Sermons about Unexpected Death

What's A Christian Response To War?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 21, 2001

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Begin with central affirmation Christ is Life, wills for us to have life, however wars will be here, until we find Christ who can stop wars.

“What’s a Christian Response to War?” By Andrew Chan, senior pastor, PBC Vancouver Oct.21, 2001 “ The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 (NLT) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 18, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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Paul, in 2 Corinthians 12 speaks from experience that there are events that follow our physical death. The burden of this talk is to prepare you, not for death, but for the events that occur between your dying and your final destination.

S012002 What happens when we die? 2 Corinthians 12 Sermon series Sermons you would bring a friend to hear Preached by Scotty Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church. Beginning: Here is how it will happen: You will be distracted for just a moment by something in the car. You will hear tires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy Mcham

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

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This is a eulogy for a dedicated Christian woman who died in a nursing home.

Lucille Mcham Lucille Mcham, a daughter, a mother, an aunt, a sister, a cousin, a friend, a wife and a child of God. Today we celebrate the homegoing of one who decided to let Jesus Christ make a difference in her life. It’s something ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Care Givers

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001

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The sermon looks at giving care and love to the dying.

John 12:1-8 I know that the area, we are returning to this evening comes just before the death and resurrection of Jesus. It may seem that our timing is not exactly right but that is what happens when you preach through a whole book of the Bible. Things don’t line up exactly with the events on the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001

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This is the fifth message in a series called "The Basic Questions of Life.

"What Happens When We Die?" We’re wrapping up a series of messages called "the Basic Questions of Life." This series has looked at some of the questions people ask at some point in their lives. Questions such as: "Is there a God?" "Is the Bible reliable and true?" "How did we get here?" "Why are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

"The Shepherd And The Valley"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

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Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Congregational

Porque Los Cristianos No Quieren Morir

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 26, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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Necesitamos entender lo que espera al cristiano cuando muera. Cuando conocemos las Escrituras en relacion a ello entonces nuestra perspectiva sera diferente.

PORQUE LOS CRISTIANOS NO QUIEREN MORIR (Fil. 1:21,22) INTRO: En la vida no hay nada más seguro que la muerte. Mas aun así, la mayoría de las personas no desean morir. Le huyen a la muerte pensando que quizá pueden existir un poco mas de tiempo hay otros que por sus situaciones físicas o ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Your Ship Ready To Sail?

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

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What eternal cargo will you have on board your ship when it is your time to depart this life?

“Is Your Ship Ready To Sail” Text: 2 Timothy 4:2-8 Intro: Notice with me what the Apostle Paul says in v. 6. Paul makes this statement at the end of his life. Just before he was to beheaded for the cause of Christ. The word “departure” makes one think of a ship ready to set sail. Paul was saying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002

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This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

"What A Day Of Rejoicing That Will Be"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2002

based on 77 ratings

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The subject of the return of Christ and the resurrection of the dead.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “What A Day of Rejoicing That Will Be” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Our passage for this morning touches upon a subject that intrigues Christians and offers us the most glorious hope that we could ever imagine. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Time's Running Out

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

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A look at the dreary topic of DEATH.

Time’s Running Out November 3, 2002 Introduction: Two elderly women were out driving in a large car, both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Big Mistakes That People Make

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 30, 2003

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We all make mistakes in life, but some can be very bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ‘THE ROSES WERE PUNK.’ What we intended to say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah Saw Something Out There

Contributed by Grady Henley on Aug 6, 2003

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The Beached Whale

Mat. 12:40 and Jonah 1 Grady Henley June 2003 Jonah Saw Something Out There or The Beached Whale Incident I. The Wisdom of the Lord on the Translators. There is a word in Mat. 12:40 that supposedly the King James Translators mis-translated. According to Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Home Going

Contributed by James May on Aug 10, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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A sermon that brings the salvation message home, preached as a memorial service to one of our elderly Christian soldiers.

THE HOME GOING This morning we are come together as a church family to worship the Lord. We have sung praises to Jesus, the One who died on the cross, that we may have eternal life. This week has been a hard week for many of those present to endure. As one member has said, “the devil has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9, Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

That's Enough Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 23, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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This is the 10th sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

Series: David¡¦s Lamp (Kings Of Judah) #10 THAT¡¦S ENOUGH! 2 Chronicles 36:1-23 Introduction: 1. Parents, how many times this week have you said to your wayward children, ¡§That¡¦s enough¡¨? What do these two words really mean? I¡¦m tired of your fighting, your disobedience, and your overall bad ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

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