Sermons on the keys of hell and of death: showing 1,366-1,380 of 134,882

Who Holds The Key To Human Happiness? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2024

We are shocked and horrified, but we are no longer surprised.

Palm Sunday 1964 Growing up in the 1950s and sixties, and going to Catholic schools, our Boomer generation hardly ever heard of things that are common today, and nobody knew that the Rockefeller foundation was funding researchers to reduce the Catholic population by finding a “Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-7, Philippians 2:6-11, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Predicts His Death Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Think of it: Jesus marshaled no army and He carried no weapon. Jesus never used His miraculous powers to throw the Pharisees off the nearest cliff. Yet, the threat of Jesus was so great, He often made enemies into allies:

A New York Times editorial claims that America’s views on the death penalty are changing. 35 people were put to death in 2014 which was the fewest in 20 years. And 2014 marked a nearly 40 year low in the number of new criminals placed on death row. While the method of execution may have changed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9, Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Key Players In The Crucifixion: Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human hi

KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PONTIUS PILATE TEXT: MATTHEW 27:1-2; 11-26 INTRODUCTION: Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks To The Realm Of Death

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022

Why did Jesus call out to the dead? What was His purpose?

key verses (25-27) Why did Jesus call out to the dead? What was His purpose? They saw death as: 1. Dark – John 8:12 – I am the light of the world. 2. Obstacle – Romans 8:35 – Who will separate us from the love of Christ? 3. Only saw negative – Mark 11:22 – have faith in God. To whom did Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, John 11:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can A Good Person Go To Hell?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 21, 2003

A look at why "being good" is not what gets you to heaven.

"Can A Good Person Go To Hell?" 1 of 1 Galatians 4:8-15 July 20, 2003 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A On June 16, 1989, Mohammed Shera’ie came within seconds of death. He had murdered the wife and two children of Mohammed Yehia Ali ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Death Comes Before Victory.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 31, 2019

There is no way to experience victory without death, your victory is in death

There is no way to experience victory without death, your victory is in death. Three times Satan offered Jesus a way out, he offered him a cross-less life, first in Matthew 4:8, he showed Jesus all the Kingdoms of the world and their glory, and said to him; “I will give you all this, if you bow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40, Matthew 16:22, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Charismatic

Can A Good Person Go To Hell?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Christians are free from the effects of sin through the grace of God.

"Can A Good Person Go To Hell?" 1 of 1 Galatians 4:8-15 July 20, 2003 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A On June 16, 1989, Mohammed Shera’ie came within seconds of death. He had murdered the wife and two children of Mohammed Yehia Ali ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Death: When Ignorance Is Not Bliss

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 16, 2009

What you don’t know about death will lead to unecessary grief, or even worse, unending pain.

In her mind it had gone well. She had hit all the notes. She had expressed them with passion. And she felt certain that she had connected with her audience that night. But what did the critics think of her performance? She resolved not to buy the newspaper the next morning – ignorance is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Life, Death And An Eternal Perspective

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 18, 2009

This is a great message for anyone wondering about these topics or dealing with the loss of a loved one; it gives an encouraging Biblical insight into death and eternity while focusing on the life that perspective will motivate today.

Eternal Perspective This past week was difficult. Life is short You aren’t invincible Gulvas schedule, Last week as were were sitting in this room...the story. Death is final!
 Processing and understanding death is hard. 
 Death is necessary because of sin.
 But 1 Cor.15 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"death Was Arrested!"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 26, 2021

I want to begin today with a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question is one that we often ask but we really don’t want an answer to. So here is the question. Have you ever been arrested?

RESURRECTION DAY 2021 “The Day Death Died” John 17-20 I want to begin today with a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question is one that we often ask but we really don’t want an answer to. It’s often used to make a point; to get someone’s attention. In fact you might not want to answer the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Face Up To Life And Death Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 18

FACE UP TO LIFE AND DEATH (PHILIPPIANS 1:20-26) A man was out of town on a trip and he asked his brother to take care of his cat for him while he was away. The cat was a beautiful Siamese and meant a great deal to the man, although the brother who was caring for the cat didn’t like cats at all. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Face Up To Life And Death

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 5, 2008

Paul, Pt. 17

FACE UP TO LIFE AND DEATH (PHILIPPIANS 1:20-26) A man was out of town on a trip and he asked his brother to take care of his cat for him while he was away. The cat was a beautiful Siamese and meant a great deal to the man, although the brother who was caring for the cat didn’t like cats at all. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding The Death And Triumph Of Christ Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

This is a great passage on the salvation brought about by the death of Jesus Christ. It is also an interesting passage in that it gives us some glimpse into what Jesus Christ was doing while he was dead, that is, between His crucifixion and resurrection.

Understanding the Death and Triumph of Christ 1 Peter 3:18-22 Introduction In Mel Gibson’s Movie, “The Passion of Christ” there is an obscure detail in the crucifixion scene that probably goes unnoticed by most people, but it is a detail that says so much. When Jesus is being placed on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

False Prophet And His Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD will remove all false prophets and false words from people that he never sent to preach the gospel. It will happen in the last days.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in GOD'S WORDS? Yes. Our faith in JESUS brought us salvation. Romans 10:9-10 (Amplified Bible) Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003

When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist