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"Should We Really Be Afraid Of Death?”

Contributed by Paul Weidner on May 26, 2004

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If we take the time to realistically examine our culture, especially our western culture, we will readily see that death is not something we think about very much.

For Christians, the season of Lent is the time of our church year like no other because our focus is drawn on a very unpopular topic, death. We are taken on a journey covering the last weeks of Jesus’ ministry, which ends with his horrible torture and death by crucifixion. But because we ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

"What Does The Bible Say About Death” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 30, 2006

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Beginning of a series on Eternity and what awaits the Christian after Death. Three points, Death is a Certainty, Judgment is a reality, and salvation is a possiblity.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon #1 “What Does The Bible Say About Death” Hebrews 9:27-28 [Began sermon with video clip - “Ever Think About Dying?” www.sermonspice.com] “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Saved Person Dies Series

Contributed by Ricky Ray on Jan 18, 2001

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Does all the talk of what happens in the afterlife confuse you? The Bible gives hope for those who know Jesus?

What happens when a saved person dies? Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Is this place of judgment heaven, paradise or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Convenient Season

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 18, 2001

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Paul’s discussion with Felix regarding faith provides insights for us today into basic truths that every person must face.

A CONVENIENT SEASON Acts 24:24-25 INTRODUCTION Paul had been arrested and was being passed from official to official on his way to Rome. His Roman citizenship had kept him from being killed. Now he stood before Felix, governor of Judea. As usual, Paul was sharing the faith--even with Felix. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 22, 2001

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This is the fifth message in a series called "The Basic Questions of Life.

"What Happens When We Die?" We’re wrapping up a series of messages called "the Basic Questions of Life." This series has looked at some of the questions people ask at some point in their lives. Questions such as: "Is there a God?" "Is the Bible reliable and true?" "How did we get here?" "Why are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference A Day Makes!

Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 30, 2001

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Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next day it will be that; are we prepared for the final change?

What a difference a day makes! Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next it will be that; are we prepared for the final change? We know what some of those changes will be: Going to school-Graduation, Single-Married, Husband/Wife-Father/Mother, No ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Eulogy Mcham

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

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This is a eulogy for a dedicated Christian woman who died in a nursing home.

Lucille Mcham Lucille Mcham, a daughter, a mother, an aunt, a sister, a cousin, a friend, a wife and a child of God. Today we celebrate the homegoing of one who decided to let Jesus Christ make a difference in her life. It’s something ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Benjamin Williams Sr.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2001

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Eulogy for a Christian who loved his family as much as he did life itself. He died of cancer, but was strong to the very end in his faith.

Benjamin R.Williams, son, a grandson, a brother, a husband, a teacher, a counselor , a principal, a father, a grandfather, and a follower of Jesus Christ. He has completed the circle of leaving his mother’s womb, impacting this world, and finally entering into the presence ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

7 Reasons To Bless God As We Face Death Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 21, 2001

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DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST

BIG IDEA: DEATH OPENS THE DOOR TO THE RICHES OF OUR SPIRITUAL INHERITANCE SECURED BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Remember that this is a Messianic Psalm -- Acts 2:25-28; Acts 13:34-35; True of David in his own experience, but ultimately speaking of the Resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Psalm 16:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Care Givers

Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001

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The sermon looks at giving care and love to the dying.

John 12:1-8 I know that the area, we are returning to this evening comes just before the death and resurrection of Jesus. It may seem that our timing is not exactly right but that is what happens when you preach through a whole book of the Bible. Things don’t line up exactly with the events on the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral For Elderly Christian Lady

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 11, 2001

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Funeral service for elderly Christian lady who was active in church work and mission work within the community.

Funeral Service for Mrs. Frances k. Stone From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Prelude Organist Seated: As we seek comfort today, we’re assured that Mrs. Frances Stone is with the Lord Jesus Christ; yet her death leaves a vacancy in our lives that no one can replace! Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Christian Response To War?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 21, 2001

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Begin with central affirmation Christ is Life, wills for us to have life, however wars will be here, until we find Christ who can stop wars.

“What’s a Christian Response to War?” By Andrew Chan, senior pastor, PBC Vancouver Oct.21, 2001 “ The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 (NLT) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sin Kills

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

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There are three ways to die. You do get some options.

Three ways to die GE 3:21-24 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-16, Genesis 3:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enron, Easter, And Eternity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2002

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Our church uses the Sunday after Easter for Remembrance, honoring those of our church deceased in the previous year. This sermon mines eternal values from each of their lives.

We are ready to fight for security. The one thing we all want, whether we be aggressive and hostile and always ready to strike out, or whether we be quiet and retiring and always ready to run – the one thing we all are ready to fight for is security. We need to know that our futures are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

What About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002

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Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

(Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

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