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  • William Huegel avatar

    A New Year's Sermon

    Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,343 views

    Why some Americans may not have a Happy New Year. They are not in touch with the true source of happiness.

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Why Many Americans May Not Have A Happy New Year” Ecclesiastes 3:11-13 Jan. 1, 2006 – New Year’s Day Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC Happy New Year! 11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Sunday Sermon

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    A sermon for Advent Sunday, also alluding to St. Andrew’s tide and World AIDS day.

    Advent Sunday is a time that can mean so many different things to so many different people. As well as the start of Advent, it’s also the Sunday nearest to 1st December, marked as World AIDS Day, and the Sunday nearest to St. Andrew’s day, a traditional time for thinking about the mission of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Remember" An Easter Sermon

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,127 views

    Oh how quickly we forget. Even as beleievers we can quickly forget the promises of God in the midst of testing.

    “Remember” [Luke 24:6] “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee...” (Luke 24:6) The old adage states, “Oh how quickly we forget.” I was relieved to find out that I’m not the only one who forgets things. Everyone does at one time or another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter Sunrise Sermon

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 915 ratings
     | 58,106 views

    Sermon for Sunrise Service

    Mark 16:1-8 1. They arrived early. These ladies didn’t arrive early in anticipation, but rather to take care of unfinished business. Luke 23:55-56 records that they had seen the tomb and where his body was laid after he was taken down from the cross. Yet, they had to return home where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lenten Lunch Sermon

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,653 views

    This is my 2008 sermon for our "Lenten Lunch" series. It focuses on spiritual discipline.

    Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook up some big delicious steaks. Nothing wrong with that… but, you see… all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic. Since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The delicious aroma from the grilled ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Funeral Sermon For Eleanor

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,450 views

    A funeral sermon preached for a long time member of our congregation who has been a shut in for several years. She died at 94

    Eleanor, October 29, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open out hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Funeral Sermon (Baby)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,211 views

    This is a sermon for the funeral of a Baby. It gives hope, help, and comfort to the parents and other family and friends.

    Funeral for a Baby Isaiah 55:6-13 I. The Hurt… A. I know of no hurt like that of a child taken in death. B. It hurts because it seems unfair. Isa. 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 1. Only the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 32,079 views

    Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

    Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Funeral Sermon For An Infant

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,336 views

    A funeral for an infant who has died at birth, shortly after birth, or was still born.

    Funeral For An Infant “David replied, ‘I fasted and wept while the child was alive, for I said, “Perhaps the LORD will be gracious to me and let the child live.” But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount: The Blessed Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,954 views

    Opening Scriptures to the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: Self and the Sermon on the Mount Theme: Text: Matthew 5:1-16 Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon On The Mount: The Be Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 5,579 views

    Messages from the Sermon on the Mount of the Be Attitudes

    The Be Attitudes Theme: To show the true attitude of a Christian Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Tonight I want to talk to you about “The Be Attitudes”. It is called this because I believe it is the way our attitudes as Christians should be. These verses of scripture challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Baptism Service Sermon

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,658 views

    Simple sermon to newly baptised persons and to the congregation.

    Baptismal Service This message was delivered in a baptismal service for several young persons. They were baptized early in the service and they were asked to return to the service as soon as possible. They sat in an upfront pew with their families behind them. The pastor came from the position ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Final Sermon

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 5, 2013
     | 6,697 views

    This is the outline of my final sermon as pastor of Calvary Assembly of God

    Text: Romans 16 Title: My final sermon Introduction: This is my last sermon as pastor of Calvary Assembly of God. I would like to finish the same way Paul finishes the Book of Romans; by thanking those God used to help me. In Romans chapter 16 Paul thanks 37 people by name. So Paul was not some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Introduction To The Sermon On The Mount Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 28, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,710 views

    This is the introduction to one of the most powerful sermons ever taught or preached. Jesus gives the hearer the basis of what it means to be a Christian, a follower of Christ. It represents the whole of the Christian character.

    Sermon on the Mount Introduction Matthew 5:1-2 When Jesus addressed the church of Sardis He said, “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” (Revelation 3:1 NKJV) This is indeed a tragedy. The church, those who have been called out by God to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sermon On Resureduction

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,949 views

    Two point sermon to show how unbelieving leadership in the church fails to live up to the gospel call and the results of believing that He is Risen!

    A Sermon on ResuReduction My text for today is from 1 Cor 15:14 “…if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty.” Text Illustration: HE'S NO LONGER IN THE GRAVE. In 1887, twenty two years after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist