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  • Bishop Perry Newton Sr avatar

    Death Is Only A Sleep

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
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     | 10,954 views

    A Sermon Preached for a beloved deceased. All rights to be used by all who desire to do so.

    Death is only a Sleep This evening, let me first extend my deepest condolences to the family and in particular the children of our late brother Wilfred Kelly who was affectionately called “will” by all who knew him. I also would like to express my deepest sympathy to ...read more

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    The Answer To The 6 Foot Hole

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 86 ratings
     | 25,328 views

    We are all curious about death .... We are all curious about what happens after we die.Golfer Paul Azinger shared " I'm not saying that nothing ever bothers me and I don't have problems, but I feel like I have found the answer to ..... the six-foot ho

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Ruth 3:1-5;4:13-17; Psalm 127; Hebrews 9:24-28 and Mark 12:28-34. A book of children's letters to God........ contain these entries: Dear God,...... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Church Divided, Denominated, Disobedient!

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2013
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     | 7,718 views

    God’s word calls the church to high standards. Division and denominationalism should be unacceptable based on what the Bible clearly teaches.

    What makes a certain food your favorite food? 1. You like its taste. 2. It satisfies your hunger. 3. It has all the vitamines and nutrients that you need for good health. What makes a certain church right for you? 1. You like its taste. 2. It satisfies your spiritual hunger. 3. It has all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go Back To Go Forward

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2013
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     | 13,127 views

    Ephesus had many commendable qualities. Yet almost without notice the church began to slip and lose ground. It was not what they were doing that was the core of their problem. If they were to go forward the church needed to return to where they once were.

    Go Back to Go Forward Revelation 2:1-7 The church at Ephesus had many commendable qualities. Yet almost without notice the church began to slip and lose ground. It was not what they were doing that was the core of their problem. If they were to go forward the church needed to return to where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Stand Firm In The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
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    To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you love the company of believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:1 (Amplified Bible) THEREFORE, MY brethren, whom I love and yearn to see, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    120 Years

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
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    To show that GOD gave us 120 years of age so that we can grow in the knowledge and relationship of Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: What is your life span? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gave us 120 years of age so that we can grow in the knowledge and relationship of Him. IV. TEXT: Genesis 6:3 (Amplified Bible) Then the Lord said, My Spirit shall not forever dwell and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Latter Times

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 3,423 views

    To enumerate the people does in the latter times, namely: (1) some will abandon the faith, (2) they will follow deceiving spirits, and (3) follow things taught by demons.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we in the last days? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the people does in the latter times, namely: (1) some will abandon the faith, (2) they will follow deceiving spirits, and (3) follow things taught by demons. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Altared - Pt. 3 - Pinky Swear! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,005 views

    Once prominent in churches. Once prominent in life. Now seldom seen in our buildings. Have they also disappeared from our life? We have been called to live an "Altared" life. Why?

    Altared - Pt. 3 - Pinky Swear I. Introduction For some it was padded. For others it folded down. For some a simple rail. For others it was built in and for others it was a separate piece of furniture that often became a display location for offering plates, plastic flowers, and croquette covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Jesus Did For You Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,119 views

    A reflection of what Jesus did for us encourages us to live for Him. Through His suffering,

    INTRODUCTION A. BIBLE INTERPRETATION 1. Much of Bible is Easy to Understand but occasionally we get bumped into confusion. 2. Today is one of those bumps! 3. We may not solve the confusion today, … to get the practical help -- to encourage Christians in difficult days. B. WHAT DID JESUS DO FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Christmas Gift

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    2 Cor 9:15

    GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT 2 COR 9:15 We all like gifts. We like to receive them from those that we love. And we also enjoy giving them. What Jesus said is certainly true: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts 20:35). I used to think that the greatest joy of Christmas belonged to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enlisted For Service

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,692 views

    Calling all youth to serve in the Kingdom of God alongside their pastors.

    ENLISTED FOR SERVICE 6/4/2009 – Burley, ID Ricardo Rodriguez Mark 8:34-36 “34Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me. 35If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,032 views

    The necessity and tools for abiding in Christ unfolded

    "Abiding in Christ" On the last evening before the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified, He preached one of the most important sermons of His life. In this vital message He taught the foundational truths that would supply the disciples with what was necessary to lay the basis for their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Extraordinary Passion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,491 views

    About the courage and passion of Paul.

    My experience two weeks ago… car breaks down… towing… Michael… conversation about his life… filled the day with meaning. Then the next morning… Sandra’s experience… excited me…. But bumped into executive class with champagne hardly felt just…. Is she really God’s favorite? > Faced with issue… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Genesis 36 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,809 views

    verse-by-verse

    Many times in our world we see a Father passing down his ‘mantle’ to his son. - race car driver - My grandfather to my uncle - Falwell’s son Now those types of ‘passing of the baton’ are fairly easy to define. There’s paperwork, there’s legal work, there’s policy changes, and there’s a visible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Worth avatar

    #1 Scripture Is True If I Believe It. Series

    Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,959 views

    Looking at the myth of scriptural errancy.

    Myths of the Modern Church #1 Scripture is True if I believe it. Rev. Charles Worth True Word Christian Church 2 Timothy 3:16-17 we read: “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist