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  • Coz von avatar

    Death: Where Do We Go - Since Dead People Do Not Praise The Lord. Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 17, 2016
     | 9,907 views

    According to the Bible, dead people do not praise God. The Bible says this again and again. they do not praise the Lord - So, where do they go then?We all know there is no purgatory, so where do we go then? Psalm 115:17 Ecc 3:20-

    If we want to understand how life ends, I suggest that we understand how it began. Life is, after all, a bigger mystery than death. We struggle to explain it. We can describe the chemical processes that keep us ticking from day to day, right down to the cellular level, but we’re not entirely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trouble With Trials

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,403 views

    In this message we are seeking to correct some misinformation concerning the true nature of trials.

    "The Trouble with Trials" 1 Peter 4:12-13 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To Jesus’ End Times’ Teaching Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2020
     | 4,288 views

    After sharing His teaching about the end times in chapter 24, Jesus shares what we should do with that knowledge. What does He say?

    WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS END TIMES' KNOWLEDGE JESUS JUST GAVE? Guess when? Study endlessly? Or be ready? - Matthew 24:36; Matthew 25:1-13. - Most of chapter 24 was Jesus answering His disciples’ question about the end times. We will go back and discuss the specifics of that in upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In These Days...

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 2, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    The days for Zechariah and Elizabeth were difficult. Their difficulty was not without purpose. What kind of days are you living in today

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com View this sermon at: https://youtu.be/qIRi0KRSIWA Introduction After a short prelude and salutation to his intended recipient, Theophilus, Luke moves to right into the annunciation of John the Baptist and Jesus the Messiah. We’ll spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Holy Insomnia

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023
     | 928 views

    God wants our major priority to be his kind of people even when he’s not looking.

    This is a hard week for many of us here. I think all of you must have read of the murder-suicide that took place in our town just a week ago. By itself, it is one of the most tragic incidents to occur among our midst in quite a long time - certainly since I arrived. Two young men in their prime, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith That Follows Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 8, 2025
     | 268 views

    Faith That Follows reminds us that real faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. Like John the Baptist, we’re called to embrace our role in God’s mission. When we follow where the Holy Spirit leads, even ordinary moments can become divine appointments that change lives.

    Live Volume 3: Get Going — Week 2: Faith That Follows Text: John 1:19–34 (NLT) Theme: Faith That Follows reminds us that real faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. Like John the Baptist, we’re called to embrace our role in God’s mission: to prepare the way, stay the course, and point people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Have You Met Your Lion And Bear As Yet?

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
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     | 6,066 views

    A story which seeks to challenge the believers to be prepared for huge temtations as they are being prepared for greater work in the Lord's Service

    Have you met your Lion, Bear and uncircumcised Philistines? This morning, I want to share with you a truth which, you may or may not have considered. This truth is that God has a special assignment for you and he has a purpose for your life. Oh that word Purpose; I heard that word somewhere before. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Parable Of The Diligent Servant

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 15, 2013
     | 10,912 views

    If I am going to be faithful to the Lord in my service, I must be adequately prepared and the preparation is my responsibility.

    Everybody in the world has been fascinated by the court case here in Florida. The whole world is focused upon this case anxiously awaiting the outcome. The attorneys on both sides have laid out their case for the jury to make a decision. You can be sure that the lawyers on both sides vigorously ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Highway To Life

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    This sermon was presented at a funeral service on how we overcome the world - the world of temporary setbacks and trouble.

    ¡§The Highway to Life¡¨ Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Text: For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (verse 4) Having been a trucker, I¡¦m sure Ray has travelled more highways than we can imagine. I would bet though that no route ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Man Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 35,839 views

    This is a funeral message for a godly man who knew God’s peace in the life storm of cancer.

    ISAIAH 26:3-4 WARREN SCOTT- GOD’S MAN OF PEACE There is much that could be said of Warren Scott. Warren Scott was a man of God, a man of great integrity, and a humble man of peace. He possessed a deep abiding peace so uncommon in our hectic stress filled world today. It was not peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherd

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,301 views

    A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

    Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Testimony That Pleases God

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009
     | 4,600 views

    Outline used for Funeral of Pastor Friend, with some modifications and then preached the next Sunday AM Service.

    A TESTIMONY THAT PLEASES GOD 9/20/09 Hebrews 11:5 A. CLEAR TESTIMONY 1. Salvation Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. a. Singularity of salvation Neither is there salvation in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cries Of Desperation

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 15, 2021
     | 3,270 views

    This was a funeral message for a young man who in a moment of desperation and hopelessness took his own life.

    MESSAGE: “THE CRIES OF DESPERATION” -- Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: When death occurs in what we consider to be an untimely manner it is always harder for us to deal with. It was only last September we gathered here in sorrow and heavy hearts at the passing of ___. aa.) Today is even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is A Christian

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,715 views

    A Christian is someone who has been changed by his or her encounter with the risen Jesus

    What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved ones in these terms “He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian” That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Certainties Related To Death

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,450 views

    A funeral message for a 36 year old believer who died suddenly. The certainties that we have in a time of uncertainty.

    Certainties Related to Death 1 Thessalonians 4:3-18 It is natural to have feelings of sorrow at death. In First Thessalonians, The apostle Paul sought comfort those who had been mourning the death of their loved ones. Part of the sorrow and agony that the Thessalonians were going through was due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist