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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Pentecost: Birthday Party Or Memorial Service?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2014
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    Has Pentecost become a dim memory of God's past dealing with the church?

    Pentecost: Birthday Party or Memorial Service? Acts 2: 1-41 Introduction Today is Pentecost Sunday on the church calendar. In it we remember the birth of the church when the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and came upon the believers in Jerusalem. In many Schools today, children will cut out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Advent: God's Message Service To The World

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 29, 2009
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    A very short sermon given at our Advent Carols service attended by lots of visitors. God’s message service to the world is through creation, through the Bible, and through people, but primarily in the person and message of Jesus. PowerPoint also available

    (Send me a message via Sermon Central if you would like to see the PowerPoint presentation that went with this short sermon. It contains the 3 photos referred to in the talk, and helps it to be visual and awe-inspiring!) If you are going to send a message to somebody, how do you get the message to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Tilley avatar

    God’s Response To Faithful Service Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,305 views

    This is an exposition of Philippians 4.15-23.

    God’s Response to Faithful Service Text: Phil 4. 15-23 Introduction: 1. A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. -Martin Luther. 2. When we are faithful to obey in giving, serving, praying, etc.; God responds to our faithfulness by … 3. I. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    Investing Your Life In The King's Service

    Contributed by David Cook on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,496 views

    God has invested gifts, talents in our lives and we must use those in His kingdom service.

    Elvis Presley is known as the “King of Rock-n-Roll.” Perhaps there’s been no greater music entertainer in the past 100 years that has used his talents to shake up the crowd, like Elvis. Thinking over the latter years of Elvis’ life and his drug overdose, do you think he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Service: Jesus Is The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 28, 2024
     | 3,410 views

    1. Put your trust in the Lord’s power. 2. Put your trust in the Lord's promise of eternal life. 3. Put your trust in the Lord's proof of eternal life.

    Funeral Service: Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life John 11:25-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall) (Prepared February 28, 2024) BACKGROUND *This message was preached for the funeral of a longtime Christian friend who was known for his kindness to others. I will call him John Smith. SONG 1 WELCOME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Woman Chapel Funeral Service

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023
     | 2,144 views

    This message is designed around the song IN THE GARDEN.

    Good morning. This day can be one of sadness and despair but I am reminded from the start of Psalm 30:5 which tells us, “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Here we are at the celebration of life service of someone we loved with all our heart. And we may wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Most Unusual Funeral Service Ever Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024
     | 515 views

    What could be so unusual about a funeral service that it would get our attention? It is known as The Great White Throne Judgement.

    There is nothing pretty about a funeral, but they are necessary. Some people have some strange ideas about funerals. 1. Some want nothing but a graveside service. 2. Some want to be cremated and have their ashes placed in a jar. One man had his ashes flown in a plane and scattered. 3. Some want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is It Necessary To Consecrate Ourselves For Service?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 6, 2024
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    Too often we put everything toward the church building and programs, and at the same time we are denying the church body.

    Previously, David had instructed Solomon about the Temple. Now in this passage of Scripture, the people bring gifts for the Temple. It is feasible for us to be so fixated on a church building that we have disregard of the genuine church, God’s children. Yet, the contrary reaction, ignoring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Takes A Lamb - Good Friday Services Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
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    This is the text of a Good Friday service worked into a series. It featured an on-stage enactment of a Passover Seder, "narrated" by the speaker of the message, explaining the significance of Passover in light of the gospel.

    Introduction: (Scripture read - offstage) Exodus 12:3-14 …This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD--a lasting ordinance. Joke - Moses was sitting in the Egyptian ghettos. Things were terrible. Pharaoh wouldn't even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Service For Aged Christian Lady

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 8, 2020
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     | 5,668 views

    Norma was almost 90 years old and a faithful Christian.

    I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 Purpose of Funerals 1. Honor a loved one 2. Comfort a family 3. Reconnect with priorities, especially our relationship with God 4. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Service Names Of Jesus Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 2,720 views

    The Service Names of Jesus

    “The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus described His journey here on earth in terms of ministry. His primary concern was what He could do for others. 2. When He ascended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Ordination Or Installation Service Charge To The Church

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2018
     | 5,722 views

    A brief (15 min) challenge to the local church to be considerate of their pastor

    Ordination Charge to Church October 27, 2018 Main Idea: Based upon my experience with the people of Riverview Community Church, I think they have an awful lot together. So my challenge to you is to stay on track by continuing the Biblical attitudes that you have toward your pastors. But it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    There Is Hope In The Resurrection (A Memorial Service)

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020
     | 8,457 views

    When someone we loved passed on to be with the Lord. There may not be answers to the questions we have in our hearts. We received the comfort from the Lord as found in John Chapter 11.

    Dear family and friends of Bro Johnny, We are gathered here to remember our departed brother Johnny. 1) WE CAN HAVE QUESTIONS. The circumstance by which Johnny is taken away from us is indeed very sad. No one had expected Johnny to go home to be with the Lord so suddenly. It has caused our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David In Saul's Service

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2019
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     | 9,727 views

    David in Saul's service in 1 Samuel 16:14-23 shows us how the Lord prepared David for his future service.

    Scripture Last week we begin a sermon series on “The Life of David.” David’s story begins in 1 Samuel 16, where we read that God sent Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel (16:1-13). When Samuel anointed David as the next king over Israel, David was just a young boy, perhaps as young ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Funeral Service For Aunt Mary Ashley Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,032 views

    Funeral sermon for my grandfather's sister. Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Liberty, TX.

    Funeral Service for Aunt Mary Ashley Welcome Express gratitude on behalf of the family (Acknowledge people coming, cards, flowers, gifts, etc. Offer personal sympathy) Mary Frances Ashley, age 81, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in the Liberty Health Care Nursing Home. She was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal