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Growing Old Gracefully

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

based on 159 ratings

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Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Life Of Calling And Completion

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2004

based on 51 ratings

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Fulfillment in life can be found through focus on Christ and defining His calling for your life.

Introduction: The elusive experience of completion Throughout my teenage years I had a Golden Retriever dog named Genny… tennis ball was her life focus… and when she retrieved it… retuned… proud… wagging… her calling was complete. Birthday party for her.. a friend brought an entire box of tennis ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James: Ambition, Courage And Zeal Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Aug 30, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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The three main characteristics of James the Apostle.

The 12 Apostles Week 4 – James Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "Ambition, Courage and Zeal" Joke MAN OF THE HOUSE One of the men in the church had gone to his Pastor for counseling, where he revealed his dreams of becoming more ambitious, couragous and zealous in his marriage. With that the Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Bible Church

Look Before You Leap

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 31, 2004

based on 105 ratings

| 13,820 views

A sermon for the 14th Sunday afer Pentecost Proper 18 Discipleship

14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Luke 14:25-33 "Look before You Leap!" "Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay In The Running Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 6,437 views

Our spiritual health is so important because the condition of your soul determines the quality of life you will enjoy both here and now and in the next life – in eternity (Part 1 "How to Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

INTRODUCTION Watching the male gymnasts at the Athens Olympics last night from the comfort of my armchair! When you become a sports spectator instead of a participant, all the wrong things start to happen to your body. Your weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate and cholesterol all go up. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: *other

Compete According To The Rules Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 10, 2008

based on 5 ratings

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We cannot be victorious in Christ unless we compete according to His rules: endurance, integrity, loving His word.

Compete According to the Rules One World, One Dream 2 Timothy 1:3 – 7 (Lin Hao Clip) There is a nobility in willingly facing pain when it is necessary. Athletics is a peaceful expression of that virtue. Training Training was an important part of the ancient Olympic games. These days, training ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

The Meaning Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 17,580 views

Uses the last sayings of Jesus to understand the meaning of the cross.

As with all my sermons no sermon is original, there may be some material for other sources through the years. Title: The Meaning of the Cross Theme: To try to understand the meaning of the cross through the last sayings of Jesus Text: Luke 23:32-34 Luk 23:32 There were also two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32

Denomination: Church Of God

A Mother's Broken Heart: Lessons From Jesus' Words To Mary From The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 21, 2008

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus’ words to Mary from the cross speak to our relationships with our parents and also our spiritual family.

Mary proudly holds her newborn baby boy as she and her husband enter the temple court. Only forty days ago she gave birth to her firstborn Son. Today they have made the short trip from Bethlehem to dedicate her firstborn son to the Lord. As they make their way through the crowd, an elderly man ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27, John 19:23

Denomination: Baptist

You're Never Walk Alone. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 3, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 5,457 views

This sermon looks at the place of Israel in the framework of Gods electing purposes.

ROMANS 11:1 – 10. YOU’RE NEVER WALK ALONE. PAUL HAS SHOWN US THE TRAGIC CONDITION OF ISRAEL WITH HER UNIQUE PRIVILEGES 9:1-4 YET DISTANT FROM GOD (UNBELIEF). PAUL HAS SHOWN THAT GOD WAS NEITHER UNFAITHFUL TO HIS PROMISES 9:6 OR UNJUST TOWARDS THEM WHEN IT CAME TO THEIR SALVATION ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Being Wise With Your Money Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 11, 2008

based on 34 ratings

| 9,608 views

This sermon looks at three ways in which handle money. I. The Method In Which We GET Our Money II. The Reason We SAVE Our Money III. The Way We SPEND Our Money

Being Wise With Your Money Today we are going to continue our sermon series – “Living Life Wisely”. We have been going through the book of James – I have said it is a very practical book – perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. Today James is going to tell us how to be wise with our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parasites Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 15, 2009

based on 35 ratings

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Discouragement is like a parasite that comes along side us and sucks the very life out of us – if we let it!

Ever felt like your life was the most unlucky of all? No matter what, the human spirit can be an amazing thing. Take for example the case of Larry Hanratty, who was named by the Los Angeles Times in 2007 the most unlucky man in California. This poor man was nearly executed to death in a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On A Legacy Of Faith

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 10, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Funeral service for a 96 year old Wman of faith

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR RENA WALLBRIDGE March 10, 2009 @ Brett Funeral Chapel, Havelock Officiating Minister: Rev Ralph Juthman Opening Greetings and Prayer: Pastor Ralph Scriptures: Psalm 23 Psalm 91 Rev David Estabrooks HYMN: What a Friend We Have In Jesus What a Friend we have in Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tower Builder And The Warring King Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 28, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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We examine two parables that deal with discipleship and specifically the carefully weighing the cost of following Jesus. No matter where you are spiritually, Jesus calls us to seriously consider discipleship.

The Parables of Jesus The Tower Builder and the Warring King Luke 14:28-32 July 26, 2009 This week we are going to turn to two parables that are about discipleship. It is a “Who from you…” parable. This refers to the phrase in verse 28 of Luke 14 that in the NIV says, “suppose one of you.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Run With A Perseverance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 10,839 views

We need to exhibit perseverance if we want to win the prize at the end of the Amazing Race!

INTRODUCTION • As we continue examining the Amazing Race that we are all a part of, we are going to look at an important aspect of the race that we need to keep in mind if we want to finish and win the race. • WE have seen that we need to know where we are going and that the race is much more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Race

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007

based on 3 ratings

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Paul teaches us that we are all in a race..there are no spectators.

The Race - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 From time to time as I prepare for our Sunday Worship sermon time, God tells me that I need to reveal little secrets about myself. The problems is that sometimes I am afraid that since we are still getting to know each other it might give some of you an excuse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Congregational

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