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Eternal Questions...biblical Answers
Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. When Christ Comes
Contributed on May 26, 2025
When Jesus left earth after His first visit, He promised that He would return. In this sermon, we will explore what happens when Christ returns.
A. Once there was a minister waiting in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. 1. The gas station attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars in line ahead of him. 2. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward the vacant pump. 3. The young attendant ...read more
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2. Sermon 3 - Into The Warm Arms Of God
Contributed on Jun 9, 2025
What is the state of people after they die before the final resurrection at the second coming of Jesus? We want the comfort of knowing that our loved ones are safe in the arms of God. What does the Bible say about this?
A. We are in a sermon series called Eternal Questions…Biblical Answers. 1. So far in our series, we have talked about when Christ comes and when death comes. 2. Today, I would like to start with a Winnie the Pooh quote: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” 3. With ...read more
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3. Sermon 4 - We Will All Be Changed
Contributed on Jun 22, 2025
The apostle Paul employed a farming illustration to explain how our heavenly bodies will be different and so much better than our earthly bodies. Consider the difference between the seed that is planted and the plant that results.
A. Today, I want to start with the story of a young boy who came home from worship and Sunday school with a question for his mom: “Is it true we come from dust and after we die, we return to dust?” 1. His mother said, “That’s right, son. Does that concern you?” 2. The boy hesitated, but then ...read more
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4. The Heavenly Dress Code
Contributed on Jul 7, 2025
One of the ways that we know we will be saved is the fact that we are clothed with Christ. Entrance into the great heavenly wedding feast requires the proper clothing...the righteousness of Christ.
A. I like to play golf, but I make no claims of being a good golfer. 1. I get to play 3 or 4 rounds of golf a year. 2. One of the best parts about golfing is being out in such a well-manicured green space. 3. If you play early in the morning when the dew is still on the ground, then you get to ...read more
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5. Sermon 7 - Great Is Your Reward In Heaven
Contributed on Jul 14, 2025
The promised rewards of heaven are given to us from God to inspire and empower us towards faithfulness and perseverance.
A. Do you know who holds the record for the most homeruns in a single MLB season? 1. The answer is Barry Bonds – he hit 73 home runs in 2001. 2. Mark McGwire holds the #2 and #4 spots with 70 home runs in 1998 and 65 in 1999. 3. Sammy Sosa holds the #3, #5, and # 6 spots with 66 home runs in 1998, ...read more
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6. Sermon 8 - The Battle Is Won
Contributed on Jul 20, 2025
God wants us to live in victory and hope knowing that the victory over Satan and death has already been won by Jesus. If we put our hope and trust in Jesus, then we are on His side and our victory is assured.
A. One of the favorite movies of all time is The Wizard of Oz. 1. I remember as a child of being very frightened by the movie. a. First, there was the cranky, crotchety neighbor. b. Then there was the tornado. c. But worst of all was the Wicked Witch of the West, with her green face, long nails ...read more
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7. Sermon 9 - The Place Of Torment
Contributed on Aug 4, 2025
Hell is just as real as heaven. The biblical images of heaven and hell are designed to convince us that we will want to go to heaven and won't want to go to hell. The good news is that no one has to go to hell because God has provided a way of escape and His name is Jesus.
A. Many of you have had the opportunity to travel on airplanes far more than me, but I question whether any enjoy it more than I do. 1. I’m like a kid in the candy store when I am on a plane - I’m fascinated with everything, from the notion of flight, to the view from 30,000 ft. 2. One of the ...read more
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8. Sermon 10 - Seeing Jesus
Contributed on Aug 11, 2025
Seeing Jesus should be on the top of our list of things we are looking forward to in heaven. And when we see Him, we will be amazed and we will be made just like Him.
A. One Sunday morning during the sermon, a preacher said to his congregation: “Whoever wants to go to heaven, stand up!” 1. Everyone stood except one man who was sleeping towards the back of the church. 2. The preacher told those standing that they could sit back down. 3. Then the preacher said: ...read more