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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 5. A deeper examination of Chapter 5 reveals three concepts: the state of the nation, a calling to defend, and what happens when God removes His light.

    Living in the Light Isaiah 5:30 Introduction - Last time discussed the vineyard and how we need to seek God in it - We contrasted the show of ourselves against the focus on God - Let’s unpack the remainder of Isaiah 5 to show three things … - The state of the Nation, a calling to defend, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Victoriously!

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    A reminder of the things we need to focus on if we expect to live a life of victory in Christ.

    PROVERBS 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." There are four points to living the Christian life in absolute victory. 1. TRUST GOD God is the same yesterday, today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Live Godly

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    Living a Godly life means living as Jesus lived.

    Text: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). What is your attitude? All of us have an attitude. Some of us have a good attitude and some of us have a nasty attitude. What is this thing called attitude? Our attitude is our outlook on something ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Day Before Eternity

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Aug 22, 2013
     | 5,944 views

    In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and treasures to glorify God.

    Sermon: THE DAY BEFORE ETERNITY Scope: This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ. Summary: In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and treasures to glorify God. Segue: I want to share some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Near, Yet So Far!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,277 views

    To focus on Biblical examples of some souls who were “so close, yet so far from Him”…even while gleaning lessons which are very much applicable to God’s people of the 21st century!!!

    SO NEAR, YET SO FAR…. Sometimes in our Christian sojourn, really can we (God’s children) be far away from the very One we owe our physical and spiritual lives to, even ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,748 views

    Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God.

    Living on Purpose Acts 28:1-31 Intro: Video clip of Acts 28 & Paul’s life. [44:45] Prop: Our lives are not to be lived haphazardly, but guided by the purposes of God. Interrogative: How does this happen? How can we stay in alignment with God’s purposes? TS: This closing chapter of Acts leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    One Moment Could Change Your Life Forever

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,113 views

    We are all one moment away from death. It’s a moment that could change our lives forever.

    Introduction: What a scary thought! One moment you’re on earth with a lot of money and stuff and the next moment you’re in a place of torment crying for a drop of water to cool your tongue. Or on the other hand you’re on earth broke as the “Ten Commandments” and the next moment you’re in a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Am I Ready To Die Today?

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,199 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 31

    Am I Ready to Die Today? 1 Sam. 31 Author H. B. London writes in his newsletter to pastors: More than 300 people were aboard Air France flight #358 when it came to a stop about 220 yards beyond the end of the runway in Toronto [this past] Tuesday {Aug. 2, 2005.] Miraculously, no one died in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    What Is Your Life? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,878 views

    Since our life is just a mist that quickly vanishes, we must have a plan of action to maximize it and to be prepared to meet our maker.

    Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Everyman's Journey

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    Challenges people to be ready for the journey into eternity. The journey that everyone will have to take.

    Everyman’s Journey Hebrews 9.27 Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Every person must come to the end of this life. Whether the number of years is great or few, we all must come to the end of the way. The Bible tells us about many who lived so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,988 views

    The 3rd sermon in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. A few years ago one of the biggest movies of the year was "Forest Gump." Actor Tom Hanks played the role of a handicapped man whose mother believed in him to the extent that he was willing to try anything. He would often quote one of his mother’s favorite lines. "My mother says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Should We Really Be Afraid Of Death?”

    Contributed by Paul Weidner on May 26, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,534 views

    If we take the time to realistically examine our culture, especially our western culture, we will readily see that death is not something we think about very much.

    For Christians, the season of Lent is the time of our church year like no other because our focus is drawn on a very unpopular topic, death. We are taken on a journey covering the last weeks of Jesus’ ministry, which ends with his horrible torture and death by crucifixion. But because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,636 views

    This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

    MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Funerals Better Than Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 19,960 views

    If we’re open, we can discover a lot from times of sorrow and loss.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Funerals Better Than Parties”, 7:1-12 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts These may sound like dark words, but they contain profound wisdom. People often refuse to face death, and are reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Leo Launio avatar

    How To Prepare For Destiny

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    Death is the ultimate destiny of everyone. How to prepare for it is the essence of this sermon.

    December 18, 2000 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Cemetery Marker Some time ago, a man was trying to trace his family origin. In the process of his research he visited several cemeteries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following inscription: Pause now ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist