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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Do Our Loved Ones Know What's Happening To Us Now? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,360 views

    This message explores the difficult question of whether those in heaven can still see what’s going on here on earth.

    There is a romantic notion of those in heaven “looking over the balcony rail of heaven” and watching over us throughout our lives. Is that a biblical notion? The Bible does not address the question directly, but this morning I want to examine some of the relevant passages to answer this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Difference Between Heaven And The New Jerusalem? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 20,130 views

    This message explores the unique and important place that the New Jerusalem holds in our future as Christians.

    What’s the difference between heaven and the New Jerusalem? THREE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: 1. Are heaven and the New Jerusalem the same thing? - Answer: “No.” - Revelation 21:2 indicates that they are different, since it speaks of the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven. The New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Home Sweet Home (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,980 views

    This is the 27th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon is about The New Jerusalem.

    Sunday Morning November 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#27] SLIDE 29 HOME SWEET HOME! Revelation 21 Introduction: SLIDE 30 Philippians 3:20-21 1. There are many sermons that we hear that we need, but we don’t enjoy them. We don’t like to be told what we are doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tale Of Two Men

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    An inductive use of narrative contrasting the two men and their eternal homes in Luke 16:19-31.

    Text: Luke 16:19 -- 31 Title: The Tale of Two Men Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Salvation/Evangelism Theme: Receiving Salvation Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to receive the salvation only God can give. Response: Individuals will come to the altar rail to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    This World Is Not My Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,788 views

    Paul says our citzenship is in heaven. This is an expostion of how that truth affects our daily lives.

    This World Is Not My Home Philippians 3:17-21 So... --My mind is not on earthly things verse 19 earthly models of behavior verses 17-19 earthly values or attitudes verse 17- "the pattern we gave you." --I look to the day when God will make all things right verse 21 --I live ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Do You Get To Heaven?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 27,289 views

    The question many ask, but few find the answer to – how do I get to heaven? In this study we look at how Jesus says the get to heaven – and how we must become changed into a different nature to get there using the example of children – and of a rich ruler

    A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat is very small. A little girl in class stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hell Is For Sissies

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 8,178 views

    This sermon reveals what it takes to get to Heaven or go to Hell.

    Hell Is For Sissies! Text: John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series and is a sermon describing our true citizenship as Christians which is heaven.

    Sunday Morning July 8, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Out Of This World [#3] CITIZENSHIP PHILIPPIANS 3:20-21 Introduction: 1. With this being the Sunday after the 4th of July, I am in a sense obligated to preach a patriotic type sermon; but since I am preaching a series, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Johns avatar

    Trusting In God's Promises

    Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 18,347 views

    Sermon that shows how our eternal destiny is based on the Promises of God.

    Trusting in God’s Promises Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction: Life has taught us that “promises are made to be broken.” For this reason we have learned to take most of them with a grain of salt. Yet the Christian faith calls us to stake our eternal destinies upon the promises of God. For this reason it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep Your Eyes Turned Homeward

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    A sermon on how Christians out to look at Heaven.

    Introduction: Navy’s requirements for sailors on leave in foreign countries Background: Paul continues the contrast of the enemies of the Cross Purpose Statement: As citizens of heaven we ought to… I. Keep Our Minds On Things Above (v. 20a) A. Are you living like a Christian or a Cretan? 1. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will The After Life Be Like?

    Contributed by Eddie Perry on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    An outline of what the bible says about heaven.

    WHAT WILL THE AFTER LIFE BE LIKE? I. A Place of Purity A. Nature pure Rev 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. Rev 22:1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Do So Few Have Assurance Of Their Salvation?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,769 views

    Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13

    Why Do So Few Have Assurance of Their Salvation? - I John 5:11-13 Assurance of Salvation - To be absolutely confident that God will act on His promise to save us from hell, death, sin and destruction through the substitutionary atoning death of Jesus Christ. I know that if I were to die today I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    Did you know that God that is moving and doing things right now to prepare His Kingdom for you and I?

    Text: Luke 9:57 thru 62 Prayer: This morning we have Good News. God is still on the Throne. Jesus is seated at His right hand, ever interceding on our behalf. Jesus will soon return to earth to declare His righteousness and take us to our new home in heaven. What a wonderful place that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In Light Of Eternity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    What good is future glory in my present pain?

    LIVING IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY ‘What Good is Future Glory in My Present Pain?’ Exploring the Hope of Heaven Series #4 1 Peter 1:13 Outlook determines Outcome = A spiritual focus determines how we handle our problems. Illustration: The Lion King. Young Simba was the son of the king. Great priviledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cloud Of Witnesses

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    Do our loved ones in heaven know what goes on here on earth?

    HEB.12:1 "A CLOUD OF WITNESSES" * A question that has been asked me so many times, and probably is in the hearts of millions of other people is: Do our loved ones in heaven know what goes on here on this earth? * I can say with assurance and show you in the bible that they do know. * And I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist