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  • W F avatar

    What Is Heaven Like?

    Contributed by W F on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,092 views

    A look at some of the benefits Believers will enjoy in the next life and how these effect the way we live today.

    What is Heaven Like? “When I get to heaven, I shall see three wonders there: The first wonder will be to see many people there whom I did not expect to see; The second wonder will be to miss many people whom I did expect to see; the third and greatest of all will be to find myself there” (John ...read more

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    Faith

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    How to lived by faith and not by sight.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man named Smith was sitting on his roof during a flood, and the water was up to his feet. Before long a fellow in a canoe paddled past and shouted, “Can I give you a lift to higher ground?” “No, thanks,” said Smith. “I have faith in the Lord and he will save me.” Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Groaning Faith

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,262 views

    We groan as we wait in our earthly tent, have faith and reach out to those in the darkness for Christs love compels us

    Earthly Tent Our bodies are is what Paul is referring to as an “Earthly Tent” Inspiring eh, we are not even a small semi detached, but a thread bear, patched up, letting in the rain and blowing in the wind tent, causing more grief than bringing shelter type tent (or at least that’s how I might see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens When You Die? Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,832 views

    The final sermon in a four part series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. Take out your pencil and paper & answer the questions in this pop quiz I’ve prepared for you. Ah, you thought you had left tests behind back in your school days didn’t you? I think you’ll find this multiple choice test interesting about what scientist have discovered about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For A New Home

    Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,808 views

    While many are looking for newer, better, nicer homes in this world, Christians should be looking for a new home in the Heavens.

    LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME By Pastor Jim May Right now the real estate market in our area is really booming. It’s a seller’s market because there are thousands of people who don’t have a home and are looking for just about anything that will put a roof over their heads and give them a place that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Help, I See Fat People

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    I think God wants us to be FAT. Faithful, Available, Teachable.

    I see FAT people. 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 6Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7We live by faith, not by sight. 8We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9So we make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Facing Our Fear Of Death Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 9,954 views

    This sermon looks at how death holds many captive by fear and how we can overcome that fear.

    A number of years ago I was driving to school in our little Saturn vehicle we used to own and it was one of those cold cloudy rainy days. The roads were wet and the fog was pretty thick that morning. I was on the road that goes from Myrick to Ellisville and in my hand I help a cup of coffee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All Fear Is Gone Facing Death With Confidence

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 130 ratings
     | 60,421 views

    In 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Paul gives us 4 principles that TELL how we can face death with confidence. We too can stare at the bony fingers of death without fear and with confidence:

    "ALL FEAR IS GONE, FACING DEATH WITH CONFIDENCE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 INTRODUCTION He was a brave man and he loved Jesus. And it did not matter to him who was around, no one would intimidate Him, because he just had to talk about Jesus. And as he was talking about Jesus this day it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is A Cattle Squeeze

    Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 30, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    Willingly entering into the love of God allows Him to order your life in such a way that everything you do will be in the center of His will.

    Cows have amazing eyes. Because of their position on the cow’s head, they are able to see a full 300 degrees around them. While they are grazing, cows simply need to move their head slightly to the left or right in order to be aware of what is going on around them. With their heads so close to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Live By Faith Not By Sight

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,577 views

    PENTECOST 4(B) - June 16, 2002 - We live by faith not by sight: groaning for what is yet to come but confident of what we already have.

    WE LIVE BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT June 16, 2002 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 1Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, 3because when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons From Death

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 304 ratings
     | 24,513 views

    This is a funeral sermon that illustrates three lessons that can be learned from Death.

    I. Introduction II. The First Lesson is the Frailty of the Human Body. (1-4) a. Paul writes that the body is simply a temporary dwelling place. III. The Second Lesson is the Faithfulness of God. (5-8) a. Paul tells of his eagerness to be with the Lord. b. God is Faithful to be there when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Direction Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Requirements For Revival". This sermon asks the question, "How should Christians lives?"

    Sunday Morning July 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Requirements For Revival” [#5] SLIDE 1 A NEW DIRECTION 2 Corinthians 5 Introduction: 1. Stand with me as we read 2 Chronicles 7:14. SLIDE 2 2. This week has been a very difficult week for the staff and the church. I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Military Veteran Funeral Message

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 215 ratings
     | 92,795 views

    Paul compares our bodies to tents, a familiar image for soldiers who yearn for homecoming.

    Funeral message for a Military Veteran Poem: “The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat the soldier’s last tattoo; No more on life’s parade shall meet that brave and fallen few. On Fame’s eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread; But glory guards with solemn dignity the bivouac of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Making The Best Out Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 8,914 views

    There are certain Biblical principles that must be observed in order to make the best of this life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ambitious To Please God Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

    Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ