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  • David Azbell avatar

    Celebrating A Life

    Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,612 views

    This message was delivered at the Funeral of my grandfather. I used Romans 8 31-39 as a basis for showing that Alzheimers never seperated him from God

    One of the greatest men I have ever known, Henry Mearl Azbell, began his journey here on this earth on December 23, 1917 in Cass County, Indiana, born to Charles and Lilly. After 86 years of life here, he began his eternal journey on Feb. 14, 2004. One of 14 children, Henry is survived by sister ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Integrity

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises, take his wife and given her to another man. Didn’t he deserve to die?

    Passage: 1 Samuel 26 Intro: The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises made to him, taken his wife and given her to another man. 1. 15 separate attempts on his life, personal attempts, hit squad attempts, attempts by sending him to battle. 2. what had he done to deserve? 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Remember, Lest We Forget

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,434 views

    This message encourages us to not only remember those who have died to preserve our country’s freedom, but also to remember the One who suffered and died to set us free from the law of sin and death, providing us with eternal forgiveness and salvation.

    REMEMBER, LEST WE FORGET Text: Ps.103: 2 Intro: Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day set aside by our nation to remember and honor all who have paid the ultimate price to preserve and maintain our freedom. It is certainly befitting that we should honor those brave men and women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    God Invites You To Join In His Work Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,327 views

    God will give His people opportunities to serve Him, so we must be alert to His invitation.

    God Invites You to join in His work II Cor. 5:15-20 INTRO.: Verse 18 of our text tells us God has taken two amazingly important actions involving you and me. First, He reconciled us to Himself through Christ. He provided the sacrifice for our sins that would remove all enmity between us and Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1taking The Things Of God Too Casually

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    We have the tendencies to get so comfortable with the presence of Jesus and His word, that we lose our zeal and excitement.

    #1 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part. Jude 1:22 And of some having compassion, making a difference. I recently read one of the main reasons a pastor leaves a church and moves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Our Responsibilities To The Lordship Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,296 views

    Shows how Christ’s Lordship requires our obedience & service.

    The Lordship of Christ – Part 2 (Our Responsibilities to the Lordship of Christ) Joshua 24:14-15 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Forgiveness, Its Not Something You Keep

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,318 views

    We must forgive as we are forgiven. The same measure we use will be used to judge us.

    Last week I talked about how we need to meet people where they are at and accept them as they are and love them as Christ loves them. And some might here this to say that we are to love all the down and outs in our society, but the opposite is true as well. If we are one of the people who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Unwrapping God's Love Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,542 views

    THe first gift worth unwrapping is God’s love. We must understand the nature of God’s love being unconditional, limitless and available.

    “Unwrapping God’s Love” December 5,2004 Intro: Remember as a kid the excitement of unwrapping Christmas presents. Was there a new GI Joe or the latest Barbie under the tree? Did Grandma get you that really cool remote control car or another supply of Fruit of the Looms? As you get older, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings Us Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    This sermon was preached on the Third Sunday in Advent and is based on "The Magnificat" in Luke 1:46-55.

    Jesus Brings Us Joy --Luke 1:46-55 Music is central in the message of Christmas. I love the carols of Christmas; and, as I have said so often Handel’s Messiah. I love to hear the organ and trumpet resonate during the Christmas season. Christmas began with singing months before the Angel Choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael TKACHUK avatar

    Caesar's Coin Foils Pharisees And Herodians

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    Jesus’ wisdom and understanding of the Pharisee and Herodian treachery foils their attempt to trap Him in in His speech.

    CAESAR’S COIN FOILS PHARISEES AND HERODIANS Luke. 20:19-26 Our Gospel lesson this morning comes immediately after Jesus tells the scribes and the chief priest the parable of the wicked tenants. Jesus really displeased the scribes and the chief priests with that parable because they realized that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Keeping Warm At The Enemy's Fire Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,231 views

    When we see an apparently strong Christian face a spiritual defeat, we tend to think, "I would have expected that to happen to anyone but him." Peter’s denial while keeping warm at the enemy’s fire creates a similar surprise.

    Title: Keeping Warm at the Enemy’s Fire Text: "Peter followed at a distance. But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them" (Luke 22:54-55 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 Introduction When we see an apparently ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Adam Reichart avatar

    We Ask, "Just Who Is My Neighbor?” Jesus Answers, "Be A Neighbor.”

    Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    This sermon highlights the duty and responsibility of compassion which follows upon the reception of God’s free gift of grace and salvation.

    Today’s Gospel lesson is a very familiar story. It is the parable of the Good Samaritan. It takes place within the context of Jesus teaching the crowds that gathered to hear His words. At one such time an expert in the law questions Jesus regarding a fairly simple and plain teaching from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Anderson avatar

    The Place Of Refuge

    Contributed by Larry Anderson on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,950 views

    This sermon tells us that we can Flee to God in times of trouble.

    The Place Of Refuge Joshua 20:1 - 9 20:1 The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: 3 That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    3rd. Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,628 views

    A sermon exploring the risen presence of Christ in the Church today.

    Sermon for 3 Easter Yr C 25/04/2004 Based on Rev 5:11-14 & Jn 21:9-14 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Breakfast is—for a lot of health-conscious people—the most important meal of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 20,913 views

    This will help your people every single day...easy to remember outline they’ll never forget!

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist