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  • John Bright avatar

    The Power To Serve

    Contributed by John Bright on Nov 9, 2023
     | 1,779 views

    A sermon for Veteran's Day. Teaching sheet at the end

    “The Power to Serve" Acts 6:1-5 Veteran’s Day A sermon for 11/12/23 by Pastor John Bright Acts 6:1-4 “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Prodigal Examination PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 797 views

    Explores the lessons of love, forgiveness, and grace in the parable of the prodigal son from different perspectives and their application in our lives.

    Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to stand before you today, to share in the word of God, to delve into the richness of His teachings, and to find comfort, wisdom, and guidance in the sacred text we hold so dear. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the ...read more

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    Whose Side Is The Lord On? Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,308 views

    What Joshua had to learn here was; he’d have to pay more attention to his spiritual life than he did to the military campaign because once he was focused on God then God would take care of the battle.

    Whose side is the Lord on? Joshua 5:13-15 I’ve found a list of the rules of life that were written from one man to his wife. I’m sure that some of the men here will find this enlightening while the women may want to find out if their husband agrees with any of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy Bernice Simmons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,319 views

    This is a Christian mother and wife of 53 years who loved serving the Lord especially as an usher. She truly served well.

    Eulogy Bernice Simmons 2/14/2008 There is a song that tells the story behind the smile you often saw on Bernice Simmons’ face. The words were, “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see, when I look upon his face, the one who saved me by his grace, what a day, glorious day that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Ready To Return To God? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 845 views

    This sermon encourages recognition of our need for God, gratitude for His blessings, and recommitment to His plans, through repentance and faith.

    Beloved friends, gathered here today in the house of the Lord, I want to welcome you with open arms and a heart full of gratitude. We are here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here not as strangers, but as a family, united in Christ's love. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves ...read more

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    In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 26,572 views

    God’s presence when life takes us in the valley

    September 3, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 In the Valley A couple of years ago, a church in Seattle, Washington was having a big kick-off Sunday. It was the weekend after Labor Day and they wanted to do something for their children’s programs. So they brought in Barney the Dinosaur. They learned, Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Person Can Make A Difference

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 44,267 views

    I am only one,but still I am one. I cannot do everything; but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.

    TEXT: Esther Chapter 4 TITLE: ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE In an overpopulated world, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of one. There are so many people who have so many gifts and skills who are already doing so many things that are so important, who needs me? What can I as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The 12 Apostles, Thomas

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 16, 2015
     | 6,808 views

    Tonight we’re going to look at a disciple whose gotten worse press than any but Judas, but he was actually one of the most outstanding of the Apostles.

    THE 12 APOSTLES, THOMAS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: X MARKS THE SPOT 1. Boudreaux and Thibodeaux went fishing. They found a great fishing spot, right out in the middle of a lake. 2. Boudreaux said, "Thibodeaux, we need to mark this spot so we can find it again!" Thibodeaux took out a big black ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Yes, It's Mother's Day!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,865 views

    Today is Mother's Day, & this used to be such an easy Sunday for preachers because we could preach sermons filled with warm, happy illustrations. And everybody wore flowers.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is a shorter & newer [2020] version of a previous message.) TEXT: Proverbs 23:25; Ephesians 4:15 & 32 ILL. A man came home from work one afternoon & found his three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Holds When You’re Tested

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025
     | 660 views

    In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

    Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Are Responsible For Your Own Fire

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 886 views

    When we get saved, each of us is given our own piece of Holy Spirit fire.What we do with that fire after that is up to each individual. Either we keep it burning brightly or let our fire go out.

    YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN FIRE Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SONG LEADER SABOTAGE 1. I heard about this pastor who was finishing up a fiery sermon on self-control. He said with great passion, a). "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd throw it in the river." ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Dream To You Is A Nightmare To Others PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 769 views

    This sermon explores understanding and applying God's Word, focusing on Joseph's dreams, the importance of discretion, and demonstrating humility in our lives.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters, welcome. I am so grateful to see each and every one of you gathered here today, united in the sweet fellowship of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound by the unbreakable bonds of ...read more

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    Winning The Battle PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,095 views

    Encourages Christians to actively participate in spiritual warfare by harnessing God's spiritual armor to handle life's hardships and stand firm in faith.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather as a community of faith. We convene here in the presence of our Almighty God, not out of obligation, but out of a deep-seated love and a yearning for His Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, one that has the power ...read more

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    A Royal Funeral

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    The death of Jesus was more than bringing salvation to a lost world; it involved an international situation which only God was able to solve.

    JOHN 19:38-42 A ROYAL FUNERAL I. THE REALITY: * A. Romans. B. Retainer. C. Receivership. II. THE RICH: ** A. Risk. B. Respected. C. Remorseful. III. THE REPOSE: *** A. Royalty. B. Restful. C. Rush. The death of our Lord is now a fact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006
     | 7,649 views

    Looking at the role description for a disciple

    The Cost of Discipleship - Luke 9:18-27 Gladstone Baptist Church – 31/7/05 pm I’ve got a couple of questions to ask you? How much does salvation cost us? Nothing - It’s free. How much does being a disciple cost us? Everything we have. There was once two cadets at West Point Military ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist