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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Edna White

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    This is a eulogy for a believer in Christ who loved her family but was not heavily involved in the life of the church.

    Edna White Rick Gillespie-Mobley Edna White 5 While the powers that be had decided that the World was to go to war in 1914, 63 days after the nations declared war on each other, on October 6th, God had decided to send a gift of hope into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Why Worship? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    A sermon examining why we worship.

    Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. The new wife got the meat out, setting it on the cutting board. She then took a knife and chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage can. "Wait a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Living Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,479 views

    The message is clear! God’s love is revealed in this text for all to understand.

    John 3:16 The Living Message of Hope There are all type of messages. Some are crystal clear while others are, say, a little muddy or murky. Here are a few of my favorites: Introduction – Answering Machine Message These are actual answering machine answers recorded and verified by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something New

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,560 views

    First Sunday in a new church. Shareing the common fear of change.

    Something New Acts 10:27-48 Today our topic is change. It seems like it is a subject that we are all focused on today. In general everything changes but there are parts of our lives that we like just like they are. Our homes, cars, favorite chair, or a favorite restaurant, we never want to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Taking Down Your Tent

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 27,237 views

    Funeral message for a believer.

    David Schultz Funeral 3/21/07 That last song we just heard is called, “Wish You Were Here.” I believe that is Dave’s desire for each of us today. He wishes we were where he is right now. This past Thursday when I stopped by to see Dave, he had just taken a turn toward his home in heaven. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Wisdom Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    The wisdom of Christmas is following Christ.

    The Wisdom of Christmas Text: Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction 1. SUPPOSE IT HAD BEEN WISE WOMEN INSTEAD OF WISE MEN? I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    God's Greatest Gift Of All

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,711 views

    God has gifted us His best yet -- Jesus!

    Luke 2:11 God’s Greatest Gift to All Introduction – A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art. When the Viet Nam conflict broke out, the son went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering In Hope

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,453 views

    Life is filled with Suffering, but we as Christians know what lies ahead!

    A pastor received a phone call late at night, it was a phone call from a member of his church who was a leader within the congregation as well as a good friend. His 16 year old daughter was coming home from her part time job when a drunk driver veered off into her lane hitting her head on and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Narnia: Delivering A Grown Up Story To The Child Within

    Contributed by Daniel Donaldson on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,380 views

    Can the words of this inspired author take us to a place of deeper, yet childlike faith in the story behind the story of Christmas, in a land called Narnia?

    Narnia: Delivering a Grown Up Story to the Child Within Dan Donaldson November 27, 2005 In a few days, in fact already, you will be subjected to a massive advertising campaign to urge you to take your children to see a new film, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” The timing was no accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Failure Is Successful: Poverty

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,776 views

    How poverty can be good

    Intro: How much do you have to have to be a success in our society? With the changes in our economy, it seems that the bar is really being raised. It used to be that if you were a millionaire, you had achieved success. The truth is, that millionaires are really quite common in our society ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Golden Years

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,588 views

    Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons.

    THE GOLDEN YEARS LUKE 12:15-21 Introduction: Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons. Let us examine the rich man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practice Makes Perfect Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    What are some things that Jesus wants us to put into practice (Matthew 7:24) so that we can present attractive bait?

    Sermon for 8/24/2003 Matthew 7:24-27 Practice Makes Perfect Introduction: A. I play basketball on Monday nights with Dean. I am not a great player. I do it to keep my figure. B. This past Monday we started out with 30 guys. Some of them got frustrated and left. We began at 6:45 and at 7:30 we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,595 views

    The Joys of serving God!!!

    THE JOY OF THE LORD Nehemiah 8:1-10 The Religion called, Judaism, was very formal and it was alsoceremonial! It was a religion of gladness, or happiness!!! Their Feast was the great act of worship. This religion brought about a deep, and solemn, view about a man, and His nature, His condition, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Alford avatar

    Wind In The Sails

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,853 views

    Just as we cannot fly a kite without the wind, our lives cannot be truly spiritual without the Holy Spirit. It makes sense therefore that we apply the following four directives to our lives.

    INTRODUCTION: 1. A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. To them it was a fetish. They built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. This kept the sun away from it and made it useless. They beautified it but made it without purpose. It reminds us of a powerless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spiritual Discipline Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,782 views

    Worship shapes our soul

    Tilling The Soil of The Soul July 9, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Worship Isaiah 6:1-8 As we’ve been looking at the classic spiritual disciplines over the last year, I’ve talked about how the disciplines help us “till the soil of our soul” so that the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, ...read more

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