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Afterlife: Hades Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. The first of this three-part sermon series explores that first realm of the Afterlife - Hades.

Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Three Crosses

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and what we can learn from what each person was focused on.

THREE CROSSES Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One person died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and find out what we can learn from what each person was focused on. 1) The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elisha’s Ministry - What Is God Doing? The Promised Son Restored Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022

The son of promise was born, lived and then died early in life. What God had promised seemed to come crashing down and it left the Shunammite woman heartbroken. In desperation she reached out to Elisha who had promised the son to the woman in the first place.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY - WHAT IS GOD DOING? THE PROMISED SON RESTORED SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 11 MESSAGE IN ELISHA 2KINGS 4 v 18-37 This story concerns the son that God gave to the Shunammite woman - you remember, the woman Elisha stayed with in his journeys, who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-20, Philippians 3:10, James 1:2-4, 2 Kings 4:21-27, 2 Kings 4:28-31, 2 Kings 4:32-37, 1 Kings 17:20-22, 2 Kings 4:18-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Part 3 "good Friday" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2019

Hope is a significant key to finding in the journey of life because it is a wonderful gift from God. Hope will become a source of strength, power and courage in the face of life’s severest trials. Hope will bring you joy when you think there is no joy!

Series: Find Joy in the Journey Scripture Text Series: Phil. 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Sermon 2: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3, Hebrews 6:19-20, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Dec 7, 2005

There are two roads before us - which one will you take?

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Very familiar words. Maybe even better known than John 3:16, Genesis 1:1 is where all this began. Even though God created all things in a specific order that conveys His sense of order, there is also a “wild-ness” about creation. But it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Won

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Apr 3, 2003

When Jesus Won

When Jesus Won Text: Luke 23:33-46 - And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

One Minute After Death Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 28, 2018

A description of what the Bible says about where the saved and the unsaved go immediately after death. This is the time between death and the return of Christ.

The Christian Faith The End Times 1 1 ONE MINUTE AFTER DEATH (The Intermediate State) by Bob Marcaurelle Copyright 2009 by Bob Marcaurelle A man laughed at a Christians comments about life after death, and said, “The only thing we can prove about a human being is that he is made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Concerns From The Cross-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 19, 2011

1 of 2. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced concerns of great significance. At the juncture of life & death, our greatest concerns are prioritized. What are significant concerns for Jesus? 6 Significant Concerns of Jesus from the Cross.

CONCERNS From The CROSS-I Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39; Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30 MATTERS of GREATEST SIGNIFICANCE Significant Concerns of Jesus As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Suffer In Hell? (Part 1)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002

Did Jesus have to suffer in Hell? Did He have to die spiritually?

Did Jesus Suffer in Hell? (Part 1) Is Spiritual Death Necessary? Some teachers claim that Jesus’ physical death on the cross could not redeem mankind but that He had to die spiritual to pay our debt. Some go so far as to say that we can’t be saved unless we believe that Jesus suffered in Hell. Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:26-32, Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus The Only Way? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Aug 12, 2002

An apologetic response to pluralism that affirms Jesus as the only way to God.

- Following the attacks on September 11th, New York Mayor, Rudy Guilliani spoke before the United Nations. And in his speech he mentioned that on a typical weekend he will visit an Islamic mosque on Friday and a Christian Church on Sunday. Then he commented that both groups worship the same God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Con Or King? How Do You See Jesus?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 24, 2013

Jesus is no con but a great king who is worthy of our service.

Rob Ford, mayor of Toronto, has had a rough month. After repeatedly denying allegations that he used illegal drugs, the police announced that they were in possession of a video which showed the mayor smoking crack cocaine. Since then Ford has admitted to behavior that is not appropriate for anyone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Saving The Best For The Last

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THE DOXOLOGY IS A BLESSED PART OF ANY CHURCH SERVICE. IT IS WHERE WE GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO GOD FOR HIS BLESSINGS TO US. IN THIS FINAL MESSAGE OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER, WE FIND THAT IT IS PROPER TO PRAISE GOD AND WORSHIP HIM IN PRAYER.

SAVING THE BEST FOR THE LAST MATTHEW 6:13 (THE DOXOLOGY) WHEN I WAS A YOUNGSTER THERE WERE CERTAIN UNWRITTEN LAWS THAT CHILDREN LIVED BY. IF YOU HAD CANDY, YOU SHARED IT. YOU NEVER SHOWED UP YOUR BEST FRIEND AND WAS ALWAYS READY TO DEFEND HIM. WHEN IT CAME TO TREATS OF ANY KIND, YOU ALWAYS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is A Physical Place

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITY OF A PHYSICAL HEAVEN.

HEAVEN IS A PHYSICAL PLACE LUKE 16:19-31 TODAY WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE QUESTION “IS HEAVEN A PHYSICAL PLACE?” THERE IS SOME CONTROVERSY OVER THIS ISSUE. SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT HEAVEN IS ON AN ENTIRELY SPIRITUAL REALM WITH NO PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AT ALL. THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Fruit is one of the key themes of the Bible. God is a God of fruit, and all that is in harmony with His will is fruitful.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Fruit Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Fruit is what we give back to God for the gift of salvation. Salvation is what we accept from God, but fruit is what we achieve for God. Salvation is a gift from God, but fruit is a goal we reach for God.

Two young brothers, Nathaniel and John Chapman, entered the Black Bear Tavern, the largest building in Pittsburgh back in 1788. They were looking for a place to sleep in this little village on the Western Frontier. All of the rooms were filled, so they had to sleep on the floor in the corner of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8