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  • Steve Wilson avatar

    Funeral For A Child

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 8, 2016
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    Funeral message for an 11 year old girl (called Sherry in the message), who died from gall bladder complications.

    When C. S. Lewis’ wife died, he explained to his friends that the pain of her loss was not localized in one particular area of his life but that it made everything about his life different. You who are members of Sherry’s family know what C. S. Lewis meant, for you too have gone through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rapture

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 24, 2022
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    The “Guinness World Book of Records” is fascinating to read for it contains records of all kinds of record setting events and accomplishments.

    If a person’s name is in it, in most cases it is a very special honor for often it indicated exceptional skill or strength. For example... Illus: Some time ago some folks set out to break the record in standing the most dominos up in such a way that when a key domino was tripped all the rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moms Have Super Powers

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 14, 2004
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    A funny message for mother’s day about Christian moms and the special role they play in our lives.

    Mother’s day 2004 “And these signs will follow those who believe. In my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; They will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Worth It

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 15, 2019
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    Since God is for us, does it even matter who can be against us?

    We Are Worth It May 12, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God loves us so much that nothing can separate us from Him. Focus Passage: Romans 8:31-39 Supplemental Passage: Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Threw A Party Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Sometimes the biggest gap is between family members. God teaches us about bridge building through Jesus’ story of the prodigal son. We should offer grace to those we have broken relationships with and celebrate when those relationships are restored.

    Today, we're talking about family drama. You know, those fights with your siblings or disagreements with your parents. We're going to learn from a story Jesus told about a son who messed up big time, but his dad threw a party when he came back home. We're talking about offering grace to those we've ...read more

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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Thy Kingdom Come: Still Blind And Mute Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
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    Praying for the Kingdom to come is an awesome responsibility, for some of us remain blind and mute despite Jesus’ healing, criticizing those who are different and causing divisions.

    Our backyard is heavily populated. It is home to birds and bugs, to snails and occasional snakes, and most of all, our backyard is populated with moles. The turf is home to those burrowing creatures, moles. I have the twisted ankle to prove it, thanks to sinking in one of the burrows. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Trials Series

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 19, 2002
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    This is the first in a series that is out of the book of James I hope to add each sermon to the web sight as I write them. Use my experiece as a former foundry worker as to harden metal and then relate it to life and how God strengthens us

    Facing Trials James 1:1-8 Special thanks to Pastor Ted Sutherla and his wonderful sermon God’s Perfecting Process 4 of the illustration came from this talented pastor. Today’s, starts our journey through the book of James. Today we will look and James 1:1-8 facing the trials in life. One thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calling A Spade A Spade (A False Teacher A False Teacher) Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE

    BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE The book ends with the same subject featured at the beginning = denunciation of false teachers. I. (:2B-3) FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY -- FALSE TEACHING IS RECOGNIZED AS THAT WHICH IS CONTRARY TO SOUND DOCTRINE A. (:2b) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heavy And Displeased

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 14, 2013
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    The words, “ he went to his house heavy and displeased” caught my attention!

    Heavy and displeased..….. 1 King 20:42 And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people. 43 And the king of Israel went to his house ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Run The Race -- Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 122,017 views

    Stay focused -- God is going to run that last mile with God.

    RUN THE RACE -- KEEP YOU EYES ON THE PRIZE I Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letters Of Lament - Reading #2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,921 views

    This is a series of readings through the book of Lamentations.

    Letters of Lament – Reading #2 (Disclaimer: If you are looking for a typical sermon series this is not it. Worship can take on many forms. This series is a reading through the Book of Lamentations.) INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Under Two Trees

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
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    We live under two trees. The first tree was one by which Satan conquered us. But the second tree was one by which Jesus conquered Satan for us. And because of that we live.

    Intro Satan is patient, stoking the power of evil that he believes is stronger than God. He devises a scheme and becomes one with a snake. And there he waits. He will wait as long it takes to entrap and ensnare. And so he waits. He waits for Eve to walk past the Tree of the Knowledge of Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dead Or Alive?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 6, 2009
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     | 8,292 views

    A sermon on spiritual death based on Ephesians 2:1-5

    3rd Sermon on Ephesians 2:1-9 for 4/5/2009 Dead or Alive? Introduction: The story is told about a little boy who found a rat in his back yard. He jumped on it. He stomped on it. And he killed it. He was so proud of himself, and he ran to show it to his mother. But he didn’t realize that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Interpreting The Ministry Of Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 21, 2007
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     | 3,740 views

    Being a follower of Jesus will bring us into conflict with those who are not his followers. However, being his follower means that we are called to help others to interpret his ministry so that they might become his follower too.

    On and off, for the past 19 years Moira and I have been delighted to be able to spend time at her parents’ time-share apartment in Spain. The weather is predictably hot and the sun shines brightly! However, I was careless in packing my case. I was disappointed to arrive in Spain and discover that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Does This Mean?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,033 views

    Sermon for Pentecost, 2011

    Acts 2: 1 – 21 / What Does This Mean? Intro: Children love to celebrate their birthday with a party, cake, ice cream and most importantly, presents. But as we get older, we are less prone to celebrate our birthdays. I don’t like to put candles on my birthday cake because the sheer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed