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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Silver In Their Hair Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 25, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 32,837 views

    In a culture which values its elderly less and less, God calls us as the church to treat the elderly like family and like a fortune.

    When I was a teenager, I thought people in their 50’s were really old. Now, that I’ve recently celebrated my 52nd birthday, I’m not so sure, especially since I’m around so many people here who are still going strong in their 70’s and 80’s. They don’t seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Therefore: Do Good Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 7, 2023
     | 2,527 views

    This is the first in the series where we look at the old adage, whenever you see a Therefore, you need to go back and see what it's there for.

    It’s one of those things that preachers say. It is kind of like, “After the but comes the truth,” or “I’m almost finished.” I’m pretty sure if you’ve been in church for any length of time that you’ve heard this particular phrase, perhaps you’ve even said it yourself from time to time, and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Is Watching You Each Day?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 3, 2023
     | 3,637 views

    Today we live in an age when we have cameras every where. We never know who is watching us.

    A man is driving to work when he notices the flash of a traffic camera. He figures that his picture had been taken for exceeding the limit, even though he knows that he wasn’t speeding. • Just to be sure, he circles the block and passes the exact same spot, driving even slower this time through. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Risen Head - All Saints 11/02/2025 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 108 views

    God’s resurrection power and Christ’s reign are for us now, assuring us of hope, worth, and strength as His beloved church in every circumstance.

    “‘The best of all is, God is with us.’” — John Wesley Friends, welcome. If you arrived today with a weary heart, a worried mind, or a wandering list of what-ifs, you’re in good company. The church in Ephesus knew the press of pressures and the pull of distractions. And yet, through Paul’s pen, the ...read more

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    Why We Remember To Say The Blessing

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    Some thoughts about why we "say grace" before the meal.

    Why we remember to say the blessing By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 24, 2001 Sunday School Picnic Message on Psalm 113 Intro: Gonna be having food and fun soon. We’ll say the blessing on food. But have u thought about why we say the blessing. Ps.113 is a blessing that is used by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,871 views

    To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

    What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Case Of Mistaken Identity?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    If we choose to live for and with God, then we must understand who we are in Him.

    TALKING POINTS: 1. Last week we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and we looked at the tale of two gardens, the Garden of Eden and what happened to humanity when they disobeyed God and the Garden of the Empty Tomb and what it undid from the first garden. As I prepared that message, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Sinners Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Sykes on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,223 views

    The only case in biblical history of death bed salvation is rendered to a crook on a cross.

    A Sinner’s Prayer Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Solid Pillars For A Strong Church

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    A message of challenge to churches about sharing the good news. (Revival message)

    Three Solid Pillars for a Strong Church Romans 10:11-15 Introduction: In the Greek Islands, you can see the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Near his house there is an olive tree, supposedly dating from his time. The trunk of this tree is very large but completely hollow; it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mirror, Mirror Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.

    "In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I wanted/ didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being Encountered By Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,066 views

    Nicodemus, Saul, and Dr. Law - each are encountered by Grace. More preaching notes than full text.

    BEING ENCOUNTERED BY AMAZING GRACE JOHN 3. 1 - 4 Many years ago, John Newton penned the words, Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. Newton was not a theologian, not a preacher, Sunday school teacher, or choir director. Newton was a slave trader, a seaman, a rough type ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Steward? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,163 views

    Part 1 of 4 We have leaned well how to Lean Against God. But we hestitate to Lean on Him. Stewardship is the principle of Learning To Lean on God!

    Learning to Lean - Part 1 - What is a Steward? Text: Luke 12:42-43 Intro: This morning I would like to begin a series on Stewardship. Over the past couple of months I have been talking to you about the things that you are leaning on. Specifically are we leaning on God? And if we are, to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unload Your Spiritual Backpack

    Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 8, 2012
     | 9,359 views

    you need to forgive yourself!

    One of my greatest passions is walking long distances and hiking. I have had the opportunity to hike in some of the most scenic parts of the country, including the mountains surrounding Tucson and Arches National park in Moab Utah. While some of my hiking adventures have been while I was on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Who Is This Jesus? He Is The "Word".

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    This is an Advent Sermon based on John 1:1. John takes us to Genesis 1 where the "Word", the Logos, existed when there was no light, no air, no matter, no galaxies. The "Word" becomes a person whom people could see and touch so that human beings might no

    In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2012 Mid Week Advent I Redeemer “Who Is This Jesus? He Is the Word” I love the opening three words: “In the beginning…” Wait! When was the beginning? Wait. Was there a beginning? Our solar system ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Two Sides Of Foot Washing

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,449 views

    Over and over, Jesus taught his followers about the value of humility. Now the Lord placed them in a situation in which they must act it out.

    THE TWO SIDES OF FOOT WASHING John 13:1-17 If you’ve ever spent time around farm animals, you may see a number of similarities between them and us people. Chickens, for example, have an interesting tendency to set up a social order in which the strong pick on the weak. Or maybe I should say ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God