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  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Hope Of The Resurrection In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007
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    **Church History / Church Trimuphant ** For the community sunrise service I was asked to speak on the hope of the resurrection specifically in the church

    You don’t have Easter without Good Friday. You don’t have the hope without the despair. But God be praised, because of the Resurrection, we don’t have despair without hope. Every Good Friday has an Easter. Larry has asked me to say a few words about how the hope of Easter works in our church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs That Your Spiritual Fire Is Dying

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025
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    Spiritual fire does not die suddenly—it fades gradually. A believer must stay alert to the early warning signs.

    SIGNS THAT YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRE IS DYING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Kings 19:9-10, Jeremiah 2:2-5, Galatians 5:7 INTRODUCTION: Fire represents passion, zeal, and the vibrant presence of God in a believer’s life. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Live Like You Were Dying

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
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    This is a sermon i wrote around the anniversary of my mentor’s death a couple of years ago, it’s a little personal, but hopefully someone can use it.

    Country singer Tim McGraw had a great song a couple of years ago called, "Live Like You Were Dying". The song was written in relation to his father Tug, and his diagnosis of cancer which led to his death a couple of years ago. He brings up a very interesting point in this song…what would you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Live Like You Were Dying" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 14, 2016
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    What would you do if you knew you were dying? How would you speak to others? What would change?

    “Live like you were Dying” Philippians 1:20-26 Tug MacGraw, Tim McGraw’s father, was hospitalized with a brain tumor in March 2003. He found out that day that he had cancer and was given three weeks to live-he survived nine months. To MacGraw recorded this song in memory of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    The Fresh Ember Among The Dying Ashes

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 3, 2022
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    A sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C

    March 2, 2022 Ash Wednesday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The Fresh Ember among the Dying Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, here we are again! Today we enter into a new season of Lent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lee Huddleston avatar

    Living And Dying With The Choices We Make Series

    Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 268 ratings
     | 64,377 views

    A New Year’s message that would work well anytime a challenge is needed to respect the power and importance of choice.

    Navigating Life Living And Dying With The Choices We Make -I’m not a big Country music fan…but I do think that country music has the best song titles of any musical genre hands down… Here are a few: "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" "You Can’t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd" "Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Pentecost - The Lord’s Church

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2002
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    Two very different churches, aren’t they? Both are very busy in what they are trying to do. But one is dying. Why? What is the church supposed to be? And what is the church supposed to do?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) ILL. In one of my sermons 2 years ago I told you about the Broadway Presbyterian Church in Upper Manhattan, New York. Their story was reported in the January 26, 2002, issue of World Magazine. That article said that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live Like You Were Dying

    Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 16, 2007
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    Sell out to Jesus, Give Him your all. Don’t hold back.

    LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING From the desk of Pastor W.C. Blankenship TEXT: 2 KINGS 20:1-6 1 ¶ In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "Saints Dying" Romans Pt 8 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2007
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    Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus so as to live a righteous life in Christ.

    “Saints dying” – Romans part 8 Opening Illustration: Movie Maker - video of previous baptisms at New Life Community Church. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ben Johnson avatar

    Live Like You Were Dying

    Contributed by Ben Johnson on Feb 8, 2007
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    We must take advantage of every opportunity, of everyday, of every moment to live life on purpose!! Unfortunately however, many times we get so caught up in the details of our day to day life that we just don’t take the time to SEIZE EVERY MOMENT!

    Live Like You Were Dying using SONG ILLUSTRATION: "Live Like You Were Dying" -by country artist Tim McGraw REFERENCE: Phil. 3:7-16 A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an young attractive woman who was traveling with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    Till Death Do Us Part Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2017
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    In this sermon, we are privileged to see how a man of God faced the death of his wife and we learn some lessons about facing grief and helping others through their losses.

    A. The story is told of three friends who were hanging out one day, and their conversation grimly turned to the issue of death. 1. One of the friends asked the others, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” 2. One friend answered, “I would want people to say, ‘He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Campbell avatar

    At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023
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    Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

    AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Shall See Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
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    This sermon explores Jesus' illustration of His mission and the nature of true discipleship, emphasizing the joy found in a life surrendered to Christ.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you in the house of the Lord today, a place where we come together as a family, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more deeply. We gather here, not as strangers meeting by chance, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound ...read more

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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    America Dying Under False Hope

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 17, 2009
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     | 3,955 views

    Turn around the American people before its to late

    America Dying Under False Hope **Prov: 10 -23 To do evil is like sport to a fool** Today when we look at America we see our leaders acting as they are fools. Waste / lying / stealing / cheating / spending / living high Our countries leaders have made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Like You Were Dying Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 11, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 11,623 views

    16th in a series from Ecclesiastes. The fact that we are going to die ought ot impact the way that we live.

    Last Saturday, a 50-1 long shot named Mine That Bird won the 135th Kentucky Derby, surging all the way from last place to first on the final turn and the home stretch. This was an improbable victory for a horse that was purchased last year for only $9,500, a real bargain compared to the millions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist