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  • Anthony Perry avatar

    Things We Ought To Lament

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 25, 2009
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     | 7,869 views

    This sermon finds a connection with the current condition of the United States with the condition of Jeremiah’s Judah. It also teache sus to respond with lament and hope as Jeremiah did for his people and nation.

    A Lament of Our Own Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-26 Before we get into this scripture and how it applies to our lives today it might be good to identify the author of Lamentations and learn a little about his background. Knowing these details will help us better understand what the writer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remember...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,366 views

    A brief message given at a nursing home memorial service.

    Remember… Various Scriptures Memorial Service for Aberdeen Living Center March 10, 2004 Introduction It is my distinct pleasure to address you here today. And my hope and prayer is that you will leave here encouraged in the hope that we have in God, and through His Son, Jesus Christ. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Newell avatar

    What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,017 views

    Short sermon to conclude an Easter Family Service.

    What Do You Do With An Empty Tomb? Easter 2008 Message This short message comes at the end of a four part skit that will interlace our Easter Service. The skit is entitled: Deuce Montana and the Adventure of the Empty Tomb. The skit is simply an illustration of the Bridge or Steps to Peace With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Heaping Handfuls

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,588 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage faith and to encourage continued faithfulness in the grace of giving.

    "Happy Heaping Handfuls" 2 Cor. 9:7 "Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." Intro: Several months ago when I preached on tithing I determined in my heart to preach more faithfully the theme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Focus On The Black ?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,918 views

    It is much easier to criticize than to encourage. Be an encourager!

    FOCUS ON THE SPOT? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder this day, a very sad pondering: Gal. 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YE SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH? Wish I had the answers! ? ! ? Maybe losing the focus and seeing the all the bad, negative, fault ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Is For Us! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2011
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     | 9,610 views

    God is at work in you, helping you become all He wants you to be, as one of His people! God’s work in us is so much greater than our work in us could ever be!

    The God Who Is for Us! Intro: 5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone: “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again, and he gave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 12, 2015
     | 11,219 views

    Relationships in Christ, Discipleship, Examples, Encouragement

    GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Family Relationships Titus 2:1-15 (p. 835) May 24, 2015 Introduction: A couple of weeks ago Kari and I were doing Home Communion and visiting with the sweetest lady you’ll ever meet in your life named Sienna...Sienna is in her 90’s and completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Secrets Of A World Class Runner

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,902 views

    Milton Berle, David Letterman, & Chuck Norris on running. A World Class Runner gives us the secrets of running our Christian race at peak performance to a photo-flash finish befitting the accolades of heaven!

    THE SECRETS OF A WORLD CLASS RUNNER Heb. 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Comedian MILTON BERLE said, “My doctor recently told me that jogging could add years to my life. I tried it. He’s right! I feel ten years older already.” 2. David Letterman said, "I pulled a hamstring during the New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Around The World (All Age)

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,509 views

    A short talk and order of service for a Christmas All Age (Family Service). Email me for Word documents and PowerPoints

    All Age Nativity Talk for ¡§Christmas around the world¡¨. John 1:10-14 WBC 12th Dec 2004 am PPT of first screen The vicar and his wife had left for a conference abroad, forgetting to give instructions for the banner which was to decorate the hall at the Christmas Carol Concert, the following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Meeting Needs...touching Lives, Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,341 views

    Every Christian has been uniquely gifted for service. The question is: "Are you using your gifts in service?"

    Meeting Needs, Touching Lives – Part II 1 Corinthians 12:5 – 7 1. Uniquely Gifted To Serve - God has given each person a gift for ministry – 1 Corinthians 12:5-6, 11; 1 Timothy 4:10 1 Corinthians 12:5-6a,11 “There are different ways to serve the same Lord, and we can each do different ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2019
     | 8,174 views

    Jesus had revealed much about the difficulty and opposition the disciples would face as they sought to serve Him. Finally, He revealed their service would also require personal sacrifice - it would come at a cost.

    The Cost to Serve Matthew 10: 34-39 Jesus had revealed much to the disciples regarding what they could expect as they answered the call to proclaim the Good News. He warned that the task would not be easy, many would reject them, and they would face opposition along the way. However, in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Manning avatar

    A Baker's Dozen Of The Commands Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 20, 2017
     | 3,336 views

    A Lenten service featuring our opportunities for obedience!

    THE BAKER'S DOZEN OF THE COMMANDS OF JESUS Last week, we began with the 10 saddest words in the English language, and then talked about the BAKER'S DIRTY DOZEN of things for which we need to repent. Today, let's consider 10 of the happiest words in our language as our springboard to the commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Elvis Burrows avatar

    Stay Focused

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 50,671 views

    A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges.

    INTRODUCTION Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    It’s Time To Report For Active Duty

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,214 views

    One word from God, the strength it gives, can take you from where you are, to where you need to be,

    It’s time to report, for active duty! Ill. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the world celebrated! WHY? Because World War I was over. President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation to celebrate Armistice Day on November 11. In 1938, the day was declared a national ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    To Infinity And Beyond!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 14, 2022
     | 2,528 views

    Though all associated with this life is impermanent, the future for the child of God is bright with hope. Christ has redeemed us by His death and resurrection. Now, through faith in Him, we anticipate a permanent home in Heaven.

    “We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist