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  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    There's A Lot To Look Forward To

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,976 views

    A Sermon that reminds us that heaven is what awaits all of God’s children.

    There’s A Lot To Look Forward To 3rd Sunday in End Time November 14, 2004 Isaiah 65:17-25 17 “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Do So Few Have Assurance Of Their Salvation?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,938 views

    Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13

    Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13 Assurance of Salvation - To be absolutely confident that God will act on His promise to save us from hell, death, sin and destruction through the substitutionary atoning death of Jesus Christ. I know that if I were to die today I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    A Party! Invite All You Can Find Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    We prepare for the wedding feast of Jesus by getting dressed appropriately and inviting anyone we can find.

    A Party! Invite Everyone You Can Find Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jim Luthy I. Who Do You Listen To? A. Protesters in Portland 1. Free Speech 2. No right to insist that others listen or agree B. Listening and agreeing with Jesus 1. Growing credibility among people 2. Ultimate sacrifice 3. Appointment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Party To End All Parties

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,157 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Life After Death- Proven!!? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 8, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    A Seeker Sermon looking at Near Death Experiences and whether life continues after death. It concludes- yes it does, and Jesus holds the keys to life, death and eternity

    Life after death- proven?! WBC 11 May 2003 1) Brain- CONTINUITY In discussing ‘life after death’ I just want to recognise - pain in living WITH death o illness o loss - this discussion can all seem hypothetical, clinical, dwarfed by that - the mystery of much of this. I’m not able to give you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Enoch - Translated Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 11, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    God took Enoch to be with Himself without dying.

    Enoch - God took him home In Genesis 5 time after time we read, And he died; eight times in all. It seems a depressing genealogy that we can quickly skip over. It reminds us only of the consequences of Adam’s disobedience and the one certainty in life ever since. Enoch is a notable exception ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Service

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 13, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    A Sermon for Ascension Day - and life after death!

    My friend Ron, who is the Vicar of Sixpenny Handley, is a story teller like I am. Some years ago, in the week before Ascension Day, he told us this story.. "I was a little lad at School, and, at the start of the year in my new Class my teacher was giving jobs out to the boys and girls. "Mary, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    There Is Life After Death

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,663 views

    The Christian has a hope that lives, an inheritance in Heaven, and the protection of God.

    There Is Life After Death. I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: Many years ago, I was asked by a resident at a county home where I served as a chaplain, "Do you believe there is life after death?" I assured her I did and took advantage of the opportunity to tell her about Jesus and the resurrection. Once I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Some Things To Look Forward To!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    A brief outline from a message at a nursing home, but suitable for all ages.

    Some Things to Look Forward To! Revelation 21:1-5a 1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Will We Know Our Loved Ones As We Do Now? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    This message addresses the question of whether we will know who our loved ones are in heaven.

    MAIN THOUGHT: “WE WILL KNOW EACH OTHER, EVEN THOUGH SOME SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WILL HAVE TAKEN PLACE.” - We will be dealing with the two major parts of that statement separately. FIRST PART: - “WE WILL KNOW EACH OTHER. . .” 1. I will know as I am known. - 1 Corinthians 13:12 (“face to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will We Do In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    This message details 5 of the things the Bible indicates we will do in heaven.

    [Note: the “Look Up” verses below are ordered so that the passages you look up flow through Hebrews and right into Revelation.] The Bible provides us some clues as to what we will do in heaven: 1. Relish the rest of having completed earth’s race. - Look up: Hebrews 4:9. - Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Do Our Loved Ones Know What's Happening To Us Now? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,514 views

    This message explores the difficult question of whether those in heaven can still see what’s going on here on earth.

    There is a romantic notion of those in heaven “looking over the balcony rail of heaven” and watching over us throughout our lives. Is that a biblical notion? The Bible does not address the question directly, but this morning I want to examine some of the relevant passages to answer this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What's The Difference Between Heaven And The New Jerusalem? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 20,486 views

    This message explores the unique and important place that the New Jerusalem holds in our future as Christians.

    What’s the difference between heaven and the New Jerusalem? THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: 1. Are heaven and the New Jerusalem the same thing? - Answer: “No.” - Revelation 21:2 indicates that they are different, since it speaks of the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven. The New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Degner avatar

    You Have A Place At God's Table

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,890 views

    It was by grace that Moses and the elders of Israel could stand before God. In the same way, we have a place at God’s table - by his grace.

    Text: Exodus 24: 3-11 Series: Pentecost 10 B Author: Rev. Charles F. Degner August 17, 2003 "When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, "Everything the LORD has said we will do." Moses then wrote down everything the LORD had said. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Forward To Eternity Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,195 views

    Here is not our ultimate home. Keep eternity, our longterm home, before you.

    Forward to Eternity Purpose Driven Life #4 August 23, 2003 The new cars and trucks are coming out. This is the time of year when the models for the next year are being rolled out, and this is the time of year that people who purchased or leased a new vehicle this year begin to feel unhappy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational