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  • John Kah avatar

    Finding Life, When Losing It

    Contributed by John Kah on Nov 25, 2000
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    A funeral sermon drawing upon the story of faith and story of redemption as presented in the book of Ruth.

    FUNERAL MESSAGE "Finding Life, When Losing It" Ruth 1:15-16 ____________ is what Boaz in the book of Ruth would call "A woman of excellence." She displayed that "excellence" to many people gathered here in this room this {morning}. She was a loving and faithful wife. A devoted and caring ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sharing The Message Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
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    It comes to the time when we have to actually share the message.

    Sharing the Message Purpose Driven Life #37 Cornwall/Montreal May 29, 2004 Today, we celebrate the church, and the church is active, dynamic, and even organic. It’s growing and changing and developing, and we’re part of that development. We’ve been given a mission and we’re on mission with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003
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    People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

    By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Humble Walk

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2010
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    FBC Gaithersburg: funeral for Julia McNeely Vance, centenarian, physician, daughter of Irish Baptists. Text and poem requested by family. Julia's commitments, nurtured early, brought her into an unusual life. Not delivered by me because of illness.

    That classically Irish face looks out at me from the printed page, and I wonder what it must have been like for Julia McNeely, born a century ago, to have grown up and to have followed her calling. On one side were all the customs and expectations of her day and time … that women would live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taxes, Tithes, & Trust

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 22, 2018
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    We must obediently trust God with our finances and other assets & resources. How can you trust God with your eternal soul if you can't trust Him with your money?

    Taxes, Tithes, & Trust April 22, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must obediently trust God with our finances and other assets & resources. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:15-22 Supplemental Passage: "But seek first His kingdom and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 1, 2009
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    If you’re facing tough times today take comfort in realizing God can use you best when you are weakest.

    I walked into the Mac’s store, picked up my items and went to the counter. The clerk, male, about 18, was reading a magazine. I stood at the counter for 20 seconds or so when he finally sauntered from against the wall toward the cash register, punched on the keypad, took my cash, gave me my change ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Alliance Forbidden

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2011
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    Why should I not marry a non-believer?

    Alliance Forbidden! by Sis Bala Samson Website: www.worshipjesusministriestrust.com Email contact: bala@worshipjesusministriestrust.com This message has the following headings: a) Conversion is not enough, you need commitment. b) Follow commandments of God instead of commandments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Involved In The Father’s Business Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
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    This message looks at how Jesus personally demonstrated the primary task that is expected of all believers, which is share the clear, unembellished message of the salvation found in the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

    The apostle Paul once declared, “When I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16, NIV). For Paul, the most important thing in life, second only to worshipping Christ, was preaching the gospel. He stated that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Tools And Tactics Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 9, 2024
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    People who serve like Jesus know that God has entrusted them with gifts, abilities and opportunities that must be used in service to God. To not use what God has entrusted to us will lead to God's displeasure.

    Introduction: A. Allow me to start this sermon with the story of a boy who other children called “Sparky” after a comic strip horse named Sparkplug. 1. Even though the boy hated the nickname, he could never shake it. 2. School was difficult for Sparky. a. He failed every subject in the 8th ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honoring Our Senior Saints

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 30, 2008
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    This is a word of encouragement to our senior saints. I just want to say that I love you and thanlk you for all the contributions you have made to the church, the kingdom, and in the world.

    Honoring Our Senior Saints By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: When I was asked to speak for the Senior Saints luncheon I was very happy and nervous at the same time. I was happy because you thought enough of me and I am truly honored that you did to speak at the Luncheon Honoring ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Defiance Of The Queen Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2021
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     | 4,766 views

    Queen Vashti was expected to behave in a way contrary to conscience and she refused the king's command. Her refusal was the right decision to make, but it cost her dearly. Living upright will not always gain one the favor of the world.

    The Defiance of the Queen Esther 1: 10-22 As we consider our text today, we must do so in light of the preceding verses. King Ahasuerus had thrown a six month long party, culminating with a seven day finale. He had provided an elaborate escapade for all the princes and servants within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Among Sinners Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 5, 2017
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    Large crowds followed Jesus, coming where He was. He could've waited on them to come to Him, but often He went out, seeking them. Jesus was often found among those society rejected. We too must be willing to go where they are, seeking to reach them.

    Found among Sinners Mark 2: 13-17 Following a season of ministry around the region of Galilee, Jesus had returned to Capernaum. His return created quite a stir, as multitudes arrived at Peter’s house, hoping to see Jesus. The palsied man was miraculously healed, and Jesus made a statement that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Matthew The Publican Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
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    Matthew was probably more notorious as a sinner than any of the 12, because he was a publican, tax collector for Rome. -- In Jesus' day, land and poll taxes were collected directly by Roman officials, but taxes on transported goods were contracted out.

    #11~ MATTHEW: APOSTLES 2-15-14 ~ Today we'll continue with our study of the 12 Apostles, and today we'll talk for a few minutes about the apostle Matthew. ----- Matthew was probably more notorious as a sinner than any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honest Weights

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
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     | 5,726 views

    God expects us to be honest in all things

    HONEST WEIGHTS PROVERBS 11:1 "A false weight is an abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is His delight" This is not God's condemnation of those who lie about their weight.. so you can pick up your toes. " In 1924 Liberty Magazine sent 1 00 letters containing one dollar, at random to people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Anything To Declare?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    A call to declare the praises of God to the world.

    Text: 1 Peter 2:9-12 Title: Have you anything to declare! Introduction If you fly oversees you are required after you land to go through customs with your belongings. Everyone going through customs has to make one of two choices. Either you have something to declare or you have nothing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God