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  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Reality Of Eternity

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,547 views

    A lesson designed to encourage the decision making process as it relates to eternity.

    THE REALITY OF ETERNITY Matthew 7:13,14 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a preacher noticed a little girl standing outside her Sunday School classroom holding a book in her hands. He asked her what she was doing and she replied, "I am waiting for my parents so we can go to big church." "Oh, okay," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection Reality

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 379 ratings
     | 17,838 views

    One of the most important, most powerful and beautiful dimensions of Christianity is the hope it gives that physical death will not be the end, but through a resurrection we will enter God’s kingdom and experience eternal life

    Four friends were talking about death. One of them asked the other three, "When you are in your casket and people are mourning you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first man said, "I’d like to hear them say that I was a fine physician in my time and a great family man." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 8,554 views

    To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there.

    The Reality of Hell Text: Rev. 20.15 Thesis: To look at the picture of hell painted for us through inspiration so that we will be encouraged to live in such a way as not to go there. Introduction: (1) It is said that for the Christian, earth is the only hell that he/she will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Reality Of Death

    Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 13,695 views

    Addresses the fact that we are all going to die; one in one persons die! But we do not have to fear death.

    “The Reality of Death” Last Monday was Memorial Day the day we pay tribute to those men and women who gave their lives in service of our country. On that same day this church lost a long time member and a wonderful caring woman in Jerry Kelly. Also passing in to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,499 views

    THE REALITY OF HELL.

    THE REALITY OF HELL REV. 14:9-11 I. INTRODUCTION THERE IS A VAST POPULATION WHO CANNOT DISTINGUISH WHAT IS REAL AND WHAT IS FANTASY. FOR SOME, ALL OF LIFE IS JUST MAKE BELIEVE. THEY DO NOT BELIEVE IN THE VALIDITY OF GOD, ON THE CONTRARY, THEY VIEW HIM AS A FICTITIOUS FAIRY TALE CONJURED UP BY THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Reality

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    Easter sermon based on Christ raising Lazarus from death.

    Trinity Baptist Church Easter, March 23, 2008 Resurrection Reality John 11:1-46 (Opening Illustration and material from Ray Pritchard) When Barry Grunow left for work that Friday morning, he had no idea he’d never return home. It was the last day of school at Lake Worth Community Middle School, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality Of Death

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 33,987 views

    Funeral sermon on death

    "Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of may days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.” Psalm 39:4 The ancient Egyptians were wiser than we are. For at every feast there was always one extraordinary guest who sat at the head of the table. This veiled guest ate not, drank not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 5,400 views

    The Biblical record about the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    The Reality of the Resurrection We need to come to a conclusion today that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is more than a fairy tale, more than a legend, and more than some religious symbol. It is a historical fact that is indisputable. In fact, Billy Graham said that, “There is more evidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2010
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     | 3,674 views

    The first choice is the Reality Choice... I acknowledge that I am spiritually bankrupt. I am powerless to overcome my tendency to do the wrong things and I need help.

    Title: The Reality Choice Text: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 Thesis: The First Choice is the Reality Choice in which I admit that I need help; that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,422 views

    Hell is real as real can get. As Christians we have a responsible to tell people about it.

    The Reality of Hell Luke 16:19-31 Intro The subject of today’s sermon is one of those things that we all believe, but none of us like to talk about. Churches today have stopped preaching sin and hell, so they could attract more people. The early church turned the world upside down for Christ; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demonstrate The Reality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    There are those who talk the talk but do not walk the walk. The others are those genuine believers who demonstrate the reality of their faith in action. They not only believe what is right but they demonstrate the reality by the life they lead.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY MATTHEW 25:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In this passage of Scripture there is a contrast between two classes of professing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Reality Of Easter

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,004 views

    The reality of who Jesus is often times does not match up to our misconceptions.

    “The Reality of Easter” April 16, 2006 Introduction: Today is Resurrection Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest event in history. Easter is the time of year when we celebrate the events surrounding the last week of the life of Christ, his death and his resurrection. But so often, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,237 views

    Sermon for Resurrection Sunday that explains why the resurrection is so important.

    The Reality of the Resurrection By Kenny McKinley Text: Multiple Scriptures (Read Matt. 28:5-6) Christianity stands or falls on the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the resurrection Christianity would be no different than any other religion. Oh sure there would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Reality Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    Goal: To feel the reality of our sonship and call out "Abba/Daddy". Malady: We fear that God is a "dead beat dad." Means: Through the cross, we find the reality of the Trinity and our sonship through Christ. Trinity, Father’s Day, Sonship, Da Vinci Cod

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three In One who grants us sonship that makes us cry out, “Abba, Father!” Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What is your last name? What does it mean? My last name, Winters, was shortened when my relatives came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Reality Of Christmas

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    2005 Christmas Sermon

    I begin this morning with two views of Christmas. View number one: My husband and I had been happily (most of the time) married for five years, but hadn’t been blessed with a baby. I decided to do some serious praying and promised God that if He would give us a child, I would be a perfect mother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God