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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 24 - God Has An Online Dating Service! - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    The question the servant had to ask was "How do I find someone who will be compatible?" He decided to use GOD'S ONLINE HELP, the best and most successful dating site of all, accessed by the voice activated password - "PRAYER".

    Genesis 24 - GOD HAS AN ONLINE DATING SERVICE! - Part 2 "Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match..." The most successful INTERNET DATING SITES today, according to Wikipedia, are very specific concerning those they target. To ensure compatibility many of them are advertised according to RACIAL OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #7: ‘by The Way Of Humble Service' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,564 views

    A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others.

    John 13:1-15 & 20 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR MAUNDY THURSDAY: We contemplate Jesus’ act of humble service, and his desire that all his disciples do likewise as we live out our lives of faith as an example of loving service to others. Journeying with Jesus through Lent #7 ‘By the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My Soul Thirsts For God - All Saints Day Memorial Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,186 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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    How Does God Ready Us For Service (How To Make A Knife)?

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Aug 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    This sermon teaches how God uses our life experiences to ready us for Service.

    How Does God Ready Us for Service (how to make a knife) It is a fact that God desires to use every one of His children to minister to a world that is dying in sin. Eph 4:11 talks about how God gave various gifts to us for the express purpose of sharing the gospel with all those we come in contact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Thinks About Death (Funeral Service For Martin Belger)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2022
     | 3,046 views

    None of us like to think about death.

    Some months ago I had a problem dealing with death. Illus: Former President Reagan was asked a question by a reporter, “What would you do without Nancy?” He did not answer that question immediately. But when he thought about it for a few moments he said, “It hard to imagine life without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Home In His Grace; Growing In Faith (A Homecoming Service Message)

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 26, 2024
     | 1,127 views

    This sermon emphasizes embracing our place in God's family, committing to spiritual growth, living as a dwelling place for His Spirit and is an invitation to find security, belonging, and love in God's grace and to continually grow in faith together as a church.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Welcome Home - Playback Media I say it too: Welcome home! Home, Sweet Home By Sermon Central [(Michael P. Green. (2000). 1500 illustrations for biblical preaching (68). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.) From a sermon by Matthew Kratz, Hope that Stands in the Storm] Copied ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And… Receive The King! A Christmas Morning All-Age Service Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 526 views

    Christmas is not just a holiday. It is a divine invitation. God came near. God stepped into our darkness. God became flesh. Christmas is God saying to all people: “Come and receive My Son.”

    Go! And… Receive the King! A Christmas Morning All-Age Service INTRODUCTION – “Go! And… Receive the King!” Merry Christmas everyone! Children and adults – welcome! Today we celebrate the greatest birth in history – the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the promised Messiah, our Saviour and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Spirit - Our Armor Bearer

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 16, 2019
     | 6,717 views

    We will use the image of an armor bearer in 1Sam 14 to discuss 7 things the Holy Spirit does for us as our armor bearer. Equipment manager, helps put the equipment on, encourages, never quits Etc.

    Our Armor Bearer - The Holy Spirit PPT 1 Series Title I am in a series of message on releasing the lion inside of us. PPT 2 Text 1Sa 14:6 Jonathan said to his young armour-bearer, "Come, let's go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act on our behalf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Barry Davis on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 629 ratings
     | 54,677 views

    This sermon is designed to introduce the audience to the reality of spiritual warfare and equip them to be prepared for it.

    THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE Ephesians 6:10-12 War is a fact of life -- the US has been involved in many different conflicts including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and literally hundreds of other conflicts throughout our history as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turning Problems Into Opportunities Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2014
     | 12,088 views

    The church turns problems into opportunities when it meet needs, by mobilizing people, so leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the Word.

    Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Before The Lamp Goes Out

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    This message deals ith Equipping our Children for ministry before the Lamp of Enlightenment Goes Out.

    I. There are Two Challenges facing the Church: 1. To Enlighten the Children - verse 7 2. To Equip the Children - verse 1 II. If we accept these Challenges, then the Lord Will elect the Children - verses 6, 8, 10. III. Children Have Had Ministries as it relates to the Kingdom of God. 1. Ishmael ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Champions For God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 296 views

    For God's kingdom to advance, each generation must be intentional about raising champions who will uphold righteousness and boldly represent Christ.

    RAISING CHAMPIONS FOR GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Psalm 78:5-7, Judges 2:10, Titus 2:6-8 INTRODUCTION: The strength of any generation lies in the quality of people it produces. For God's kingdom to advance, each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Working Together

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 12, 2013
     | 11,081 views

    Why did God create us? Why does He call us together in Christ? We all know we are saved through Jesus Christ, but for what purpose? God answers that clearly in Ephesians 4:11-16. From creation to Christ we are called together to serve.

    The text for our topic of today (we begin our relationship with each other) is from Genesis 2:18 (And Ephesians 4:11-16) The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone, I will make a helper suitable for him.” God had created everything in order and after each creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eavesdropping In Gethsemane

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,287 views

    Sermon Objective: To show God’s people the connection between an intimate prayer life and the ability to follow God’s will.

    EAVESDROPPING IN GETHSEMANE Mark 14:32-41 Sermon Objective: To show God’s people the connection between an intimate prayer life and the ability to follow God’s will. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16; Jeremiah 29:11; Hebrews 5:7-9 NOTE: This sermon included a vocalist who sings the hymn “Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Can God Bless A Self-Willed Man? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 12, 2016
     | 10,301 views

    The message endeavours to explore the tragic life of Samson, a man given to pursue his own will despite the rich blessings of God and the call to serve as a Judge of Israel.

    “Samson went to Gaza, and there he saw a prostitute, and he went in to her. The Gazites were told, ‘Samson has come here.’ And they surrounded the place and set an ambush for him all night at the gate of the city. They kept quiet all night, saying, ‘Let us wait till the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist