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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    A Journey Of Life

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 17, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,134 views

    Memorial Service for Doreen May McMurray

    When we lose someone we care about, like the loss of Doreen this week, fond memories return, but with those memories there is the pain of loss. But for Doreen there is no more pain. She no longer needs medical aid nor glasses, dentures or hearing aids. In the “Journey of Life” for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Abundant Life!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,745 views

    Jesus said He came to destroy the works of the devil, and to bring us abundant life. However, we still have an enemy who is a thief, murderer and destroyer, and we must be vigilant if we want to experience that abundant life, joy and peace.

    ABUNDANT LIFE! ILLUSTRATION: A little girl once went to visit her grandmother in the country. Things were fine until Sunday. This lady went to a very old fashioned church that kept the Sabbath by forbidding all work, fun, playing. The little girl woke up Sunday and started right off playing and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life In The Spirit 

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 179 ratings
     | 17,888 views

    Life in the Spirit is more than we think.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Savoring Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2021
     | 4,284 views

    If you want to savor your life, choose to enjoy God’s delights, then learn to embrace God’s discipline.

    From his hospital bed on the eve of open-heart surgery, Pastor Bruce McIver asked his cardiologist, Dr. Dudley Johnson, “Can you fix my heart?” The physician, known for being short and to the point, said, “Sure.” Then he quickly turned and walked away. Following the 12-hour surgery, McIver asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Have The Life! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 18, 2019
     | 5,176 views

    Trust Jesus as your God, your King, and your Savior and have the life!

    A doctor told one of his patients, “I'm afraid you only have three weeks to live.” “Okay then,” the patient replied, “I'll take the last two weeks of July and the week between Christmas and New Year's.” (Van Morris, Mt. Washington, Kentucky; www.PreachingToday.com) People want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
     | 4,508 views

    Our victory over sin and death is won as we progressively surrender to the Holy Spirit.

    LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Rom. 8.1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In water-safety courses a cardinal rule is never to swim out to a drowning man and try to help him as long as he’s thrashing around. To do so is basically to commit suicide. As long as a drowning man thinks he can help himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Balanced Life

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2025
     | 1,194 views

    This message examines how Satan tempted Jesus and how Jesus used the Word of God to stop him in his tracks. Jesus' temptation is a lesson for how we too should respond when we face temptations.

    A Balanced Life Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; John 9:39; Second Corinthians 4:3-4 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is “A Balanced Life.” So far this year I have stood before you and talked about getting our thoughts in line with the Word of God and then acting on those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life Of Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 129 views

    Worship is offering our whole, everyday lives to God, allowing His mercy to transform us so we bear fruit and reflect Christ in all we do.

    Friends, welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of you showed up with a smile, others with a sigh, and the Lord receives you just the same. He gathers us like a good Father gathers children at the table—hungry, hurried, hopeful. Grace has a way of finding us in the in-between: between loads of ...read more

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    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,512 views

    Even though we accept Christ and have faith, we still encounter storms.

    A little background might be helpful in understanding our Gospel lesson this morning. Everywhere Jesus went multitudes of people have been following Him. Now remember, Jesus just suffered the loss of John the Baptist, His disciples had just returned from the mission trip He had sent them on. And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rest For Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 12,041 views

    God supplies the rest we need to get through life

    Rest for Life Hebrews 4:1-13 September 27, 1998 Morning Service Introduction 1. The idea of zest A. TV Commercials: There are lots of TV ads - Renew your zest for life, Put the zest back into life, Get zestfully clean, all of these ads are focusing on getting something more out of life or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Kiss Of Life

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

    The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Race Of Life

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    Running the race of life

    INTRO: Pastor and I driving Josh football game, notice Shannon running. Thank the Lord that I was not out there running, but as I began to reflect came to the conclusion that we’re all in a race – the race of life. TITLE: The Race of Life TEXT: I Corinthians 9:24-27 (READ) I. Race of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Life Of Faith

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 48 ratings
     | 20,151 views

    Do you face the future with your heart filled with fear, or do you face the future with your heart filled with faith in the goodness of God?

    2009 10 11 St Lukes Title: The Life of Faith Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1 – 6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,913 views

    Do you face the future with your heart filled with fear, or do you face the future with your heart filled with faith in the goodness of God?

    A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:1 – 6 1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Life On Mars

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,720 views

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    “There’s No Life On Mars” I. Introduction The idea that life can or even does exist on Mars has a long history. In 1877 the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli claimed to have seen a planet wide system of channels. A fascination with this planet began and scientists from around the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal