Sermons on When We Die:

"why Sit Here Until We Die?" By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 23, 2025

The lepers recognize their hopeless state, stating, "Why sit here until we die?" This acknowledgment reflects the human condition when faced with insurmountable challenges

"Why Sit Here Until We Die?" Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8 Introduction: In 2 Kings 7:3-8, we encounter four leprous men at the entrance of Samaria during a severe famine caused by the Syrian siege. Isolated due to their condition and facing imminent death from starvation, they ponder their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bid Him Come And Die Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2021

Following Jesus is an all or nothing proposal, and far too many so-called "believers" are riding the fence, playing a game, or trying to look devout when their character shows otherwise. Either follow and obey Him, or be honest in your unbelief and leave.

In today's social set-up, especially here in America, the prevailing philosophy seems to be, "I want it, and I want it NOW!" Young people are crying out for this at a pace that is bordering on the ridiculous, petty, and unrealistic. I do not see even the slightest awareness in most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Mark 7:6, Mark 8:34-38, Titus 1:6, James 3:14, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

This Year Thou Shalt Die.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 13, 2018

Physical life is a gift and death is by God's appointed time, and if we are cut off in our iniquity there is no remedy, we will be eternally lost.

INTRODUCTION: Read Jeremiah chapter 28 which explains Hananiah as a rebellious false prophet. SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 28:15-17 "Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie. Therefore thus saith ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:15-17

Dead Men Walking

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2021

To be fully alive to God we must be dead to self and this world.

Dead Men Walking Thank you for listening to GodNAmerica’s weekday podcast. My name is Perry Greene, I am your host. You may find us at GodNAmerica.com for more information and resources. At a recent midweek prayer meeting the Pastor asked us to pray for persecuted believers. He mentioned some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I, Too, Must Die!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 10, 2017

In this Scripture Jesus confirms that He IS the Christ, the He must die and that He will rise again. Also in this Scripture we see that we must believe Jesus is the Christ, that we must die and be raised; raised to eternal life or eternal death.

Mark 8:27-38 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) Today we will start following Jesus down the road to the cross and then finally to the resurrection. This, of course, is not something we speak about only at this time of year. This great act of mercy and salvation is the pivotal event ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 17, 2012

Loneliness, isolation and depression are wreaking havoc in the church today and we need to be aware of this and help those around us who need to feel more included and loved.

When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend This message is for people who feel alone and isolated and it is also for the folks here this morning who don’t feel that way but these two groups of people need to know that the other group of folks is there. I can hardly think of a worse feeling than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Must Die

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 3, 2011

As we come to the cross this Good Friday we need to be reminded that the "why did Jesus have to die question" is because of love and the ability to embrace the life of God.

Good Friday 2011 Some Things Must Die Prelude: silence; words on the screen inviting quiet preparation and referring to a prayer for each to pray and meditate on included in handout (tbd); sign on the door requesting people enter in silence. 10:05am: From Palms to the Cross video ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Die Part 1 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 12, 2023

We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 1 of 3 LUKE 22:13-23 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

With His Advent, Christ the Lord changed everything. Have we forgotten?

LUKE 2:25 32 THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE IN THE FAITH “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Die Part 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 12, 2023

We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 2 of 3 LUKE 23:44-49 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born To Die Part 3 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2023

We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 3 of 3 LUKE 24:13-35 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Trask on Apr 14, 2011

While our souls do indeed go to heaven when we die, this is by no means the end of it. The ultimate goal is the resurrection. This is what scripture teaches. Why has the church drifted from this teaching? This sermon seeks to answer that as well as

Sometimes, In these later years especially, I think that we Christians have spiritualized what we believe a little too much. What I mean when I say that is that we look at the promises of God only insofar as they have to do with our spirits, or our souls. For example, when you think of your ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens And Our Hope

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004

In this one verse we are exposed to two desires of Paul regarding the believers in the church of Thessalonica. His first desire is that these dear folks understand what happens when we die. He wants them to have knowledge of what awaits them, approachin

What Happens and Our Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13 INTRODUCTION: In this one verse we are exposed to two desires of Paul regarding the believers in the church of Thessalonica. His first desire is that these dear folks understand what happens when we die. He wants them to have knowledge of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Die

Contributed by Julius Everett Sr. on Dec 31, 2002

Delivered from the curse of the Law

Delivered from Under the Law It’s Time to Die! Romans 7:1 6 Highland Avenue SDA Church March 9, 2002 All through the history of the Christian church there has been a great argument about Romans chapter seven. Men like Origen, Wesley, the great scholar Wyse, Moffat, the British scholar, C.H. Dodd, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

Who Will Never Die?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2017

Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself “the resurrection and the life.”

Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal? Goal Let’s realize that immortality is a reality in Christ. Plan Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist