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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Heaven Part Three

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010
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    Before Jesus, where did the souls of those who believed in God go after death?

    I Introduction A Before the resurrection of Jesus, where did the souls of those who believed in the God of Israel (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, etc.) go after they died? 1 When people died under the Old Covenant of the Law, the Bible describes as “gave up the ghost” and were “gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels When A Believer Dies Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010
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    Angels have will be with the believer when they die.

    Angels: Activating God’s Secret Agents Angels When the Believer Dies February 21, 2010 Introduction A Don’s story of his dad B God has used His angels in your life to direct, guide, protect, strengthen, encourage, bring health/favor, & provision. 1 We can’t begin to understand what we call “near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And How Hot Is Hell?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010
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    Dramatic monologue, as if the speaker were "Dives" ... an appeal to move beyond "cool" and distant religion into compassion.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 26, 1986 I am Dives; and I have come to you today only because for this brief moment the unbridgeable is bridged, the chasm is spanned. I can speak to you only for a little while, and even then I am not certain that I can fully get through to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When An Unsaved Person Dies? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2010
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    Jesus wants us to know, so in these verses He shows us: 1. The reality of hell (vs. 22-26) 2. The way to be rescued by God (vs. 20-22 & 27-31) 3. The road to hell (vs. 27-31) 4. Our responsibility to help people avoid hell (vs. 27-28)

    What Happens When an Unsaved Person Dies? Series: The Other Side of Death Luke 16:19-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 28, 2010 *Updated Oct. 16, 2011 for Grayson Baptist Church INTRODUCTION: *Red Adair was the oil field firefighter made famous by a 1968 John Wayne movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which One Are You?

    Contributed by Brian Monehan on Nov 29, 2010
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    Examine the blessings that one has been given and look to whom you live most like, the rich man or Lazarus.

    Which One Are You Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: Luke records the account of the rich man and Lazarus. One point of this account that one should see is that eternity has but only two choices; heaven or hell. There are many truths that can be drawn from this account. However, one thing is sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Poor And Blessed Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2010
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    Think about that which is eternal. Only God can truly satisfies our heart. Seize every opportunity to seek God and live for Him.

    I entitled this story – the poor and blessed life • These two words poor and blessed does not usually go together but we see them here. • At a glance, Lazarus’ life looks pathetic and sad. He is homeless and poor. • But at the end, we saw him returning to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Root And The Fruit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2011
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    If I’m not saved by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), why is it that the Rich man in Luke 16 and the Goats in Matthew 25:31-46 went to hell because the DIDN’T DO good works? That doesn’t make any sense... or does it?

    A Sunday School teacher had spent a great deal of teaching her young class about the fact that doing “good works” could not buy them a place in heaven. To drive home her point she asked her class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What Did Jesus Say About Hell?" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014
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     | 5,694 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching on hell from the story of the rich man & Lazarus.

    “WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT HELL?” Lk. 16:19-31 INTRO – Suppose your best friend was flying down a road in his/her convertible sports car. Beautiful day. Sunglasses on. Top down. Music thumping. Life is good…Except for the fact that YOU know that the road they’re on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Warrior In The Grave

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2011
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    Death ends all opportunities to serve the Lord. Now is the time to use all what God has placed in your hand to serve Him and build yourself a mansion above. Now is the time to put your treasure where it will last.

    We will start this message by considering carefully the book of Luke chapter 16 verses 19-30: “There was a certain rich man which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously everyday: and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Candidates Of Heaven And Hell

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 51,915 views

    his message is for two groups of people: those who are candidates for heaven and those who are candidates for hell. You can divide the whole Christians into those two groups any day anytime.

    Luke 16:19-31 says, “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day. And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lazarus And The Rich Man

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
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    It has become common practice to see as the whole meaning of this story that the rich should help the poor... But this particular story especially, if one allows oneself to be affected fully by its original meaning, is a very concrete proclamation of the

    One cannot understand and preach the gospel concretely enough. A real evangelical sermon must be like holding a pretty red apple in front of a child or a glass of cool water in front of a thirsty person and then asking: do you want it? We should be able to talk about matters of our faith in such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living With No Regrets

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2013
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    Life lived without regrets is lived with the awareness that our choices matter and make a difference in this life and the afterlife.

    Title: Living with No Regrets Text: Luke 16:19-31 Thesis: Life lived without regrets is lived with the awareness that our choices matter and make a difference in this life and the afterlife. Introduction: I talked with a man this past Thursday evening whose wife is dying of terminal cancer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
     | 9,885 views

    God puts people in our path that need love, acceptance, healing, and salvation. They are often packaged in problems. How and what do we do with the people problems in our lives. This sermon also deals with the reality of heaven, hell, and angels.

    “What Are You Doing With The Lazarus At Your Gate?” Luke 16:19 through Luke 16:31 (NIV) 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21and longing to eat what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prisoner Of Hell

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 16, 2015
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    Hell's discription and only one escape from hell that is through the blood of Christ

    Adrian Rogers - I believe that we're reaping the benefits of failing to bring that message of hell. - I believe the reason we have so much, so-called hell in our world is because we have so little in our pulpits. - We are quick to respond in anger "Go to Hell" - We use this statement as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Are You Going Up Or Down?

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 19, 2015
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    The rich man's sin was not his wealth, but his hard heart. Those who are rich have an obligation to help the poor. How we use what we have leads to God's judgment.

    The Pope, Billy Graham and Oral Roberts all died on the same day and arrived at the Pearly Gates at the same time. St. Peter said to them, "I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that we are full right now and I am going to have to send the three of you down to the devil. The good ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican