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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Marriage- Made In Heaven Not On Tv

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    A real marriage is based on God’s plan not TV reality.

    While attending a marriage seminar on communication, David and his wife listened to the instructor declare, “It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other.” He addressed the men, “Can you describe your wife’s favorite flower?” David leaned over, touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Too Good To Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,955 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,637 views

    GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING?

    BIG IDEA: GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING? I. (:1-6) GOD SPEAKS IN NATURE -- NON-VERBAL NATURAL REVELATION REVEALS THE GLORY OF GOD A. (:1) Natural Revelation "the heavens" "their expanse" "publish, declare, proclaim" -- very conspicuous, noticeable revelation; not hidden B. (:1) Content: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Sins Atoned; Heaven Gained

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    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

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Touching Heaven, Changing Earth

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 16,658 views

    You can make an impact in your world, but first you need to touch heaven before you can change the earth.

    Last Sunday night we talked about our vertical relationship with God. We decided it was important for us an individual believers to improve on our vertical relationship and I believe after last week many of you are experiencing a refreshing in your experience and relationship with God. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Suicides Go To Heaven?

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 9,909 views

    A sermon for the military community looking at the topic of suicide.

    /**************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /**************************************************/ Every year 32,000 people commit suicide in the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Securing Your Place In Heaven

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    An exposition of John 14:6

    SECURING YOUR PLACE IN HEAVEN—John 14:6 Securing your future Bobby & Freddy best friends/ Bobby asks Freddy, ‘Do you know that you’re going to Heaven?’ Freddy immediately answers, ‘Sure! Don’t you?’ Bobby says, ‘No, not really, How come you know?’ Freddy says, "Well, I figure, I’ll just run in & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1-800-2heaven

    Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,733 views

    Just like Jacob we sometimes need to relearn that God is always with us...even when we don’t live as we ought.

    "1-800-2HEAVEN" INTRODUCTION If you were to go to sleep and when you woke up in the morning God was standing by your bedside, how would you react? Please open your Bibles to Gen. 28 as we see this statement exemplified in the life of Jacob. Gen. 28:10-19 is where we find the story of "Jacob’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "And The Heavens Were Opened"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 19,021 views

    Why was Jesus baptized? Christ’s baptism is an example of his commitment to God and God’s commitment to him and to us.

    Matthew 3:13-17 “And the Heavens Were Opened” March 9, 2003 Why was Jesus baptized? Our Christian faith tells us that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God and that he lived a life without sin. Baptism is a call to the confession and repentance of sins. This was especially true of the baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 217 ratings
     | 40,277 views

    Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

    What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    A Better Way To Make It To Heaven

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,088 views

    Think about how we could make it to heaven before Christ. Christ made it a lot better for us

    Hebrews 2:1-4 A Better Way To Make It To Heaven Introduction 1. Phones were invented why? To communicate Better. 2. Why were cars invented? Better transportation 3. Why were glasses invented? Better sight 4. Why was salvation given to us? A better way to make it to Heaven. 5. Yes we are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael Schwer avatar

    For Heavens Sake-Have A Heart Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    From Phillipians 2 - a sermon about brokeness and a heart set towards the cross

    “For Heaven’s Sake – Have a Heart!” Philippians 2: 5-11 Introduction [Create Interest] Have a few colored glass bottles or glassware. Hold them up to the congregation, explaining that we often view ourselves, as we desire to see ourselves instead of the way God sees the work He is doing in us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Bringing Some Of Heaven To Earth

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,222 views

    Learn how we can help others experience a little of Heaven on Earth.

    Introduction: Before I give the introductory information, which may not be exciting to all, I just want you to know that we’re going to cover the exciting topic of how to experience a bit of Heaven on earth. The doctor who says, "The good news is you’re going to Heaven, the bad news is you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Before We Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    Discover the rightful place of fear and surrender in the Christian life.

    We continue this morning in the portion of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where Paul challenges the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church to be involved in growing like Christ. Three weeks ago, we looked at Paul’s challenge to these Christians to make his joy complete by their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jesus, Our Man In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    Meaning and blessings of the ascension of Jesus.

    Jesus Our Man In Heaven Mk. 16:19, 20 INTRO.: The Christian knows we have a representative in Heaven. He speaks to the Father in our defense and the Father hears Him because of His righteousness. I John 2:1. He intercedes for us at the right hand of the Father. Rom. 8:34. He entered Heaven itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ