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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Act Like Men: Courage

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2012
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     | 8,932 views

    A study of men exhibiting courage when under pressure.

    “As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gathering Of Friends And Enemies Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
     | 5,652 views

    THe conversation at the dinner given in Jesus honor.

    The gathering of friends and enemies John 12: 1-11 I went to one of those restaurants where they tell you to sit at the bar while you have to wait for them to get your table ready. I think it’s just a gimmick to try and get you to have a drink or a salad or something, but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Knows

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,796 views

    This is a funeral for a member of my church who died after a sudden illness.

    The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lord, I Miss My Church

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 27, 2020
     | 7,147 views

    Why being a participating member of a local church is important for every believer.

    LORD, I MISS MY CHURCH! Mt 16:18 Jesus had been talking to His disciples and He asked them who they thought He was. Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. And Jesus answered them.... Mt 16:18 I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy Leslie Gordon Fields

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,961 views

    This is a sermon eulogy for a man who was not in Christ but members of his family were.

    Eulogy Leslie Gordon Fields 3/21/2002.hb Leslie Gordon Fields, a son, brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, and co worker. He was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for him. We all go through that cycle of birth, life, and death because its ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My Mouth Is Enlarged Over My Enemies

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
     | 10,431 views

    God will help

    1Sa 1:1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 1Sa 1:2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Influencing Our Family For God Series

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,652 views

    How to influence your unbelieving family members for God. Sermon notes included.

    Influencing Your Family for God 1 Peter 3:1-12; 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 Introduction In the past two weeks during this marriage and family series, we have talked about speaking the truth, conflict, submission, responsibility, and the example of Christ’s love. I didn’t really talk about arguing, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is That Unique Part Of The Body Of Christ, Which You Are, Functioning?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014
     | 3,282 views

    For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, …Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them …

    Is that unique part of the body of Christ, which you are, functioning? Eph 4:13-16 Until we all …grow up in all things into Him who is the head — Christ — from whom the whole body (of Christ), joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Missionary Commissioning Service

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 6, 2020
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     | 10,161 views

    Message for the commissioning of a church member into missionary service. Charge to both the candidate and the church.

    1. INTRODUCTION What a joy it is to commission [candidate's name] for missionary service this morning, and to participate in what God is doing to reach the nations! Most of us have heard of the verses in Matthew 28 that are commonly referred to as “The Great Commission”… Go ahead and turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Activation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011
     | 8,158 views

    The activation factor in church health is to get every member involved in ministry.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE ACTIVATION FACTOR” EPHESIANS 4:7-16 OPEN We finish up our series on church health this morning. First thing this morning, I want us to consider how we know that a human body is dying. One of the indicators is when the individual members of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desire The Best As One Team

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,183 views

    The Church is a complete team. All members must desire to win.

    INTRODUCTION Do you still remember the show in Channel 13 that feature 2 teams of Roller Skaters that fights for almost 1 hour in winning the most laps? Do you still remember how suddenly one member of the team will turn his back from his own team and create troubles so that the other team will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For Elderly Lady

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 47,278 views

    funeral for elderly lady who was a member of the church for 74 years

    On behalf of the family, I would like thank all that are here today, as we come to celebrate the life of Thelma Waggle and recognize all that she has meant to us and done for us…..as well as celebrate her eternal inheritance that was given to her when she accepted the eternal promise of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Abc’s Of Commitment

    Contributed by John Reid on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,861 views

    Illustration: Commitments each member needs to make for the new year.

    Pastor’s Message “We will not forsake the house of our God” (Neh. 10:39). “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you can” (John Wesley). We all make commitments. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Hopeful Future

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,216 views

    Baccalaureat sermon, but focus works with all members seeking the will of God.

    A Hopeful Future Jeremiah 29:10-14 Imagine that you watch as two sailboats are approaching one another on Lake Ponchatrain. They are moving steadily and speedily in opposite directions--yet driven by the same wind. You see, a boat’s direction is determined not by the wind, but by the set of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing 3 Ways

    Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    Church growth happens when members grow 3 ways

    Introduction: Growth is normal and Expected - Colossians 2:7 Illust: Ruth Bell Graham was asked what she would like on her gravestone. She replied that she saw a sign on the road when they were repaving a road that read "End of Construction: Thank you for your patience" 1. Growing Out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal