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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Evangelistic Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,062 views

    This is a simple wedding ceremony for a young Christian couple who had many non-believer friends in attendance. Includes unity candle and sand ceremonies. Some of the items have been gleaned from other sources.

    Wedding of BRIDE ______ & GROOM ______ Seating of family Mothers lighting candles Bridal party enters Bride Enters OPENING WORDS Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God and in the presence of this company to witness the union of BRIDE ______ and GROOM _____ in Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After Death Experinces

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,222 views

    The resurrection is of practical value when we consider what happens after life ends.

    1. Today is “Easter” on the Christian calendar a. Annual remembrance of Jesus’ resurrection b. In Churches of Christ each first day of the week is to remember the Resurrection c. To get to Jesus’ resurrection, he had to go through crucifixion and the grave d. On that first day of the week exciting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surprised By An Angel

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on May 4, 2020
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     | 4,127 views

    God's surprises come in various ways and places

    Someone said, “I don't like surprises. I am afraid of them because surprises are either too good to believe, or too bad to accept.” Like them or not, surprises are inevitable in this world. God gives us some surprises throughout our lives. Abraham was surprised by three visitors while he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    More Joy Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 27, 2020
     | 2,398 views

    As humans we are constantly focused on Joy or our lack of it

    Robert Dean in the Homan Illustrated Bible Dictionary defines joy as A State of delight and well being that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Everyone's Invited To The Reception

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,809 views

    The sermon​ looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat​ at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.

    Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: The Good Samaritan On "Uh-Oh” Street

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 8, 2025
     | 469 views

    The word I’ll use is faith, faith over fear

    Dan Dailey, writing in the New York Daily News, tells about overhearing a woman in New York discussing her neighborhood. New Yorkers often divide Manhattan based on the location of Houston Street. If you live south of Houston Street, you live in SoHo; if you live north of Houston Street, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ra'ah See: Elijah Sees God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 13, 2022
     | 1,387 views

    “And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time."

    “And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time.” 3 And when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Promises Of God And His Faithfulness To Fulfill Them Series

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 12, 2024
     | 2,220 views

    In a world where promises are often broken and trust can be hard to come by, we can find immense comfort and strength in knowing that God's promises are sure and His faithfulness is unfailing.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a theme that is foundational to our faith: the promises of God and His unwavering faithfulness to fulfill them. In a world where promises are often broken and trust can be hard to come by, we can find immense ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Time Is Running Out

    Contributed by James Lowe on Aug 3, 2023
     | 13,673 views

    Time is running out for this world

    Time is running out Ephesians 5:16 “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Redeeming the time= making the most of your time) Romans 13:11 in the NLT version, “This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation (deliverance) is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For The New Year Ahead. Philippians 3:13-14

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2024
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     | 11,606 views

    As this year ends we must prepare for the new one ahead. A message of hope for what is to come.

    Preparing for the New Year ahead. Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 22, 2025
     | 736 views

    This sermon is all about forgiveness and the freedom that we find when we learn to forgive and stop holding on to the things that people do to hurt us...It also points to Jesus and the cross and the power that He gives us to help us overcome.

    The Heart of Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Good morning, I want to start out today with a story… Imagine this: A mother stands in a courtroom, face-to-face with the man who murdered her only son. The room is silent, thick with tension. Everyone expects her to demand justice … maybe even vengeance. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Multi Ethnic Bereavement

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2017
     | 13,965 views

    I wrote this for a counseling class. It contains three parts: 1) Bereavement in religion 2) Bereavement in ethnic groups 3) Applications for pastoral and clinical counselors.

    To be used of the Lord to help those grieving is both satisfying and humbling. My personal prayer is that more mourners will be drawn to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the only thing that can bring true and lasting comfort. Jesus said, “Blessed are those that mourn, for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Fearing Man To Fearing God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
     | 8,616 views

    From Fearing Man to Fearing God Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us Brad Bailey – January 21, 2018

    From Fearing Man to Fearing God Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us Brad Bailey – January 21, 2018 Note: In the process of preparing to address this topic I found that what developed was an extent that would be better served as the basis for a 2 to 4 message series. Therefore, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Who Am I? I Am Refined Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,846 views

    WE BECOME DIFFERENT PEOPLE UNDERSTANDING WE ARE REFINED BY OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

    Who Am I? I am Refined Ephesians 2:1-10 April 25, 2010 INTRODUCTION How do you define refined? Does it refer to our manners, our bearing, our posture, our social skills, our dress? How do you define refined? Which of the following is the more refined? (showing pics of various ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Historical Heresies Alive And Well In The Church Today - A Multi-Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 3, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,331 views

    I remember reading that one of the primary sources of error in Theology is the desire to say something new.

    "There is nothing new under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9 ESV) Week One - Introduction When I chose to become a follower of Jesus, I had a voracious appetite for knowledge about Him, as well as a deep desire to grow in intimacy with Him. I would read everything about Jesus I could get my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational