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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Where Did He Go?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 24, 2018
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    One of the least studied times of Jesus' life is the period between His death and His resurrection. So, the natural question is, "Where did He go?" Let's see if we can find out.

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin Call avatar

    Our Hope Of The Resurrection.

    Contributed by Kevin Call on Jun 11, 2018
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    Is this physical Life all there is? Is there something more we can look forward to? Will we see our loved ones again that have passed away? Life makes perfect sense when we understand God's Plan of Salvation and the detailed examples Christ set while walk

    Our Hope of the Resurrection -A Funeral Message of Hope- Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, Revelation 21:1-5 So, today, we are here to honor George and we are to do it in a celebration of life. George was a very upbeat and positive person, a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    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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    Questions About Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019
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    Jesus said the time of His return is unknown.

    A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funerals And Death

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019
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    This is a sermon about Death, Dying and Funerals. It's from my personal experience from conducting over 100 funerals.

    These are my sermon notes from a sermon I preached on the 18th March 2012 at Nowra City Church titled:- Let’s Talk about Death During the course of the last 12 years of being Senior Pastor of Nowra City Church, I have conducted about 100 funerals in my time. I have buried – hero’s of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Essential Truths - The Return Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 24, 2019
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    Part of a 12- part series on The Triune God, this message on Jesus, God the Son looks at the promises of His return. The Prezi for this sermon is here: http://prezi.com/us6-3apojqwo/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share

    Essential Truths - Jesus Christ, His Return - February 24, 2019 Sermon for Church at the Mission Today we come to the final message on God the Son. If you’ve been tracking with us you know that we are in the midst of a series, “Essential Truths: The Triune God”. We looked in some depth for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Model Of Christian Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019
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    This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What is the Christian's hope?

    Series: Encouragement [#7] A MODEL OF CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: A desperate need, (the need for hope) exists among Christians. I know, because it is true in my life. Christians need to remind themselves constantly that God is on the throne, in control, and moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Informed Grief Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 19, 2019
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    Paul deals with the pastoral situation of the Thessalonians who are grieving without hope. His response is not to focus on end-times theology, but to fill in the missing gap of knowledge with the hope that is in Christ.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Informed Grief Let’s open our Bible to our text and read. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 This is the verse in this section which quickly gets all the attention. After that, we who are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rapture?

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019
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    No one knew when the “Rapture” would come!!! However, the multitudes which were taken were ready. They had repented of their sins and placed 100% of their trust in Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Their sudden removal has caused the mysterious world crisis, confusion and panic.

    INTRODUCTION: No one knew when the “Rapture” would come!!! However, the multitudes which were taken were ready. They had repented of their sins and placed 100% of their trust in Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Their sudden removal has caused the mysterious world crisis, confusion and panic, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 16: For We Will Be Rejoined With Them When Christ Returns Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2018
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    The picture Paul draws of the day when Christ will return is poetry, an attempt to describe what is indescribable.

    9/20/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 16: For we will be rejoined with them when Christ returns (1Th 4:15-18) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 (NIV) 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    La Certeza De La Esperanza

    Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Nov 16, 2018
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    Sermón predicado Sermón predicado por el Pastor Kleber Maia en culto fúnebre de un cristiano

    LA CERTEZA DE LA ESPERANZA Texto: 1 Tesalonicenses 4.13-18 Tema central: Los creyentes deben tener esperanza, incluso ante la muerte, por las certezas que la Palabra de Dios nos da. Introducción La muerte es una experiencia universal; todos los hombres están sujetos a ella. La Palabra de ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 19, 2018
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    Today's sermon ends our series on what we believe as it looks at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this sermon we look at Jesus return, along with the Rapture.

    What We Believe The Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 If there is a subject that has been historically near and dear to the hearts of believers it is the return of Jesus Christ. And without a doubt the return of Christ is going to be an exciting event! However, throughout the years ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Living Between The Prophecies

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 6, 2018
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    There are two major groups of prophecy regaring the life of the Messiah on earth as the Lamb of God and the return of the Messiah to earth as King and Judge.

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Awake For The Dawn Is About To Break!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 20, 2019
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    A Study of Romans 13:11-14

    Intro: 1. Martin Luther said he only had two days on his calendar— today and "that day." 2. I believe we should all live like that, looking for “that day” when the Lord snatches us out of here, to meet Him in the air. 3. That Day. Trans: Lord willing, this is where we are heading in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Good Mourning

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2019
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    Some lessons from grief in the wake of the first anniversary of my wife's passing.

    1. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ