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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Two Truths That Comfort When Dealing With Death

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 60,899 views

    A funeral sermon for those who have lost a Christian family member or friend to death.

    From the testimony of the Apostle Paul, we learn two truths which I believe should comfort us today. 1. "To Die Is Gain" Paul speaks of the fact that because Jesus Christ was his Savior, he knew that the life that awaited him was far better than anything he could know on earth. In the same way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    What Does A Christian Gain When They Die? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 416 ratings
     | 52,744 views

    Four Things A Christian Gains at Death. 1. An Incrediable Life. 2. An Eternal Life. 3. A Golrious Home. 4. Perfection

    What Does the Christian Gain When They Die? When we speak of funerals we usually don’t think of gaining anything do we? The word gain is usually not in our funeral vocabulary. Most of the time we speak of our loss – and that is what we concentrate on. People tell us how sorry they are for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Smiling In The End

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,902 views

    God gave me a vision of Jesus smiling at my wife’s grandmother’s death.

    Smiling in the End Subtitle: Jesus is Smiling Philippians 1:20-26 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Ro 5:5; 8:19; Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Patrick McCosh avatar

    Identity By Conduct

    Contributed by Patrick Mccosh on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    Characteristics which describe Christian behavior.

    Identity by Conduct Philippians 1:27-30 I used to work for a Japanese company. I started there before they began production so I saw a lot of Japs coming in and out to set up the equipment. They were not hard to tell from the American workers. They were all probably 5’6 or under. They all had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    To Die Is Gain Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 81 ratings
     | 65,406 views

    This message is for a funeral of a godly young man who died after a long battle with cancer. It highlights four ways that death is gain for the believer.

    Philippians 1: 19-23 To Die Is Gain "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Death is not extinguishing the light from the Christian. It is putting out the lamp because the bright new glorious dawn has come. Our hearts grieve deeply over losing a champion of the faith, yet we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Better By Far

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011
     | 10,036 views

    Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

    Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Joyful In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 10, 2011
     | 5,562 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul

    Philippians Pt2- Be Joyful in Suffering (some thoughts taken from a sermon by Craig Groeschel on Joy) Introduction/Review Continue with our 2nd part- in series on Philippians. Paul- founded- church- 10 years prior to this letter. Philippi-Roman colony-Macedonia, NE corner- Greece. Philippians- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Keith Peters avatar

    To Die Is Gain.

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 8,830 views

    The wonderful things a committed believer gains at death.

    For me to Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Philippians 1:19-23 INTRO: In our passage Paul was struggling between desires; 1) To go on the heaven and be with Christ. 2) To stay here on earth to be with loved ones. I suppose that every Christian eventually faces such a struggle. You see there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Hope Overwhelms Disappointment

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    God crushes sin’s disheartening effects with future hope.

    Scripture Introduction It has been said that nothing in the world arouses more false hope that the first four hours on a diet! We do not need any more false hope, but we do need hope! The National Association of Basketball Coaches presents four “Guardians of the Game” awards each year: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living With No Regrets At The End Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    God enables us to live so as to have no regrets at our last day.

    Scripture Introduction Frank Sinatra sings with bravado: And now the end is near, and so I face the final curtain…. I’ve lived a life that’s full; I traveled each and every highway; And more, much more than this, I did it my way. Regrets I’ve had a few, but then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dying For Gain Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    God makes death a gain for those who desire to be with Christ.

    Scripture Introduction Bobby’s first deep-sea fishing trip turned into what he felt certain was the dumbest decision ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the remaining four hours of the excursion. Who would believe that seasickness could be so awful? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be Happy - How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 40 ratings
     | 55,863 views

    We can be joyful in all circumstances, by adopting a right perspective, set the right priority, lean on the power of God, and focus on the purpose of life.

    Most people don't enjoy life; they just endure it. • They think that life must be perfect for them to be happy. • So they are always looking for a change for the better. If I could just change my situation life would be great. If I could just get rid of all my problems, life would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,241 views

    Whether we are believers, or not-yet-believers we all face a life which is full of adversity, difficulty and struggle. In this sermon we explore two questions. 1) What sort of people will we be, when we face adversity, difficulty and struggles? 2) Can w

    About ten years ago a movie came out called “Courage Under Fire”. The plot of the movie was to demonstrate that people will respond differently when they find themselves in adverse and difficult situations. In the movie these people had some sameness about them:- · they all had military ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Standing Firm In The Faith

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,968 views

    We can stand firm in the faith: Joyful and free from worry, with contentment in whatever state we are in, knowing our needs will be met, able to do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

    Standing Firm in the Faith 03/09/08 Reading: Philippians 1:21-28 Introduction In his letter to the Philippians, Paul expresses his desire that they “stand firm” in working together for the faith. Philippians 1:27 “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Courage Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
     | 8,632 views

    Courage is simetimes a choice...Faceing ptoblems is not reason to hold on to fear.

    Last week as a sort of a set up for the Book of Philippians as a letter that we can learn how the apostle Paul reacted to his personal situation. We found a thread of Joy, and encouragement in the book. The underlying point of looking at the scripture is that we live in and are affected by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational