Sermons on Vicarious Death:

Euthanasia, We Must Take A Stand

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 7, 2003

There is a push in this nation to see Euthanasia legalized, as it has been in Holland, As Christians we must take a strong stand to protect life at all costs.

There is a push in this nation to see Euthanasia legalized, as it has been in Holland, As Christians we must take a strong stand to protect life at all costs. I recently took the funeral of a man who had been in hospital for nearly three months suffering. Five weeks before he died he went ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surrounded

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 9, 2003

In the loss of a loved one we need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and let Him surround us with His love.

SURROUNDED Heb. 12:1-2 INTRO: When we were little kids we would play army. We would come upon the “enemy” and yell, “Your surrounded – surrender or else!” God has a plan to surround you and will tell you to surrender or else. We need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ or live in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Responsibility In Light Of Revelation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005

Final sermon in 60+ Revelation Series. Link included to entire series in Formatted Text, complete with PowerPoint Presentations.

Our Responsibility in Light of Revelation Rev. 22:6-21 ----- Link at bottom... ----- Knowing these things we have studied now…how shall we live? What should we be motivated to do now? It’s been an exciting study, over 60 sermons, and many other churches are now doing it using our same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Our Pain

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

Anytime a loved one dies I remember the resurrection and look to the Scriptures for comfort for the Bible alone contains the message of hope

Hope in the Midst of Our Pain (Luke 24:1-11) Anytime a loved one dies I remember the resurrection and look to the Scriptures for comfort for the Bible alone contains the message of hope. And that is what I’d like to share with you on this Easter Sunday: A Message of Hope. Listen to this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks On The Door?”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

You and I are created in God’s image. God loves us and knows what worries us the most. He knew in eternity past, we would worry about death, life after death and the death of our love ones.

“Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks on the Door?” “And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain, the first things have passed away. And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

Jesus taught that those who grieve will be blessed with the comfort of God’s love.

There was an earth shaking boom that many of us heard yesterday morning, and the debris of the Space Shuttle Columbia has been raining into our lives ever since. I am talking about the emotional debris of such a disaster. The shock, the disbelief, the anger, the sadness, the fear. All the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Methodist

A Place Worth Missing

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Aug 25, 2005

HELL

Since the beginning of man, death and the hereafter have been at the center of many disagreements, disputes and has been the cause for great theological questions. In the Garden of Eden, God told Adam in Gen 3:19 that he would return to the dust from which he was conceived. In other words, physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005

A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Last Enemy

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005

The Last Enemy to be destroyed is death.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Man was created to live o Man became a living soul--Gen 2:7 o He was created for fellowship with God. Ø Death came because of sin. o There was only one restriction in the Garden--Gen 2:16-17 o Disobedience brought death--Rom 5:12 Ø Death is the last enemy we will face. BODY: I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

The final sermon in a four part series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

Introduction: 1. Take out your pencil and paper & answer the questions in this pop quiz I’ve prepared for you. Ah, you thought you had left tests behind back in your school days didn’t you? I think you’ll find this multiple choice test interesting about what scientist have discovered about our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2005

A small church far away from Hurricane Katrina damage - what do we need to hear? It seems that Jesus would tell us to repent.

Luke 13:1-5 - A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Some of this sermon may sound familiar to you, and there’s good reason for it. Much of what I’m about to say, I preached after September 11, 2001. I felt it was time to dust it off and say it again. A pastor friend of mine, Denn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand In The Coconut

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005

Using an illustration showing how we not only grab things of this world, but we hold on to them in spite of approaching spiritual death.

For those of you who were not able to be here last Sunday evening, Pastor Willie presented one of the best sermons I have heard in a very long time. In that sermon was an illustration that I thought was perhaps the best I have ever heard involving how we may want God, but we want what is in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36

Denomination: *other

Suicide And Euthanasia Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they are forgivable. We need to of

Sermon: Suicide and Euthanasia 2 Cor. 4:16-5:9 August 14, 2005 THEME: The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Living In The Light Of Eternity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

When a person embraces the reality of the world to come it radically changes how the peson view this world. A person’s priorities change concerning money, things, time, friends, family, and life itself.

Living in the Light of Eternity Ephesians 1:15-23 (Message) When waiting in slow traffic on a hot day with 100-degree heat do you wonder why you do what you do? Do you wonder what’s the point of your daily activity? What gives you sense of purpose? Events can happen in your life that helps ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

He's Risen

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

Using C. F. W. Walther’s hymn He’s Risen, He’s Risen this sermon celebrates the truth that Christ is risen and the certain comfort that brings.

Epiphany 6 C 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Hymn Study LW 138 02/15/04 Our hymn’s story begins with a group of German theological students from the region of Saxony. Among them were men like E. G. W. Keyl, Theodore Buenger and a young pianist and accomplished hymn-writer by the name of C. F. W. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran