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  • Steve Greene avatar

    All Life Is Precious (A Memorial For An Adult Male With Down Syndrome)

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 16, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 55,656 views

    This is a funeral that for an adult male with Down Syndrome. This message recognizes the value of all human life and it seeks to honor the parents who had invested their lives in three children, two of which were special needs. Names have been changed.

    All Life is Precious - A memorial service for an adult male with Down Syndrome On behalf of the Smith family, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for being here to remember the life of Larry Smith. Psalm 121:1-8 (NIV) 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    He Died In Your Place Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,852 views

    Father's Day: As David cried out for Absalom, God is crying out for us. David wanted to lay down his life so that his son could live, and the heavenly Father has the same feelings of compassion toward us. That's why He sent Jesus.

    As you know very well, today is Father’s Day, and what I wish to talk about is the great love to which we have access in our heavenly Father – a love so great that it would be willing sacrifice itself for our spiritual well-being and life. Jesus declared in John 15:13, “Greater love has no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How's Your Foundation? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    We are told to not lay again the foundation of our faith, this is a look at that foundation

    The giant bucket reached forward and tore a gapping hole in the ground. Like some primitive monster it struck again and again opening the earth to the air for the first time since creation. And when finally it had finished it’s job, it quit. A silence filled the quiet street and where once there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    James asks the question What is your life? Let’s examine what scripture says it is and ought to be.

    What is your life? James 4:11-17 Introduction All that has to be said are two numbers 9-11 and memories and reflections of where we were and what we saw and what we thought come flooding the consciousness. Sit in silence for just 5 seconds and recall the sites and recall the emotions. ABC NBC CBS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Will For Your Life

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    There are some things that the Bible state is God’s will for every person.

    God’s Will Jeremiah 29:11 1. It is God’s will for you to be saved. -Acts 17:30 -2 Peter 3:9 2. It is God’s will for you to be baptized. -Matthew 28:19-20 -Proper candidate -Proper mode -Proper authority 3. It is God’s will for you to grow. -2 Peter 3:18 -Malachi 4:2 -Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rest Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Simeon and Anna did not live their senior lives without purpose, they dedicated the rest of their lives to praise God and were blessed for it.

    Simeon and Anna were different from the rest of the older people in the place Jesus was circumcised. Their difference made them stand out, if you would have been looking for it. We must praise; it builds all those God uses. I. Eyes Expecting God’s Promise (25-27) A. His faith changed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    Knowing the brevity of life, how will we invest what God has entrusted us with?

    [I am indebted to a sermon by Maxie Dunnam as a major source for this sermon]. Found in his book, "Pack Up Your Troubles" Intro: In reaching mid-life I have wondered, "What has my life accomplished and where am I going with the second half?" *I know I have gotten to mid-life because lately ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is It Flooding In Your Life?

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,267 views

    Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

    Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Life Is Hidden

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,983 views

    For Remembrance Sunday, commemorating members who have died the previous year. All want significance; some try to be remembered with material things, some with reputation. But the only lasting memory is to be hidden in Christ.

    My father-in-law had an irritating habit of trying to identify and pigeonhole people. If you mentioned to him the name of someone he didn’t know, he would invariably ask, "Who is he?" "Who is he?" The question, "Who is he?", I soon learned, really meant, "Where did he come from, who are his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Invest Your Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,797 views

    Believe that you have something that is unique, that you must contribute for His cause, through faith, and be rewarded.

    Big Idea: Believe that you have SOMETHING that is UNIQUE, that you can CONTRIBUTE for His cause, through FAITH, and be REWARDED. If you were asked at the end of your life, “Was it worthwhile?” how would you answer it? • How do you really measure whether your life is worthwhile ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Defending Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,766 views

    Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

    Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fireproof Your Life

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,974 views

    How to prepare for the flaming darts that Satan and the world will hurl.

    FIREPROOF YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION We face many trials and temptations as we strive to live the Christian life. How can we fireproof our lives and be able to stand against the flames that this world will send our way? We’re going to look tonight at some biblical examples and see how we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Yield Of Your Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,570 views

    We are the branches in His vineyard. God watches over us, and works in our lives, for the purpose of bearing more fruit. Glorifying God is our life’s purpose.

    These were the parting words of Jesus, as He would soon be betrayed, to be judged and crucified. • The disciples will be separated from Him for a while, having been with Him for 3 years. He will return as the resurrected Lord in their lives. They need to stay focus and faithful to Him, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Rest Of Your Life

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    We have been called into the same transformational life of the first disciples.

    The Rest of Your Life! Luke 5:1-11 Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Is Your Life?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 33,202 views

    James asked his readers, “What is your life?” to emphasize the brevity of life and the urgent need for the guidance and help of God if we are to make our lives meaningful and productive for God.

    What Is Your Life James 4:14 Introduction Starting in 1955 there was a game show on television called This Is Your Life. Celebrity subjects were ambushed during their ordinary daily routines and brought into the studio to have a spotlight shined on their past. I think it is safe to say that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist