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  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 226 ratings
     | 19,305 views

    One of the forgotten doctrines of the church today. What you believe about this doctrine affects your vision and how you live.

    Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Hell is the forgotten doctrine. Go to you neighborhood Christian book store and ask for the commentary and theology section. After walking by all the "Jesus Junk" (pictures, jewelry, trinkets, ect), the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's The Loser Now?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    how Lazarus looked like a loser when the Rich Man lost it all in hell

    October 14, 2001 Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hell? No! Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
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     | 9,578 views

    Gain a clearer understanding of Hell, what blinds us to it’s trap, as well as how to stay out.

    “Hell? No!” (Luke 16:1-31) I’d like to give you a short, one-question quiz today. Ready? Here we go… Q: Of the following topics, which two did Christ talk most about in his preaching? Heaven, Marriage, Money, Children, Hell, or Sandals. Go ahead. Take your 2 picks. Believe it or not, it is hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Man, Poor Man

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 20, 2007
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     | 4,223 views

    An examination of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

    Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 16:19-31 September 11, 2005 Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rich Man, Poor Man

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 1, 2005
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     | 9,169 views

    Lazarus and the rich man. A look at the eternal consequences of our earthly choices.

    Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst people – Racial – Socio-economic – Cultural  A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    We must learn to see as Christ sees

    <READ Luke 16:19-31> One question I often get is this. They’ll say, “I want to understand the Bible.” As a good engineer, of course, I’m usually trying to figure out what the question means, and so I ask myself, what do they mean? “What precisely is it about the Bible that you want to know?” Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For A Tragic Death

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2016
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     | 75,707 views

    A Memorial Service I spoke at for a young man who died tragically at the age of 21

    (James died of an overdose of drugs at the age of 21. The family asked for a memorial service at the church building and more than 60 people arrived to show their respect). I can’t tell you how moved I am that so many of you have come to show their love and respect for James and his family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4 Days Late, But Right On Time!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2016
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    God's the most punctual person in the universe! The time of a sunrise can be calculated a thousand years from now to a milli-second! How strange and contradictory it is then, to find God being late.

    4 DAYS LATE, BUT RIGHT ON TIME! Jn. 11:1-7,11-15,39-40. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Super Granny 1. An elderly lady after shopping, returned to her car and found 4 young men in the act of leaving with her car. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at them at the top ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "For The Sake Of Christ"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2012
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    A sermon about reaching out to others in the name of Christ.

    Luke 16:19-31 “For the Sake of Christ” We have all seen him. He lies on a pile of newspapers outside a shop doorway, covered with a rough blanket. Perhaps he has a dog with him for safety. People walk past him or even step over him. Maybe he occasionally rattles a few coins ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Will Never Die?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2017
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    Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself “the resurrection and the life.”

    Intro What kind of life would we lead if we were guaranteed not to die? How would we live if we knew already that we were immortal? Goal Let’s realize that immortality is a reality in Christ. Plan Let’s examine John 11:1-45, the resurrection of Lazarus and the One who dares to call himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remove Those Burial Clothes

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Nov 16, 2015
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     | 19,113 views

    There should be no reason for us to be bound and closed behind a bolder in a tomb, dressed in Burial Clothes, unless we are spiritually dead. The question is this: How do I get rid of those burial clothes?

    INTRODUCTION Everyone got dressed this morning - Thankfully But it Takes time to get dressed – To choose what we are going to wear. Also the Clothes we wear reflects who we are. Some of us wear the clothes of our Favorite sports team. We get people who wears the Stormers jersey. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life Over Death Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2016
     | 5,781 views

    The power of God, when displayed, can cause the deepest doubt to erase. It can bring to life even the most bitter of hearts; cause faith to be birthed. When Lazarus was raised, how do you think it grew the Disciples faith? How about yours?

    Life over Death John 11:1-44 Several promises in today’s passage … excellent faith builder Read John 11:1-44 / Pray Point 1 - Jesus is our Friend (1-16) Jesus receives word that Lazarus is sick; intimacy of relationship in v3 But, Jesus gives a promise (v4); shows His thinking is far ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
     | 9,541 views

    God puts people in our path that need love, acceptance, healing, and salvation. They are often packaged in problems. How and what do we do with the people problems in our lives. This sermon also deals with the reality of heaven, hell, and angels.

    “What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?” Luke 16:19 through Luke 16:31 (NIV) 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Parables Of The Unjust Steward, Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,705 views

    Some people think that anyone Jesus mentions in a parable is a hero or an example of a noble character. If that’s what you think, then be prepared for a shock, because two of these men are really bad characters.

    Perea Parables of the Unjust Steward, Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:1-31 Parable of the Unjust Stewart This parable has been greatly misunderstood, and one of the reasons is because it looks as though our Lord is commending a crook. The steward is a full-blown crook. Some people think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Jones avatar

    Spiritual Renewal: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,151 views

    Through the power of God, Lazarus was brought back to life after being dead for days. Let us explore five key points from this miraculous story and discover how they relate to us spiritually.

    Point 1: The Power of God's Timing (John 11:6) In the story of Lazarus, we witness Jesus deliberately delaying His arrival to the scene. This delay may seem puzzling, but it reminds us that God works according to His perfect timing. In our own lives, we often find ourselves waiting for answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal