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  • Ronnie Smith avatar

    The Millennial Reign Of Christ

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,720 views

    WE BELIEVE...in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. At that time many in the nation of Israel will recognize and accept Him as the Messiah, the S

    WE BELIEVE...in The Millennial Reign of Christ when Jesus returns with His saints at His second coming and begins His benevolent rule over earth for 1,000 years. At that time many in the nation of Israel will recognize and accept Him as the Messiah, the Savior who died for them and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Our Responsibility In Light Of Revelation Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 13,433 views

    Final sermon in 60+ Revelation Series. Link included to entire series in Formatted Text, complete with PowerPoint Presentations.

    Our Responsibility in Light of Revelation Rev. 22:6-21 ----- Link at bottom... ----- Knowing these things we have studied now…how shall we live? What should we be motivated to do now? It’s been an exciting study, over 60 sermons, and many other churches are now doing it using our same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    "Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks On The Door?”

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 184 ratings
     | 28,658 views

    You and I are created in God’s image. God loves us and knows what worries us the most. He knew in eternity past, we would worry about death, life after death and the death of our love ones.

    “Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks on the Door?” “And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain, the first things have passed away. And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eston Williams avatar

    Good Grief

    Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    Jesus taught that those who grieve will be blessed with the comfort of God’s love.

    There was an earth shaking boom that many of us heard yesterday morning, and the debris of the Space Shuttle Columbia has been raining into our lives ever since. I am talking about the emotional debris of such a disaster. The shock, the disbelief, the anger, the sadness, the fear. All the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Place Worth Missing

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    HELL

    Since the beginning of man, death and the hereafter have been at the center of many disagreements, disputes and has been the cause for great theological questions. In the Garden of Eden, God told Adam in Gen 3:19 that he would return to the dust from which he was conceived. In other words, physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,197 views

    A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

    Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Last Enemy

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    The Last Enemy to be destroyed is death.

    INTRODUCTION: Ø Man was created to live o Man became a living soul--Gen 2:7 o He was created for fellowship with God. Ø Death came because of sin. o There was only one restriction in the Garden--Gen 2:16-17 o Disobedience brought death--Rom 5:12 Ø Death is the last enemy we will face. BODY: I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    My Grace Is Sufficient For You...

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,724 views

    This was a funeral sermon I wrote for a member of our church - I thought it might be helpful for anyone looking for ideas when writing on this subject.

    MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT… Funeral for ___________ February 9, 2006 This question has come up a few times in the last week or so: Which is better, to die suddenly or slowly? If one dies suddenly there is no chance for goodbyes, for last words, to make things right with loved ones, to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    David's Psalm Shows Deliverance From Despair

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,145 views

    In this sermon I walk through the emotions and words of David during a time of despair.

    March 5, 2006 Psalm 6 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am faint; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are in agony. 3 My soul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dying To Live Again

    Contributed by James May on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 151 ratings
     | 31,055 views

    The greatest hope of a Christian is the hope of the resurrection. We will be raised very different from what we are right now.

    DYING TO LIVE AGAIN 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 The greatest hope that any man can have is the hope of the resurrection. We enjoy life and none of us wants to go by way of the grave, yet the truth remains that unless Jesus comes back before our appointed time, there is not one of us, young or old, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Everlasting Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 8,820 views

    In death, life is changed, not ended.

    “I Believe” –a sermon series on the Apostles’ Creed “Life Everlasting” -Responsive Reading #644, “Christ & Immortality” (I Cor 15) -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts An elderly couple died in an accident and found themselves standing before the Pearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Who Wants To Live Forever?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    A look at what the Bible says about resurrection and immortality and whether this is a good or a bad thing for us.

    Introduction Immortality. For many it is the ultimate goal. To live for ever and never die. Woody Allen said “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.” In many works of fiction immortality is on offer, probably, the most famous of which ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Receiving The Hope Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,384 views

    Ponder the evidences for the hope of immortality; pursue the Giver of immortality; personalize the hope of immortality.

    We’ve already spent four weeks looking at the passion or suffering of Jesus in preparation for Easter. This morning, we will look at the hope of Easter, and next Sunday, we will look at the peace of Easter. The dictionary defines hope as a “desire supported by some confidence of its ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Without God..."

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    In the 21st Century it’s hard to think of anyone living in our world without some modern convenience. More tragically would be someone living with everything made modern possibily and without the most important thing in his or her life, God.

    "Without God..." Ephesians 2:12 -Dr. E. Winson Butler- Introduction I. Can you imagine it, anyone, someone living without at least one modern convienence in this world of ours. Running water, a bed, a clock. To many this would be horrible. Yet no one takes the time to think what life would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Groan And The Glory Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    Our suffering in this life is a prelude to glory. God will end suffering and decay and give us new and immortal bodies.

    The Groan and the Glory Rom. 8:18-25 INTRO.: Charlie Brown illustration. Charlie was about to kick a field goal and Lucy held the ball. When Charlie kicked, she moved the ball. He kicked so hard that he flew into the air and landed flat on his back with a groan, "Aaaaargh." We all groan while in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ