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  • David Smith avatar

    Extreme Widows! Mark 12: 41-44

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,947 views

    My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate! As ever, the characters the Bible brings before us as heroes of the faith are persons whom the community at

    A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    John 12:1-8 (The Erotic & The Domestic)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,299 views

    It doesn’t take long at this dinner party before the chaos breaks out, this time through the surprising appearance of Mary, pouring a ludicrously expensive jar of perfume.

    We’re turning to John’s Gospel today, which, quite frankly, is a little unnerving for me, as I find John’s Gospel more difficult to deal with than the other three John retells the story of Jesus in such a way that things are rarely as they appear to be. Jesus speaks of being born ’from above’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Advent Sunday (Luke 21: 25-36)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,903 views

    Sermons by Father Dave ...

    Welcome to the first day of the church new year -Advent Sunday. You may have noticed that today we change the church colours to purple instead of the more regular green. This is a special Sunday. This is ’advent’ Sunday, from the Latin word ’advenio’ meaning ’coming’. This is the time of year ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Easter

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,861 views

    THE WORD "EASTER" HAS NOTHING TO DO AT ALL WITH THE RESSURECTION OF JESUS CHRIST:

    The TRUTH ABOUT THE WORD “EASTER” THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE BIBLE WE FIND THE WORD” Easter,” I have read behind many commentators on this word, “Easter” and most of them say something along the line, that it’s a miss translation, but that is not so, the HOLY SPIRIT had the holy men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greater Things

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,675 views

    How can you do more than Jesus?

    GREATER THINGS John 14:12 John 14:12 12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. (NIV) How can you do more than Jesus? Jesus never traveled more than 100 miles from where He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

    INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Beautiful Lady

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2008
     | 4,052 views

    A funeral sermon for a lady who died at 103 years of age.

    Funeral for Clara Wagoner 3/23/2008 Think about the changes that have occurred during Mrs. Wagoner’s lifetime. Portions of this were read when Mrs. Wagoner came to church on her 100th birthday. I believe that was the last time she was able to attend. The year was 1905! The average life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    ‘baby's Mama' Drama

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,496 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage single parents handling the difficulties of parenthood

    "How to Handle the Drama of Being a Baby’s Mama" -Reverend Antonio L. Torrence Acts 1:14 When American Idol’s Fantasia release her latest single, called “Baby Mama”, all of black America took turns giving their various opinions about what they perceived to be the negative message behind some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Such Thing As A Maintenance-Free Home Series

    Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles.

    Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles. It seems everyone wants to live in the build-it-and-leave-it-alone structure. But one article stood out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learn From The Ants - Proverbs 6:6-8

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 69,826 views

    Pro 6:6 Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. Pro 6:7 They have no leader, chief, or ruler, Pro 6:8 but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. (GNB)

    Learn From The Ants - Proverbs 6:6-8 Pro 6:6 Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. Pro 6:7 They have no leader, chief, or ruler, Pro 6:8 but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. (GNB) Pro 6:6 You lazy people, you should watch what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Human High Priest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2013
     | 2,074 views

    To compare JESUS to human high priest.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know our Great High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare JESUS to human high priest. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:3 (Amplified Bible) 5:3 And because of this he is obliged to offer sacrifice for his own sins, as well as for those of the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Apr 3, 2013
     | 5,241 views

    Because Jesus has risen from the grave we have nothing to fear...

    I have a confession to make. I am not a morning person. I mean really. It takes me about an hour to become human… so Tim has plied me with Coffee and spoken to me nicely for the last hour… so I should just be coming round about now. But in all seriousness – there is nowhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cultivating A Culture Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2013
     | 6,866 views

    A sermon that examines the necessity of change for growth.

    “Cultivating a Culture of Change” Acts 2:41,47, 4:4, 5:14, 6:1 Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reuin Recognition Restoration

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Aug 5, 2013
     | 4,537 views

    To show people the path of sin leads to ruin but there is hope and help just for the asking.

    LUKE 15:11-24 RUIN RECOGNITION RESTORATION INTRODUCTION: A. The story of the prodigal has always intrigued me, not just because Jesus told it, but because it contains and reveals so many truths that is pertinent to everyday life. a. One of the outstanding truths it reveals is the downward path ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    If I Have 600 Facebook Friends, Why Do I Still Feel Lonely?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 23, 2013
     | 5,335 views

    This message addresses the ironic situation we find ourselves in today: more connected than ever yet lonelier than ever. The message focuses on the idea that having 2 or 3 good friends is more important than having 600 Facebook "friends."

    [Video: see attached sheet – “The Innovation of Loneliness” – only use part of it – it’s at vimeo.com/70534716] FIRST THINGS FIRST: It’s a lie that you can have 600 friends. - For our purposes this morning, I want to use the terms “friends” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist