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  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "The Shadow Of Death"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 2, 2002
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     | 6,353 views

    A biblical look at what is perhaps one of the most mysterious phenomena ever pondered by mankind; death.

    **This is a sermon-not a bible study. If you would like more in-depth information on this subject or would prefer an on-line bible study, please feel free to contact me through Sermon Central. Dwight Davis “The Shadow of Death” I remember when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,668 views

    This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

    MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "What A Day Of Rejoicing That Will Be"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,463 views

    The subject of the return of Christ and the resurrection of the dead.

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “What A Day of Rejoicing That Will Be” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Our passage for this morning touches upon a subject that intrigues Christians and offers us the most glorious hope that we could ever imagine. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What's A Christian Response To War?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 21, 2001
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     | 2,433 views

    Begin with central affirmation Christ is Life, wills for us to have life, however wars will be here, until we find Christ who can stop wars.

    “What’s a Christian Response to War?” By Andrew Chan, senior pastor, PBC Vancouver Oct.21, 2001 “ The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.” John 10:10 (NLT) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    When Life Is Over – Leaving A Legacy

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,362 views

    WHEN LIFE IS OVER – Leaving a Legacy Only the living can change how they will be remembered. If your life were to end today will you be happy with the way people remember you? What are you doing to insure that you leave a legacy that will carry on long

    WHEN LIFE IS OVER – Leaving a Legacy Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: In January 2003 the Ohio State Buckeyes played for the National Championship. In his pre-game speech head coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. Tressel asked his players a very powerful question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Better Off Dead? Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,136 views

    Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual resources, life is pretty tough. Our options are to trust God or trust nothing.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Better Off Dead?” chapter 4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    When You Die, It Won't Be The End Of The World

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    Death is a serious matter. Death is not the end for you or for your family. Set Thine House In Order. Thou Shalt Die, and Not Live.

    From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA When You Die It Won’t Be The End of the World II Kings 20:1-7 Intro: Hezekiah was warned of Isaiah that he was sick unto death and should set his house in order. Hezekiah prayed and God gave him 15 more years. This is a tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Heart Of The Wise Is In The House Of Mourning”

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,588 views

    The CERTAINTY of The CONSEQUENCES of The CONQUEROR Of

    Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning” Our nation has experienced great tragedy this week. September 9, 2001....who can or will forget it. More lives were lost on this one day than any other day in American history. In our text this morning Solomon advises ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone Took Our Place

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007
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     | 2,709 views

    We come to live and death ends our work. But Jesus came to die to give us real life. The innocent takes the punishment of the guilty.

    “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him. For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For Just A Little While

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    Because life is short, you shouldn’t be idle. Make the best use of your life in discovering and doing God’s purpose in these end times.

    “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away.” - Psalm 39:4 Psalm 119:19 - “I am here on earth for just a little while.” (TEV) I. TO MAKE THE BEST USE OF YOUR LIFE, YOU MUST NEVER FORGET TWO TRUTHS: 1.Compared with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Am I Ready To Die Today?

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,214 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 31

    Am I Ready to Die Today? 1 Sam. 31 Author H. B. London writes in his newsletter to pastors: More than 300 people were aboard Air France flight #358 when it came to a stop about 220 yards beyond the end of the runway in Toronto [this past] Tuesday {Aug. 2, 2005.] Miraculously, no one died in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mortality

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    This story is about someone who fears death because they don’t know what’s next, someone who says they know Christ but fears death, and someone who lived for Christ and knows where they are headed.

    How often do we as humans think about our mortality? Generally something has to jog our brains a bit before we being to really contemplate the seriousness of life and death. Maybe we see a horrific accident on the news, a national disaster such as hurricane Katrina, or even now an act of terror ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Paul Was Not Afraid To Face And Eternity

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,165 views

    why Paul was not afraid to die

    Why Paul was not afraid to face and eternity? Acts 21:10-13 The Apostle Paul is on his way to Jerusalem and tarries in Caesarea for a few days with Phillip. While he is there, the events of our text take place. Note: The deterring sign (10-11) Agabus comes down and binds himself with Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christ Blood Is So Precious

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 3, 2019
     | 2,033 views

    This is the blood of life for our Lord Jesus

    WHY CHRIST BLOOD IS SO PRECIOUS Mark 14: 24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Matthew 26: 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 1. Freedom from guilt. Ephesians 1: 7 In whom we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call On God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 597 views

    Explores the nearness of God, the importance of sincere prayer, and the transformative power of experiencing God's truth in our lives.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred place, we find ourselves in the presence of an extraordinary truth. An everlasting truth, that our God is near to us, that He hears us, and that He answers us. He is not a distant deity, a far-off figure shrouded in the mists ...read more

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