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  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Rest For June

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    A funeral sermon for an 85 year old woman who had passed away due to a blood disorder, and had gradually lost a lot of her memory in her last month. I was at her bedside when she was called home, and her last moments served as a powerful witness to mysel

    Some of you as you arrived here this morning may have already noticed the two hymns that were chosen for the congregation to sing are “Softly and Tenderly” and “Precious Lord, Take My Hand.” Although they appear in our newer hymnbook, With One Voice, they’re actually pretty old, familiar hymns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,988 views

    Good Friday unveils to us "Amazing Grace" which is seen through Jesus last few words and actions on the cross.

    Series: Amazed? Sermon 1: Amazing Savior! Summary: It’s time to be amazed and be amazing for Jesus! It’s time the church be astonished at what Jesus has done and is doing through us His Church today! Are you amazed? Sermon 2: Good Friday - Amazing Grace! Thesis: Good Friday unveils to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
     | 3,162 views

    There were a lot of questions that came in from the last message, so hopefully in this message; I will be able to answer some of them . . .

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 7: ‘Further Thoughts Related to Authority in Religion’ I never would have thought I would have gotten so many responses to the last message, but I thank GOD that so many of you have taken such an active interest to this Email Ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Victory

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    1. Last week we saw the destruction of Babylon, which marked the end of the history of this world in its present form.

    1. Last week we saw the destruction of Babylon, which marked the end of the history of this world in its present form. Babylon was destroyed forever. 2. Today we again see the destruction of Babylon, but from the perspective of heaven. Rather than a scene of lamenting we see a scene of joy. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Harvest Time Is Here

    Contributed by James May on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,052 views

    This sermon uses the harvesting of Sugar Cane in South Louisiana as a comparison to the harvest of souls that is coming upon the earth in these last days.

    HARVEST TIME IS HERE! Matthew 24:32-34, "Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Then Shall We Live Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,905 views

    In this last sermon in the 2 Peter series, we focus on the effort that we must put forth to be ready for the coming of the Lord.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who visited an elderly woman in the nursing home. 1. The young minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter!” 2. The older woman said, “Oh, I do all the time. No matter where I am – in my room, down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sequel: Where Is Jesus Now? Series

    Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,860 views

    Jesus’ ongoing mission, which will be fully accomplished, is to restore us to the Father. Last in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

    Dying Was His Reason for Living The Sequel: Where Is Jesus Now? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/10/2004 It was December 1997, the Christmas season, when a fire started in the home of Luzaida Cuevas. She made it to safety, but she was not able to rescue her 10-day-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    This begins a study of the fruit of the Spirit examining the first three portions of the fruit.

    January 25, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION  Every person is going to produce fruit.  If a person doesn’t produce the expected kind of fruit, it’s because: - he’s not the right kind of tree OR... “...A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold The Lamb

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Re-telling the story of the first Passover as the introduction to today’s lesson

    “Behold the Lamb” John 1:29-36 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: March 24th we will be celebrating our annual Passover celebration with a Seder meal. Today I would like to begin by retelling the story of the first Passover as the introduction to today’s lesson Illustration: “The story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Person In The Mirror Is Staring At You Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,951 views

    In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... and the first is your commitment.

    Today is the start of a new chapter in this churches’ history. And it all begins right now. For the past year, I have been the youth pastor. But for the most part, we have not had a youth group. We have had about 10 teenagers who are friends. But we have never had a group. Today that is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abiding In The Word Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022
     | 4,524 views

    There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. The first is abiding in the Word.

    A FEW YEARS BACK, when I was still serving as pastor at another church, we had two visitors show up at our church, a father and his son. These guys are from British Columbia in Canada, and they were on a road trip through the southern states. They are both men of God, and there was no question in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Do We Ask You To Volunteer? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2016
     | 7,581 views

    There are deeper reasons why we ask you to volunteer at First Christian.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have been working through a series entitled Why Do We Do That? Since you are here this week, I am glad we did not scare you off last week as we examined why do we take up an offering. • This week we are looking at the question, WHY DO WE ASK YOU TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life To The Full PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 114 views

    True abundance is found not in worldly success or possessions, but in knowing Jesus, who offers a life of deep, lasting fulfillment and peace.

    Friends, welcome. If your week has been full of hustle and hurry, if your heart has been tugged in ten directions by schedules, screens, and shoulds—take a breath. Pull up a chair at the table of God’s kindness. You are seen. You are loved. You are invited into life—real life, rich life, steady ...read more

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    Truly Seeing The Cross As Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,031 views

    We Can Make Truth Understandable, but not understood for in the last analysis we do not make anyone understand the truth of the gospel.

    Today is Palm Sunday. It’s a day when we stop to remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It was the last week of His earthly life. Today, Jesus enters into the most important religious city to the applause and praise of multitude of people. From Sunday’s praise and Palm branches to Friday’s chants of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Death Of Polycarp At Smyrna: How To Give Up Everything For Christ Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023
     | 1,911 views

    Many Christians would be killed for their faith in the first few hundred years of Christianity, many of whom lived in Smyrna. Most famous of all these martyrs was a man named Polycarp.

    Smyrna as you can see on the map was located on the Aegean sea and was considered the gateway into Europe from the middle east. Smyrna was known for it’s production of fine materials, in fact, Smyrna was known for production of frankincense and myrrh. Primarily for myrrh. And myrrh was a substance ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army