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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Saul's Death, And The Birth Of Darth Vader. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 16, 2011
     | 7,062 views

    What can we learn from the death of Saul and the demise of Anakin Skwalker.

    Along time ago in a galaxy far, far away a young Jedi Knight by the name of Anakin Skywalker a talented and gifted young man was mislead by a Sith Lord, he then became Darth Vader, This had a fair bit to do with fear because of his desire to save his beloved. l could tell you the whole story but ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Sixteen Hours Under The Attack Of Death

    Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,343 views

    God’s Amazing Love

    Abundant Life Worship Center 3001 Roosevelt Highway Manchester, GA 31816 16 Hours Under the Attack of Death Matthew 12:29; Psalms 23:4 Intro: In hindsight I suppose I have never really known the magnitude or the involvement of God in our personal lives as well as I do after April 13, 2003. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Narnia: Winter Meets Its Death

    Contributed by Jack Brown on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,584 views

    Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" along with the Biblical story of Simeon, a look at how Jesus’ coming brings an end to the long winter of humanity’s separation from God.

    Always winter…but never Christmas. Try to imagine that for a moment. Always winter…but never Christmas. Of course, at this point in the season some of you Moms and Dads out there might be thinking, “YES!” But really…imagine for a moment what it would be like if Christmas never came…but winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The Sorrow Of Death With Hope In The Ressurrection

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    This Sermon was preached on November 8, 2003 in memory of Sis. Emily White, a valiant soldier of God. The objective is to keep the believer’s mind focus on the resurrection during times of death.

    The Apostle Paul addresses the question concerning the state of those who die in the Lord. The Thessalonians knew that Jesus had risen and they believe that his return was imminent. But they were confused concerning those who were dead already. They thought that somehow their deceased love ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connection With Christ - From Death To Life

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    Connection with christ -from death to life is a sermon about christian living reminding christians the need to remain connected with christ our source of power and authority. Colossians 3:1-4

    In a team game called cricket, the position of a captain matters greatly which is the reason selectors or the cricket boards of teams always take their time in appointing captains for their teams. The captain is the leader of the team on and off the field of play. He is the link, the catalyst and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Is More Powerful Than Death

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    A sermon for Lent 5 that encourages us to see that Jesus is more powerful than death and we should view death as not the end.

    The Gospel reading from John 11, which we read this morning, is another sign that Jesus is the true Messiah In the Gospel of John we have 7 of these signs: • Jesus changed water into wine (2:1-11) • Jesus healed the officials son (4:46-54) • Jesus healed the paralytic (5:1-9) • Jesus fed the 5000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Free From Death, Free For Life

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,476 views

    If you are free from death -- and in the man Jesus you most certainly are -- then you are also free from the fear of death and from its power and its finality.

    FREE FROM DEATH, FREE FOR LIFE John 11, selected verses (NIV) 1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha.... 4 When he heard this, Jesus... stayed where he was two more days.... 7 Then he said to his disciples, "Let us go back to Judea." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Final Word To Sin And Death

    Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    The last word Jesus spoke from the cross, as John records it in his Gospel, was the word: "Tetelestai", "It is finished." At the time of his death, the place where he spoke that word was not a pretty sight. But through the centuries the beauty and power

    It was not a pretty sight. Made of roughly hewn wood and splattered with human blood after having served its gory purpose, the cross was anything but beautiful. It symbolized worldly secular power brutishly exercised over any perceived foreign evil that might threaten Rome. It was a place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Celebrating Jesus' Victory Over Death

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,192 views

    Its great to celebrate isn’t it? What are some of the things you celebrate? Finishing school? Birthdays? (it is someone’s birthday here today) A new home? A new job? Sporting achievements? Marriage? Sometimes our celebrations are not for the

    Its great to celebrate isn’t it? What are some of the things you celebrate? Finishing school? Birthdays? (it is someone’s birthday here today) A new home? A new job? Sporting achievements? Marriage? Sometimes our celebrations are not for the big achievements in life… But for the small ones… In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    'til Death Do Us Part Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,341 views

    Jesus did not come to lead us to the law; The law came to lead us to Jesus

    Earlier this week, Ryan Fregoso shared a link on Facebook to “25 Christian Memes That Are Funny Because They’re True”. So I thought I’d share a few of them with you this morning. [Show memes] This last one is particularly relevant this morning: [But officer, I’m under grace, not law] No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Suffering, Death And Resurrection Of The Son Of God

    Contributed by Lay Man on Apr 15, 2017
     | 4,173 views

    The Nicene Creed declares of the Son of God, "For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried.

    He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. - Mark 8:31 The Nicene Creed declares of the Son of God, "For us and for our salvation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Me Die The Death Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 20,197 views

    Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous

    Numbers 23: 1-12 10 Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous Balaam was a Gentile prophet, who lived at Pethor in Mesopotamia He was hired by Balak, a Moabite king, who urged him to “curse” the Israelites. (Failed) The children of Israel were seduced to commit fornication ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Let Me Die The Death Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,048 views

    Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous

    Numbers 23:1-12 10 Let Me Die the Death of the Righteous Balaam a Gentile prophet was hired by Balak, a Moabite king, to “curse” the Israelites. (Failed) so the children of Israel were seduced to commit fornication by the women of Moab. As a consequence, 24,000 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Have A Death Proof Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 16, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 44,874 views

    A sermon examining the opportunity to leave behind a legacy of faithful Christian service.

    How To Have A Death Proof Ministry Acts 6:8-15 (January 2023) There are certain people throughout the history of this church who have left a lasting legacy. There are others that I never had the privilege to meet because they went to glory long before I arrived. But their stories, legacies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Death Valley To Grace Mountain Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 5,095 views

    In these verses Paul shows us how to move from Death Valley to Divine Victory. He tells us how to move from the graveyard to the throne room. Take off those grave clothes and put on the grace-clothes. Put on your climbing boots and let’s take a hike.

    From Death Valley to Grace Mountain Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Dr. David Dockery, in his excellent commentary on Ephesians, offers an insightful thought that illustrates well the simple meaning of this text. He relates that Mt. Whitney in California is the highest point in the lower ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist