Sermons on Want To Die:

Only The Good Die Young?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 10, 2015

Why do the good die young and the wicked live to an old age? Do the good always die because of sin or could there be a blessing in an early death??

If only the good die young then I will be here a very long time because there is no good in me except for what God has done for me and the Holy Spirit who lives in me. Other than that I’ve got nothing. We struggle with death and come to some peace with it when people die in their 80s, 90s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 11, 2010

Why did Jesus die.If He is not the Son of God, then He died for no reason.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the last two weeks we have looked at the fact that Jesus is the Son of God and then we found out that He is the only way to God. • If Jesus is the son of God and He is he only way to get to God, then what? • This week we are going answer the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Mason Davis on Dec 8, 2025

In life or death, be of Christ Jesus

To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain By: C. Mason Davis Former President Harry Truman reportedly told a story about a man in a deep coma who was mistakenly sent to a funeral home. Waking up in a coffin, the man questioned his predicament, saying, "If I'm alive, why am I in a casket? And, if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20

Step Three - Surrender Or Die Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him.., is how it reads but what it means is: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”

I love the smells and sounds of spring: spring rain, cut grass and people rooting for or playing one of the many spring summer sports. However, I also remember the pain of one fateful night. You see, I loved to play softball. It was always a blast but I’m competitive. On this night, I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 11:28, Acts 3:19, John 6:38, Luke 18:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

[Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

I Will Not Die In My Nest

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

I WILL NOT DIE IN MY NEST

Job 29:18 Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand. KJV Eagles are among the most amazing creatures that YEHOVAH God created. Solomon himself wrote in the book of Proverbs, Prov. 30:18-19 There be three things which be too wonderful for me, yea, four which I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon demonstrates that the abundant life really can only happen in Christ.

FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST, TO DIE IS GAIN 1. If we could interview anyone… - I wouldn’t have chosen Paul b/c intimidation. Now I see him as a man who loved J. - Tell us about yourself, Paul? - Can you tell us your favorite HS story? - What were some of your toughest times? - How would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-20

Why Did Jesus Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 4, 2002

Jesus died not only to pay the price for our sin and to defeat Satan but to change our lives forever.

WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

The Purpose for Jesus death expounded.

WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Choice To Live Or Die PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023

This sermon explores the significance of our daily decisions, emphasizing the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God in our decision-making process.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you, to celebrate our shared faith, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. This morning, we stand on the brink of a new understanding, a fresh revelation that will aid us in our daily walk with the Lord. We are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Topics: Sin, Choice

Today Is A Good Day To Die

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 21, 2019

Almost every time the Bible refers to the Resurrection of Jesus, it refers to our call to follow Him to the cross. Without death there is no resurrection. Jesus bids us "come, and die".

Today is a good day to die. Warning (Spoiler?). Today’s message is going to be morbid-focused on death. I’ll confess, I’m a Star Trek fan, And there is a species in the series that is very focused on warrior virtues. Any episode where there is a battle, and there seems to be a likelihood of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

Do The Good Die Young? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2012

Is there any truth to the old saw, "Only the good die young?"

“Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” “Only the good die young!” This old saw was commonly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Without A Vision We Die Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 11, 2016

Priorities, Focus, Church Life

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Without a Vision We Die Proverbs 29:18 (p. 458) April 17, 2016 Introduction: I took my 90 year old mom to the eye doctor a little while ago...she suffers with glaucoma...I won’t give you all the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is It ,if I Die?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 21, 2004

Death of the Body, the Biblical response. A lesson on what happens to the body after death.

What is it if I Die? What is it like to be dead? The Biblical Response. All scripture is good for instruction, the Bible says so. So lets talk about the thing that people fear most, death and the grave. Many people are so afraid of death, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weighed And Wanting

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2002

God has a scale and He will hold us accountable.

WEIGHED AND WANTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Daniel 5:25 And this is the writing that was written, MENE,MENE,TEKEL,UPHARSIN. 26 This is the interpetation of the thing, MENE -- God hath numbered thy kingdom, and FINISHED it. 27 TEKEL -- THOU ART WEIGHED IN THE BALANACES, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:24-28, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God