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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Lessons From Hell

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
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    The lost need to learn four lessons in this life that the rich man in hell learned too late.

    Introduction For the next few weeks I will be bringing a series of messages that will deal with salvation, personal evangelism and missions. Many things have prompted this series, first and foremost being the general lack of interest among believers concerning the eternal destiny of those to whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Money, Relationship, And God: The Interface Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,996 views

    Whether we are talking about spiritual status symbols or social status symbols, Christ destroys all tokenism and says it is substance—who we are underneath it all—that matters to God. Christ shatters all attempts at achieving status through wealth with t

    Money, Relationships, and God: The Interface (Luke 16;1-31) An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    The Resurrection Brings Comfort, Peace And Hope

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,355 views

    If Jesus is NOT the way, the Truth and the Life we are worse off then those who are enjoying the "good life."

    After winning the Masters for his second consecutive year in 2002. A reporter asked Tiger Woods, “What would you say to Bobby Jones if you saw him right now?” (Bobby Jones helped to design the Augusta National Golf Club and passed away in 1971). Woods responded with something like this, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens After You Die? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 32,878 views

    What happens after death is widely argued among non-Christians. The simple truth is: when you die, you will continue to exist and where you spend eternity depends on the choices you make in the here and now.

    What Happens After You Die? Luke 16:19-31 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION How old were you when you began to realize people die? One of my earliest memories was when I was about five years old and my family was traveling to Panama City, Florida to attend my grandfather’s funeral. I recall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What In Hell Do We Need? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 364 ratings
     | 118,937 views

    What if you could spend 30 seconds in heaven and 30 seconds in hell? Which of the two do you think would give you a greater burden for lost people--the glory and majesty of heaven or seeing and hearing those in agony in hell?

    What in Hell Do We Need? Luke 16:19-31 August 25, 2002 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I hope you took a moment to look at the title of this message because this morning we are going to consider two things we need that are in hell. In this passage, Jesus pulled back the veil between this world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    The Joy Of Repentance

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    Repentance is always the way home first for the sinner for salvation and for the believer for sanctification.

    September 5 2001 CCC Repentance the Way Home Text: Luke 15: 10-23 The last time I preached, I spoke about GRACE as the power of salvation, the love of God to raise sinners like Jonathan Edwards and Mel Stotter from DEATH VALLEY to Mount Whitney.We talked about faith as the believers first step ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Justice After All”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 16,940 views

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Luke 16: 19-31

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Luke 16: 19-31 Heavenly Father, thank you for replenishing love when we give it away. Amen. Title: “Justice after all” Jesus tells the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus to illustrate how different God’s values are from those of this world. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It Makes No Sense!

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    A message addressing the reality of hell.

    It Makes No Sense! A Message on Hell 1. As real as the Bible’s teaching on Heaven is, is its teachings on Hell. It is not a popular subject, and not a popular place. It is as negative a teaching as found in Scripture, and as emphatic as any truth in the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Hundred Christmas Trees

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    For our family and friends to avoid the flames of Hell, we must douse them with the living water.

    A Hundred Christmas Trees We complain about the heat when it’s hot, in January we’ll be complaining about the cold. But, imagine never being able to beat the heat. Not having a big enough air conditioner to cool off. This morning we’re going to look at a place that will never cool off. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Who's The Loser Now?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    how Lazarus looked like a loser when the Rich Man lost it all in hell

    October 14, 2001 Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Pride And Predjudice Or The Waterboy

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,055 views

    How our pride and arrogance keeps us from seeing that our calling in life is to love those around us and share the blessings that we have been given by God. "The Rich Man and Lazarus"

    Placing the Story: condemnation of: wealth equals righteous and poverty equals sin. As we look at this passage by itself it becomes very difficult to figure out what exactly Jesus is talking about. Is Jesus giving us a picture of Heaven and Hell? Is He warning us about being rich? Are we being ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jack Harris avatar

    Echoes From Eternity

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,917 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

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    A Place Worth Missing

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    HELL

    Since the beginning of man, death and the hereafter have been at the center of many disagreements, disputes and has been the cause for great theological questions. In the Garden of Eden, God told Adam in Gen 3:19 that he would return to the dust from which he was conceived. In other words, physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Rich Man, Poor Man

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    Lazarus and the rich man. A look at the eternal consequences of our earthly choices.

    Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst people – Racial – Socio-economic – Cultural  A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Turner avatar

    A Message From Hell

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,419 views

    We need to take heed to the message delivered to us from hell.

    A Message From Hell Luke 16:19-31 Joke: A husband and wife were traveling down the road in a car. They were in a heated argument when without warning they were in a horrendous auto accident. They both died. The wife arrived in heaven, and was met at the gates of heaven by St. Peter........your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist