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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Family Suffering Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 30, 2015
     | 4,942 views

    Let’s give some helps as we suffer together in a family (Material adapted from the Back to God Hour, February 1989, Volume 35, Number 2, and Carol Luebering at: http://www.freitagfuneralhome.com/publications/grieving-family.htm)

    HoHum: A web site for funeral directors asked them, “What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened at your funeral home?” Many responses but share one called Amazing Grace from Dylan S: “I had a woman preach the funeral of her own son. After calling him a litany of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 13,365 views

    A simple 20 minute wedding with scriptural foundation.

    Family and friends we are gathered here in the sight of God, and in your presence as witnesses, to join together ______and _____ in holy matrimony. I pray that this ceremony today will not only be a time of celebration but also an inspiration to us all and our relationships with others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel For Underdogs

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 2, 2015
     | 9,620 views

    The disciples didn't stand a chance. Neither do you. But there is hope...

    John 17:11-19 The Gospel for Underdogs 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cost Of Good Friday

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,217 views

    There is a cost to every gift and the Gift of Easter was bought and paid for on Good Friday

    Sometimes we hear people refer to the gift of Easter, and on Sunday we are going to reflect on the generosity that made Easter a reality for us, and for the gifts that are extended to us because of the resurrection. But that is Sunday and this is Friday. You see there couldn’t be a Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rejecting The Son...receiving The Sacrifice On Good Friday

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 3, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,509 views

    Jesus sacrificed himself as a voluntary substitution for our sins. This Good Friday message uses the parable from Matthew 21 as a demonstration of the world around us.

    Jeffrey Ebert shared this story about an incident in his childhood. He wrote: When I was five years old, before factory-installed seat belts and automobile air bags, my family was driving home at night on a two-lane country road. I was sitting on my mother’s lap when another car, driven by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    From Boomtown To Boondocks

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2015
     | 3,469 views

    I used this sermon for Easter but it is simply message inviting people to follow Christ. The Big idea: "The resurrection changes everything."

    FROM BOOMTOWN TO BOONDOCKS Ephesians 2:1-10 Big Idea: The Resurrection changes everything! 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Take It Now

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 5, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 41,558 views

    Every thing that God has promised you waits for the claim of faith to take possession.

    Que Sera Sera How many have heard that song? It was a song made popular by Doris Day There was a Doris Day Show that came on with her beautiful voice singing that song. Que Sera Sera (It means) Whatever will be will be (The song says (The futures not ours to see Que Sera Sera). This song ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

    The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Sunday 2015

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,278 views

    When we read the accounts of the resurrection of Jesus it seems as if His enemies believed He had risen and His followers did not. In this contemporary world many are trying to put Jesus back into the tomb and re-seal it with the stone of death!

    Friday! Jesus is dead. The sinless Son of God given as a sacrifice for our salvation. He is dead. Not so fast, buddy! Jesus is ALIVE!!! Just three days after He was crucified and put into a guarded sealed tomb! And, we’ve got two amazing groups of people 1) His enemies who know He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You Buffeted? Try Patience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2015
     | 2,762 views

    We are pencils in the hands of God. There is a purpose to this buffeting? This is an opportunity...

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE BUFFETED? PATIENCE? WE ARE PENCILS IN THE HANDS OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it PATIENTLY? But if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, YE TAKE IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Prayer? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 30, 2014
     | 5,386 views

    What is prayer? Why is prayer important? How do we pray? Preacher, I don't know how to pray about this situation in my life, can you help me? Prayer is about intimacy with God and transparency of the soul...join me in a journey to KNOW prayer &how to pray

    This is NOT a full sermon, but a lesson/devotional on the basics of prayer that serves as an introduction to the Model prayer given by Jesus in our Scripture. It is a launching off point for a study on prayer that will last several Wednesday evenings and will be coupled with our congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Why Am I Not Receiving From You The Things You Promised?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 4, 2014
     | 3,876 views

    If we desired the things of God, then we would not need to ask him for them for them. He would give them to us automatically, and we would not need to ask Him for the grace to receive them. Confused, read on and enjoy …

    Word Count: 1976 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 Summary: If we desired the things of God, then we would not need to ask him for them for them. He would give them to us automatically, and we would not need to ask Him for the grace to receive them. Confused, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Passover: The Lord Is The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 9, 2014
     | 7,490 views

    The Passover feast in Exodus 12 is one of the clearest pictures of Christ, the Lamb of God. Here are eight great parallels between the lamb and the Lord.

    PASSOVER: The Lord Is The Lamb Dr. Larry Petton Text: Exodus 12 Series: Greatest Chapters of the Bible #5 Cross Pointe Community Church Tontitown, Arkansas _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Holidays are not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Virtue Embraces Truth

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,503 views

    The child of God who has a true Christian mindset checks everything he hears, reads and experiences to God’s Word. This message show how Biblical truth is the foundation of faith, hope and love.

    Title: When Virtue Embraces Truth One powerful truth in Psalms Chapter One is that the blessed man is the man who finds his “…delight in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm 1:2) The Hebrew word for “law” (torah) in its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sedaric Dinkens avatar

    What Are The Benefits Of Hooking Up With Jesus?

    Contributed by Sedaric Dinkens on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,553 views

    In life, we all make good decisions, but falling in love with Jesus is the best decision anyone will ever make.

    I’ve made some good decisions in my life. I’ve made some wise choices in my life. I’ve made some decisions that made a lot of money. I’ve made some decisions that have created relationships that have lasted a lifetime. I’ve made some decisions that have brought me ...read more

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