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  • Wayne Doyle avatar

    Funeral Outline Series

    Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 34,485 views

    This is for young pastors conducting their first Funeral. Fill in the blanks. it will be well received by the family for a christian Man/Woman

    Name of Deceased ________________________ A CELEBRATION Open with “Amazing Grace” Pre recorded CD, Cassette, or a live Solo. Today we come together to celebrate the life of ______________________. First and foremost _________ was a loving, caring, giving ………………… Wife…. Mother ….Daughter… ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Attitude Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

    AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Knows The Future

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    When events or circumstances in our lives seem to be out of control, it is sometimes easy to wonder if God’s plan is really unfolding according to design. From the pages of Scripture, however, we are assured that God does know the future intimately. He e

    With all that is happening in the world today, concern for the future is everywhere. There is speculation, anxiety, and uncertainty. The political realm is constantly changing, markets are always fluctuating, and our personal lives are affected by it all. When events or circumstances in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2007
     | 7,186 views

    How intriguing that it is the Cross of Jesus that reflects the Kingship of Christ

    Christ the King Sunday – LK 23:33-38 Advent begins next week and so today – the Feast of Christ the King - is the last Festival in the Church’s year. It is particularly fitting that we begin the Church’s year - by reflecting on Jesus’ coming to earth 2000 years ago. We call this advent Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lystra

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2013
     | 2,804 views

    You’ve got to be made up of sterner stuff to confront the bricks and stones that come like missiles to bombard you! Now, when you get blitzed for your stand for God then the pain is much deeper!

    Lystra Acts 16:1 “Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek.” You’ve got to be made up of sterner stuff to confront the bricks and stones that come like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord, Who Is Worthy To Be Praised

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 10,819 views

    The Lord, Who Is Worthy To Be Praised

    Psalms 18:1-19 The Lord, Who Is Worthy To Be Praised 3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies 1. DETERMINING GOD’S WORTH A. Because Of His Character. Job 33:12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Five Pillars Of The Church

    Contributed by David Carter on Apr 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,757 views

    Here are five pillars of the Church

    FIVE PILLARS OF THE CHURCH Acts 2:40-47 - Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Righteous Judgments Of The Lord.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 994 views

    Sing praises and testify.

    THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS OF THE LORD. Psalm 9:9-20. This Psalm opens as a song of praise and rejoicing in the LORD (Psalm 9:1-2). The Psalmist is particularly thankful for the LORD’s support in the face of wicked enemies (Psalm 9:3-5). The LORD ‘sits in the throne judging right’ (Psalm 9:4); ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sheep Knows The Shepherd's Voice Series

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,567 views

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    Written by: Neil Tolman I grew up in Navajo sheep country. I spent my 16th summer out on the arid reservation at my friend's grandparent's sheep compound. My friend was the only one besides me for 20 miles that spoke English. I spent most of the summer quietly watching and was inundated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2020
     | 3,104 views

    We see in the text a different idea of what heaven is like, It like a mustard seed, it like Yeast, Its like a treasure in the field, and its like a net.

    The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 1. Jesus wants us to know what Heaven is like many many places in the Scripture we learn about Heaven • The Scriptures say God dwells there Ecclesiastics says God “God is in heaven • Texts tells us it’s a city, Matthew tells us it’s a garden, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Everlasting Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 2, 2017
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,754 views

    The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you (Jeremiah 31:3).

    AN EVERLASTING LOVE. Jeremiah 31:1-6. The book of Jeremiah is mostly, but not exclusively, a book about God’s judgment. The painful ‘rooting out, pulling down, destroying, and throwing down’ spoken of in Jeremiah’s commission was but a purging, to make room for later ‘building and planting’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Shortened Time, A Passing World

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    The reordering of our priorities in the face of an impending crisis.

    A SHORTENED TIME, A PASSING WORLD. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. This is one of Paul’s ‘I say, not the Lord’ passages (cf. 1 Corinthians 7:25), meaning that he is not here directly quoting a word from Jesus. Not that his comments are uninspired, as some contend. The Apostle goes on to qualify ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Accessible System Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,449 views

    Hebrews Chapter Ten

    The Accessible System of Christ Hebrews Chapter Ten Introduction: 1. In Hebrews chapter nine the superiority of Christ’ tabernacle was contrasted with the tabernacle of the Old Testament. a. The Old Testament Tabernacle (Heb 9:1-10). i. Holy Place (1-4a) 1. The Candlestick 2. The Table of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Year-End Sermon - Remember. Forget.

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 31, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,635 views

    Even as we come the end of this year, let me remind two important things you need to do before you close this year. 1. Remember and be thankful 2. Forget your past and move on

    We are in the last day and the last Sunday of the year 2023. Do you know this year started on a Sunday and is also ending on a Sunday. Jan 1 was a Sunday and Jan 31st is a Sunday. "the end of a thing is better than it’s beginning." (Ecc. 7:8) Normally at the end of the year we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sometimes We Must Stand Alone

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2024
     | 1,827 views

    As a child of God, we will all face times when we might have to take an unpopular stance for the word of God. When this happens we might find ourselves standing alone. This message tells us how to do it.

    Sometimes We Must Stand Alone Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15; John 6:60-67; Matthew 7:13-16 Good morning, Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is, “Sometimes We Must Stand Alone.” The eleventh chapter of Hebrews records those of the Old Testament who walked with God in faith. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational