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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Long Term Investment Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    How we respond to God’s Word in this life determines our life in the next.

    The scene is a familiar one. The mansion with the ornate ironwork front gate. Marble steps and carved mahogany doors. Overlooking a well cared for street. A street marred only be the presence of a filthy beggar, sprawled beside the entrance to this palatial mansion. A beggar who hardly moves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    The Dead Speak: And Some Of Them Are Not Happy!

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,684 views

    A salvation message based on the story of Lazarus and the Rich man

    The Dead Speak: And Some of Them Are Not Happy! Luke 16:19-31 Illustration: Recently, there has been a huge increase in interest in our culture about life after death. I think this is shown by the increased interest in the occult. There is a syndicated television show that illustrates this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    I Believe... He Descended To The Dead Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    What did Jesus do in the time between his crucifixion and resurrection. Where did He go? What happened then... what happens now?

    I believe… He descended to the dead 1 Pet 3:18-4:6 WBC 28/10/01 2 parts: 1) What happened then… 2) what happens now? - check out one of my sermons on tape 5th Nov 2000 am What happened then? 1 Died! May simply be a repetition of ‘crucified… died… buried’ - descend to the dead = DEAD! Went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Mitchell avatar

    The First Five Minutes After Death

    Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
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    A lesson designed to motivate people to give their lives to Jesus

    The First Five Minutes After Death Introduction A. Example - A group of old men was sitting around talking about death. Each one had an idea on the perfect way to die. A seventy-year-old man said, “I want a quick and exciting death—like in an airplane crash.” An eighty-year-old man who had once ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 226 ratings
     | 19,296 views

    One of the forgotten doctrines of the church today. What you believe about this doctrine affects your vision and how you live.

    Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Hell is the forgotten doctrine. Go to you neighborhood Christian book store and ask for the commentary and theology section. After walking by all the "Jesus Junk" (pictures, jewelry, trinkets, ect), the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Between Now And Forever Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    what happens to the soul between death and Judgment Day

    Sermon Series on End Times - Between Now and Forever Dear Friends in Christ, Not too long ago Steve Wariner came out with the song called “Holes in the Floor of Heaven.” It goes - One day, shy of 8 years old Cause there are holes in the floor of Heaven When grandma passed away And her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    A Contrast In Eternal Life

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
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    It amazes me that few subjects interest men more and receives more questions than that of the after life. Most folks have at one time or another have pondered the age old question as in Job 14:14; “If a man dies, shall he live again.”

    “A Contrast In Eternal Life” Date: October 27, 2002 A.M Service “Great Day Allendale” Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction It amazes me that few subjects interest men more and receives more questions than that of the after life. Most folks have at one time or another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Engler avatar

    Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,674 views

    For one. If my life is easy and all good, maybe I better consider that I’m not doing everything I need to do for God. Because if it is all good, then Satan can leave you alone, like the Rich Man. And two. If you are going through or when you go throug

    “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” No! I won’t do it! You can’t make me! He didn’t have to so why do I? How come he got one and I didn’t? It isn’t fair! Have you heard that before? Do you know where I’m coming from? Our kids or grandkids say these things a lot don’t they? Don’t you just get tired of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "No Regrets”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,359 views

    Have you ever made a decision you really regretted? I have made lots of them.

    “No Regrets” Luke 16:19-31 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever made a decision you really regretted? I have made lots of them. Illustration: The story of accidentally pouring a bucket of water on a counselor’s head during band camp ***Of course, some decisions have no long-term consequences. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Living In A Topsy, Turvy World"

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,289 views

    Where is God in a world that doesn’t make sense? God can be found intimately involved in the world, hidden by our preconceived ideas, and limited spiritual imagination.

    Luke 16:19-31 “Living in a Topsy, Turvy World” INTRODUCTION I once read that Native Americas, the Sioux to be more exact, at one time in their history participated in what they called a Sun Dance. As part of the dance, men would allow themselves to be skewered through their pectoral/chest ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jack Harris avatar

    Echoes From Eternity

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    More than any other teacher who ever lived, Jesus was qualified to provide a glimpse into the scenes that shall unfold in eternity.

    ECHOES FROM ETERNITY. Luke 16:19-31 Int: The verses that are just before this story, contain an emphasis that Jesus placed upon the importance of making provisions for the day of death. He showed that it is possible for a person to make friends that will be of use to him when death sweeps him out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Johnson avatar

    A Preventable Tragedy

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,660 views

    The tragedy of being lost is a wholly preventable one.

    Anytime there is a tragedy like the explosion of the space shuttle last week it seems to be made worse by the realization that in many cases it was a totally preventable tragedy. It did not have to happen but because of some failure, or something overlooked it did. When the shuttle Challenger ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    What Happens After We Die? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,698 views

    This is the fifth message in the series. This sermon deals with the two directions or path for those who have died. The path of the unbeliever and the believer. For the believer it is a trip to heaven. For the unbeliever, it is a trip towards judgment

    ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE What Happens After We Die? Luke 16:22 OPENING ILLUSTRATIONS: A young business owner was opening a new branch office, and a friend decided to send a floral arrangement for the grand opening. When the friend arrived at the opening, he was appalled to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Why I Chose Salvation

    Contributed by James May on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,625 views

    Why do poeple choose to be saved? Why did you choose to be saved? If the choice is based upon the right thing, there would be less backsliding.

    WHY I CHOSE SALVATION By Pastor Jim May I don’t remember exactly how old I was when I first began to understand that I was a sinner in need of a Savior. I can remember as far back as maybe the age of 5 or 6 years old when I would go to church, sit in the Sunday School classes and hear Sis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    We must learn to see as Christ sees

    <READ Luke 16:19-31> One question I often get is this. They’ll say, “I want to understand the Bible.” As a good engineer, of course, I’m usually trying to figure out what the question means, and so I ask myself, what do they mean? “What precisely is it about the Bible that you want to know?” Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist