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  • Chris Talton avatar

    When Heaven Is Silent

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 534 ratings
     | 215,489 views

    What do we do when even with all our prayers and all our begging of God, heaven is silent?

    September 30, 2001 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “When heaven is silent” INTRODUCTION We love stories about answered prayer. We get a thrill hearing accounts of God’s miraculous interventions in people’s lives, even as God intervened in Ryan Williams’ life. It motivates us to be more diligent about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven: The Holy City

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,426 views

    Looks at a Holy place, created by a Holy God for His Holy people.

    October 3 2001 Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl Heaven- The Holy City Revelation 21: 1-7 Song: Joe Bedy Ed Rogers’ duet We know very little about heaven, but I once heard a theologian describe it as "an unknown region with a well-know inhabitant," and there is not a better way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Badly Do You Want It

    Contributed by William Hickman on Mar 30, 2007
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    You will start getting well when getting well is what matters most to you. Let your desperation drive you beyond concern about the opinions of others.

    How Badly Do You Want It? Matt. 12:10-13 Man with the withered hand healed Matt. 15:22-28 Healing of Syrophoenician’s Daughter You will start getting well when getting well is what matters most to you. Let your desperation drive you beyond concern about the opinions of others. As long ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Give To God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 24, 2010
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    Using guilt to get people to give money to the Lord’s work is wrong, but it is a temptation because 37% of regular church attenders give nothing to the church, 33% of them engage in at least some form of gambling.

    Part I Purpose: To lay out God's parameters for giving. Aim: I want the listener to examine how they give to God and make any changes that are contrary to God's design for giving. INTRODUCTION: Joey Mimbs and Ralph Travis of Ellenton, Florida wrote this following song to be sung to the tune of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • La Juana Morris avatar

    You Got To Go Through It To Get To It Series

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,070 views

    It’s how you go through that allows you to get through

    You got to go through it to get to it II Perseverance 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 24You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So, run to win! 25Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last forever. The apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Erik Estep avatar

    Is Heaven An Actual Place Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,480 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus addressing the issue of heaven w/His disciples. And what we’re going to discover are some reasons we can have confidence that heaven is an actual place. We’re going to discover some reasons why

    “Is Heaven An Actual Place?” John 14: 1-4 January 10, 2010 Intro: Lee Strobel had an interview in his 1994 book “What Would Jesus Say?” w/Donald Trump. This interview took place in 1989 when Trump was on top of his game. One writer asked Trump what else there was left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Only Way To Heaven

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 21, 2009
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    What is the evidence that Jesus is the only way to heaven?

    Text: John 14:1-9 Title: The way to heaven Introduction: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What About Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 12,325 views

    Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

    (Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Zeal For The Temple PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
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     | 568 views

    Explores Jesus' zealous defense of God's holiness, emphasizing His role as the new temple and the active force of God's sovereignty in our lives.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together again in this sacred space, to be in the company of fellow believers, and to stand on the common ground of our shared faith. There's a certain comfort in knowing that we are all here seeking the same thing - a deeper understanding of God's word ...read more

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  • Brian Moon avatar

    Getting Warm With Your Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    This is the final message in this 4 part series that has been dealing with how to keep our fire for God through spiritual disciplines. This message deals with fellowship with other believers.

    “The Cure for the Common Cold” part 4 (Getting warm with fellowship) Brian A. moon Story – When I was a little kid my grandmother had a house in a relatively new neighborhood that was still under construction. Right behind her house there was a huge sandlot that was being prepared for a new home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Past The Past! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 12, 2014
     | 6,296 views

    our accomplishments, our failures, our hopes, our dreams, etc. We need to see again where we came from and how we got to this place.

    Philippians 3:12-14-Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Your Fight Back

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 18, 2015
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     | 29,888 views

    Hebrews 12:3 warns "lest you be weary and faint in your minds." This is a possibility for all, even great saints. Let's look at how Elijah became discouraged and the 5 ways God restored his fight.

    GETTING YOUR FIGHT BACK 1 Kgs. 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things seem to get bigger and bigger. 2. A Texas farmer went to Australia for a vacation. He met an Aussie farmer, who showed off his big wheatfield. The Texan said, "Oh! We have wheatfields at least twice as large." 3. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Erik Estep avatar

    What Will Heaven Be Like? Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,520 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’ll see Jesus’ disciple John give us a glimpse into what Heaven will be like.

    Intro: A Sunday School teacher was teaching his class about heaven. He asked the children, “If I sold my house and my car, had a huge yard sale, and gave all the money to the church, would that get me into heaven?” All the children answered, “NO!” “If everyday I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will Heaven Be Like?

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,845 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’ll see Jesus’ disciple John give us a glimpse into what Heaven will be like. Revelation does speak of heaven as having streets of gold, and pearly gates, and these incredibly beautiful stones that will adorn heaven.

    “What Will Heaven Be Like?” Revelation 21: 3-5 January 24, 2010 Intro: A Sunday School teacher was teaching his class about heaven. He asked the children, “If I sold my house and my car, had a huge yard sale, and gave all the money to the church, would that get me into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Will Heaven Be Like? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,376 views

    Compared to other world religions, Christianity has very little to say about what heaven will be like. Why would that be and what can we learn from what the Bible DOES say about our eternal home?

    A little boy got on the elevator with his father at the Empire State Building. They were going to the observation deck at the top and view the city. As the elevator ascended the boy watched the signs flash as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. The farther up they went, the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ