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Is It Worth Losing Everything Just For Heaven

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 28, 2024

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Life itself is wonderful. It is God's gift to us. But the life to come is even better. God has done everything to help us get there but the choice is ours and time is not on our hands.

To cheer you up, lets start with a funny story: Week after week, a man came to his pastor with a big problem. He said “When I go to bed, I can’t sleep because I’m afraid of monsters under the bed. I know it’s silly, but I can’t help it.” The pastor said that is easy. Just pray every day, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-48

Denomination: Anglican

How We Should Wait On The Advent? A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 29, 2025

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What is to be our attitude as we wait for the return of Jesus? Also, what should we be doing while we wait? For the Third Sunday in Advent, Year A, 2025

How Should We Wait for the Advent? James 5:7–10 NKJV Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-10, James 5:1-6, James 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sound The Alarm

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

based on 58 ratings

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The LORD is coming back, the trumpet is about to blow. We must warn them

“Sound the Alarm” Noah’s message from the steps going up to the ark was not, “something good is going to happen to you!” Amos did not confront the high priest of Israel proclaiming, “Confession is possession!” Jeremiah was no put into the pit for preaching, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9, Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Exposition of 1 Peter 3:18-22

Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Title: Hope in Suffering, Date/Place: LSCC, 2/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of the girl that I met in OT Survey in seminary who had a small scar on her right thumb. But don’t tell the end of it. B. Background to passage: Peter uses Christ as his first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Calamity's Call

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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Consider Calamity’s Call Repent! 1) All of you; 2) While there is still time

“U.S. submarine slams into Japanese fishing vessel – nine people remain missing.” “Two San Diego teens die when classmate goes on shooting spree.” “Three teens drown when swept into the sea at Pouch Cove, Nfld.” There are many other tragic headlines we could add to that list, some which may even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross?

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross? Christ the King Sunday November 21, 2004 Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his life. Jesus said, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay Awake

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him” Matt. 24:42, 44.

Theme: Stay Awake Text: Is. 2:1-5; Rom. 13:11-14; Matt. 24:37-44 Today is ‘Senior Citizens Day’ and here at Covenant everyone above seventy is a senior citizen. We congratulate you all on reaching this important milestone and join you to thank the Lord for His many blessings. Today is also the 1st ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ministerial Resource No.6_funeral Service Format Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 14, 2009

based on 14 ratings

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Format for doing a funeral service. A sample Service Programme is provided together with suggested scripture readings, sayings and the committal at the cemetery or for cremation.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you simply stating ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

The Warning Signs Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 21, 2018

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Consider God's warning signs - words from the prophets, internal chaos and the external threat from Assyria.

2 Kings 15:8-31 THE WARNING SIGNS ES 17 Jun 18 1665 Warning signs are good. They are meant for our good and can save lives. God warns. God warns before He judges. • Let’s consider the warning signs from three directions. The upward – warnings from God through the prophets, the inward – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 15:8-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Invited But Not Ready

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 13, 2021

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Being ready when the Lord comes

I want to start this dialog, this interchange and this discourse off by asking a question, my question is, have you ever invited someone out for a day of pleasure and relaxation? You even offer to drive across town to pick them up, in your car, whereas, you put the gas in, you had the car washed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is Real

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016

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Heaven is not a concept, but it is a litteral place that believers will spend eternity with Jesus Christ.

Heaven is real Introduction- Prayer- I appreciate all the kind words for Becky and I n the loss of our sister-in-law Charlotte and my brother’s brother-in-law Ron. It has been tough. It did make me do some thinking. Life events make you think- marriages, divorces, deaths, children born, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

The Other Advent (The Return Of Christ)

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 15, 2016

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It is important to know what the Bible says and doesn't say about Jesus' return. There are those who say He has already returned, others say He will never return and still others have what they believe is an exact timeline. Let's check the Bible!

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) (While they look up the Scripture ...) Is there anyone here who enjoys the Advent Season; when we anticipate the arrival of Jesus on earth? Well, if you do, you should be happy now because we have been in an advent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Misunderstanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 6, 2015

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Jesus was misunderstood by his father and mother, his family, political forces, and his followers (Seed thoughts from Back to God Hour, February 1989, Volume 35, Number 2)

HoHum: John began to think about how blessed he was to have such a wonderful wife, and he decided to show his appreciation. So he went out and bought a box of candy and a dozen roses. When he got home, he decided to ring the door bell and surprise her. When Mary answered the door bell and saw him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“going As Jesus Went” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 8, 2015

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How do we fulfill our God-given mission?

In Acts 10:38, Peter described the life of Jesus by saying, “He went about doing good . . .” If one were to describe the life of many Christians today, however, he would have to say, “He simply went about!” Sadly, too many believers have lost sight of our primary purpose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Or Hell: An Eternal Destination Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 2, 2019

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Revelation 21:1-7

Heaven or Hell: An eternal destination July 31, 2022 Revelation 21:1-8 Introduction: Back in the 1990’s I spent a lot of time on a place called The Appalachian Trail…It’s a 2,300 mile trail through some of the most wooded and mountainous places in our country…A friend of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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