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Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Following "brokenness" (Poor in Spirit) comes the natural response of "mourning."

“Those who Mourn” Matthew 5:4 Review: The Sermon on the Mount is a Constitution -- guidelines. The Beatitudes define TRUE HAPPINESS The term “blessed” literally means “approved.” True Happiness comes when one receives God’s approval. The fundamental question that everyone who reads the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Mission: One Sinner

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

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If you think Hell is so bad, why aren’t you doing everything you can to keep people from going there?

MISSION: ONE SINNER Luke 15:4-10 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep (he made an investment in 100 sheep, and let me say here that God made an investment in all humanity), if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Word - God's Hope Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 14, 2006

based on 201 ratings

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This is a funeral sermon that uses a variety of verses to bring hope to families who have lost a loved one.

God’s Word – God’s Hope I would take nothing away from the grief you feel today. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time. When someone close to us dies we feel pain – we feel loss. Those are natural feelings. God made us ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Shepherd And The Valley"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

based on 357 ratings

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Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Congregational

4 Keys To True Worship

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 16, 2002

based on 61 ratings

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There are many ingredients in True Worship, but there are 4 most notable.

We are told all throughout the Holy Bible that we are to Love and Worship God, and we are given a complete step by step method of how we are to Love God, but never given a complete set of instructions of how to worship God. What is meant by the term Worship? Do we really understand what Worship is? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Boosting Our Flavor And Savor Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 4, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Second sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

Spiritual Adult Leadership Template Boosting Our Flavor and Savor Revelation 2:1-8 Introduction: There is no more basic barometer of our commitment to Christ than our desire to worship Him and be in the presence of his people at church. There should be no more basic a yearning among believers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001

based on 107 ratings

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Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Still In Control

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 25 ratings

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A message delivered at the community prayer service for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

He is Still in Control Psalm 13 Community Prayer Service, 1st Baptist Church Thursday, September 13, 2001 (In honor of those killed in terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania) Introduction One of the biggest dilemmas facing us as we contemplate the tragedy is “Where is God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

More Than Can Be Measured By The Clock

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Oct 26, 2001

based on 134 ratings

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Funeral Service for a 4 year old child, who was buried in a Natural Burial Site, after a long battle with an agressive cancer.

When a child dies, we are inclined to say “What a pity he was taken before he was ripe and able to bear fruit”. We speak of promise rather than actual achievement. This would be quite unfair to XXXXXX. We don’t speak in the same way of a new blade of wheat: we appreciate it for what it is – a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope In Jesus

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 29, 2004

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Brief message for a memorial service at a funeral home.

Hope in Jesus John 11:17-27 Introduction On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, 19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. 20 When Martha heard that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Having The Vision Of God

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 3, 2006

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5 obstacles that keep us from having the vision of God.

Psalm 118:21-24 2 Kinds of people First – Single minded— LIKE ME I can do one thing really good Give me 2 things 1 will be done pretty good Give me 3 things— NONE OF IT WILL GET DONE I lose vision– When I have too much Second- Multipled Minded “Multi Taskers” Not happy unless soing 10 things at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating A Dynamic Spiritual Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2008

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If the body of Christ will do one thing right before doing other things she will see Christ get invovled in what gets done!

Creating a Dynamic Spiritual Life Text: Proverbs 6:6-8, 30:24-25 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, 8 Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. Proverbs 30: 24-25 There are four things ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

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A challenge to believers to get honest and real with God, surrendering to Him and growing into who He made us to be.

Job.38:3 - Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.   Is.29:13, Jer.12:2, Mt.15:8, Mk.7:6 - These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 1 Jn.3:18 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011

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The Apostle Paul lived in the body as an ambassador. Every Christian should feel that way. We anxiously await the coming of the Lord but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of

Ambassadors For Christ 01/10/10 AM Text: II Corinthians 5:18-21 Introduction Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Die Is Gain.

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

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The wonderful things a committed believer gains at death.

For me to Live is Christ, To Die is Gain Philippians 1:19-23 INTRO: In our passage Paul was struggling between desires; 1) To go on the heaven and be with Christ. 2) To stay here on earth to be with loved ones. I suppose that every Christian eventually faces such a struggle. You see there are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

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