Sermons on What Happened:

What Happens When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When A Christian Dies?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004

Death should hold no fear for the child of God. We praise Him for the many blessings He gives us in this life, but for the born-again believer “the best is yet to come!”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN DIES? “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened At Our New Birth?" Series

Contributed by Perry Robinson on Jun 22, 2005

"We often think that all there is to being a Christian is a ticket to heaven, but there is so much more!"

“What happened at our new birth!" John 1:12-13, then John 3:1-18 Prayer Introduction: What Happened to you when you became a Christian? Have you ever thought about this topic before? We know that when we accepted Christ, He forgave us of our sins and we are going to heaven. Now, that ought to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

To the first step in getting to heaven is to physical death. This message seeks to answer three questions: Why must we die? When will we die? What happens when we die?

Introduction: Ernie just wanted to go home. Nobody knows why he abandoned his family in the first place. Chris and Jennifer Trevino were cruising down a Texas highway at 60 miles-per-hour, out in some of the most barren territory on earth, when Ernie bailed out of the family truck without anybody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

"What Happens When I Die?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2005

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“What Happens When I Die?” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Revelation 7:9-17 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What happens when I die? Certainly this question has been plaguing human kind since the Fall. Living in broken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be Joyful No Matter What Happens

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Philippians chapter 1 give us what we need to stay joyful, regardless how difficult like becomes.

How to Be Joyful No Matter What Philippians 1 • Most people don’t enjoy life • Just look at people at the subway: hard faces, grin, baptize in vinegar The 4 keys for a joyful life 1. The Right Perspective (1:12-14) a. What do you see when you are confronted with the worst? i. Myth: Life must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When We Die Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection series: exploring resurrection’s hope in the face of death

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE 1 Cor. 15:35-58 A troop of Boy Scouts was being used as "guinea pigs" in a test of emergency systems. A mock earthquake was staged, and the Scouts impersonated wounded persons who were to be picked up and cared for by the emergency units. One Scout was supposed to lie on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Happens When The Heat Is On?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 15, 2006

God has given us the same promises, the same Bible; however, some will chose to opt out, to stop growth, and stay on the same baby level they have been on for years. It’s time for many in here to change reports, and change confessions. For our belief syst

What Happens When the heat is On? Text: Isaiah 53:1 WHO HAS believed (trusted in, relied upon, and clung to) our message [of that which was revealed to us]? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been disclosed? Every person in here this morning, has the same opportunity to go and, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When We Worship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Isaiah’s worship encounter with God

Key Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Four things happened to Isaiah as he encountered God in worship. The same four things will happen to us when we experience God in worship. 1. When we worship we will become aware of God’s PRESENCE (v. 1-4). A. Isaiah sensed the humble presence of God. (God was close to him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Come Inside And See What Happens

Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007

Maybe, there is someone listening to me right now, who walked into this building and you had a problem you couldn’t solve, you had a knot in your stomach you’ve been carrying around for days. And maybe, this morning, something has happened inside you. M

Come Inside and See What Happens Illus. Last January our family went to Disney World. The kids loved it until we took them on one particular ride. Jordan was a little apprehensive when he read the name, “The Tower of Terror”. But I said to him, “Just go inside and see what happens.” He went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happens After True Repentance?

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jun 12, 2007

This sermon deals with one scenario of what goes wrong in a Believer’s life after being born again and suggests how to live the Christian life victoriously from an Exchanged-Life perspective.

New Christians are exciting to be around. You can usually pick them out in a group. They’re the ones with the glow on their faces, ecstatic over the fact that God loves them and excited about what Jesus is doing in their lives. But somewhere down the road, the glow vanishes. What happens after ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens After We Die? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 26, 2003

This is the fifth message in the series. This sermon deals with the two directions or path for those who have died. The path of the unbeliever and the believer. For the believer it is a trip to heaven. For the unbeliever, it is a trip towards judgment

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE What Happens After We Die? Luke 16:22 OPENING ILLUSTRATIONS: A young business owner was opening a new branch office, and a friend decided to send a floral arrangement for the grand opening. When the friend arrived at the opening, he was appalled to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

In worship God provides a way for us to deal with the lingering dirt in our lives, and offers us a vision of life’s beauty and possibility.

How many househusbands do we have here? Are there any househusbands? Not housewives … we don’t even say that word in these politically correct times! You know what I mean … how many of us men will admit that we get into the housework routine? Come on, I know about some of you! You have a working ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Die?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 20, 2008

DO YOU TELL YOUR MEMBERS TO GO OUT AND WITNESS AND INVITE LOST PEOPLE TO CHURCH? DO YOU PREPARE THEM FOR QUESTIONS THEY MAY BE ASKED? THIS SERMON ANSWERS ONE OF THOSE COMMON QUESTIONS.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE? INTRO: THERE ARE ONLY A FEW FOR SURE THINGS IN LIFE. 1: DEATH FOR THE CHRISTIAN A) HEBREWS 9:27 AND AS IT IS APPOINTED UNTO MEN ONCE TO DIE, BUT AFTER THIS THE JUDGMENT B) WE ALL GONNA LEAVE THIS WORLD ONE DAY C) CHRISTIANS DIE THEY GO IMMEDIATELY INTO THE PRESENCE OF ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Other