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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    What Happens When A Christian Dies?

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004
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    Death should hold no fear for the child of God. We praise Him for the many blessings He gives us in this life, but for the born-again believer “the best is yet to come!”

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN DIES? “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am The Resurrection

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
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    Unlimited Ability of Christ

    1. I AM the Resurrection • This is one of the 8 I AM’s recorded in the Bible a. I am the Bread of Life b. I am the Light of the World c. I am the Door d. I am the Good Shepherd e. I am the Resurrection and the Truth f. I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life g. I am the Vine h. I am that I am • In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bigotry About Heaven Series

    Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,277 views

    Urban legends, heresies, bigotry and prejudices about heaven abound. What is the balance?

    BIGOTRY BUSTERS BY IAN GRANT SPONG HEAVEN When I was in Graduate School doing theology our Greek professor asked us what heaven meant to us. Each one of us gave an entirely different answer and he said that our answers said more about us and our personal needs than heaven, because nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
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    This is about being salt and light in our world.

    How would you change the world? How would you change your world, the one in which you live? Who is going to make the change? How are changes made in our world? Who makes changes? What is our role as a church in changing our world? Or, do we even have a role? Read Matthew 5:13-16. 1) Salt What ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
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    How we are to be salt and light in the world

    Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Conversations With God

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 19, 2001
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    As Christians, we are to strive after a persistent, ceaseless prayer-life that is built on two-way conversation.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT PRAYER DOES NOT NEED PROOF OUTSIDE ITSELF BECAUSE ITS PROOFS ARE WITHIN. IT IS IN THE NATURE AND FUNCTION OF MAN, LIKE BREATHING, EATING AND DRINKING, AND HE PRACTICES IT AS PART OF HIS VERY BEING. PRAYER IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN IS ESSENTIAL YET SO FEW MAKE IT SO. AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    I Am The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,872 views

    This is a short communion talk centered around the statement by Christ that he is the bread of life.

    I am the Bread of Life (Short Communion Talk) In John 6:1-14, we have the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 with just 2 fish and 5 barley loaves. As a result of this miracle, the people were pursuing him so that they might have more of Jesus’ miracle bread. Jesus scolded them in John 6:26, “you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Out And Coming Home Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 23, 2010
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     | 4,436 views

    The Christian experience of Christ and of worship is an unique celebration of the going out of creation and the coming home of redemption.

    Monday of 30th week in course 25 Oct 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s Gospel is ideal for reflection on true worship and the Jesus-centered vision of the Christian Sabbath. The God of the Sabbath, who became human, restored the meaning of the Sabbath as a day of liberation, a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    We Will Not Fear

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011
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     | 3,837 views

    This is our assurance because of God’s grace: We are secure at all times of difficulty; We are secure against all our enemies; We are secure eternally.

    We Will Not Fear 01/24/10 AM Introduction Recent devastation in Haiti – cheers when relief personnel arrived. Ill: Casualty and Crisis at sea, thinking versus knowing assistance was there. Message of Psalm 46, God's people have the assurance of present help. I. We are secure at all times of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Heaven & Earth 2- Mission, Maintenance Or Monument? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 14, 2008
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     | 4,338 views

    The second sermon in a series on ’Heaven and Earth’ (bringing God’s reign on earth) addressing the issue of how Christians and Churches so often lose their call, power, and settle into ’maintenance mode’- and how this can be avoided.

    Heaven & earth 2: Mission, maintenance or monument? ("they occupied and settled" Josh 13:1-5, 24:31) 1 Collapse 1.1 last week: Adam and Eve, humankind 1.1.1 planted into enemy occupied territory 1.1.2 given commission to ’claim it for the king’ 1.1.3 call is still the same- take territory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    What Do You Want From Me God?

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,449 views

    In our walk as Christians, we need to have a sense of direction where God lead us. The Old Testament is rich of teachings of Grace and Mercy, preparing the road for the coming of the Messiah, the fulfillment of the Law, full of Mercy and Love. How can I

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: In our walk as Christians, we need to have a sense of direction where God lead us. The Old Testament is rich of teachings of Grace and Mercy, preparing the road for the coming of the Messiah, the fulfillment of the Law, full of Mercy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    I Am The Living Bread Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,285 views

    Our identity as Chrsitains is in Christ. He redeems us, he nourishes, he feeds us

    HB 16-08-09 Sermon: I am the living bread Story: Immediately after fighting had stopped in World War II, American soldiers gathered up many hungry and homeless children and placed them in tent cities. Many of them were malnourished and in need of medical care. The soldiers shared their bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Jesus Speaks On Retaliation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    Part 9:Sermon on the Mount Series - Jesus talks about how we need to be mindful of the greater way, and how retaliation is not the path of a follower of Christ.

    The Great Commission Part 9 – Sermon on the Mount – Retaliation Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Carl Allen avatar

    True Worship Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
     | 5,695 views

    What do you purchase as a gift for the person who has everything? Perhaps you have faced that dilemma and walked with frustration through stores hoping to find a special gift that communicates your love and meets a need in the life of the one receiving t

    True Worship John 4 Intro What do you purchase as a gift for the person who has everything? Perhaps you have faced that dilemma and walked with frustration through stores hoping to find a special gift that communicates your love and meets a need in the life of the one receiving the gift. Apply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist