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  • Grant Adams avatar

    Most Unusual Funeral Service Ever Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024
     | 725 views

    What could be so unusual about a funeral service that it would get our attention? It is known as The Great White Throne Judgement.

    There is nothing pretty about a funeral, but they are necessary. Some people have some strange ideas about funerals. 1. Some want nothing but a graveside service. 2. Some want to be cremated and have their ashes placed in a jar. One man had his ashes flown in a plane and scattered. 3. Some want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen Up Sheep!

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 14, 2023
     | 1,839 views

    God is trying to get our attention. He has things to say, do we want to hear them? Are we listening?

    "Listen up sheep” part 1 John 10:22-30 https://youtu.be/6RfkCc5Tlyo Something interesting happened: ? with my sermon this week ? I started off in one direction ? my introduction to that sermon became this sermon Today’s sermon is not as organized as I like: - I like to think the ideas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Find The Book

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 28,640 views

    I invite your attention to the examination of a boy named Josiah, whose times thrust him into a role he did not choose. The narrative of Josiah is remarkable on a number of levels.

    TITLE: FIND THE BOOK SCRIPTURE: II KINGS 22:1-14 This morning, I invite your attention to the examination of a boy named Josiah, whose times thrust him into a role he did not choose. The narrative of Josiah is remarkable on a number of levels. Josiah was (8) eight years of age when he became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Drive Back Down Memory Lane

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 28, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 18,610 views

    There is specific memorial I draw your attention to found in the text that was established for the purpose of remembering the God who facilitated their deliverance to the promise land.

    A DRIVE BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE Scripture Reference: Joshua 4:1 – 9; 19 –24 Introduction Webster’s defines memorial as… 1. Anything intended to preserve the memory of a person or event; something, which serves to keep something else in remembrance; a monument. –Macaulay 2. Something, such as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006
     | 6,120 views

    As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

    A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,194 views

    This is a message that attempts to draw our attention to the reason the Gift of Jesus is so indescribable when it comes to man’s efforts to describe Him.

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Title: “The Gift That Keeps On Giving” Purpose: To encourage people to develop a relationship with Jesus. Introduction: Another very appropriate Scripture for the beginning of this message is, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear Not Little Flock

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    Christians have no need to attempt to vindicate themselves through scrupulous attention to legal system since in Jesus Christ are provided with righteousness and an Advocate.

    EASTER III I Peter 2:19?25 John 10:1?10 PSALM 23 "Count it all joy to follow in His steps." I Peter 2:19?25 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Beware Of The World Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,966 views

    John now turns his attention from tests to determine whether one is saved to encouragement to continue growing once we are saved.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 5 “Beware of the World” 1 John 2:12-17 John has been talking about how one can know that they are saved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year’s And The Way To God’s Kingdom

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    Force, violence and recession are all just external means to get attention, but the way to bring God’s kingdom begins with a conversion of heart.

    New Year’s Homily Isaiah 4:2-3 The words from Isaiah today are the comforting part of a longer passage that I would like to quote in full. Isaiah is speaking for God, and talking about the day of judgement: Seven women will take hold of one man on that day, saying: “We will eat our own food and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 37,067 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priority One – Making Love Of God The #1 Focus Of Your Home Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 5,413 views

    Our homes deserve our attention to making sure that our love for God is priority one. This message is to set the groundwork for a series on the family.

    Matthew 22:35-40 Have you done your homework? Aren’t you parents glad that summer’s here and you can quit asking it? We expert parents know that you’re supposed to say that so that later you’re not saying, “What went wrong on this report card!?” Schoolwork is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith And Miracles

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 5,537 views

    Many believers are not convinced that God can, and will resolve any situation in their favor. In other words, many believers doubt that God is attentive to their needs.

    Last week we studied about the importance of listening to the voice of God, and moving towards His will. We learned that when we are willing to listen and do His will, we will receive the blessings that He has stored for us. We learned that we must trust Him in all things, and that we must not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James May avatar

    The Truth About 2012

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,070 views

    Instead of focusing on all the attention to the Mayan Calendar and 2012; we need to hear what the Word of God says about the end of time.

    Sunday, April 18, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May A lot of you, I am sure, are aware of the fact that in recent weeks there has been an upsurge in the news concerning the 2012 and the prediction of the end of the world. I spoke on this, or at least started to, several weeks ago, but this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Devoted To One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,846 views

    Being devoted to one another in brotherly love requires a decision, determination, and demonstration. We put it into practice by being present, attentive, and expressive.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an attorney who gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. 1. Relatives came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: a. “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heart Trouble

    Contributed by James May on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,947 views

    The heart of man is in trouble. Only Jesus has the answer to our heart trouble. This sermon is interlaced with good-natured humor to keep attention.

    Heart Trouble By Pastor Jim May I want to get to the heart of the matter this evening and start out by saying that we all have heart trouble. Now some of you may say, “Not me, my heart is as healthy as a horse. My doctor told me so.” Well, just let me say that your doctor doesn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible