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  • Brendon Bridges avatar

    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Brendon Bridges on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 395 ratings
     | 49,099 views

    A wedding service to encourage 3 healthy habits in a marriage. Written for an unsaved couple, encouraging the hope and enclusion of Christ in their lives

    SERMON ---- 3 Habits of an Effective marriage!! A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Best Hope For America's Future

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,015 views

    Looking at government, politics and elections from a Biblical perspective.

    THE BEST HOPE FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE 11-2-08 1. A politician died and was met by St. Peter. Peter said, “I was told to offer you something you are very familiar with. You will be allowed to vote for where you will spend eternity; heaven or hell. You will spend a day in each place and then cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Study Of Ezekiel: God's Spokesman In A Foreign Land Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015
     | 3,957 views

    The Study Of Ezekiel: God's Spokesman In A Foreign Land

    The Study Of Ezekiel: God's Spokesman In A Foreign Land 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Five Old Testament books of prophecy are known as “the Major ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Where Our Hope Lies

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 3, 2013
     | 6,163 views

    The good servant of Christ Jesus must always remember that our hope lies in God who is Saviour of all people, especially of those who believe.

    “If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Week 1: Hope - "hope In The Coming Light" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,559 views

    In this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ.

    Advent Week 1: Hope - "Hope in the Coming Light" Dear friends, in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. We begin by: Acknowledging the Darkness: There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Buddy System Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012
     | 4,054 views

    There is a community aspect to our spiritual life as well as individual responsibilities. As fellow believers we have obligations to one another. James reminds us of that aspect of care.

    1. A Contrast Six humans trapped by happenstance in bleak and bitter cold, each one possessed a stick of wood, or so the story goes. Their dying fire in need of logs, the first man held his back, For on the faces around the fire he noticed one was a man whom he considered an enemy. The next man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pick Up The Oil And Anoint Somebody!

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Jul 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,293 views

    We need to become encouragers and anointers.

    Pick Up the Oil and Anoint Somebody! 2 Kings 9:1-7 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 2 Kings 9 1And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand, and go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    To Infinity And Beyond!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 14, 2022
     | 2,492 views

    Though all associated with this life is impermanent, the future for the child of God is bright with hope. Christ has redeemed us by His death and resurrection. Now, through faith in Him, we anticipate a permanent home in Heaven.

    “We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call 911

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,525 views

    We had many 911 situations in this generation. Let this sermon show you how we can handle these situations to encourage this generation.

    We have just read in the above scripture a 911 situation. We found a boy vexed by a foul spirit and no one could deliver Him but Jesus. We all sat in shock as we saw two planes crash into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. These were absolutely terrorist attacks at its worst. God showed me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defeating Discouragement, Depression And Loneliness

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,682 views

    All people struggle with discouragement, depression or loneliness. The story of Elijah gives us hope, encouragement and four keys to defeat discouragement and depression.

    DEFEATING DISCOURAGEMENT, DEPRESSION AND LONELINESS OPENING TEXT: “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for the next three and a half years! Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Rejoice In Our Mutual Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,919 views

    The mutual responsibilities of all believers is that we glorify God together in the local church, but that is not all that the true praise & rejoicing in God bring about. Not only does corporate praise & rejoicing unified the local church, it encourages

    ROMANS 15: 7-13 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] REJOICE IN OUR MUTUAL SALVATION [John 17:20-26 / Hebrews 6:11-19] The previous section summed up the call to bear with and build up one another in Christ. The Holy Spirit is using the Holy Scriptures to bring us together in Christ. As we surrender to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anticipating His Return

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    The anticipation of Christ’s return is a vital encouragement to live holy and seek to do God’s will.

    ANTICIPATING HIS RETURN Text: John 14:3, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." Intro: (Per Sandra Jean Pathik) ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Can These Bones Live? Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    In this passage in Ezekiel we see the powerful and life-giving truth that God can bring hope to any hopeless situation.

    Can These Bones Live? Good morning Maple Grove and welcome to week 13 of our series, ‘Such Things Were Written’ ‘Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. They give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises. – Romans 15:4 MAN – this has been an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alfred Beck avatar

    Dear Forget-Me-Not Series

    Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 22, 2015
     | 4,491 views

    Jesus' encouraging words to suffering Christians

    Dear Forget-Me-Not Psalm 13 Is. 49:16 John 16:33 Rev. 2:8-11 Wow! How do you do that? How do you hold onto hope when something like that happens…something that causes your world to crash in around you? I suspect everybody, Christian and non-Christian alike has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Realizing God’s Hope In The Midst Of Chaos And Despair

    Contributed by Eddie Madrigal on Dec 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,056 views

    This sermon is based on John 3:16 and describes how God in the midst of darkness and despair, He still has you in the palm of His hand – so that no matter what may happen in life, you are still the one He created for the sake of encouraging others.

    SERMON ON HOPE Title: Realizing God’s Hope in the Midst of Chaos and Despair For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. - John 3:16 DESCRIPTION This sermon is based on John 3:16 and describes how ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran