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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    A Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,454 views

    A short wedding sermon encouraging friends, family and the couple themselves to ’put on’ compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience and to ’let the word of Christ dwell in [them] richly’

    Colossians 3: 12 to 17 Although our Bible reading is an extract from a letter written by St. Paul to a church around 55 AD, it is relevant to us today. To put it into context, Paul has just been reminding the church that the time has come to put to death their old way of life. The time has also ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joe Adaline avatar

    New Clothes For The New Year Series

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,093 views

    There is always work to be done in every Christian’s life. Things to put off, things to put on and things to put forth. The Bible shows us how.

    New York City is a fascinating place. So much of what we are and so much of what we do, comes from the culture and media giant that is New York. Though it’s only seven hundred miles away, I’ve never been to the city. There were a couple occasions when we were on the way, or nearby, but for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Thanking Your Way To A Strong Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 44,717 views

    According to one researcher, one of the characteristics of a strong family is "appreciation" or thankfulness for others in my family. Why do we find this so hard to do, and how do we train ourselves to be appreciative?

    OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a woman wrote an article I found interesting. She said that her cousin had invited them to “Come for a thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, March 20th.” She wrote: “She was not celebrating an early Thanksgiving. She was saying that all was well with her husband, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctification: A Daily Occurrence…a Lifelong Process

    Contributed by Thomas Farley on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 234 ratings
     | 18,299 views

    Sanctification as a daily undertaking.

    SANCTIFICATION: A DAILY OCCURRENCE…A LIFELONG PROCESS Colossians 3:1-17 The Greek word translated "sanctification" (hagiasmos [aJgiasmov"]) means "holiness." Before reading today’s scripture I would like to lay a small foundation and give you some background on the writing itself. Paul’s letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Merle Mees avatar

    Investment Tips For Growing Family Relationships

    Contributed by Merle Mees on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 865 ratings
     | 123,511 views

    The Bible provides practical and effective help increase the value of our family relationships.

    INVESTMENT TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Selected Bible Texts 5/14/00 AM - Mother’s Day Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You Lord For These Blessings.

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 23, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
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    THANKFULNESS AND PRAISE.

    The Yearly Blessings as a child of GOD. ( All of us are thankful for our families, our food, our friends, our finances, and our future with Christ ) 1. Thank God for Jesus Christ. a. His Person...matt.1:21...heb.2:14-17... john 3:14-17... b. His Price He Paid...coloss. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 156 ratings
     | 11,137 views

    Paul gives us all the New Year’s resolutions we need.

    Today is New Year’s Eve. Tomorrow is the day that we begin a brand-new year, full of hope and promise, anticipation and expectation. Today is the day we slough off the old, tired, worn-out, unrealized dreams, and start looking toward our new goals. Today is also the day when we make our New ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mother’s Day - Security Or Insecurity?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 16,289 views

    Let’s talk about family security, and the lack of it; about the things that cause insecurity and the things that can develop security in the home.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Today is Mother’s Day, a day on which mothers are specially honored. Many receive cards or flowers or candy as husbands & children try to show them just how much they are loved & appreciated. And many restaurants will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hide And Seek

    Contributed by Richard Messana on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,967 views

    We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ.

    Hide and Seek Colossians 3:1-17 October 29, 2000 Prop.: We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ. Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the streets of Dorchester, one of my favorite games to play was “Hide and Seek”. We used to play on Tolman Street and Norwood Street. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Barron avatar

    Marriage Series

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 38,521 views

    God’s advice on building an effective marriage

    “HEAVEN’S HELP FOR THE HOME” (Part 1 of 3) Colossians 3:18-19 INTRODUCTION A fellow arrived home early to find his wife in the arms of his best friend, who swore how much they were in love. To quiet the enraged husband, he suggested, “Let’s play gin rummy. If I win, you get a divorce so I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Survivor: Dealing With Conflict In Your Tribe Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    Part 2 of 3 part Survivor Series: How You are responsible to change the reality in your life and deal with conflict in your family.

    Conflict In Your Tribe It was a dark afternoon and the rain was coming down in big heavy drops... The kids and I were on our way across the back roads to pickup Donna from her work setting up a new and not yet open Meijer’s store in South Dayton. My oldest daughter was a sullen and rebellious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Christian Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 18,804 views

    Our marriages should reflect the kind of commitment Jesus demonstrated when He went to the cross. We have in Scripture, instructions to both the wives and the husbands, that we bring our marriages under the Lordship of Christ.

    Christian Marriage Col 3: 18-19 Ephesians 5:18-19, I Peter 3:1- 3:7 I remember standing before the congregation at Inverness Scotland. I announced the subject of my sermon. Today I will be preaching on marriage. I could see smiles and hear laughter coming from the congregation. I do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Anderson avatar

    Excited For Eternity?

    Contributed by David Anderson on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    Is heaven bigger to us than this tiny planet? If so, does our belief in heaven make a difference in our life?

    Sermon: “Excited for Eternity?” Rev. David Anderson John 14:1-13 I’d like to read for you a few verses from the fourteenth chapter o St. John’s Gospel. Our Lord says to His disciples, and that includes mst of us ere, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Perfect Bond Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,557 views

    THE KEY TO HARMONY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: THE KEY TO HARMONY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST IS: - BEING CHRISTLIKE IN OUR CHARACTER AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER - BEING PRODUCTIVE IN MINISTERING THE WORD TO ONE ANOTHER - BEING MOTIVATED BY A DESIRE TO PLEASE HIM IN EVERYTHING (AND BEING THANKFUL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Godly Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,457 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN GODLY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS OF ACCOUNTABILITY INTRODUCTION Paul starts to deal with practical areas of family relationships – always dealing first with the subordinate member in the relationship and then offering some balancing admonitions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible