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  • David Henderson avatar

    Funeral For Wilma...

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013
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     | 19,276 views

    The focus of this message is a eulogy for a woman who lived to the age of 95. Loved by her children. I did not know her and am unsure of her walk with the Lord.

    Memorial Service for Wilma ..... Psalm 23 Prayer The story is told from many years ago of a man who worked as a lamplighter in a very small town. Each evening in the winter he could be seen walking through the snow lighting each lamp one by one. A young boy watched the lamplighter as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Provides ... Mankind Sees Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016
     | 5,810 views

    This sermon is the final in a series on consider the passion through the book of Matthew. By considering a number of passages we see that confusion around the death of Jesus turns into enthusiasm and commitment to stand up for Jesus.

    This was an Easter Sunday Message It was delivered in two parts. Title:- Jesus Provides ... Mankind Sees. Messag-ette 1 We are not going to focus on one specific passage of the Bible today – rather we are going to put together a series of passages and historical events. What we want to do is ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Veneer Of Giving Excuses.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2020
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    Today starts a new series on EXCUSES. We look at the 3 major classes of excuses offered by people. Who believes your excuses? ( Next: EVEN THE BEST)

    THE VENEER OF GIVING EXCUSES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. This is a start of a series on EXCUSES. (Next: EVEN THE BEST) TEXT: WITH ONE CONSENT… Luke 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Strike The Tent: When The Righteous Go Home

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 10, 2021
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    Life is temporary, no matter how many years one may dwell in this present world. The men, women, and children who die in Christ leave this troubled enter into the joy of for heaven and the presence of the LORD. Scripture tells of what they will gain as they take in their first glimpse of glory.

    The censors engaged in the "cancel culture" movement have taken it upon themselves to rid this nation of any memory of those who lived before us because they were either' oppressors", or "fascists", or had engaged in "white privilege", or some other reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 1, 2021
     | 1,930 views

    Jesus launched his ministry at the synagogue in Capernaum. The people present were amazed and astounded by the encounter. Are you amazed and astounded when you encounter Jesus?

    January 31, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:21-28 Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What do you expect when you attend a worship service? We have certain expectations of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #5 - Structure Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
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     | 1,502 views

    A Class on How the Bible is Divinely Designed

    V. STRUCTURE OF THE BIBLE The Bible is comprised of 66 books which were written over a period of roughly 1,500 years by various individuals as the Holy Spirit moved them. The books themselves fall into different categories which are determined by their literary structure. Between categories there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are The Nine? (Thanksgiving Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
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    Notice in our scripture reading, the Lord asked a question, he asked, “Where are the Nine?”

    WHY DID HE ASK THAT QUESTION? This passage of scripture teaches us that the Lord expects us to show gratitude in our lives. These ten lepers were HOPELESS and HELPLESS, and He miraculously cured them. The least they could have done was show some appreciation for what He had done for them. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Days That Changed The World Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017
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     | 14,194 views

    exploring the seven days of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

    THE SEVEN DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Luke 19:28-44 Today we begin the final week of Lent. In Jesus; at one time these seven days were called Passover, as it is still called today by the Jewish people. Christians around the world know these seven days as Holy Week, the Passion of the Christ. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Real Face Of The Persecuted

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on May 22, 2017
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     | 5,290 views

    What does it really mean to be persecuted for following Jesus today?

    Two and a half years ago, Florida charity worker Arnold Abbott made world headlines when he was arrested. His crime? Feeding the homeless. Arnold, who was ninety at the time, had been helping prepare hundreds of meals every week since 1990. In 1991, he founded the Maureen A. Abbott Love Thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jerusalem Countdown 2018

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018
     | 5,049 views

    Message about timeline of Jerusalem in History and recent events of US moving capitol to Jerusalem

    This past week there was a significant event that took place in the history of the nation of Israel And because of that I have entitled my message Jerusalem Countdown On May 14, 2018, the U.S. officially opened its Embassy in Jerusalem Why should we care? What does this have to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Is A Very Bad Idea Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    In marriage, if i look to you to make me happy, i’ll never be happy. If i look to myself and work to become everything i should be, i’ll be happy-maybe never satisfied with my performance, but happy.

    21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Full - Pt. 3 - Purpose Full Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017
     | 8,454 views

    We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

    Full Pt. 3 - Purpose Full I. Introduction Are you full? If so, what are you full of? Your "fullness" will determine what overflows to every area of your life. And yet the truth is that if we find ourselves closer to the "e" than the "f" we are in the majority. In a recent study of 1,000 churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Of The Oldest Church Traditions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,225 views

    Because the disciples were very human, and because human nature hasn’t changed, they exemplified three established traditions that are every bit as common in the church today.

    Three of the Oldest Church Traditions (Mark 10:32-45) 1. We all live within the boundaries of routines and patterns; but they do not always hold true. 2. Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Too Good To Be True Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 23, 2018
     | 7,845 views

    We don't notice or believe something at times because we have been offered something that is too good to be true

    Luke 24:36-48 Close Encounters: Too good to be true In the movie “It could happen to you” A New York cop named Charley is having coffee in a little diner. He finishes up and starts to pay and discovers he only has enough for the coffee and nothing for a tip. So he offers the waitress a choice he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Our King Jesus Falsely Condemned Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,848 views

    Jesus received a properly conducted trial by Pilate, yet Jesus still ended up being crucified. This message identifies the cause.

    Message Our King Jesus Falsely Condemned. Luke 23:13-25 There is a common perception that the trials of Jesus - one conducted by the Sanhedrin and one conducted by Pilate - were both illegal and made without observation of the rule of law. That is certainly true for the “trial” by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist