what happens when an empire abandons the law of God.

NAHUM Part 1 Nahum 1:1-11 (NIV) 1 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. 2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on his foes and maintains his wrath against his enemies. 3 The ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death By Motive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

Matters of sin and righteousness are not merely matters of behavior, but also matters of motive.

Death By Motive Acts 4:32-5:11 1. As many of you know, we Vasiceks temporarily housed a pet pig for over 6 months. 2. So when this Australian story hit the press on Friday, I noted it. CANBERRA (Reuters) - A pony-size pig who held an Australian woman hostage for 10 days inside her home will be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible