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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Ordered Steps-Numbered Days Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,563 views

    1) Life before Death (Job 14:1-6) 2) Life after Death (Job 14:7-14)

    One of the most difficult situations to deal with is the time of suffering and death. Not only is the situation difficult to comprehend, it can be difficult to help others in distress. Currently, the Bothwell’s are dealing with the apparent immanent death of Scott’s mom. We have been praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    The First Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Not Very Christmasy.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2024
     | 1,396 views

    The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end of the world, and when Christ comes for us at the end of our individual worlds, at death.

    Our Gospel from St. Luke today is a little unsettling. Not very Christmasy. Unseasonal thoughts about the end of the world. Yet, the word Advent from the Latin, adventus, means “coming.” The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • John Hamby avatar

    "Living In The Light Of Eternity” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 176 ratings
     | 78,267 views

    Last in series on Eternity. Living with an eternal perspective changes how we live in the present.

    “Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 7 “Living In the Light of Eternity” 2 Peter 3:11-14 A pastor visited an older man. The Pastor said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter.” The older man replied, “Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Whose Fault Is It?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 17, 2025
     | 422 views

    John 19

    WHOSE FAULT IS IT? (JOHN 19:1-15) In the days of the Civil War, it was illegal to trade in cotton; but many unscrupulous speculators tried to buy cotton in the South, run it through the Union lines, and sell it at great profit in the North. One of these speculators approached a Mississippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Borrowing From Tomorrow

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,658 views

    The Scriptures tell us, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." (Proverbs 27:1). Too many people in these last days forget that they may not have tomorrow. The time to be prepared to meet God is now.

    All of us at one time have put things off until the last minute, such as the writing of a research paper for school or studying for exams. We put off important decisions at our place of work, or filing tax returns, buying your family Christmas presents on or near Christmas Eve, or asking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What About Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 12,807 views

    Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

    (Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    The Home Going

    Contributed by James May on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,776 views

    A sermon that brings the salvation message home, preached as a memorial service to one of our elderly Christian soldiers.

    THE HOME GOING This morning we are come together as a church family to worship the Lord. We have sung praises to Jesus, the One who died on the cross, that we may have eternal life. This week has been a hard week for many of those present to endure. As one member has said, “the devil has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Madmen And Falling Towers

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    When tragedy strikes where should we look? What would Jesus say to our hearts if we have ears to hear? Where would He have us focus our attention?

    Madmen and Falling Towers 9-16-01 As I listened to all the comments and opinions about the horrible day this week in which the World Trade Towers fell I was disturbed. I was in shock at the sight and angry with the perpetrators but my spirit was troubled about something else. We will not forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Cox avatar

    Jesus Did It For You

    Contributed by Matthew Cox on Apr 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,134 views

    We will look at the gospel of Luke 24:1-8

    1. Jesus was handed over to the hands of sinful men, to be whipped for your sins. 2. Jesus was crucified, so you would be forgiven for your sins. 3. Jesus rose from the grave so that he could go and prepare a place for you in heaven! 4. So let us rejoice today, because whatever we may go be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Am I Ready To Die Today?

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,303 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 31

    Am I Ready to Die Today? 1 Sam. 31 Author H. B. London writes in his newsletter to pastors: More than 300 people were aboard Air France flight #358 when it came to a stop about 220 yards beyond the end of the runway in Toronto [this past] Tuesday {Aug. 2, 2005.] Miraculously, no one died in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Widow And A Corpse Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    Jesus broke through boundaries to bring the Kingdom of God as a reality in the lives of people that were “outside” the existing community of faith, so that we might see that the call of Jesus to us is that we also would break the boundaries

    Breaking Boundaries 2: A Widow and a Corpse Luke 7:11-17 January 25, 2009 Intro: (setting: the city gates at Capernaum; circa 74AD) The old man sat at the city gates, watching the people come and go, catching up on the news of the community and the countryside, as he did most days, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    If I Can Help Somebody As I Pass Along So My

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 38,028 views

    This sermon is a sermon of enouragement to let the believers of Jesus the Christ know that as long as they work and suffer for the King, their living will not be in vain.

    Introduction: For the Servants of Jesus the Christ those are present, living for Jesus the Christ is not easy. There are going to be times when you are going to have to walk this thing all by yourself. You can’t use the reputation or the coat tail of your mother, your father, sister, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Good Grief! Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 18,372 views

    I preached this message on grief in the Emotion Quotient series on my father’s birthday one week after he had gone to be with the Lord.

    THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART THREE “Good Grief” Psalm 30 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “I will exalt you, O Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. [2] O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. [3] O Lord, you brought me up from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Dealing With Death: Getting Help When The Brakes Lock Up Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,386 views

    Lessons from David’s experience to help deal with death.

    Life in the Fast Lane Dealing With Death: Getting Help When The Brakes Lock Up 2 Samuel 12:19-24 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 5, 2004 Introduction “But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    When Life Is Over – Leaving A Legacy

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,455 views

    WHEN LIFE IS OVER – Leaving a Legacy Only the living can change how they will be remembered. If your life were to end today will you be happy with the way people remember you? What are you doing to insure that you leave a legacy that will carry on long

    WHEN LIFE IS OVER – Leaving a Legacy Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: In January 2003 the Ohio State Buckeyes played for the National Championship. In his pre-game speech head coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. Tressel asked his players a very powerful question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God