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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Beating The After Christmas Blues

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011
     | 7,670 views

    Even though Dec. 25 has come and gone, there is still a reason to celebrate and live life to the full! There is good news for us that is good news 365 days a year, 24/7! We are favored by God! He is for us not against us! And His love makes all the differ

    Beating the After Christmas Blues Intro: Christmas can be such a whirlwind. There is shopping, wrapping, baking, cooking, parties to go to, family to see, Christmas programs, concerts, and who knows what else! Once it is all over and the tree and decorations all come down, some people can feel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doing It To Jesus

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,714 views

    In one magnificent moment Jesus painted a lasting portait of greatness that demonstrated and mandated our attitude towards children.

    “Doing It to Jesus” Mark 9:33-37 Like a good carpenter Jesus never missed an opportunity to drive the nail home. He capitalized on making teachable moments out of the ordinary scenes of life. He majored in turning the values of society upside down. Can you picture the scene here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Just Stand There, Do Something Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,722 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 3

    DON’T JUST STAND THERE, DO SOMETHING! (MARK 5:21-34) Yahoo! Health describes a bleeding disorder as prolonged bleeding due to inadequate blood clotting or coagulation. Normal blood coagulation, it seems, is a complex process involving as many as 20 different plasma proteins to form a substance ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Funeral Eulogy Betty Beasley

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 3, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,667 views

    This is eulogy for a woman who was Christian, had many trials in her life, and remained faithful to God to the end. She was greatly loved by her family and she had the gifts of help, hospitality and service.

    Funeral Eulogy Betty Beasley Wednesday 9-2-2020 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Romans 8:28-39 Let me ask you two questions. “How Do You Feel About Your Upcoming Death?” Since you know it’s coming, are you fully prepared for its arrival?” Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stop Working, Start Celebrating

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,941 views

    To show that we need to have an attitude of gratitude, attitude of celebration, celebrating JESUS in our lives even if we are in our job and work places.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your job a burden? it should not be it's gift from the LORD so you will remember Him to celebrate Him irregardless of your physical status and situation. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to have an attitude of gratitude, attitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fountain Of Youth

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 24, 2013
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,822 views

    Share how we can gain youthfulness through the Jesus Christ and the enjoyment of life.

    
Have you ever felt old, worn-out and used-up? Do you feel like everyone around you is draining you dry of any life that you have? The kids are always making constant demands on you, the boss gets raises and promotions as a result of work that you have done, your teacher expects you to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Ministry Of Angels

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,527 views

    Angels are spirit beings created by God in order to protect and encourage Christians.

    Today, we will talk about angels. They are God's special messengers. They encamp upon those who fear or love God. They deliver the Christians from the attack of the devil or demons. Psalms 34:7 (NIV) "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them." To encamp means ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    In Christ, I Am...confident Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
     | 6,928 views

    When we lack confidence, we need the eyes of our hearts to be opened, to comprehend the hope to which God has called us, the riches our inheritance, and the resurrection power in us.

    In Christ, I am…Confident—Ephesians 1:15-23 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) We have all known people who struggle with lack of confidence. It is not that they lack opportunity or ability; they just lack the confidence to believe they can succeed. ***I grew up across the street from ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,862 views

    When we focus on Jesus Christ in our day-to-day lives, we discover purpose and meaning that outweighs the fear of suffering and death.

    [Sermon preached on 16 September 2018, 17th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, the topic for our sermon gets really serious. No more and no less than a matter of life and death: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” The apostle Paul is dead serious—forgive me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Light Beam On Dark Paths

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,330 views

    The power of the Word of God in a believer's life can help overcome the tactics of the devil.

    Psalms 119:105-112 KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. [106] I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. [107] I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. [108] Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming The Enemy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,624 views

    Overcoming the enemy once does not mean he will stop his harassment of us. This is what he is, and what he does. So our posture toward him, both defensively and offensively, needs to become habitual and reflexive. We need to overcome our ignorance of the

    Opening illustration: One morning, I watched a rabbit nibble grass in my backyard. He was on the small side, with brown flecked fur and a cotton-puff tail. Suddenly, a hawk sliced through the air as fast and precise as lightning. With talons outstretched, he snatched for his prey. But the rabbit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parting Gifts

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 1, 2019
     | 2,809 views

    In an effort to give us the perfect gift, God did not send a general or a politician or a preacher. He took on flesh and gave us Himself. In the words of the late great preacher Wallace Hamilton: “God came walking down the stairway of Heaven with a baby in His arms.”

    Mary prepares dinner while her son, Jesus, plays at her feet. Joseph is putting away his tools as he wraps up his day. Suddenly there’s a knock on the door. When Joseph opens the door, he and Mary and Jesus are confronted with a strange and interesting sight … a group of oddly dressed men who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Throw Your Cloak Aside

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,947 views

    IT'S TIME TO TRADE IN THE CLOAK OF BLINDNESS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. YOU CAN FIND IT AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS.

    THROW YOUR CLOAK ASIDE MARK 10: 46-52 SOMETIMES THE MOST INSIGNIFICANT OF DETAILS, CAN BE PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT TO THE CONTEXT OF THE STORY. WE MAY QUESTION WHY THE WRITER INCLUDED THEM, ONLY TO FIND OUT LATER THAT THESE DETAILS ARE OF VITAL IMPORTANCE. SUCH IS THE CASE FOR BARTIMAEUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Adams avatar

    You've Fallen ...but You Can Get Up! Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013
     | 6,720 views

    Three tips on how to avoid spiritual backsliding.

    August 25, 2013 Church Planting You’ve Fallen …But You Can Get Up! Acts 8:9-25 Opening words: The end is near. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Rooted In Papa God

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 28, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,459 views

    The intimacy of experiencing God as "Daddy" - for the individual, for the community - for the bad times, for the good times. A sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21.

    A video version of this Sermon is available at https://youtu.be/sTjFXKSmoPs .............................................................................. In Freetown in Sierra Leone in the Krio language - a blend of English and African languages- they talk about “Papa God”. I think that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican