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  • Richard L. Brown avatar

    A Team Player

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on May 3, 2017
     | 4,128 views

    This is a funeral sermon of someone who had been a faithful Christian all of her long life.

    Today we celebrate Alberta Johnson’s life and witness…..but we also come to worship God. The Great I Am. Who makes everything possible for us today. It is He who created us, it is He who has watched over us along the way. And it is He who has provided for us a Savior, Jesus Christ. And it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Little Farther

    Contributed by Kevin Thacker on Apr 6, 2016
     | 8,605 views

    Could you go a little farther? What areas in your life do you only go so far, only to find out you missed a blessing because you didn't go far enough. In this message, we look at a few areas in which we could go a little a farther.

    This passage of scripture is a familiar one to us. It is often preached out of on “Resurrection Day” in churches across the country. It is a passage that shows us the empty tomb and the frantic state of Mary Magdalene. Mary runs to find Peter and John; she tells them that the Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Remembrance Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 23, 2015
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     | 11,069 views

    I would propose to you that it is fitting and proper that we should remember those who gave their lives serving in the Armed forces!

    Title: In Remembrance Theme: Remembering their Cost, For our Freedom Topic: Memorial Day Reflections Introduction: As I prepared this message there came to me the remembrance of that very special motor-cycle ride into the wonderful city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The very place of the Battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called To Serve

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
     | 11,961 views

    We have been called by Christ to serve His Kingdom

    Called to Serve Luke 10:17-24 November 2, 2014 Evening Service What is an essential quality for ministry? What do we have to do to be effective in ministry? People have to be the primary focus in making ministry effective. There is no ministry if there are no people. The whole purpose behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Twelve Apostles

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 8, 2013
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     | 11,392 views

    The analysis of Jesus choosing the twelve apostles as set forth in Luke 6:12-16 will show us that Jesus uses ordinary people to accomplish his purposes.

    Scripture Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. He was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23) in 28 AD. His ministry of seeking and saving the lost was primarily a ministry of teaching and healing. As Jesus carried out his itinerant ministry in Israel his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Called To Serve

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013
     | 15,058 views

    Every believer is called to serve with the gifts they have been given

    Called to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 September 1, 2013 Morning Service 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Called To Be Saints

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 22, 2013
     | 4,049 views

    A Saint then is someone who is set apart for special service unto the Lord (exclusively), a consecrated and sacred sanctified holy one.

    Quotes: “God creates out of nothing. Wonderful you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners.” -Søren Kierkegaard, The Journals of Kierkegaard I Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saved To Serve

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
     | 8,348 views

    Jesus help us to answer the question, "Why am I here?" as He restores Peter.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Saved to Serve” John 21:15-25 Introduction: Several years ago I taught a drama class for a home school group. One of the things I taught them is the actor always needed to know his motivation in a scene. In other words, “Why am I doing what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live A Lovely Life

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    1. Be willing to serve the Lord (vs. 25). 2. Sympathize with other people (vs. 25-27a). 3. Be willing to sacrifice yourself (vs. 27a & 29-30). 4. See the Lord’s mercy (vs. 27).

    How to Live a Lovely Life Philippians 2:25-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2012 *Pastor Frank Harrington told about a little girl who kept a daily notebook. And one day her dad noticed that she had drawn a picture of him in her book. Underneath, she had carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Celebration Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    Christians celebrate Pentecost because of the coming of God's Holy Spirit to lead and guide believers to live empowering lives.

    Celebration of Pentecost Acts chapter 2, John 10 Greeting- Good morning everyone, it is good that you have come to worship. I pray that you have an open heart and a willingness to let the Lord work in your life. As all the churches prepare to reopen, each one uniquely facing their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "How To Be Ready For Our Lord's Return”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 4, 2019
     | 9,804 views

    Followers of Christ need to make shre we are ready for His return.

    On Tuesday of the last week of our Lord’s life, as He and His disciples were leaving the temple, one of them said, “Look Teacher! What massive stones ! What magnificent buildings!” Jesus responded, “Do you see all these great buildings? Not one stone here will be left on another, every one will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not By Bread Alone

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 15, 2019
     | 4,592 views

    In the Gospel lesson from the 1st Sunday of Lent we hear Jesus say that a person does not live by bread alone. How often do we do that in our own lives however?

    “‘BOMB CYCLONE’ BLASTS THROUGH CENTRAL US”[i] This was a Thursday morning headline from CNN’s website, highlighting the historic late winter storm that swept across a great portion of the central part of the United States during the middle of this week that saw lots of people being affected by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    #28 Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 27, 2020
     | 8,064 views

    In the story of the feeding of the 5,000 Jesus proved that “little is much when God is in it.” God delights in working through us to accomplish great things for God.

    #28 Little Is Much When God Is in It Series: Mark Chuck Sligh September 27, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Be Great In Jesus’ Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 24, 2020
     | 2,803 views

    Jesus calls us to be servant rather than elevating themselves. What exactly should we do if we do want to be great?

    IS IT WRONG TO WANT TO BE "GREAT"? Jesus doesn’t say “don’t be great” but instead tells them how to be great. - Luke 22:24-27. - Matthew 5:19; Matthew 20:26; Mark 10:43. - It could have been when the disciples argued over being great that Jesus replied, “No. You will never be great. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Child-Like Humility

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    If you want to be first, learn to be last!

    A CHILD-LIKE HUMILITY. Mark 9:30-37. 1. CONTEXT (Mark 8:29-34). On the back of Peter’s famous confession of faith (Mark 8:29), Jesus began to teach His disciples about His upcoming death and resurrection (Mark 8:31). About this the disciples were, to say the least, slow on the uptake: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational