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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,572 views

    Eulogy and interment service for a faithful brother in the Lord. To offer hope and comfort for the family during the time of their loss of a father, husband, son and brother. For the saint, there is a greater hope in death; than in life.

    PART I INTRODUCTION Eulogy Remarks Welcome to this “going home celebration, of Brother Somebody.” At this time I offer my sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to all here present, in this assembly. To Somebody’s wife (Her Name), his children (sons and daughters) and grandchildren, immediate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Abomination Too Many Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,969 views

    Sodom was guilty of "an abomination" - and when God saw it "He removed them." What was this abomination and what can that tell us about God's attitude toward this sin? Also, can this "abomination" be forgiven?

    OPEN: A man went to see a psychiatrist, and told him, "I’ve been doing some bad things, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me." The psychiatrist thought about that and then said: "And you want something that will STRENGTHEN your will power?" But the man replied, "Well, no. I was thinking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    What Are You Looking At?

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    A look at Paul’s teaching in 1 Cor 1:10-18, emphasizing the Message and the point of the Gospel--looking to Christ--instead of focusing on our problems and issues here in this fallen world. God’s called us into salvation, how let’s give Him the Glory whi

    What are you looking at? Substance over style 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Stephen H, Becker, M.Div., ULLM St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Evening Services January 27, 2008; 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany I heard a story about a woman driving alone over the Sierras on Highway 80 in the middle of the winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Alford avatar

    A Grip On The Invisible Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,239 views

    FAITH PROVIDES POINTS OF CONTACT BETWEEN THAT WHICH IS PRESENT AND THAT WHICH IS YET TO BE OR ALREADY HAS BEEN. There are three interesting advantages of faith.

    July 17, 1994 - PM Service A GRIP ON THE INVISIBLE Hebrews 11:1-3 INTRO: (1) In John chapter three Jesus told Nicodemus that the wind was invisible. It can be detected but it cannot be seen. When someone first erected a sail on a boat and allowed the wind to push the ship across the water, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Expectations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 24, 2020
     | 5,789 views

    What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Expectation qualifies you for receivership. It transfers you from the masses who need miracles...to the chosen who receive them.

    Expectation. Hebrews 11:1-2, 6NKJV What are you expecting? One thing I do know if you expect nothing you’ll hit that mark every time! Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758— “Persons need not and ought not to set any bounds to their spiritual and gracious appetites, [instead they ought] to be endeavoring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Fathers Day 2016

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,051 views

    Each Father has great opportunities to leave lasting, permanent, and positive imprints upon their child’s life. The way to make sure that the good outweighs the bad is to be a Father who exercises – Faith.

    Father’s Day 2016 Message: Today is a special day for Fathers and I am so glad, that there are so many here of so many different ages. We have Sainted Grandfathers and retired Fathers too, all wise and learned sages. We have middle aged Fathers here whose minds without hesitation, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Now Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,727 views

    Useing Now Faith to defeat the enemy.

    Now Faith is, by Rev A.R. Smith Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is, the substance of things hoped for, the evedence of things not seen. Introduction; We see many people expecting things to happen tomorrow. I hear it every day when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mindset Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    We often limit our expectation of God by the excuses we give Him to bless us. But God wants us to expect more from Him than what we can perform or deserve.

    RAISING THE BANNER OF EXPECTATION MINDSET OF MERCY Psalms 23:6 Faith comes by hearing God’s word- Romans 10:17 · To understand · Matthew 13:29 Faith alive is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen – Hebrews 11:1 · This doesn’t mean that to prove we have faith, things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shadow Of Death

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Aug 29, 2025
     | 191 views

    Whether lost or saved, death fascinates mankind.

    INTRODUCTION: Whether lost or saved, death fascinates mankind. One wreck on the highway will cause traffic to come to a halt for miles because people creep by peering at the occupants to see if anyone was killed. For a while, it gives those passing by (Rubberneckers is the slang for people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Ultimate Win-Win

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 22, 2025
     | 380 views

    This sermon on Philippians 1:21 explains that for a believer whose life is centered on Christ, living is an opportunity to glorify Him and dying is a gain because it means being with Him, creating an ultimate "win-win" scenario.

    Introduction: The Defining Question of Your Existence My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, if you were to stop a hundred people on the streets of Manila today and ask them one question, "What do you live for?", imagine the answers you might get. You might meet a young professional, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Seeing Is Not Believing

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 26,330 views

    Well done, my “F” servant. Folks talked about you. Called you everything but a child of God. They said that you would not amount to anything. But I call you mine.

    SEEING IS NOT BELIEVING Hebrews 11:1-6 Preached on 19 July 2009 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Let us open up our hearts and our Bible to Hebrews 11:1-6 (v.1) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (v.2) For by it (Faith) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chanon Mullens avatar

    Faith: What Is It All About

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,125 views

    This was preached on a day in which one of our members came forward to follow through with James 5:14-16

    • Faith, it is a word that is commonly referred to involving our relationship with our Creator • It is a word that’s meaning is often misunderstood • We often confuse the ‘knowledge of’ with possessing faith • For example, Judas knew of Jesus and His purpose, but had no FAITH in Him • Faith is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Banks avatar

    Stay In The Father's Presence

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    This sermon analyzes the perils that can be unnecessarily experienced when we choose to stray away from the Provision of GOD to go after what we want out of life!

    “Stay In The Father’s Presence!!!” Luke 15:11-24 11. And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12. And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Charles Hines avatar

    We Have Come This Far By Faith Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 34,305 views

    Faith really is Facing Adversity Instead of Turning and Hiding.

    We have come this far by FAITH. Hebrews 11:1 Exercise: WRITE DOWN ONE of YOUR FEARS, YOUR ADDICTIONS, YOUR HABITS, YOUR ISSUES, ANYTHING THAT YOU NEED THE LORD TO MOVE ON. NO NAMES PLEASE. PASS THEM UP to ME. Our scripture text is found in Hebrews 11:1-6 1Now faith is the substance ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    Scientific Evidence That God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2025
     | 527 views

    Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. This is a compiling of scientific studies that show the effects of prayer.

    SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT GOD ANSWERS PRAYER Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. Common stories include money or food showing up just when needed, dramatic encounters after praying for help, peace or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God