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  • Now Playing: Back To The Future!

    Contributed by Rick Shockley on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    In light of the things happening in our world, what does the future hold? Where are we headed? When will the world end?

    Now Playing: “Back To The Future!” 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18; MATTHEW 24:42-44; 25:13 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that ...read more

  • The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 195 ratings
     | 28,975 views

    The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye."

    The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye." Great confusion and bewilderment will occupy the minds of those left behind. Many explanations for the disappearance of those missing will be ...read more

  • "The Grave Isn't The Final Word"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 287 ratings
     | 14,606 views

    Death is the final healing and homecoming, but it’s still tough for us who remain and grieve.

    Funeral meditation: "The grave isn’t the final word" Someone in our family is in the hospital, dieing, and we whisper at the bedside, “I’d do anything to make you well.” I heard a relative say, “If I could take your sickness and have you well, I would.” That is exactly what God the Father did. ...read more

  • Going Home

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 18,154 views

    A short funeral sermon (5-10 minutes) for a believer

    FUNERAL SERMON: “GOING HOME” WHERE IS HOME? READ 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 I. WE DO NOT GRIEVE AS MEN WHO HAVE NO HOPE A. WE KNOW THAT THE LORD IS TAKING CARE OF ______ B. SHE HAS NO MORE SUFFERING OR PAIN C. SHE IS HOME… HOME BEING THE PLACE WHERE SHE BELONGS II. WE HAVE A HOPE OF ...read more

  • Funeral

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 41,617 views

    Funeral Service for elderly Christian lady who was active in church work

    Funeral.086 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Mrs. Ruby Shealy Crosland, Age 86 Prelude: Psalm 100 Prayer: Hymn # 407 “Because He Lives” Piano Solo: “How Great Thou Art” John 12:12-19 This is the final picture of the maturing Christian found in the public ...read more

  • The Last Boarding Call

    Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 11,332 views

    Jesus is returning to Catch Away his church in the Rapture very soon. The cry will go forth. Are we ready for the last boarding call?

    The Last Boarding Call! 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the ...read more

  • Funeral Eulogy

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 25,688 views

    This is a sermon done for a young father who was a believer who was murdered by a friend.

    Derrick Henderson came into this world and served in a number of roles and relationships. He was, a son,, a brother, a friend, a husband, ,a father an uncle, a community activist and faithful employee. He was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for ...read more

  • Funeral Eulogy

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 34,672 views

    This is a funeral eulogy for a person who was around the church but not truly in Christ.

    Jr.Willile Glover,a son, brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, and co worker. He was was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for him. We all go through that cyle of birth, life, and death because its automatic. Yet it takes a willful decision on our ...read more

  • The Gospel Trumpet

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    The Apostle Paul sets the rapture of the church at the sounding of the LAST TRUMPET. What trumpet is sounded before this? - "The Gospel Trumpet"

    THE GOSPEL TRUMPET 1 COR 15:51-52 & 1 THESS 4:15-17 I. THE PROMISE OF CHRIST’S RETURN A. Not a new doctrine, just a precious promise B. One that is taken lightly by some -2 Pet 3:3-4 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And ...read more

  • Wiggleworms, Dragonflies, And Acorns

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,455 views

    Don’t forget heaven. Don’t forget heaven!

    Wiggleworms, Dragonflies, and Acorns Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not true I would have told you. I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU. 3. AND IF I GO ...read more

  • Funeral

    Contributed by Wade Hatfield on May 11, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 71,513 views

    This message was created for someone who I did not personally know, but whom others said was a christian. It is easily adaptable.

    Good morning, and thank you for coming. Today, we’ve come to celebrate the life and share the loss of Myrna Fawn Ramsey…known to most as simply…”Fawn.” We’ve come to remember, tell stories, and say good-bye to Fawn. And as hard as it is, this service will help us begin the process of letting ...read more

  • The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

    Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 8,949 views

    An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

    The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

  • The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    What does the Bible really say about the Rapture? Will Jesus come secretly? Will People really be left behind? Is your Knowledge based on fact or fiction?

    Pastor Keith R. Bunch Antioch Baptist Church of Dandridge, Tennessee 1. Pre-Tribulation Doctrine: Secret Rapture - 7 Years of Tribulation - Second Coming of Christ - Judgment Sermon Text: (Matt. 13:24-30; 36-43) "Parable of Wheat and Tares" 2. Is the Rapture of the Church a Secret ...read more

  • Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 995 ratings
     | 348,642 views

    General funeral for a faithful Christian

    FUNERAL MESSAGE FOR A CHRISTIAN TEXT - Deut. 29:29 - "The secret things belong unto the Lord our God but those things which are revealed belong unto us." Death is not an easy thing to accept. Even under the best of circumstances, death is a terrible thing. Nature has it’s seasons but death can ...read more

  • Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,595 views

    Funeral Sermon: For the funeral of a 44 year-young woman called home by the Lord after a short, acute and pernicious illness. She is survived by her young adult children, by her parents and by seven brothers and sisters.

    Let me express my very sincere condolences to each and every member of ______ (name of immediate) family. ______ (name of children) – for a short time, you’ve parted with your mom. ______ (name of parents) my prayers are with you. You’ve lived through the saddest thing that a parent can see - ...read more