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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Gloria Jean Jester Eulogy Funeral

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,684 views

    This the eulogy for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life.

    Funeral Eulogy Gloria Jester By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Summary: This the funeral service for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life. Gloria Jester Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Funeral Eulogy For Denise Nevins

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 1, 2018
     | 6,628 views

    This is a eulogy for a woman who was an outstanding wife, mother, and worker in the church for the Lord. Her death was completely unexpected and left a huge hole in the church to be filled. The message seeks to bring some healing when death hits us unexpectedlyl

    Denise Nevins December 1, 2018 Psalm 139 2 Timothy 4:6-9 It is in moments like these that our faith is greatly tested. We are all gathered here because of the shining beacon that Denise Nevins was in all of our lives. The suddenness of her death cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    So... You Say You Believe Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,132 views

    A true believer in Christ orbits his life around Jesus like the earth orbits around the sun. Just as the earth needs the sun, believers need the Son of God to perfect holiness within them.

    So... You Say You Believe A. W. Tozer wrote, “Fortunately only a few things are matters of life and death, such as a compass for a sea voyage or a guide for a journey across the desert. To ignore these things is not to gamble or take a chance; it is to commit suicide. Here it is either be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What We Believe...about The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    Doctrinal sermon about what we (Church of the Nazarene) believe about the Holy Spirit.

    Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About the Holy Spirit Text: John 16:7-15 Introduction 1. I used to have a favorite blanket... I don’t mean when I was a young child.... when I was an adult, married with kids... I had a favorite blanket. How many of you currently ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    2nd Chance Jesus?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 9, 2010
     | 3,556 views

    Many of become ineffective Christians, because of the sin our lives. God gives us a second chance to get it right.

    2 CHANCE JESUS? (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and passages are NIV unless noted) I have studied many different passages of scripture, I have read and re-read several passages and felt a different leading many times. One of my favorites books in the Bible is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Majoring In Minors Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,619 views

    WE can put our focus in the wrong place and come out looking silly and being ineffective for our Lord.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • AS we continue looking at some of the things that can ensnare us as we strive to life for Jesus, we are going to look at a subject that can really creep into our lives over a long period of time. • I think this is one of the traps that can slowly take hold of us if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Stires avatar

    How Can I Live The Life I've Always Longed For? Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007
     | 5,098 views

    This is the first sermon in the series of The Quest. Every believer must face the need for the Spirit-filled life. The Holy Spirit will be there to be our Guide in our spiritual walk with God.

    “How can I live the Life I’ve always longed for?” Scripture Reading: John 14:15-24 Barna Recaps 2006 Church Trends, Future Directions Christian researcher George Barna has outlined what he considers his most significant findings for the year of 2006. According to Barna, the latest survey ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Keeping Our Balance In A Topsy Turvy World

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    We have been given authority and power in order to become overcomers in the present circumstances. We do not need to succumb to the pressures around us but can live overcoming lives.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God May 3, 2009 Keeping Our Balance in a Topsy Turvey World Colossians 2:6-16 INTRODUCTION: There are many things that upset the apple cart in our “topsy turvy” world. One of them is the downturn in the economy with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cry For Fresh Oil Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025
     | 875 views

    The cry for fresh oil is a cry for more of God’s presence, power, and divine enablement. Without it, believers become weak and ineffective. The good news is that God is willing to pour fresh oil upon those who hunger for Him.

    THE CRY FOR FRESH OIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:10 "But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:13, Zechariah 4:6, Acts 10:38, Matthew 25:1-4, Isaiah 61:1 INTRODUCTION Oil in the Bible is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Believer's Victory In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 146 views

    As Americans, we honor those who died so we could live in freedom. But as Christians, we must also honor the One who died to free us from sin, darkness, and the grip of Satan himself.

    The Believer’s Victory in Jesus May 12, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 A War Worth Remembering Today is Memorial Day weekend. For many, it is a time of cookouts, flag-waving, and gatherings. But for a moment, we pause to remember the fallen—those who paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    I Believe! Help Me In My Unbelief

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    A person can grow up in a Christian home and still not believe. Here is practical application to help folks move beyond their unbelief. Preached on Easter, but applicable any Sunday.

    So, I’m walking through the Museum of Biblical Archeology in Jerusalem, and I’m walking through an area with various kinds of pottery on display, and there in front of me is this absolutely perfectly preserved water jug. It stopped me cold. Now understand, as far as ancient pottery goes, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Effective Prayer

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    This sermon on prayer answers two basic questions: "How can I be effective in prayer?" and "What hinders prayer and makes it ineffective?"

    Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 This dirty glass represents each one of us as a sinner separated from God. Washing the glass makes it clean; that’s Justifying Grace, what the Holy Spirit does in my live the moment I say “yes” to God’s offer of forgiveness and a personal relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Schäve avatar

    Don't Be Afraid; Just Believe!

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,658 views

    Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, getting help for his dying daughter.

    Don’t Be Afraid; Just Believe! Aware of Jesus’ healing power Jairus desperately sought Jesus’ help for the greatest need he probably ever confronted, his dying daughter. Mark 5.21-24a, 35-43 - Todd A. Schäve, officiating pastor Introduction: 1. [She] loved her family, and in this passage we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Jabez: A Man Who Believed In Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,688 views

    The way to the top begins down on your knees.

    JABEZ: A Man Who believed In Prayer (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Bohn avatar

    John Is In Prison: Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

    Mark 1:14-15 "Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel." (KJV) I have come this morning to bring you news that has eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational