Sermons about The Tug Of Heaven

Curious Questions Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 7, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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2nd of 5 on Life after Life. This messages looks at the issue of marriage in heaven. It also deals with the purposes of marriage and sex.

There Are Many Curious Questions About Heaven Curious Questions The Sting In 1973 a movie came out called “The Sting.” Maybe you have seen it. It’s really quite enjoyable because we get to watch a grafter in action as he “con’s” his mark out of half a million dollars – and getting away with it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Another World To Sing In Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 13, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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3rd of 5 on Death and Heaven. This message discusses the kind of Resurrection Body we will someday receive.

Another World to Sing In “It’s not that I am afraid to die. I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” Woody Allen Feeling Fine: Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"And He That Was Dead Sat Up...:

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004

based on 40 ratings

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When faced with the difficulties of life, how do you respond. When Jesus was faced with death itself we find Him providing a message of hope and help in our most difficult hour!

"And He That Was Dead Sat Up..." St. Luke 7:14-15a Introduction I. At a recent funeral of a very wealthy man, a news reporter reporting on the event ask one of the attenders, "How much did he actually leave behind?" His answer, "All of it!" That’s a truth we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Christian Dies?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004

based on 64 ratings

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 4, 2005

based on 55 ratings

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The astonishing vision of the throneroom of heaven portrays Jesus as Lamb of God as also the Lion of Judah, giving the Description, the Identity, the Achievements and Worship of the Lamb.

A young undergraduate at Cambridge who had never read the Bible before was given a New Testament to read. When he had done so, he commented, ‘It was a bit repetitious at the beginning, but I did enjoy the science-fiction at the end!’ Well, I think most of us would say it’s rather more than that! ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds And Bodies

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 10, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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This text examines the resurrection of the dead and the difference between the natural and spiritual body in view of the resurrection.

February 11, 2006 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-49 But someone may ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Lutheran

For Me To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 13, 2006

based on 13 ratings

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A quick window on heaven and why we should look forward to it and lead others to it, now.

"For me to live is Christ, to die is gain" Phil 1:21 WBC 15/01/06 am Covenant Service CONTEXT Certain things really make you stop and take stock… reflect… get things in perspective - one of those is the death of someone close to you - this week, Peggy. Found myself on my bike o it’s like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Where You Will Spend Eternity?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 23, 2006

based on 35 ratings

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When you breathe your last breath, your eternal destiny is forever determined. Eleanor Roosevelt got it right when she said, “Life is like a parachute jump, you’ve got to get it right the first time.”

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU WILL SPEND ETERNITY? “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Up Your Retirement Plan

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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what Jesus says about laying up treasure

"Setting Up Your Retirement Plan" Matthew 6:19-34 6\8\97 Intro: When people choose a job these days, one of the most important questions is "What kind of pension plan is included?" Americans have devoted great energy to planning ahead so we can enjoy all of the benefits of retirement. A number ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Fool?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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Keeping that which you cannot lose

"Who is the Fool?" Matthew 19:16+ 11/16/97 Intro: The story is told of a preacher who had gotten a letter one day that simply had one word written on it, "Fool!" He stood up in his congregation the next week and said, I’ve often heard of people writing letters and forgetting to sign their names, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coming Joys For The Christian

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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There are some things in the future that we can look forward to.

HEBREWS 12:2 “COMING JOYS FOR THE CHRISTIAN” A) Joy: Cheerfulness; Delight; Gladness ... What was the joy that was set before Him? * It was the redemption of creation through doing His Father’s will. * Jesus endured the cross, He didn’t enjoy it! * He despised the shame of it ....... * But He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Ride Home Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 15, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Life is about a journey; a journey toward God, toward Home, toward Heaven. If we are not focused on that, life is just one long, bumpy ride to nowhere.

Travelling ¡V always longer going than returning. Excited to go but even more thrilled to return home! Life is about a journey ¡V a journey toward God, toward Home, toward Heaven. If we¡¦re not focused on that, life is just one long, bumpy ride to nowhere. Along the journey we need to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Plans For Retirement Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

based on 1 rating

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This is a consideration of the great rest that is coming in glory

1. Title: God’s Plans For Retirement 2. Text: Hebrews 4:1-13; Matthew 11:28-30 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, July 23, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the meaning of “rest” in Jesus Christ and how we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church Of New Life

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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This morning I want to speak to you about what is on your mind. The things of God may be the last thought on some people’s mind. If you are like most people, you may have a lot of other things that you think about. You may find yourself overwhelmed wit

A CHURCH OF NEW LIFE Before we look to the Word of God I want you to know that I have some news to give you. In a moment I will share with you the Good News of Jesus Christ, but I am compelled to bring to you another more recent news of an event that has taken place. Some of you may remember ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Presente Con El Señor

Contributed by Richard Perez on Dec 1, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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¡La muerte no es el fin, la muerte de un cristiano es el comienzo de algo maravilloso!

1 Sabemos que si nuestra morada terrestre, este tabernáculo, se deshace, tenemos de Dios un edificio, una casa no hecha por manos, eterna, en los cielos. 2 Y por esto también gemimos, deseando ser revestidos de aquella nuestra habitación celestial, 3 pues así seremos hallados vestidos y no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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