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  • Sheldon Rox avatar

    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 38,672 views

    Funeral message for a fallen Officer

    Funeral Sermon for Tom Cochran January 31, 2005 Giving honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, fellow clergy in this Gospel Ministry, Mayor Cunningham, Distinguished members of City Council, Honorable Judge Jim Humphrey. To Jo Nee, the children and family members. I am humbled to stand before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being With It

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,676 views

    The necessity of proclaiming the gospel, the necessity of cultural relevance and the necessity of spiritual integrity

    Being with it - the necessity and challenges of cultural relevance There have been remarkable changes in rural communities over the last fifty years or even the last twenty years. When many of us were children, we grew up with a good understanding of the agricultural world. Many of the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Person Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit empowers, purifies, reveals, and unifies us today.

    “The Person of the Holy Spirit” John 14:15-21, 25-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We can grasp the concept that God is our Father, and we especially identify with Jesus, Who walked this earth as one of us…but it’s harder to conceptualize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Living Stones Versus Dead Wood

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,012 views

    Because Christ is the Cornerstone, we are to be living stones that build a spiritual house based on acceptable sacrifices.

    Introduction: 1 Peter 2:4-10 "Psalm 122 - I was glad when they said to me, come to the House of the Lord. Where else in this world can you go to hear such a message of hope; You are chosen, You are special, You are the people of God - Opening Prayer Illustration: I have an interesting item to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Name Is Mark Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,853 views

    The Apostle Paul and John Mark has a major disagreement which resulted in estrangement. But later, Paul showed mercy on Mark and restored the rela1tionship, as he imitated Christ.

    My Name is Mark Acts 15:36-41 Matthew 5:7 June 12, 2005 It was during the latter part of the summer of 1978. I was working as the Youth Director at North Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. The youth group always took a summer rafting trip down the Colorado River. They had their own rafts ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Tithing And Giving

    Contributed by Francisco De Jesus on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,379 views

    A Biblical and historical look about Tithing and Christian Giving

    Tithing and giving Intro: Reason why, we are “allergic to preach giving in the Church, in comparison to Prosperity preachers, Ex. El shadai, The church of Kiboloy, ect, El shadai sells, handkerchief, mineral water, candles, with blessings, to bless you, Kiboloy says it is the seed for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deliverance From Satan's Influence Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    Sixth Sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet from Partners in Ministry.

    THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 3, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:13 "Deliverance from Satan’s Influence" It has been nearly 30 years since Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote his bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, and it was well-received and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,221 views

    Sermon regarding the textual evidence and the theological significance of the virgin birth of Christ

    Text: Matthew 1:18-25, Title: The Virgin Birth, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/13/09, AM A. Opening illustration: A group of Bible scholars have unanimously agreed that Jesus had a human father, but they are uncertain who it was. Thus, according to these scholars, Jesus was not born of a virgin, was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Value Engineering

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
     | 4,168 views

    No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

    Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2012
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     | 3,137 views

    What is a Christian? What does it mean to be one in today’s post Christian society

    What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved one in these terms He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian. That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a Christian So what is a Christian? In Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Youth Of Power And Promise Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 92,704 views

    Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

    Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Marriage Is God's Design (Part 2)

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 18, 2009
     | 1,965 views

    The institution of marriage, as God established it, is under attack.

    Intro. This morning we saw the Principle that Marriage is of God. It was established by Him, and in reality for Him. To pervert it is to defy God Himself. This morning we saw - I. THE DIVINE PATTERN A. Marriage, between a man and a woman, is Rooted in Creation B. Marriage was Reaffirmed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    The Believer's Authority, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 22, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,669 views

    It is impossible to dominate in the natural realm if Jesus does not dominate in the spiritual realm!

    Is Jesus King supreme in your life? Every child of God must allow the King to be supreme in order to exercise supremely the authority of the King! You ask, “Pastor, where am I supposed to exercise this authority?” Over the world and its luring, over the flesh and its lusts and over the devil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Core Value 5:- Have A Supporting Community Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,269 views

    In isolation the people of Jesus lose their fire and zeal, but in community we are strong. The church is designed by Jesus to be a place where we can be strong and stand firm.

    Message “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. It is absolutely dark, even when the moon is shining. When you go down that path by yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Come Shake Our Land

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,763 views

    The god of Early Grey Tea and Cucumber sandwiches will never draw people to church. But there is a different God who will....

    “Excuse me - we’ve lost something.... oh what was it ?… oh yes GOD - have you seen him anywhere?” Sounds crazy doesn’t it - how could we not notice God. “O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence - ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican