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  • Christopher Hill avatar

    The Path To Peace And Comfort

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,414 views

    A funeral message - Jesus tells of the peace he offers, the place he prepares, and the path to take.

    As I talked with Glenda and Janice about their mother, Madge, one theme came up over and over – Madge’s love for people, most especially her family, and her hospitality brought people together. I heard of family gatherings at her house, her cooking, and her unshakeable positive outlook on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out Of The Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,769 views

    Despite Abram’s failures, doubts and hestitancy God still claimed, upheld him as a man of faith

    Sermon: Out of the Comfort Zone Gen 12:1-4 Feb 27, 2002 Turn with me to Gen 12:1-4 I. A Hero of Faith??? - Abram/Abraham A. Seems so Simple 1. God said go - Abram went! 2. An Amazing Example of Faith a) Held up as a standard of faith (1) father of our faith ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,059 views

    How Jesus comforts us and teaches us to cope with the "losses" of life.

    (Sermon #4 of the Sermon on the Mount Series) J. Richard Lord, Jr. Parkview Church of the Nazarene The Mourning Shall Be Comforted Matthew 5:4 It is a fact of life that at some point in our lifetime we will be faced with loss. Loss of jobs, loss of property, loss of loved ones, even loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Outside The Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 226 ratings
     | 18,354 views

    First Sunday after Christmas, Year A -- God had Mary and Joseph take Jesus down to Egypt. When God sometimes takes us out of our comfort zone, it is part of his gracious plan for us in Christ.

    Here we are at the end of one year and ready to begin another. The readings for this morning are for the First Sunday after Christmas, and the Gospel tells us about the trip that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus took down to Egypt. It wasn’t a vacation. They weren’t just “going south for the winter.” They ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas Comfort For The Discouraged

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    An advent sermon which rehearses God’s character, and how that can help us deal with our depression.

    Christmas Comfort for the Discouraged Isaiah 51.1-8 1Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. 2Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Keith Harms avatar

    Comfort In The Greatness Of God

    Contributed by Keith Harms on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 7,875 views

    God’s children can find comfort in the greatness of God.

    Comfort in the Greatness of God Keith Harms livingWORD Assembly of God INTRODUCTION: Bret Farve steps up behind the center. A short hut! - hut-hut! And the ball is snapped. Immediately there’s a violent blend of yellow and green with navy and orange as the Bears defense pushes the Packer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Lord Who Comforts

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    God is in control of time and circumstances to achieve His purposes, and He understands your life hurts and sorrows.

    Today we are going to look closely at one particular event in Jesus’ ministry. This event helps us understand the heart of Jesus for us. It had happened suddenly. In the town of Bethany, Lazarus, brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus, fell sick. The sisters tried their best to help him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Comforting Promise To The Family

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,316 views

    Funeral Sermon for a believer

    A COMFORTING PROMISE TO THE FAMILY JOHN 11:25-26 TEXT: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?’” I. THE SITUATION A. Jesus just arrived to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Our Comforter Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    Suffering is a common human experience. But it doesn’t have to stop us ministering for God. In fact God can use our experience of suffering to help others by the way we offer them the support that we have received from God.

    This week I’ve been listening to a series of lectures on depression by Arch Hart, who’s Professor of Psychology at Fuller Seminary in the US. One of the interesting things he said was a piece of advice he gives to ministers. He says never take your day off on a Monday if you can possibly help it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Escaping A Life Of Comfort Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    Fear will rob you of your dream, don’t let it

    Last week we began the process of exploring our God given dreams as we move into the destiny He has planned for us before we were born. In fact, our dream governed how we were formed. As you began this week to explore your dream potential, ultimately, the dream God has given you will meet a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beyond A Comfortable Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007
     | 4,018 views

    Mature Christian faith moves beyond a Santa Claus God, who lives to serve us, to a God who calls us to discipleship and faith.

    Luke 4:21-30 “Beyond a Comfortable Faith” INTRODUCTION After the State of the Union address by President Bush, the pollsters were out trying to get his job approval rating. The latest figures are in and now only 28% approve of the way President Bush is doing his job. Bush low approval rating ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Troy Richards avatar

    How Comfortable Are You?

    Contributed by Troy Richards on May 31, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,958 views

    A sermon asking do other peopel feel comfortable around you at church.

    HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU? -> RO. 12:13b -this is my question for you today. Through everything we talk about, just be thinking how comfortable are you. -but here’s the twist. I don’t mean how comfortable do you feel, I mean how comfortable to people feel around you. When we say this chair is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The God Who Comforts

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,542 views

    God spoke to the people in exile through Isaiah. In the midst of their darkness, they heard the voice of grace, the voice of hope and the voice of truth.

    The book of Isaiah is a remarkably long book, divided into two parts. • The first 39 chapters talk about condemnation, God’s judgement for the sin of Israel. The people had abandoned God. • The last 27 chapters talk about redemption, God’s forgiveness for the people, and the deliverance by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Un-Comfortably Numb"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    A sermon about giving one’s life to Christ, and the importance of bringing children up in the faith.

    “Un-Comfortably Numb” Luke 19:1-10 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN Zacchaeus was chief among tax collectors, and I’m sure his parents never would have dreamed that he would turn out the way he did. You know why? Because Zacchaus’ name means “Pure” or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Comfort Of His Coming Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    6th is series on 1 Thessalonians (6 of 8).

    THE COMFORT OF HIS COMING 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 INTRO: The pagan world in Paul’s day had no hope of life after death. The believers in Thessalonica were concerned about their loved ones who had died. What if the Lord should return? Would their deceased loved ones miss out? Will those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist