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A Life Of Service

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 13, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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A Sermon for Ascension Day - and life after death!

My friend Ron, who is the Vicar of Sixpenny Handley, is a story teller like I am. Some years ago, in the week before Ascension Day, he told us this story.. "I was a little lad at School, and, at the start of the year in my new Class my teacher was giving jobs out to the boys and girls. "Mary, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Unlocking The Heart Of Extravagant Giving

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 17,635 views

We are called to be a GIVING people. Few Christian people will give their finance in the right way if they have not discovered the higher call to a life of giving.

Whenever we mention GIVING we immediately think MONEY – it’s natural I suppose. Yet as ‘supernatural’ people we are called to see a broader dimension. We are called to be a GIVING people. Few Christian people will give their finance in the right way if they have not discovered the higher call to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

based on 401 ratings

| 23,151 views

This is a basic definition of worship.

Worship is a broad term. Some have said that it defies explanation. Merriam-Webster defines worship as, “to honor or reverence as a divine being or supernatural power” or “to regard with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion” following up with “to perform or take part in worship or an ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Military Veteran Funeral Message

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 25, 2002

based on 215 ratings

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Paul compares our bodies to tents, a familiar image for soldiers who yearn for homecoming.

Funeral message for a Military Veteran Poem: “The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat the soldier’s last tattoo; No more on life’s parade shall meet that brave and fallen few. On Fame’s eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread; But glory guards with solemn dignity the bivouac of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

David In The Dessert

Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Aug 8, 2002

based on 94 ratings

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What to do when we feel there is no hope.

DAVID IN THE DESSERT Psalm 63 School is about to start again. During the summer months those who have finished High School have been trying to find a summer job that will allow them to save some money “for College”. Now the dates are getting closer and school is just around the corners. There ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 4, 2007

based on 24 ratings

| 15,942 views

Reflections on the Last Supper

Maundy Thursday NR 2007 Today we remember the events that occurred on Thursday of what the church calls Holy Week, the last week in the life of Jesus. Perhaps this week in about AD 29 is the most talked about week on in the history of mankind It has been estimated that about a third of all the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

"I Doubt God Will Help Me" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 15, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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What should we do when we doubt God will help us?

A Guy Who “Sort of” Believed • He was desperate to find help for his son. “A man in the crowd answered, ‘Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech’” (Mark 9:17). o The father was desperate: “I beg you to look at my son” (Luke 9:38). o The boy was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

God, What Is Stopping My Blessing? (Part 2)

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Oct 17, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 10,376 views

Uncover what has been stopping or blocking your blessing.

God, What is Stopping My Blessing? (Part 2) October 8, 2006 Introduction · Have you ever ask God what was stopping or blocking your blessing. · Last week we discussed some things that can stop or block our blessing. · We discussed that the Bible says as a Believer, God has already blessed us. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Call To Follow Him

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 18, 2007

based on 46 ratings

| 19,811 views

We see 5 things about Jesus’ call to follow Him. 1) The urgency of the calling 2) an incentive to obey Him 3) The promptness of their obedience 4) The type of people called and 5) What they became.

JESUS’ CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mark 1:14-20 In today’s message, I would like us to consider 5 things that we see in Jesus calling His first disciples. And they are the same elements that we see when Christ calls someone today. 1) The urgency of the calling; 2) An incentive to obey Him; 3) The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

based on 17 ratings

| 3,053 views

Seeing A.J. enter the auditorium during the conference, I mouthed a silent prayer. My message included historical facts about Islam gleaned from Muslim scholars. I presented the basic beliefs of Islam, and critiqued the religion’s violent beginnings. I

Keys to Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience by Alex McFarland His name was “A.J.,” a 20-something immigrant to the U.S. from a predominantly Muslim country. He was very friendly, and worked at a certain sub shop that my wife and I frequented. A.J. would sometimes sit with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For Our Lives.

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 16, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 20,685 views

God has a blue print for our lives. We need to discover it.

God’s plan for our lives by Gerald Van Horn Acts 9:6 “lord what wilt thou have me to do?” These words were uttered by Saul of Tarsus. Later he becomes Paul the Apostle. He is our guide in our search for the will of God for our life. This truth is is exemplified in the life of Paul. God has a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Play With Fire (3/5) Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 3, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 5,940 views

WHILE THE WORLD MAY BOAST ABOUT GETTING DRUNK OFF OF THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED NOT FEEL LEFT OUT, FOR WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT. BEING DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL LEAD TO US FUNCTIONING APPROPRIATELY IN OUR

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (3/5) LEVITICUS 10:8-11, I SAMUEL 1:3-8 BROTHERS JAMES WELDON JOHNSON/JOHN R. JOHNSON MUST OF HAD THE BROTHERS ELEAZAR/ITHAMAR WHO WE FIND IN LEVITCUS 10 . . . “LEST OUR HEARTS, DRUNK WITH THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE FORGET THEE.” FOR IN LEVITICUS 10:8-11, WE FIND THE COMMAND ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Dangerous Baby

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,528 views

Christmas Season - focussing on the revolutionary nature of the birth of Jesus

Introduction The sight of a sleeping baby causes most people to think “ahh” they look so peaceful, until they wake and start yelling! The Christmas story can be like that - it seems so comfortable, so safe, so cute, after all who can resist a little baby. Well we know some people could – Herod for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

based on 30 ratings

| 31,801 views

A challenge to give the Lord His rightfil place in our lives.

He Must Increase -- I Must Decrease John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. [AV ] He must become greater; I must become less. [NIV] He must grow greater and greater and I less and less. [JBP] Him it behoveth to increase, and me to become less. [Young Lit] He is to go on growing while I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20, John 3:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaching Your Potential

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

based on 100 ratings

| 11,973 views

Our potential is only limited by what we believe we cannot do!

Reaching Your Potential Philippians 4:10-13 Introduction: A. Our potential is only limited by what we believe we cannot do! B. E. Paul Hovey once said: "A Blind man’s world is bound by the limits of his touch; an ignorant man’s world is bound by the limits of his knowledge; a great man’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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