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  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    My Soul Thirsts For God - All Saints Day Memorial Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 5, 2012
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     | 10,190 views

    A short talk given at our annual Memorial Service where we invite family members to come and give thanks for the life of a loved one who has died recently.

    Throughout my life I have been encouraged by the faith and by the actions of some very unlikely people. During the summer I spent some time talking to people with a variety of disabilities and impairments and I have to say I found myself both inspired and uplifted. Watching the Paralympics was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Memorial Message For A Godly Woman

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,262 views

    A memorial message delivered at the celebration of life of a godly woman.

    Goin’ home, goin’ home, I'm a-goin’ home; Quiet-like, some still day, I'm just goin’ home. It's not far, just close by, Through an open door; Work all done, care laid by, Goin’ to fear no more. Mother's there expecting me, Father's waiting, too; Lots of folk gathered there, All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News And Good Deeds Make Good Sense Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,462 views

    Jesus modeled and taught an evangelistic strategy of combining the Great Commandment with the Great Commission.

    In his book, Building a Contagious Church, Mark Mittleberg asks us to join him in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. As you walk up to the large arena, you see a mass of young people in line for a concert. The headline act is shock-rockeer Marilyn Manson (named after Marilyn Monroe and mass ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stepping Out

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,175 views

    Preparing in the peaceful times to step out when God calls.

    A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his wife were awakened in the night by a violent storm. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Man After God's Own Heart

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 123 ratings
     | 60,892 views

    The kind of attitude God is looking for in His people.

    A Man After God’s Own Heart Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 13:1-14 Scripture Text: 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unprofitable Servants

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,373 views

    How is your servanthood?

    Unprofitable Servants We’re Number 1!!! We have the largest Sunday School! We have a dynamic ministry! Dr. Good-Words is the world’s leading authority on ________. We had the largest number of conversions and baptisms for the year! We support 500 missionaries! Our seminary has the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church On Fire Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 420 ratings
     | 131,127 views

    A church that’s on fire for God is not only endued w/ power, but equal in position, and evangelistic in priority!

    Church on Fire Acts 4:31-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchOnFire.html Don’t worry—if the church were truly on fire we wouldn’t announce it in the bulletin or by way of a sermon. But I’m proud to announce that this church is officially ‘on fire for God!’ Village atheist was not a bad man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrate Volunteers

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 13, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 21,676 views

    By volunteering in the church you fulfill a purpose in your life, your ministry

    Celebrate Volunteers! Intro: Ministry could never happen without the faithful service of so many people. From those who teach, to those in the nursery, to those who set up coffee and those who lead worship, all of the ministry you do is important. Recognize volunteers by having them stand One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Full Grown

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,945 views

    Are you still sucking your thumb or are you a grown up?

    I have been listening to a show on 990 Main Street America Radio, Chevis and Joe. They have a lot of folks call in and say that they are Black men full grown. This is the first time I have ever heard that phrase and I have pondered it and decided it was time to use it in reference to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

    Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is God's Pick

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    Jesus Is God’s Pick 1) To save us 2) To speak to us

    I’m sure the Detroit Lions are looking forward to Draft Day. NFL fans know that the Lions set a record this year. They went 0-16 becoming the first NFL team to lose that many games in a single season. The good news is that, as the worst team in the league, the Lions get the first draft pick. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,542 views

    We are people who live in community. Cain didn’t realize that and saw his brother as competition rather than a companion.

    Genesis 4:1-16 “Where is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor” INTRODUCTION The neighborhood is changing and expanding. Technologies like the internet and cell phones have broken down boarders far more effectively than any invading army. Traditionally closed societies like China and Iran have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Do You Say I Am Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,290 views

    Saying that Jesus is our Lord and Savior demands that we back up our words with actions.

    Matthew 16: 13-20 “Who Do You Say I Am” INTRODUCTION During the past four weeks, we have been attempting to pose questions rather than provide answers. It is helpful at times to ask ourselves hard questions. They help us get our bearings and make sure that we are headed along the path that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Measuring Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 2, 2009
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     | 3,203 views

    I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in Tanzania in 1963.

    MEASURING OUR FAITH “I beseech (urge) you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable (and spiritual) service.” Romans 12:1 I will never forget what Missionary Bill Lewis told me on my last night in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Little Time, So Much To Do

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,975 views

    We have all received grace upon grace; therefore, we are called to share our talents just as Peter’s mother-in-law did.

    So Little Time, So Much to Do Isaiah 40:27-31; Mark 1:29-39 Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 8, 2009 Introduction: We continue with the first chapter of Mark. As always, Mark tells the story well and fast. His favorite word is “immediately.” There is very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed