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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Without Wavering

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,696 views

    Funeral sermon for Howard Abernethy, the church’s longest-standing member. He lived without wavering from old values, from his church, from his friendships.

    Howard Abernethy approached me after worship one Sunday and said that he and his wife wanted to invite Margaret and me on a little excursion. It would be a day on the railroad. He had learned that my grandfather had been a railroad mechanic, and thought maybe we were kindred spirits. Howard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All I Want For Christmas

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,017 views

    God's Unspeakable Gift

    Christmas Sunday Service Theme: The Unspeakable Gift Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. The practice of giving and receiving gifts for Christmas has been immortalized in well known songs of our times. Songs like Donald Gardener’s 1944 song All I want for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

    Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Remember Who You Are

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,698 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 2:10 (Title and content adapted from Arron Chambers book of same title)

    Sermon for 8/9/2009 on Ephesians 2:10 Remember Who You Are (adapted from Arron Chambers) Introduction: There was a young man at the Monterey Community pool and he was complaining that no young lady would want to date him because he is so skinny and so ordinary. I had to pipe up and say, “No, man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How God Brings Good Out Of Bad Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,912 views

    God is the master of bringing good things out of bad things. He loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections. How does He do it? Phil.1:12-20 shows us.

    “HOW GOD BRINGS GOOD OUT OF BAD” Philippians 1:12-20 ________________________________________ Tonight we’re going to see how God brings good out of Paul’s bad circumstances. You recall that Paul was under house arrest for having preached the gospel and for healing a demon possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In God’s Presence Is The Most Wonderful And Valuable Thing. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,641 views

    Part one of a two part series on being in the Presence of God.

    What if I was to make you an offer? I have two rings one that is made of Gold and I can guarantee that it is, it has 9 carat stamped inside it. I even meet the Jeweler that made it and it contains his makers symbol / the other is pretty cool it has a lions head on it and it looks like gold and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Hand Over Your Sword

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,116 views

    We live in a very "me-centered" society. Me-centered simply means selfish. This spirit of selfishness is plaguing our nation....

    Hand Over Your Sword Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: We live in a very “me-centered” society. “Me-centered” simply means “selfish.” This spirit of selfishness is plaguing our nation, but even sadder is the fact that it is plaguing the Body of Christ as well. We consider this a fairly new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 3 Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,510 views

    Unity in Spirit occurs as the whole body matures and disunity happens as we let the immature wreck havoc. Speaking the truth in love means words of exhortation. Unity comes as Christ is exalted. Unity means each member serving the team.

    EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 24, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 3 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. The last 2 weeks we have been focusing on this “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. Two weeks ago 1. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life As A Rock

    Contributed by Clint Davison on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    Peter’s encouragement to live lives distinct from the world around us to God’s glory.

    Life as a Rock: 1 Peter 2:4-12 A. Did your Mom ever say, “Behave yourself. Remember you’re a _________ and you never know who might see you.”? Mine did. I hated that…because she was right. You just never know who might be watching. Especially now, as a Christian, and even more so as a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Winning Perspective

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    Jesus gives us a new and winning perspective for life

    A Winning Perspective Matthew 14:13-21 December 2007 Introduction Vince Lombardi once said: Winning isn’t the most important thing, but the will to win is everything Our society seems to be obsessed with winning. If you doubt me, go watch a little league ball game or junior soccer. The parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,505 views

    The essentials for winning in the race.

    Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-3 Our generation is generation that loves sports. Many of you ladies can identify with the wife who was told by her husband, "Honey, now before football season starts, is there anything you would like to say to me?" If the Apostle Paul were alive today, he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's Always A Critic Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,112 views

    A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

    From comment cards to online customer service surveys our culture encourages us to be critical of everything from food to services. I know, it comes in the package with freedom. It’s a first amendment thing. Recently Time Magazine featured an article entitled “When Everyone’s a Critic.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Christmas For Everybody, All Year Long! Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,506 views

    One of the least developed secrets of a thriving healthy church is that if the WHOLE church recognizes and uses their gifts, it will have great impact! God wants to use us, and has specifically designed us to be used for his glory! Part of a series base

    CHRISTMAS FOR EVERYBODY, ALL YEAR LONG! --Love, God 1 Peter 4:10-11 (This was for “Family Sunday” at our church and the sermon, though part of an ongoing series on growing a healthy church, was designed more for the many young children that would be in attendance.) “The last time we had family ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praticing Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,850 views

    Showing the importance of praticing forgiveness in the family

    Title: The Power of Unforgiveness Theme: Text: Genesis 27:34-40 Introduction In chapter 27 we jump in the middle of a bitter rivalry. Two twins in a battle for the blessings for their father. Isaac is around 160 years old. He is blind and feeble. He is not expected to live much longer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Emmanuel - The Gift

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 95 ratings
     | 35,416 views

    A pre Christmas preparation, and encouragement to see ’The Gift’ rather than the gifts!

    EMMANUEL - The Gift Christmas will soon be with us, and that thought can fill you with dread; or with excitement! The thought of all the wrappings that are now added on to the real Christmas is enough to make anyone feel a little dejected! The original idea of giving gifts to celebrate is still a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible