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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Family Names In Stone Owen Cemetrey Decoration Day 2017

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018
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    We have headstones to mark the place of loved ones here at Owen Cemetery as we remember their lives and their names. I was fascinated to discover that right from the very start of the Bible people had been using stones to mark graves.

    Family Names in Stone Owen Cemetery Decoration Day Service 2017 Well I hope you have a spot in the shade as we enjoy this summer like day. We gather here today to reflect and remember loved ones who have gone before us to their eternal reward. While the parting of a loved one is difficult it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Many Snatching Aways Are There In Scripture

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Sep 5, 2014
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    A question asked for a message on how many times was a snatching away, rapture, ascension mentioned in the Bible. This message was developed to answer that question

    How many Snatching away are there Introduction: Our question is a long one “In the entire bible how many “raptures”, “snatching away”, “ascending in the Clouds” events happened or are yet to happen, and who did (does) it involve? So we will see this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The “rapture” Should Be “left Behind”

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Sep 28, 2014
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    A refutation of premillinnial doctrine.

    The “Rapture” should be “Left Behind” 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 Introduction: The “Left Behind” movie coming out this weekend is bringing the false doctrine of premillennialism back into the consciences of our society. Tonight we’ll look at the false ideas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope At The Graveside Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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    Four hopeful truths about what happens when a Christian dies.

    INTRODUCTION We’re coming to a passage of scripture that is one of my favorites in the entire Bible. It is the most important section of the Bible that gives us details about the second coming of Jesus. We’re going to camp out here in this passage for the next few weeks. June 30: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will We See Our Loved Ones Again? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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    Hell is an unpopular subject you don't hear much preaching about anymore. But I must speak about hell because the Bible speaks about hell.

    INTRODUCTION Before George Carlin or Woody Allen ever said, it comedian Sean Morey spoke these words on the Johnny Carson show in the 1980s. “I think that the life cycle is backwards. You should die first; get it out of the way. Then you live in an old age home. You are kicked out when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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    When the bodies of believers are raptured, they will become like the resurrected body of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A nervous young preacher was preaching his first sermon. His topic was the Second Coming of Christ. He quoted from Revelation 22. He ran toward the edge of the platform and said with great enthusiasm, “Behold, I come quickly!” But he lost his train of thought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2015
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    If Jesus is alive where is He and what will happen next?

    Last Friday, Good Friday, we pondered about the question “Where is Jesus?” With the resurrection in mind let us continue to learn about where Jesus Christ is and how this all relate to us. Before we look into where Jesus is right now and where He will be in the future, let us briefly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Certainties Related To Death

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 7, 2016
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    A funeral message for a 36 year old believer who died suddenly. The certainties that we have in a time of uncertainty.

    Certainties Related to Death 1 Thessalonians 4:3-18 It is natural to have feelings of sorrow at death. In First Thessalonians, The apostle Paul sought comfort those who had been mourning the death of their loved ones. Part of the sorrow and agony that the Thessalonians were going through was due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016
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    It is important to know what the Bible says and doesn't say about Jesus' return. There are those who say He has already returned, others say He will never return and still others have what they believe is an exact timeline. Let's check the Bible!

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) (While they look up the Scripture ...) Is there anyone here who enjoys the Advent Season; when we anticipate the arrival of Jesus on earth? Well, if you do, you should be happy now because we have been in an advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Happens On Earth After The Church Is Rapture?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 16, 2017
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    When Jesus come's again what's left

    WHAT HAPPENS ON EARTH AFTER THE CHURCH IS RAPTURE? After the true saints of God are caught away we will see it all take place. Unbelievers are left here on earth the unbelieving are left in their graves. 1Thessalonians 4: 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dead In Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,645 views

    The Lord's Return, Resurrection, Hope

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - The Dead in Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 April 23, 2023 Introduction: Last Tuesday morning I came into the office and this was the first headline I saw on my news scroll. Mississippi Man, declared dead, wakes up in body bag at Funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Comes

    Contributed by Fred Michaux on Apr 4, 2017
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    I want to explore three simple phrases tonight together: He came, He rose, and He comes…and I believe that as we journey through each of them, all of us are going to find ourselves moving forward into new places spiritually in our lives!

    Opening -what are some Easter traditions…favorite candies…(show pic of me in an Easter outfit…and then show one from prom just for fun) -We laugh at this pic but the reality is, too many of us get stuck spiritually, on the inside…so many other areas of our live progress, our careers, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Death, Judgment Day, And Hope

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 24, 2014
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     | 4,226 views

    This past August (Robin Williams) we saw how NOT to grieve. So how shall we?

    1 Thessalonians 4:13 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. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope When A Loved One Dies

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014
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     | 8,188 views

    What's the world missing? Hope. Jesus gives us hope in the most hopeless of situations - death.

    Chapel Monday Nov 10 I'm starting to wonder if one of the Devil's ultimate goals is that you would have no hope. The reason I'm starting to wonder this is because our culture is showing more and more evidence of being a place where people have no hope. We have money, we have technology, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope When The Election Doesn't Go Your Way

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014
     | 3,364 views

    Remember who's in charge - someday Jesus will reveal it

    Last week Tuesday was an election day. I'm always relieved when the election is over. I think all the commercials and mailings and telephone calls and door to door people can be exhausting sometimes. Other people might like that sort of thing. 2 years from today, almost, is the presidential ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran