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Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025

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The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

"Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Matthew 27:52, Acts 7:60, 1 Corinthians 7:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating A Masterpiece: Part Two Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

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Jesus paints a masterpiece portraying the dull tones of death.

Creating a Masterpiece: The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Part 2 Luke 16:19-31 An Picture Painting of Death (v. 22-23a) We re-visit the story of Lazarus and the rich man once again this week. Last week we saw Jesus paint a vivid portrait of two men who led very contrasting lives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

A Message From Hell

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2005

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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

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Things I'm Scared To Death Of

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 16, 2001

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There are some things that you and I need not be scared of, but on the other hand there are some things that you and I as christians need to be scared to death of

In chapter one of Job we find that Job was a man that feared God, he was a man that was upright, one that eschewed evil, I believe his goal in life was to live so that God would be pleased with his life. He may never have read what Paul said in 2 Cor. 5:9 " Wherefore we labor that whether ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disaster! Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

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Humanity, created in God’s image, has smeared it with sin.

The Big Picture - Disaster! Bible Reading: Romans 1: 18-32 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO You are the eyes of God. Yours are the hands of God. Your words are the words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More To Being A Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

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A look at the persecuted church

A study of the Book of Revelation < The persecuted Church> #5 Rev. 2:8-11 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; [9] I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Afraid!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Mar 22, 2004

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Because Jesus Christ has conquered death and paid the price for our sins, we can live lives free from fear.

“Do Not Be Afraid!” Revelation 1:17-19 World events seem to crowd in upon us. Tragedies, catastrophes, and crises seem to descend upon us without any let-up. All too often when we turn on the news we hear of another terrorist attack, like the one that killed 200 people in Madrid, Spain just over a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, Revelation 1:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Return To Your First Love

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

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Remember the height from which we have fallen and return back to our first, true love of Christ.

Return to Your First Love Do your remember your first love? I do. I was just a teenager. When I met her I fell in love with her at first sight. She was beautiful and sleek. She had curves that had never been seen before. She was fast and handled perfectly. I spent all of my money on her ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping A Life Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 8, 2004

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Fear will rob you of your dream, don’t let it

Last week we began the process of exploring our God given dreams as we move into the destiny He has planned for us before we were born. In fact, our dream governed how we were formed. As you began this week to explore your dream potential, ultimately, the dream God has given you will meet a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persevering Through Trials

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 9, 2004

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The theme of this sermon is that as we "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" we will persevere through all our trials and as a result be enabled by the Holy Spirit to minister to others.

“PERSEVERING THROUGH TRIALS” --James 1:2-12 and Hebrews 12:1-3 Gianni Poli of Italy won the 1986 New York Marathon in 2:11:06. On March 2, 2003, Mark Yatich of Kenya won the Los Angels Marathon in 2:09:52. To me, however, the real hero of both marathons was the man who finished dead last in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

Digging In The Couch

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 18, 2004

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An Illustrated Sermon to help people focus on the reality of getting back to our "First Love."

DIGGING IN THE COUCH Revelation 2:1-7 ***For the presentation of this message, I set up my platform like a Living Room – complete with sofa, easy chairs, end and coffee tables, table lamps, nick-nacks, etc. I came in initially, as though ready to leave for church, and but unable to find my keys. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Job- My Redeemer Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

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Job’s hope in the resurrection to come

JOB: MY REDEEMER JOB 19 VERSES 23-29 When the Berlin wall came down and when communism fell one of the amazing things that happened was that people had access to the files that the secret police had kept on them. For many people it made uncomfortable reading. People whom they trusted had betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Circle Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 15, 2004

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2nd in series of 5 on John 3-4. When I see a movie or hear a young person talk about the "circle of life" I really can’t help but think of Nicodemus – an intelligent and perceptive man who really want to understand about life. He is the man who came to

From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Circle of Life Have you heard of the “circle of life”? What do you think of when you hear about the "Circle of Life?" In an unofficial and unscientific survey I’ve conducted during the past week most people think of the "Lion King" when they hear ...read more

Scripture: John 3:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Christ

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

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By following the commands of God, we are truly living with Christ.

Grace and mercy be unto you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In Old Testament times, Moses, the Patriarchs and the rest of the Jews looked toward a specific part of a tent as the living place for God. Blood was shed in this Tent of Meeting in the form sacrifices ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Unwrap Jesus And See The Gift Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 2, 2004

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Remembering Christmas: It was the long walk of Jesus from heaven to earth that gave us the greatest gift of all. Unwrap the Babe in the manger and discover how great God’s gift really is.

There are many ways to look at Christmas, depending on who you are and where you are: 1. For the retail merchant, it looks like up to one-third of his annual income. 2. For the atheist and agnostic, it’s a time for parties—revelry--fun and games and the escape from the drudgery of life’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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