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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Shaped To Be A Servant - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 20,220 views

    There are Christians who wander around in their faith having little direction or purpose... they seem to be getting nowhere with their lives. Paul, however, tells us we do have a purpose for our faith. What is it?

    OPEN: The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn’t find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the briefcase. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Suicide Eulogy

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 57,260 views

    This is a eulogy of a high school principal who committed suicide

    Today we are faced with a painful and perplexing situation we could never have imagined. A mother, grandmother, co-worker, mentor, teacher, daughter and friend has been inexplicably and unexpectedly taken from us. We cannot pretend that we are not shocked and grieved by the death of Earline. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True Christianity Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 5,209 views

    Message 9 in a series from Philippians. This message focus on the characteristics Paul considers evidence of true Christianity.

    "True Christians” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The first ingredient is found in the first chapter where Paul calls us to adopt the I. ADOPT THE RIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Minister On Purpose Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    This message looks at ministry or service. “Every believer isn’t a pastor, but every believer is called into ministry. God calls all believers to minister to the world and the church. Service in the body isn’t optional for Christians” - Rick Warren

    This morning we’ll be viewing the purpose of “ministry” or “service.” In The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren says, “Growing up, you may have thought that being ‘called’ by God was something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other ‘full-time’ church workers experienced, but the Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe That Because He Can Fly, I Can Fly Too

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 13, 2021
     | 1,416 views

    A look at Jesus' Ascension and what it means for us

    5.16.21 Ephesians 4:7–16 7 But to each one of us grace was given, according to the measure of the gift from Christ. 8 That is why it says, “When he ascended on high, he took captivity captive and gave gifts to his people.” 9 Now what does it mean when it says “he ascended,” other than that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Sheep & The Goats: The Final Judgment Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 8, 2022
     | 2,198 views

    His German name was Karl der Grosse. At age twenty-nine, he was crowned the ruler of a tiny kingdom in what is now modern-day France. Few people at his coronation thought that King Karl would one day reshape the map of Europe.

    “His German name was Karl der Grosse. At age twenty-nine, he was crowned the ruler of a tiny kingdom in what is now modern-day France. Few people at his coronation thought that King Karl would one day reshape the map of Europe. At the time of Karl’s ascension in 771, Europe was a collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Labor Day – "Well Done. . .”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,810 views

    If we’re honoring work, shouldn't we go to work an hour early on Labor Day & say to our boss, "I'm so thankful for this job that I'm here early, & I don't even want to be paid for today, because I appreciate my job so much."

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Gen. 2:2,7,15, 3:17 19, 7:33; Matt. 7:23, 25:21; Luke 10:2; Col. 3:23-24 A. This is Labor Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Isaac: A Picture Of Jesus And A Picture Of Sinners

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,943 views

    In some ways Isaac is a picture of Christ. As you read, think about what Isaac has in common with Christ. In other ways Isaac represents us as sinners. What does Isaac have in common with every sinner?


    Genesis 22:1-19 Verse 1 …God tempted Abraham and said to him, “Abraham.” Abraham said, “Here I am.” “Tempt” means to test, try, prove 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "why The Gospel May Cause An Uproar"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,772 views

    Have you ever thought about why someone would attempt to burn down a church? Bomb a Church? Persecute Christians? Or Why the Gospel may cause an uproar? This gospel message is a disturbing message because it calls us to a lifestyle of love and self denial.

    Subject: "Why The Gospel May Causes An Uproar" Text: Acts 16:16-24 “One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters by telling fortunes. 17 She followed Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Just Remember The Past, Look To The Future

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 31, 2022
     | 4,202 views

    Isaiah tells the Israelites to forget the Exodus, looking forward to the new thing - Jesus.

    4.3.22 Isaiah 43:16-21 16 This is what the LORD says, who makes a road through the sea and a path through mighty waters, 17 who brings out the chariot and the horses, the army and the strong warrior. They will all lie down together. They will not get up. They are extinguished. Like a wick ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena avatar

    The Situation Of The Church In A Context Of Peace And Sustainable Development In Africa

    Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,528 views

    The church as salt and light of the world is expected to make significant influence on the lives of the people of God.

    THE SITUATION OF THE CHURCH IN A CONTEXT OF PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Obedience to God ensures the well-being of the people of God. In the Lord’s prayer Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God must come and that the will of God must be done on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Go Back, Go Worship, Go Out

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 6, 2020
     | 9,003 views

    Have you ever felt like everything is against you. You walk with God yet circumstances and situations leave you feeling alone, scared, frustrated, confused, and uncertain. This may sound like a miserable place to be but many of us are living right here.

    GO BACK, GO WORSHIP, GO OUT! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The number 3 biblically represents fullness. Past, present, future, outer court, inner court, Holy of Holies, Father, Son, Holy Ghost. Body, Soul, Spirit. Death, burial, resurrection, Joseph had 3 coats, his father gave him his first ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Larry Turner avatar

    It Is All Relative.

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2015
     | 7,801 views

    How we treat others is relative to how we feel about ourselves. This sermon looks at treating yourself better with the intent if treating others better also.

    A Sunday School teacher asked her class if they knew the difference between kindness and loving kindness. One little girl said she knew the difference. She told the teacher that kindness is like when you ask your mother for some toast and she gives it to you, but loving kindness is when you ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is Your Calling? (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,235 views

    Has God really called you? Then where is that separation? Where is your heart? What is it captivated by? Is the presence of the Holy Spirit evident in your life? This is not something you can determine or speak for yourself. This the church will testify.

    Opening Illustration: A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After dumping one or two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revelation Study Series 26a - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 20a) Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Oct 13, 2023
     | 954 views

    Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

    Revelation Study Series 26a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 20a) 06.05.22 Our eyes were on the Groom last week! Jesus, the Rider on the white horse, the Word of God, King of kings, Lord of lords! We spoke of Jesus’ Second coming and the battle of Armageddon! Jesus with a “sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational