Sermons on Unexpected Death:

The Church: From Death To Life

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Oct 12, 2002

Everywhere we hear the Church is dead, but does that mean that we have to bury her?

From everywhere we hear the cry of the world that the Church is dead. People are leaving the Church because there is so little life left in the Church. I think if we can write an obituary about the Church, it will probably be as follows: For many years the Church was in a battle for survival. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 30:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Face Death With Confidence

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

Funeral for a Christian Lady

Funeral Service for _____________ “How To Face Death With Confidence” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am now ready to be offered, the time of my departure is at hand. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Death, Is That Your Final Answer

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

Death is only the end of a chapter not the conclusion of life of the saved

Death, is that your final answer. John 3:3-16 There was a show that became popular a few years ago. "Do you want to me a millionaire?" It’s host Regis, made "Is that your final answer" a common household phrase, as he posed this question to person prior to revealing to them if they had won cash ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Fiery Serpent--Death And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 17, 2003

Part 2 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares how the brass serpent made by Moses parallels the redeeming grace of Christ’s crucifixion.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 2 The Fiery Serpent—Death and Deliverance Scripture Ref: Numbers 21:5-9 John 3:14-15 Exodus 16:3 Romans 8:3-4 Psalm 34:4-5 2 Corinthians 5:21 Luke 2:38 John 14:6 Other Ref: All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:5-9

More Tragic Than Death

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 24, 2003

Life is full of tragedy—sickness, lost of jobs, lost of possessions, lost of health, and death. But the greatest tragedy in life is living a life apart from God.

October 23, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Cemetery Marker Some time ago, a man was trying to trace his family origin. In the process of his research he visited several cemeteries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following inscription: Pause now ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Adventist

"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

Fear Of Death, Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Oct 28, 2003

The fear of death is a burden many carry. Where do we turn? To Christ, and his promise of the Resurrection.

Resurrection-Daniel 12:1-3 3rd Last Sunday, 11-9-03 We all have things we don’t like very much. We all have “pet peeves”. I suspect many of us might share some common disdains; heavy traffic caused by rubber-neckers, the nerve jarring sound chalk sometimes makes, a pebble in our shoe. These are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Precious Is The Death Of His Saints

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

For the Christian death is not something to be feared, but anticipated and celebrated.

All Saint’s Day 2003 Psalm 116:15 Precious Is the Death of His Saints 10/02/03 If some of you are like me, you’ve been waiting with a bit of anticipation for the final segment of J.R.R. Tolkiens, The Lord of the Rings, to be released to movie theatres some time in the near future. If you’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Lutheran

One Minute After Death.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 7, 2004

Where will you be one minute after death?

One minute after death. Revelation 14:6 -- 13. 06/06/04 If you will, turn to the last book of the Bible, the Revelation, and chapter 14. This morning I want to preach on this subject, one minute after death. Where will you be one minute after death? We are talking about something that is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Power Over Death Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Jun 17, 2004

Jesus not only has the power over His own death, in this sermon you will see that Jesus has the power over death for all. 1. Jesus is compassionate 2. Jesus is in control 3. Jesus is the Christ

Jesus’ Power Over Death John 11: 32-44 June 13, 2004 Death! Death is the great equalizer in life. We may all have different lives, come from different backgrounds, experience different joys and sorrows, but the one thing that links all mankind together is death. We are all going to die. Some ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Even Unto Death

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. But from salvation to glory there are three vitally important "way stations" that are a part of our Christian pilgrimage.

FAITHFUL EVEN UNTO DEATH II Kings 2:1-12 For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. But from salvation to glory there are three vitally important “way stations” that become a part of our pilgrimage. We find them suggested in II Kings 2:1-12. Elisha’s dedication to Elijah might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Destroys Death

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 25, 2002

This sermon assures the believer that God will one day obliterate man’s ultimate enemy for ever.

Introduction: Paul in our text declares what is the very heart of the gospel, that death, man’s last enemy will one day be destroyed. Death, the cessation of human life. The grim reaper. The disrobing of our human vestures. The crumbling of our earthly tabernacle. The broken shell and the deposited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Directions For Dealing With A Difficult Death

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 14, 2006

This message was for the funeral of a 28-year-old woman who died of a drug overdose. I only met the family the night before the funeral. It should be easy to personalize and would work well with any difficult death such as suicide, ect.

DIRECTIONS FOR DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT DEATH Funeral Sermon Proverbs 3:5-6 March 15, 2006 Introduction: When we are faced with tragedy we often don’t know which way to turn. We don’t know what to think. We don’t know what to feel. We don’t know what to say. In short we simply don’t know how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

A Good Death, A Blessed Conflict

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 26, 2006

We have good news to tell.

A GOOD DEATH, A BLESSED CONFLICT Acts 7.54-8.8 S: Proclamation C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose KW: Comparisons TS: The story of Stephen’s death demonstrates three comparisons between good and evil. Pr: WE HAVE GOOD NEWS TO TELL. Type: Narrative I. REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 4, 2006

Part 4 of the series, Facing Your Fears

It was the night of October 31, 1936. Halloween night. The men and women sat at the round table with joined hands. They awaited the message—the message they had been waiting to hear every Halloween night for the past 10 years. But the message didn’t come. Finally, one woman rose from the table ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24, Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist