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  • Don Hawks avatar

    A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,733 views

    This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

    MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,512 views

    1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

    (Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Turn Stress Into Strength"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities andcultures. Everyone experiences stress. By God’s grace and making wise choices we can turn stress into strength.

    “Turn Stress Into Strength” Ruth 1:1-22, 4:13-17 Romans 8:28 John 16:33 There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities and cultures. We all experience stress. We all have to learn to live with stress. The highest times of stress in a person’s life include: Death in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Fishing...

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,231 views

    A message addressing the reality of time catching up to our rural church. This is an initial call to embrace a paradigm shift within church and society. In order to speak to a new generation, we have to be willing to find new methods of communication.

    Matthew 4:12-23 Paonia United Methodist Church January 23, 2005 “When the going gets tough, the tough go fishing” Can you remember back to when I gave you a message that Began with the words… Life is complicated? Well, this morning starts off with a similar statement. Life is rough. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,474 views

    The parable reminds us that every believer is given God’s Spirit and the message of eternal life. Our job is to seek to bring a good return from that message by our faithful proclamation. We are Christ’s ambassadors . . . we are charged to point the los

    Using What God Has Given Luke 19:11-27; Matthew 25: 14-30 The parable we look at this morning is about wasted potential and neglected responsibility. In this parable and the sister parable in Matthew 25 the master leaves his servants with money to invest. When he returns some of the servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do Doctors Become Doctors Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    Most doctors become doctors to save lives. in the context of BAC the hospital, that should be our focus too, to save lives

    BAC the Hospital Why Do Doctors Become Doctors? Introduction A. If you were not here last week, you missed some very powerful statements that were led from God B. We introduced the vision that God gave me for Bakerstown Alliance Church C. That being BAC the Hospital D. If you were not here last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Facing The False Prophet Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,686 views

    Saul of Tarsus transforms into the apostle Paul whil preaching the true gospel and facing a false prophet: what the 21st century church can learn about confronting false teaching from the 1st cenutry example

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:1-12 TITLE: “FACING THE FALSE PROPHET” INTRODUCTION: A. Would you hire this man? A member of the pulpit committee at a certain church was tired of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fathers Day - The Legacy Of Dad

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 506 ratings
     | 175,699 views

    This sermon will encourage the dads of your congregation for Father’s Day, not roast them... Dads need positive reinforcement on Fathers Day and this encourages dads to be all they can be in Christ.

    (Father’s Day gift give away: Tool Time theme. Have men dressed like Tim Taylor and Al Borland present the gifts to dads who win in these categories.) Gift 1: For the man who never underestimates the power of letting your light shine: The Borland 1 Million candle power spotlight. Gift 2: For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Friendship 101

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 314 ratings
     | 16,749 views

    Things to do in preparation for a Friend Day service. 1- We must pray and believe 2- We must find and bring 3- We must befriend and listen

    INTRO.- Math 101, English 101, Speech 101, History 101, etc.. You name it and it’s out there. But what we are talking about? 101 is a term when referring to an introductory course of some subject or the basic knowledge of some subject. Here is an example of what I would call Atheism 101. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Quality Of Living Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,016 views

    The fourth in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

    A sports fan was sitting in the top row at the Super Bowl, barely able to see the field. He noticed a vacant seat about 3 rows back on the 50-yard line. It was still vacant when the second quarter started, so he went down and asked the man seated next to it if anyone was sitting there. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • KOUSHIK BISWAS avatar

    Buying Truth

    Contributed by Koushik Biswas on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,697 views

    The points about truth that we so often forget.

    Buying Truth “Buy truth and do not sell it, also wisdom and instruction and understanding” (Pr 23:32) Could you recollect last when you were out buying something? Then suppose someone had intervened to ask, “why are you buying this?” You would have at least replied this, “I need this”. Need! ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

    The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Makes Satan Tremble?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,346 views

    A recent Gallop Poll stated that 90% of Americans say they pray. Americans pray five minutes a week and the prayers are usually about some crisis in life. What makes the Devil tremble and shutter is prayer that connects with God the Creator of the Univer

    “What Makes Satan Tremble?” Matthew 6:5-15 James 2:19 A recent Gallop Poll stated that 90% of Americans say they pray. Americans pray five minutes a week and the prayers are usually about some crisis in life. Often the prayer is a memorized prayer. My first prayer was a prayer before meals: ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Samuel Hagle avatar

    The Vine And The Branches

    Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,344 views

    This sermon shows the importance of remaining in the Lord for our spritual wellfare. To remain in Jesus we need to have the same life in us, as He did.

    The Vine and the Branches It is at the end of Jesus’ public period. He is on his way thru the big Temple in Jerusalem with his disciples. They pass the big gate into the Holy of the Temple. Above those great gates is a great cluster of Grapes carved into the stone wall. It is a picture of that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Connected (Pt. 3)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    This sermon talks about the steps to beginning the process of abiding in Christ.

    Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 3) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson INTRODUCTION Crystal Finley gave birth last week. For almost 9 months, that child has been abiding in her mother’s womb. They have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist