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  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    Embracing Grief And Loss Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,950 views

    Some see grief as something to get over with as quick as possible, but God wants to deepen us through it.

    Grief is typically treated as something to be "gotten over with" as soon as possible, or certain things are not seen as worthy of grief. If others were not impacted the same way as you then you have the problem. There doesn’t seem to be any room for people responding differently when it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Eye Has Not Seen Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,507 views

    Death is not an end but a midpoint, a beginning to the life that we were created to live.

    Life After Death – Part 2: No Eye Has Seen Review why I am doing this series – because so many folks in our congregation have lost a loved one in recent months, and I have overheard some strange beliefs about the afterlife during the wakes. I want to address those beliefs and challenge them with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    To Die Or Not To Die: Issues Of Life At It's End Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    Our culture is pretty mixed up about death, and faces a whole series of ethical questions and dilemmas, and of a shift in our culture.

    To Die Or Not To Die: Issues of Life At It’s End Series: In But Not Of May 15, 2005 Preamble: Before we take a look at today’s topic, issues of life at it’s end, which is part of our series of sermons addressing issues in our society from a Christian perspective, I want to acknowledge that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus To The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    By following Jesus to the tomb we learn that it’s okay to shed some (1) tears over life’s loses, but that our tears must eventually give way to the (2) truth.

    Following Jesus to the Tomb My wife has a lot of shoes. That may not surprise you. One pair of shoes in particular, however, is unique. She’s had them since high-school, and written on the heal with white-out pen is the inscription G22. In fact, all of the girls on my wife’s old pom squad have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The End Is The Beginning- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,234 views

    Death is something that many people fear but as Christians we have great hope that because of Christ conquering death we too have nothing to fear. We know that death is only the door to the beginning of everything.

    Heaven Series Part 1 The End is Really the Beginning Pastor Ryan Akers I Corinthians 15:54-58 Me- Heaven Video- found on sermonspice- Man on street video that ask people if they believe in Heaven. Starting a new series today on Heaven- What’s it like? What will we do there? Where does this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Die To Himself PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 690 views

    Explores Elijah's despair, emphasizing the challenges of faith and the importance of trusting God's plan in times of difficulty.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be here with you today. We gather in this place of worship, in the presence of our Lord. We are united in our faith, our love for God, and our desire to understand His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of 1 Kings. Specifically, we will ...read more

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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    When We Are At The Point Of Death – The Christian Perspective Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 3, 2023
     | 2,228 views

    While the Rapture is delayed everyone must reach the gates of death. What are those last days, hours, minutes like? We look at that, and questions around death. For Christians, the Lord Jesus provides the road through death into His presence FOREVER MORE.

    WHEN WE ARE AT THE POINT OF DEATH – THE CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE [1]. THE INTRODUCTION – THOUGHTS NEARING DEATH I would estimate very few want to face death, but for the committed Christians, they are prepared and happy to, because they know the truth of the verses - {{2Corinthians 5:7-8 “for we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Intimate Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,147 views

    As we continue to reflect on what it means to be a biblical community, we've seen so far that we are united and the there are norms of that community. In this sermon, we'll reflect on the intimacy or nearness that we experience as a church.

    ? Possible Intro: ? The pandemic and our nation’s value of rugged individualism have wreaked havoc in our lives - more than we realize. ?I was listening to a podcast this week that contained a conversation between Russel Moore and Sam Alberry. Both are believers and apologists. Both attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Me A Donkey

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,917 views

    I got the outline from a sermon preached by Dr. Joe Arthur, pastor of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in Jonesboro, GA. preached at Sword of the Lord Conference at Gospel Light Baptist Church. The Donkey had to be BOUGHT, BROUGHT and BROKEN.

    Introduction - Luke 19:29-40 Bethphage and Bethany are across the valley from Jerusalem. It is only populated as people were preparing for a feast in the Temple. Like Madison/Mayodan/Stoneville/Eden before a Martinsville NASCAR race. Jesus is preparing for the “Triumphal Entry” into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does A Sin Unto Death Mean?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2025
     | 241 views

    We worry much about the unforgivable sin or as John puts it "a sin unto death?"

    What is a Sin unto Death 1 John 5:14–17 NKJV Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. If anyone sees his brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Foretells His Death And Resurrection (Third Prediction) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 27, 2017
     | 5,573 views

    Peter had called Jesus’ attention to the sacrifice he and the other disciples had made. “Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.” Now, Jesus rivets the attention of the group on the infinitely greater sacrifice He is about to make.

    Near Jordan Foretells His Death and Resurrection (Third Prediction) (Ps. 22) Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34, Luke 18:31-34 Peter had called Jesus’ attention to the sacrifice he and the other disciples had made. Just three verses earlier we read, “Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Shaveta ‘ad Yhwh, Return To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 15, 2022
     | 1,292 views

    Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” -James 4:8

    When all these blessings and curses I have set before you come on you and you take them to heart wherever the Lord your God disperses you among the nations, 2 and when you and your children return to the Lord your God and obey him with all your heart and with all your soul according to everything I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    His Death - Nothing To Keep Us Apart Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2008
     | 4,257 views

    The 4th message in the 7 week series Back To Christmas.

    His Death Nothing To Keep Us Apart Back To Christmas (4) John 19:17-19, 25-30 Luke 9:23-25 Luke 14:25-27 Prayer Several years ago in Newsweek Magazine there was an article on how different religions view Jesus. They used the views of Jews, Muslims, Hindu’s, Buddhists and Christians. The article ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    'that Sin Mold ... It Smells Like Death'

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012
     | 3,486 views

    RESULTS OF SIN 1. Sin Dominates (v. 16-19) 2. Sin Disgraces (19-21) 3. Sin Destroys (vs. 21 & 23)

    CNN writes “That mold…it smells like death” You get used to something living in the Deep South, especially in the swampy lands around New Orleans, and the bayous near the Mississippi Gulf. You get used to the knowledge that the land around you, that nature, is slowly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fortune Leads To Death, Christ Leads To Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 110 views

    Trust God alone for guidance and power; avoid seeking answers from occult or counterfeit sources, and rely on prayer to overcome deception and fear.

    Friends, pull up a chair. Some weeks feel like the weather—gusts of news, gusts of need, gusts of noise—and our souls long for a quiet corner and a steady word. As October rolls across our calendars, costumes cover store shelves, cobwebs (the plastic kind) creep across porches, and talk turns to ...read more

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