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  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Remembering Those Who Have Gone Before Us

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    This is a sermon dealing with death and how to be prepaired to die. It has alot of personal illistrations that can be substituted with your own.

    Remembering those who have Gone Before Us 5/23/03 1 Peter 1:22-25 I can remember when I was a kid growing up receiving a pen with the invisible ink. You would write something and within a minute, it would fade away. But I also discovered that, watch what you write because when you hold the ...read more

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    Euthanasia, We Must Take A Stand

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,116 views

    There is a push in this nation to see Euthanasia legalized, as it has been in Holland, As Christians we must take a strong stand to protect life at all costs.

    There is a push in this nation to see Euthanasia legalized, as it has been in Holland, As Christians we must take a strong stand to protect life at all costs. I recently took the funeral of a man who had been in hospital for nearly three months suffering. Five weeks before he died he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Surrounded

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,342 views

    In the loss of a loved one we need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and let Him surround us with His love.

    SURROUNDED Heb. 12:1-2 INTRO: When we were little kids we would play army. We would come upon the “enemy” and yell, “Your surrounded – surrender or else!” God has a plan to surround you and will tell you to surrender or else. We need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ or live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Exchanging Our Earthly Body For A Heavenly Body

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 233 ratings
     | 11,276 views

    Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001

    Year C Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany February 18th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Title: “Exchanging our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Aaron Jones avatar

    Is Suicide Unforgivable Series

    Contributed by Aaron Jones on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 330 ratings
     | 47,050 views

    This sermon deals with the pain and tragedy of suicide, and how Christians can respond with meaningful ministry.

    We approach a topic this morning that weighs on the hearts and minds of many people. In fact, of all the topics selected for this sermon series, this particular message is the one people have approached me about the most. The Huron area in recent years has known more than its share of suicide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is That Your Final Answer?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,229 views

    When the million dollar questions of life and death are asked who are your lifelines that will give you the right answer.

    Is that your final answer? Thesis: When the million dollar questions of life and death are asked who are your lifelines that will give you the right answer. Introduction: The TV show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” has become a intriguing show to watch because of the individuals and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrection From The Dead.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for having Jesus raise from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Fair avatar

    Struck By A Demon Series

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,889 views

    This is the sermon that Rev. Fair wrote for the Funeral service of his own 21 year old college honor student who committed suicide.

    Struck by a Demon Rev. Ronald L. Fair March 4, 2000 Good afternoon, my dearest church family, the family of God, friends of import, community leaders, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and Greek Sorority friends, personal friends of Mark and special young people. Marcia, Alison and I express our deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Article #16 - Resurrection, Judgment And Destiny Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    The final sermon in our series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the future hope of the resurrection of the dead.

    Article of Faith #16 - Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny Date: Sunday, October 3, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today we reach the conclusion of our sixteen week study on the Articles of Faith. I know that several of you have enjoyed our study and found it a helpful refresher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Judgement Day

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    This sermon deals with judgement day and who will be in it and answer some question

    ) The day of judgment is a future reality for all men Heb. 9:27 …it is appointed for me to die once, but after this the judgment…. Acts17:31 “…He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Expecting To Have Tomorrow

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    The uncertainty of time and tomorrow

    EXPECTING TO HAVE TOMORROW James 4:14-15 Intro: There are a lot of people including myself this morning who have plans for when they are able to retire. In a conversation with my Dad Friday morning I told him when my wife and I was able to retire we wanted to purchase an RV and travel across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pushing Past The Pain

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 27,168 views

    This sermon deals with pushing past the pain caused by tragic events, such as the death of a loved one.

    Opening story: A little boy was seen digging in his yard by a neighbor. The neighbor approached and inquired what the young man was doing. “I’m burying my goldfish and having a funeral for it”. ‘O, I’m sorry,’ said the neighbor who continued: “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound!

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song "Amazing Grace" means something to Christians, it is precious to their hearts. To most Christians will contest that it is what Christianity all about.

    Introduction Cheryl Lynn Robertson of Joplin, Missouri left this world Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at National Health Care, Joplin, Missouri, after following a long illness. She was 57 years old. Cheryl was born Cheryl Lynn Woods to the parents Samuel Leon and Lois Anette (Mason) Woods, August ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For A Godly,faithfull Women

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 52 ratings
     | 166,804 views

    She always had a smile and a warm greeting for everyone she met.

    THE FUNERAL OF A FAITHFUL GODLY WOMAN By Gerald Van Horn On behalf of the family of Neasha, I wish to thank each of you for being here today and though today is a very difficult day, the scriptures make this promise: Psalms 46:1-3 says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Would You Rather Be Dead?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,340 views

    This Ash Wednesday sermon uses a scene from "Fight Club" as its major illustration - it attempts to show that Christ doesn’t just give us a second chance, but that He puts us to death (while taking on our death) in Baptism and give us the empty tomb.

    In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who makes our lives more beautiful than what they could ever be on their own. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, About ten years ago, a movie came out that just about everyone saw. It was called “Fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran