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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Funeral Service For Frances Simpson

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,666 views

    A funeral message from Romans 8:18-39. Frances had a muscular disease that first took away her voice and then her strength.

    Funeral Service for Frances Simpson 4/1/2006 - Express condolences and appreciation. - Today is April Fools Day and how I wish this was all a joke but it is not. We come here to mourn the death of Frances Dorsett Simpson. No, that is a joke; we come here to celebrate the life of Frances Simpson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rob Willis avatar

    From Major Mess To Masterpiece Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 39,018 views

    The first of two messages based on Ephesians 2:10. The work that God does in our lives is based on His grace that makes us into masterpieces.

    Note: In preparation for this message, I set the atmosphere as such: 1) We hung artwork (Van Gogh, Kandinksy, Salvador Dali) around the auditorium, on easels. 2) We played classical music - ambience. 3) An artist in our church made a painting of three crosses (in remembrance of Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christ Succeeded Where Adam Failed.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,603 views

    Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.”

    Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.” Paul has been making the case that all humanity has been under the curse and suffering the consequences of sin. He sees sin as having two dimensions. There is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Enlarge Your Tent Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 257 ratings
     | 153,560 views

    First of a series called "Enlarge your Tent Based on Isaiah 54:1-4 I used a lot of Mike Slaughter’s material.

    Enlarge your tent, Isaiah 54:2 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 24, 2002 The man told his doctor that he wasn’t able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Depression: What It Is, What Causes It, What Are The Signs Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of three dealing with depression all from the same passage. It is estimated that some 20 million americans suffer from depression

    I Kings 19:1-18 Depression: What it is, What causes it, What are the signs Introduction A. Depression B. A Word that we have all heard, a word that we have all thought about C. Did you know that there are about 21 million Americans right now suffering with depression? D. Did you know that USA ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Don't Allow Circumstances Rob Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,283 views

    Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The first thief: "Difficult Circumstances."

    DON’T ALLOW CIRCUMSTANCES ROB YOUR JOY A. For the next few weeks we’re going to take a look at CHRISTIAN JOY and the THIEVES that try to ROB us of our JOY from the book of Philippians. 1. Now to some people the phrase “CHRISTIAN JOY” is an OXYMORON--in their mind these two words CONTRADICT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chosen For Greatness Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,888 views

    What made David a great king was not his resources or his relatives but his relationship with God this is the first in a eight part series on the life of David

    INTRODUCTION, We are a country of superlatives – have you ever noticed how many things we think are great? We talk of the greatest sporting event or the greatest team We speak of great actors or great performances Muhammad Ali once pronounced he was the greatest! To be honest like beauty – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Place Of Priority Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    There are a lot of things that can be idols for us, but only God satisfies. What does it take to put God first, in that place of priority in our lives?

    For those of you who have been following Canadian Idol, you’re not going to want to miss tomorrow night. Over the past three weeks we’ve seen the judges narrow the field of contestants from 13,000 all the way down to 143. And by the end of tomorrow’s show, we’ll be left with a mere 30 hopefuls to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seized By Terror And Amazement Series

    Contributed by Donna Muise on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    Seeing what God has done can transform your life just like the women who went to the tomb that first Easter morning.

    SEIZED BY TERROR AND AMAZEMENT Mark 16:1-8 So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone for they were afraid. Anybody with any sense would flee from such a sight as the empty tomb. Occupied graves are foreboding enough, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    God's Power In A Darkened Room

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    My first message to teenz4theLord online Youth Group, a discussion about the Power of General Prayer in a dark closet or room.

    "God’s Power in a Darkened Room" By Sterling Franklin - October, 2001 Hey, we’re talking about prayer tonight, so let’s open in Prayer... Lord, thank you for tonight, thank you that we can all be here to have a good time of fellowship in You and of learning more about You and Your Glory. Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cale avatar

    What Does A Deeper Life Look Like Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,153 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of shallow Christianity and what a deeper life really looks like.

    Going Deeper Pt 1 Of all the things that I became convinced of during my time away perhaps the most important is that God is calling me and us to a deeper walk with Him. We live in a time that is marked with shallow Christianity. The world around us screams at us that it’s true. The Church of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Help People Who Are Really Suffering. Series

    Contributed by William Huegel on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,858 views

    I want to talk about what Job’s friends did that was right. They blew it later, but when they first came to Job, they were wonderful.

    How to Help People Who Are Really Suffering. Job 2:11-13 Reverend William A. Huegel First Baptist Church of Wallingford January 29, 2006 Job’s Three Friends 11 When Job’s three friends, Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite, heard about all the troubles that had come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    In order to accomplish the divine command to forgive one another, you must first learn to live your life in prayer and intercession as Jesus commanded.

    "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:44) Forgiveness will flow freely to a cold world only from a heart that is warmed by God’s love. Praying for those who have hurt you proves that you are a child of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Related By Blood

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    Topic - First in a series on the covenant. Theme - The covenant according to O. Palmer Robertson, is a "bond in blood, divinely administered." Today we discuss this definition.

    Introductory Considerations 1. As I looked ahead, thinking and praying about what God would have me preach to you this fall, I sensed we need to work on our relationships - with our spouses, parents, children, families, and with one another in church. 2. But as contemplate this, I though we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Blankenship avatar

    How To Approach Problematic Preaching Pardoxs

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 14, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 2,286 views

    Peter needed to clear aaway all things that distracted his view of Christ. When we put Christ First there are countless blessings that will come.

    First Baptist Church 545 South Main Street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762 Bro. Michael Blankenship www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp May 14, 2001 "Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down andprayed. He turned to the body and said, ’Tabitha, get up.’ Then she opened her eyes, and seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist