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Too Good To Go To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 8, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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Can a person be too good to go to heaven? The Bible gives us the account of two men who were too good to go to heaven.

TOO GOOD TO GO TO HEAVEN LUKE 18:11-13, 18-23 INTRODUCTION: Many times when people are asked if they believe that they will go to heaven when they die they will say that they believe they will on the basis that are not bad, they keep the ten commandments, and they follow and observe the demands of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-13, Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Wages A War In Heaven Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 26, 2023

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This message seeks to uncover more of Satan’s motive and his reactions to God's holiness. It is important to know God's word, and the end times events, so we are united in the truth vs. man-made assumptions.

Alpha and Omega, Part 37, Revelation Part 14 Satan Wages a War in Heaven Revelation 12:7-17 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- This is the continuation of our Alpha and Omega series since January -- REM: Redemption of sin has been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17, Romans 11:25-26, 1 John 4:4, Hebrews 1:14, Daniel 10:21, Genesis 3:14-15, Zechariah 3:1, Isaiah 40:31 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Throw It As Far As You Can

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002

based on 151 ratings

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uneral sermon for a 93 year old man who gave his life to the Lord four weeks prior.

Adolph Allen Funeral November 11, 2002 I met Adolph Allen a scant four weeks ago. The last four weeks of a ninety-three year life. Four weeks out of 4,836. In case some of you are not good with fractions that is 1 thousandths of Adolph Allen’s lifetime. In our first meeting he was very quick ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Different Reactions To Jesus Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

based on 23 ratings

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God offers to the followers of Jesus something worth selling all else for.

Scripture Introduction Pastor Douglas Webster wrote a provocative book entitled, Selling Jesus. He described the American church as taking a foolish route to attract an audience. While the claims of Christianity can and should compete in the “marketplace” of ideas, we must be careful of “selling ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens When A Christian Dies?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004

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Death should hold no fear for the child of God. We praise Him for the many blessings He gives us in this life, but for the born-again believer “the best is yet to come!”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN DIES? “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ At His Coming

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

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There is great benefit in every way to be in Christ at the time of His appearing.

"In Christ at His Coming" 1 Thes. 4:13-18 Intro: There is great benefit in every way to be in Christ at the time of His appearing. Notice that Paul uses those words, "in Christ" in this passage. He refers to Christians who have died before the rapture as those who are asleep in Christ... And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Inheritance Of The Saints

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Oct 1, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 8,697 views

a funeral sermon

Volume 1 - page 61 - funeral of Mrs. Moderow Daniel 7:27 Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be handed over to the saints, the people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.’ Some ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:27

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejected On Earth. Accepted In Heaven

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 26, 2014

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Jesus rejected in Nazareth - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). They Are Offended By Jesus (vs 57a). (2). They Dishonoured Jesus (vs 57b). (3). They Refuse To Believe In Jesus (vs 58). SERMON BODY: Ill: • George Campbell Morgan (9 December 1863 – 16 May 1945); • Was a British evangelist, preacher and a leading Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Brethren

Why If Creation Groaning For Heaven Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

| 3,269 views

Questions about Heaven

WHY IS CREATION GROANING FOR HEAVEN? Romans 8: 18-25 (p800) January 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION: What would you want God to do for you if He told you your life is going to be filled with suffering and trials? I guess, first of all I’d ask---“Would you really want to know that about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Party To End All Parties

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 30, 2003

based on 84 ratings

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Ever wonder how you get into heaven and what it will be like. Jesus helps keep our focus on it by reminding us of these things.

May 4 A Party to End All Parties! When my Grandpa died, we shed some tears. But he had been sick off and on for so long that his passing was a bit of a relief. Besides that, his funeral was the first time that many of our family had been together for years. So, as soon as the funeral dinner ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Top Ten Reasons Why Heaven Is Going To Be A Blast

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001

based on 924 ratings

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In this message we take a look at heaven and this will give us a ’before vacation’attitude about life.

"TOP TEN REASONS WHY HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE A BLAST! INTRODUCTION Have you ever been so excited about something that was going to happen that it just made your entire day? This past thursday Leila was excited about something. I went by her school to pick her this past thursday at 12:30, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Get To Heaven?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 11, 2002

based on 214 ratings

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The question many ask, but few find the answer to – how do I get to heaven? In this study we look at how Jesus says the get to heaven – and how we must become changed into a different nature to get there using the example of children – and of a rich ruler

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat is very small. A little girl in class stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Widow Of Nain

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Apr 1, 2005

based on 48 ratings

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An evangelistic sermon showing how coming to faith in Christ defeats death for us.

Widow of Nain Big Idea: Jesus has compassion for people, authority over death and is the means to receive Gods help. Intro: As a PE teacher I take being healthy pretty seriously. I try and eat healthy, not have too many of those evil crispy cream donuts. I try and exercise every so often – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not All Who Die, Die Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 25, 2008

based on 14 ratings

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Jesus’ resurrection confirms his authority to give life to those who keep his word.

Scripture Introduction I was reminded a couple of week’s ago that some Jewish people find the Gospels offensive, even “anti-Semitic.” One writer described John’s gospel as a “polemical pamphlet against Judaism.” I disagree; John does show us the conflict between Jesus and certain Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sins Atoned; Heaven Gained

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

based on 29 ratings

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Salvation is found, not by pursuit, but by surrender.

The ninth chapter of Romans is a perfect chapter from which to preach the Sovereignty of God. Paul has just finished his treatise on justification and grace and the security of the believer in Christ, there in chapter eight, and now we see him slump into sadness over the plight of his own, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Orthodox

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