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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Home Sweet Home: Confronting The Fear Of Death

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 2,992 views

    Home sweet home. We all dream of home don’t we? In your life what are some places that always felt like home to you?

    Home sweet home. We all dream of home don’t we? In your life what are some places that always felt like home to you? For me, when I think of home I think of my grandma’s kitchen. I think of the smell of cooking food, and the heat and steam from the stove. I think of Christmas morning at the house I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Funeral Sermon: The Blessed Hope Of The Believer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 428 views

    The passing of a loved one is a reminder of how fragile life is. Even though we know death is inevitable, it still leaves us stunned and sorrowful. Grief is real, but God’s Word offers strength, comfort, and reassurance in moments like these.

    FUNERAL SERMON: THE BLESSED HOPE OF THE BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025
     | 479 views

    Jesus Christ declared, "I am the resurrection and the life," revealing that He alone has power over death. His resurrection is the foundation of our faith, giving us confidence that those who believe in Him will live forever.

    THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE: JESUS, OUR ETERNAL HOPE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?’" – John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    He Came, He Died, He Arose, He Ascended, And He Is Coming Again.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 27, 2025
     | 343 views

    When Jesus returns he is bringing a reward, so what should i do?

    1. The Story of Jesus Revelation 22:12-21 • He Came, • He Died, • He Arose, • He Ascended, • He will come Again 2. When He Comes Again he is bringing a reward • Jesus promises in verse 12, “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Is There A Hereafter? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 27,267 views

    Compelling evidence for an afterlife for people investigating the Christian faith.

    Are our lives parts in a play scripted by God, or is this all there is? Is this life merely a stage, with life-like props? Is there life beyond this realm? The vast majority of Americans believe that there’s life after death. We see it in popular movies like Ghost, Heaven Can Wait, even in Disney ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The If/Thens Of Easter

    Contributed by Mike Sares on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,273 views

    The consequences of the resurrection for a young adult audience – the outline of which is largely "borrowed" from Bill Hybels at the Willow Creek website.

    The If/Thens of Easter by Mike Sares It’s Easter time. Time to eat all the candy and marshmallow eggs. Time to pig out. There’s gotta be a nicer word for pig out. A euphemism, as it were. Hey, try to think up a nicer word for euphemism. And while you’re at it, think up a shorter word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Face Death Confidently? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,933 views

    Second in a series about finding significant answers through intimate encounters with Jesus.

    How Can I Face Death Confidently? JOHN 11:1 -44 INTRODUCTION: DRAMA: “Mr. Peepers Goes to Sleep.” It can be hard to talk about death, even if it is “just a bird.” In talking to my father, who is 78, about this message, he told me that when he was growing up death was not mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    A Christmas Conversion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,600 views

    Mine is a sermon adaptation of SermonCentral contributor Jeffery Russell’s sermon “The Scrooge In All of Us.” It uses Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to illustrate the sermon.

    Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a middle-aged woman who had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. 1. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. 2. During that experience she saw God and asked Him if this was it for her, was she dead. 3. God said no and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Invincible

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    You can’t defeat Jesus!

    #2006-12 Title: Invincible Text: Matthew 28:1-15 Truth: You can’t defeat Jesus! Aim: I want them to trust and obey Jesus. Life ?: Why can’t Jesus be defeated? INTRODUCTION Jerry Seigle and Joe Shuster were barely out of high school in the down and dirty days of the Great Depression when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Oh, What A Foretaste Of Glory Divine! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,157 views

    So what is the purpose of the transfiguration? It was more than just Jesus showing off that He was God in the flesh. He was trying to communicate an important truth.

    INTRODUCTION Did you hear the funny story about the skinny teenager named Billy? He was so thin he had to run around in the shower to get wet. Billy got a job at Six Flags sweeping the grounds, but there was a problem. Billy weighed so little that when the Texas wind would blow, he would lose his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Dying To Live Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 28, 2011
    based on 38 ratings
     | 27,247 views

    No Christian continues in habitual sin who has by faith died to self and received the new life of Christ. Those who have died to sin are alive to God & it becomes possible for them to live for Christ.

    ROMANS 6:1-7 DYING TO LIVE [Galatians 2:20] [We now begin a new section of Romans that deal with the doctrine of sanctification or the Christlike growth of disciples.] The Bible has just declared that where sin abounded, God's grace super abounded. What wonderful news this is! It means that no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2014
     | 11,111 views

    Jesus is risen, so don't be confused; instead, be confident and tell somebody the good news!

    Many years ago, a man climbed up on the side of the Brooklyn Bridge and was about to jump when a policeman grabbed him and drew him back. The man protested, “You don’t understand how miserable I am and how hopeless my life is. Please, let me go.” The officer tried to talk him out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,537 views

    From the earliest apostolic period, the reality of the empty tomb—the biblical truth that the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth was found empty by His disciples—has been at the center of the Christian proclamation.

    The empty tomb John 20: 1-20 What Is the Importance of the Empty Tomb? From the earliest apostolic period, the reality of the empty tomb—the biblical truth that the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth was found empty by His disciples—has been at the center of the Christian proclamation. All four Gospels ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Named For The Revolution

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    This message (inspired by Mario Murillo) addresses Millennials. Murillo says the devil fears "that you would find the one ingredient that would make you unstoppable . . . But what is it? We will see it in the account of a king – King Josiah."

    The Lord laid it on my heart this morning to speak to the upcoming generations who are beginning to find their place in society; those who are considered Millennials and younger. So, let me get started with some terminology. Millennials, also known as Generation Y, were born between 1981-1996. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Miracle At Lazarus' Tomb

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    Through this message we will look into the three events that took place during, "The Lord’s Miracle At Lazarus’ Tomb."

    John 11:21-27; 38-44 The Lord’s Miracle At Lazarus’ Tomb A. The Demand Before The Miracle a. The Savior’s request (vv. 38-39a) b. The sister’s reluctance (v. 39b) c. The Savior’s reminder (v. 40) B. The Declaration Before The Miracle a. Jesus praises ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal