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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Caregivers And Grief

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 6, 2017
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    We need to yield productively to the grief process, taking care of ourselves as we do it (from Therese Rando in her book, “How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies", pgs. 252-256)

    HoHum: Here’s a story from a telemarketer: “The other day I called a house and a real nice lady answered the phone, she was really helpful and friendly, she was the type of lady that helps a telemarketer get through a long day. After some pleasantries I asked if Mr. Smith was in, “I’m sorry”, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What To Do When Our Lives Are Interrupted By The Death Of A Loved One?

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
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    Death is a fact of life, but God's Word tells us how to deal with it.

    Intro: 1. Samuel Wise founded the Free Synagogue in New York City back in 1907. He once accepted an invitation to address an anti-Nazi meeting in Brooklyn. He received several death threats. He opened his speech with these words: “I’ve have been warned to stay away from this meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 2, 2022
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    Many people are afraid to die, but Paul said he strongly desired to depart, because he knew it was far better, and would be a gain for him. Relationship with Christ and faith in the Word of God should give us confidence to face death. To die is Gain!

    TO DIE IS GAIN INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APPROPRIATE AMBITION During a job interview at the 99 Cents store, my son was asked, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” My son’s reply: “At the Dollar Store.” He got the job. —A.K. via rd.com B. TEXT “21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In His Old Age

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 16, 2015
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    There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David's aging and death.

    Title: In His Old Age… Text: I Kings 1:1-4 and 2:1-12 Thesis: There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David’s aging and dying. Introduction Andy Rooney once said, “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Really Understand Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
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     | 6,592 views

    Do we really understand what Hell is all about? why should we fear the second death? Is there a realization that all souls exist for eternity and eternal punishment is just that, eternal.

    Opening Illustration: The October 25, 1999 crash of golfer Payne Stewart’s plane was a bizarre incident. He and three companions and two crew, boarded a twin-engine, $2.4 million Learjet which left the runway at 9:19 A.M near Orlando, Florida. There were two pilots, and all seemed fine when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Facts Of Life Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 11, 2012
     | 10,266 views

    God has given us a hint about life, death, and resurrection in our daily activities, our night time sleep, and awaking the next day.

    1. Jonah and Professor You probably heard about the lady who was riding on a crowded bus. She was quietly reading her Bible when a rather distinguished looking man took the seat beside her. After a while he noticed her reading material. He introduced himself. “Hello, I am Professor Smith. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Emotions

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 28, 2009
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     | 14,374 views

    We all have emotions as did Jesus, Mary and Martha.

    Text: Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died” (John 11:21). When that verse is isolated one gets the feeling that Martha is casting blame on Jesus because His absence brought about the death of her brother Lazarus. You can almost feel the emotion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Wept\ So It’s Alright To Cry

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 28, 2021
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     | 9,883 views

    The home going service for my younger brother with down syndrome. Jesus teaches us a lesson in the time of death. Rest my brother Rest.

    I know that there are many people that will tell you not to cry because you have to be strong for everybody else, but I’m here to tell my family that it’s alright to cry, it’s alright to shed some tears, and it’s alright to groan in your spirit because if Jesus cried and we are no where near in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abandonment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 109 ratings
     | 10,215 views

    If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, been divorced, or rejected by a friend, parent, or anyone with whom an emotional bond has been severed, you have suffered a loss that can create intense pain from the feelings of rejection, betrayal, and abandonment.

    *When you are fired from a job or passed over for that promotion you deserved, you get the message that you really aren’t good enough or have no worth. That can leave you reeling in low self-esteem and cause tremendous fear and insecurity. Many adoptees that I have encountered over the years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "But Jesus Can!"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,618 views

    Details how ess can deal with our past, present and future.

    “But Jesus Can!” Psalm 32:1-11 David P. Nolte You’ve heard the phrase, “Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None” or, it might be, “Jill of all trades” for a woman. Such a person may set a hand to any number of tasks with greater or lesser skill but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If I Knew I Only Had 30 Days To Live

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011
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     | 13,066 views

    If I knew I only had 30 days to live, there are a few things I would want to take care of. The truth is, we may only have 30 days to live and so we should take care of these things now.

    If I Knew I Had Only Thirty Days To Live Chris Sligh September 30, 2007 TEXT: Kings 20:1 – “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev.# 27~8:1-7 7th Seal Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 10, 2009
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     | 5,734 views

    The catastrophic events in most of the trumpet judgments that we’re about to get into are called “woes.” The prophetic interlude, or parenthesis, between the sixth and seventh trumpets (10:1–11:14) adds more details about the nature of the Tribulation

    Rev.#27~8:1-7 7TH SEAL 10-17-09 We’ve been reading and studying the many things that are revealed under the 7 sealed judgments, as six of the seals have now been open by the Lamb, the Lord Jesus, we’ve saw many things that were under 6 of these seals, --“the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Futility Of Christ's Passion Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
     | 4,514 views

    If Christ did not rise, his death was pointless and our faith is foolishness.

    Introduction Imagine hearing someone give a word of revelation like this from the First Church of Corinth on Easter morning: We have become new creatures in Christ. He has sent his Holy Spirit who has made us spiritual beings. The resurrection of Jesus Christ that we celebrate is a sign to us of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (13 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,374 views

    The apostle Paul was a very unusual man. He also had a very unusual conversion.

    There is a small similarity between Saul’s conversion and that of the Ethiopian eunuch. They were both converted on a road. One of the differences in these two conversion is that the Ethiopian eunuch was converted in a chariot, and Saul was converted laying on the ground. It is a marvelous thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy For Ralph Deadwyler

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 15, 2018
     | 4,020 views

    This is eulogy for an 89 year old Christian man who served as an excellent greeter and usher for many years in the church. He lived the life God called him to live with great humility and concern for others.

    Ralph Deadwyler August 8 2018 The year was 1927 and the month was March. Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States. Adolf Hitler was giving his first public speech. Babe Ruth was signing the biggest contract in sports to the tune of $70,000 a year with the New York Yankees and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed