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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Multi Ethnic Bereavement

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2017
     | 13,833 views

    I wrote this for a counseling class. It contains three parts: 1) Bereavement in religion 2) Bereavement in ethnic groups 3) Applications for pastoral and clinical counselors.

    To be used of the Lord to help those grieving is both satisfying and humbling. My personal prayer is that more mourners will be drawn to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the only thing that can bring true and lasting comfort. Jesus said, “Blessed are those that mourn, for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living The Gospel.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 24, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    The practical outworking of our relationship with the Father of lights

    LIVING THE GOSPEL. James 1:17-27. James has already indicated that our God is a generous Giver (James 1:5). Here he cites God as the inexhaustible source of “every good act of giving, and every perfect gift” (James 1:17a). There is not so much as a shadow cast as a result of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    15th Sunday After Pentecost. September 1st, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 24, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,559 views

    Year B, Proper 17.

    Song of Solomon 2:8-13, Psalm 45:1-2, Psalm 45:6-9, Deuteronomy 4:1-2, Deuteronomy 4:6-9, Psalm 15:1-5, James 1:17-27, Mark 7:1-8, Mark 7:14-15, Mark 7:21-23. (A). THE SPRINGTIME OF MY LOVE. Song of Songs 2:8-13. The date and time of your next meeting is set: outside the Department store ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus On Current Issues Of His Day Which Still Apply Today

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 3, 2016
     | 5,899 views

    Humanity is the same as before and Jesus addressed the needs by responding to racism, bearing arms,socialism, infanticide, government relations and civil disobedience, and world religions. The scriptures make clear what attitudes He wants us to have.

    Jesus on Current Issues of His Day Which Still Apply Today Kelly Durant Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. 2. Racism: The Good Samaritan Luke 10: 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Making Your Vote Count

    Contributed by Fr. Frank Gough on Oct 27, 2016
     | 5,491 views

    Teaching that prayer is always the way to really make your voice be heard.

    We have an election this coming November. And so far it has been an excellent example of modern American political campaigning. There has been vast confusion, accusations galore, an abundance of mudslinging advertisements, both real and false personal attacks and, of course, there has been the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Disciple's Obligation Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
     | 7,335 views

    The faithful disciple of Jesus Christ has certain biblical obligations and responsibilities. This message addresses those obligations.

    A government surveyor brought his surveying equipment to a farm to do some work for the state by which he was employed. He knocked on the farmhouse door and asked the farmer for permission to go into one of his fields and take some readings. The farmer had no hospitality for any state officials so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,665 views

    Amos 5:18-27 shows us that nominal religion provides no hope for the present or eternity.

    Introduction Commentator Gordon Keddie tells the story of two men who were discussing the whys and wherefores of the biblical “millennium” mentioned in Revelation 20:4. Which of the three classic interpretations of this period was correct? Was it premillennialism, postmillennialism, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Will Not Be Managed Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 9, 2022
     | 2,241 views

    Inductive sermon looking at Uzzah's fatal touch of the Ark of the Covenant and the issues that led to it.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID GOD WILL NOT BE MANAGED 2 SAMUEL 6:1-15 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION We are going to read and think about a passage of Scripture that leaves us scratching our heads many times and even after we dig a little and understand a little more, we still don’t like what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Promises To The Sincere.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,337 views

    A changed heart and a new life.

    PROMISES TO THE SINCERE. Isaiah 58:9-14. We who have heard His call and answered, “Here am I LORD, send me” (Isaiah 6:8) will now call on Him, and He will answer “Here am I” (Isaiah 58:9). When our ‘religion’ consists in more than outward rituals, and our deeds follow our souls in pity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Quick, Slow, Slow Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 1,140 views

    As James continues to provide wisdom to exiles, he begins to discuss our interactions with other people - especially our reactions.

    Today, as we return to our study in the book of James, we are confronted with some helpful and convicting words that relate to how we interact with other people and even respond to sticky situations. Even as he presents this information - James does so with a specific outcome in mind: James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship And Justice

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 28, 2023
     | 1,340 views

    We deplore the loss of morality, the loss of civility, the loss of social stability - and yet how many of us recognize that those are only the deeper symptoms of a greater loss, the loss of our sense of accountability before God?

    Judah, the Hebrews’ southern kingdom, was big on denial. By 740 BC, when Isaiah began to preach, the brutal and ambitious kingdom of Assyria had amply demonstrated their intentions and abilities. They were bent on conquering Egypt, the prize of the Mediterranean, and had to conquer everything else ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Navigating Our Beliefs Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,749 views

    Navigating Our Beliefs Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey - June 25, 2023

    Navigating Our Beliefs Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey - June 25, 2023 Intro In the late ’90s, Joshua Harris burst on to the Christian scene with a book titled I Kissed Dating Goodbye, a treatise on dating and courtship. The book sold millions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which Jesus Do You Follow? Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 4, 2025
     | 555 views

    There's only one true Jesus, but there are many false concepts of Jesus whom people follow. Do you follow a religious Jesus who requires rituals and works for salvation. Then, think again.

    As we mentioned in our bulletin this morning, we begin a new series of messages today entitled "Meet the Real Jesus?' And I'm going to begin this morning by asking each of you here, "Which Jesus do you follow?" Now, yes, I'm anticipating some questions or comments which ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Sin Of Unhappiness

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Jul 7, 2025
     | 196 views

    There are sins we readily confess: pride, lust, envy, greed. There are others we justify, excuse, or even cherish. But there is one sin we rarely recognize—the sin of unhappiness.

    “The Sin of Unhappiness: When Joy Becomes Our Responsibility” “Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, therefore you shall serve your enemies…” — Deuteronomy 28:47–48 ________________________________________ Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Warnings Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
     | 92 views

    God gave warnings to please God by obeying His commandments and teachings.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Colossian church had four problems. This chapter addresses the four problems of the church. a. Mystery religions. b. Philosophy. c. Legalism (asceticism) and d. Worship of angels (gnosticism). 2. Why God gives warnings to Christians? a. To correct Christian beliefs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist