Sermons on Voluntary Death:

A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 8, 2001

Explains the meaning of baptism: that we are dead with Christ, but have new life in Him. Demonstrates that holiness and commitment to God are the result of this death and life.

"A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE" We’re here this morning really for two different but connected celebrations. But this morning we will celebrate these two ceremonies in the reverse order of what they are normally celebrated. In English, when something is very important we may use the saying, "It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-12, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

"A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Death Entered The World

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 4, 2002

What went wrong at the beginning of time? What does death mean?

"Let`s start at the very beginning. That`s a very good place to start", sang Julie Andrews in the "Sound of Music". And that`s what we`re going to do today. We`re going to start at the very beginning when God looks at the world that He has made, and says joyfully, "That`s very good". "VERY GOOD" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Can Death Be That Bad? Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 13, 2002

This message proides a glimpse into the Afterlife through the eyes of the rich man in Luke 16. It was presented to a Seeker-Sensitive Congregation.

Can Death Be That Bad? Dr. Marty Baker / March 10, 2002 / Luke 16:19-31 Last week I began a three week series focusing on the Afterlife. We asked the question: Can we talk to the dead? We talked about the syndicated television show, Crossing Over With John Edward. As you may know, John Edward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006

The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

“A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Death And Resurrection Of Lazarus

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 27, 2006

To examine how Jesus is the resurrection and the life

SBC Philippi 3/26/06 am; last morning sermon at Philippi Rev. Jeff Simms Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead John 11 Primary Purpose: To understand that Jesus has the power to raise us from the dead as he did Lazarus. We now come to one of the most amazing chapters in the gospel of John. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-38, John 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Delightful Death Notice

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2006

A Delightful Death Notice 1) Death: born in Adam 2) Death: died in Christ

With Canada taking a greater role in the peacekeeping operation of Afghanistan, hundreds of Canadian families are on edge. A late night phone call or an unexpected knock at the door sets hearts racing. Could it be bad news from the front? Has a roadside bomb claimed Dad? Receiving a death notice is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Death Becomes Us

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A Memorial Day Sermon dealing with death in relation to our need for God’s salvation from Psalm 90.

Death Becomes Us Scripture: Psalm 90 Introduction: Memorial day – not morbid – but realistic. Dead people’s day = My birthday. Latest statistic from USA Today – 100% Mortality Rate world-wide still. All people die. How we respond to death says much about our understanding of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Birth To Death

Contributed by David Watters on Jul 9, 2005

In this life we have the opportunity to create a world around us of darkness and death...or...we have the opportunity of creating a world of light. With our Lord’s help, we can become ’Light to a Dark World’.

Sermon: Giving Birth to Death Scripture: James 1: 14-15 Good morning! First...this morning, I would like to start out with a little story. Once upon a time there was a man who thought he was dead. His concerned wife and friends sent him to the friendly neighborhood psychiatrist. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15, Hebrews 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Between Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

What about all those people who died before that debt was paid? The Bible teaches us that there was a place in the heart of the Earth called Paradise.

Ephesians 4: 8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life-Giving Death

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 28, 2005

On Maundy Thursday, we remember that Jesus gave up his life to death, but it was a death that causes us to live.

Life-Giving Death John 12:20-33 March 24, 2005 My wife has a friend whose name is Alex. Alex is 10 years old. She first met him when he was eight and began to attend her church with his parents and grandparents. One day, Alex told his mom and dad that he wanted to be baptized. So they came to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Methodist

Worry Will Be The Death Of Me?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 8, 2004

Do we really trust our God? How committed are we?

NR 08-08-04 Luke 12:22-34 – Do not worry Story: Church at the turn of the century At the turn of the 20th Century, the roof of the hall of a little Swiss church was falling down. So the members of the church got together regularly after the service in the hall to pray for funds to repair ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

Victory Over Death Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 22, 2005

In the raising of Lazarus, Jesus proclaims and demonstrates the promise of new life.

John 11:17-44 “Victory Over Death” INTRODUCTION Human beings are a diverse group. We have very few things universally in common. Someone once observed that the only two things we have in common are death and taxes. Since there are a few people who are very adept at avoiding taxes, I can only ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Lutheran

This Sickness Is Not Unto Death

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 26, 2006

Great Funeral Sermon. Meaning of Jesus’ statement, “This sickness is not unto death”. Life includes death, but doesn’t end in death

I. THE STORY OF LAZARUS IS VERY FAMILIAR A. Man Who Lived In Bethany With His Sisters B. Became Very Ill C. When Jesus Came, Already Had Died D. John 11:35 “Jesus wept” – shortest verse in the bible - profound E. It Was At Lazarus’ Tomb, Jesus Made Great Proclamation John 11:25-26 "I am ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Death And Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Easter Message

This morning we celebrate Easter; we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the tomb that could not hold him over 2000 years ago. Over the years, as with any religious holiday and observances, the reality and the significance of what we are celebrating can get lost in all of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance