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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Funeral For A Godly Woman

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2012
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    1. Thank God for her devotion to her family. 2. Thank God for her demonstration of her faith. -She rejoiced in serving. -She relied on the Scripture. -She gave reverence to her Savior.

    Funeral for a Godly Woman: Mrs. Opal Self Proverbs 31:10-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Kilpatrick / McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 10, 2012 *We are going to miss Opal Self. It is always hard to lose someone we love, especially when that someone is someone like Opal. But in the midst of our grief, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Won't Complain Any More!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 26, 2020
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    The whining of the people of Israel following God's deliverance from slavery is too often echoed among the churches of this day. Grumbling is a serious sin against God, inviting His divine judgement.

    “The people complained in the hearing of the LORD about their misfortunes, and when the LORD heard it, his anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some outlying parts of the camp. Then the people cried out to Moses, and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire died ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Thank God For A Father Who Can Genesis 18:1-33

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 16, 2023
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    To every man in this room, you wear several different hats. For some you wear the hat of a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, and a man among many other things. Each of these hats requires you to react in a different mode, different style and a different manner.

    To every man in this room, you wear several different hats. For some you wear the hat of a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a friend, and a man among many other things. Each of these hats requires you to react in a different mode, different style and a different manner. As a man you stand on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You, God For Dad, Mum, Grand And Great-Grand Pas And Mas

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
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    Thanking God for our God-fearing fathers, mothers, and grand- and great-grandparents, who, living and departed, instilled in us the faith.

    In Western Christianity, this day (July 26th) is celebrated as the “feast of grandparents.” This feast began with the earliest church traditions, which marked the maternal grandparents of Jesus, Joachim, and Anne. A little bit later, in about the third and fourth centuries, the universal church ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A New Year's Revelation

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 31, 2005
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    A sermon for New Year’s Day on the most important resolution of all - Trusting Jesus to be the source of our contentment.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA “A NEW YEAR’S REVELATION” New Year’s Day, 2006 Well, here we are, another new year! Let’s see how many of you enjoy New Year’s traditions - how many stayed up till midnight to watch the ball drop at Time’s Square? How many shot a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith That Overcomes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
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    Encourages believers to truly know God, serve Him energetically, share Him boldly, and find contentment in Him.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as a disparate group of individuals, but as a family under the Lord, united by His love and grace. We gather to share in His word, to grow in understanding, and to be fortified in faith. Today, we turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    Living A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
     | 1,469 views

    A thankful heart is a powerful spiritual force. It honours God, strengthens our faith, and positions us to receive more from Him.

    LIVING A LIFE OF THANKSGIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Supporting Texts: Psalm 103:1-5, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:15-17, Luke 17:11-19, Ephesians 5:20 INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving is more than a seasonal celebration or a one-time expression—it is a lifestyle that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remembering What We Have - Jesus Is Lord Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 33,230 views

    How important is it to remember what Jesus has done for us? There is a danger in forgetting what we have and there is power in what we remember.

    OPEN: A clergyman walking down a country lane saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his cart. The boy was all hot and sweaty and looked very upset. "You look hot, my son," said the preacher. "Why don’t you just rest a moment, and then I’ll give you a hand." "No ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Speaks Plainly About His Father

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011
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    Easter 6 - Jesus speaks plainly to his disciples about his heavenly Father. Our heavenly Father answers us joyfully. Our heavenly Father provides for us lovingly.

    JESUS SPEAKS PLAINLY ABOUT HIS FATHER (Outline) May 29, 2011 - Easter 6 - JOHN 16:23b-30 INTRO: The time of Jesus’ crucifixion is coming closer and closer. Jesus is teaching his disciples as much as they can bear before the time of his death and resurrection. Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Amazing Grace, The Story Of John Newton

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,184 views

    When the spiritual life of the Christian Church is at a low ebb God raises up chosen servants to a revival of the Christian faith.

    AMAZING GRACE, THE STORY OF JOHN NEWTON The stories of men and women’s lives recorded in Scripture are often used in sermons to illustrate truths to help us in our own spiritual pilgrimage. The biographies of Christian leaders in more recent times can also be very interesting and helpful. I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 11, 2010
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     | 16,948 views

    In spite of having enjoyed the goodness of the Lord in the past on many occasions,sometimes we feel that we are abandoned by the Lord. But if we spend a few moments to recollect the miraculous ways the Lord had led us in the spiritual wilderness in the pa

    “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand”. (Psalm 73: 23) Many saints who enjoyed the goodness of the Heavenly Father in their personal life have experienced that He is such a loving Lord and takes care of his children each and every moment in our life. However, some times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Prayer For The Colossians Should Be Our Prayer For One Another

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 13, 2009
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     | 8,936 views

    Paul was writing down details of how he was praying for the young Colossian Church. It is a great guide as to how we should be praying for our fellow believers.

    Welcome to week two of our study of St Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church, probably written between 52 and 56 AD – at least that’s when Paul’s letter was written – not my sermon! Last week we considered the ‘gospel [that] is bearing fruit and growing’ (1:6). Those of us who were here took home a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Pastor Appreciation Day 2009

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 106 ratings
     | 131,169 views

    what separates a “MAN CALLED” & a “MAN DESIRING” the Ministry. A man "Desireing" can always quit, but a man "CALLED" can never get away from the call or the Ministry & feels fulfilled in life.

    “PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY” OCT. 11, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today is “Pastor Appreciation Day!" Let me share with you a few things that affect a Pastor and his heart. HERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT WILL “BREAK” A PASTOR’S SPIRIT! MURMURING will break a Pastor’s Spirit! DISCORD will break a Pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Worry Well Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 27, 2009
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     | 3,281 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taughty by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

    Introduction Fearless the series continues- last installment. We will be addressing the topic of worry today. Much to worry about today and even be fearful of. How do we master our fears/concerns as Christians? How do we worry well? Do you know someone who worries? Do you worry? What do you worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Landmine Of Slothfulness Series

    Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 170 ratings
     | 35,261 views

    Some people go about their work with energy and joy, giving their best effort to every detail. Others do as little as they can, as slowly as they can, as indifferently as they can. What about you? Do you work with intensity or indifference—or somewhere i

    Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 2: The Landmine of Slothfulness Summary: Some people go about their work with energy and joy, giving their best effort to every detail. Others do as little as they can, as slowly as they can, as indifferently as they can. What about you? Do you work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist