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  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Season Of Loss

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014
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    A sermon on the season of loss beginning with Ecclesiastes 8:14-17 (Title, outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: http://pastors.com/resources-tragedy/)

    HoHum: “How long have you been driving without a tail light, buddy?” demanded the policeman. The driver jumped out, ran to the rear of his car, and gave a loud moan. His distress was so great that the cop was moved to ease up on him. “Aw, come now,” said the policeman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Words Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
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    This message is designed for someone that the preacher knows fairly well so they can fill in details of their life in the middle section. It is a celebration of their life that ends with a turn toward eternity.

    Message As we’ve come to this service, we embark on that march that David describes as the “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” What do you do when you are hit with the hard reality of life and death? How do you continue to put one foot in front of the other when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do You Cry? Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 15, 2018
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    I think God wants to have soft hearts-the ability to grieve, to be hurt, to be wounded, and, thereby, to become a source of healing, just as Jesus bought our healing through the tearing of His flesh.

    REVELATION CHAPTER 5 1. And I saw in the right hand of Him sitting on the Throne a book (biblion) written on the outside and inside, sealed with seven seals 2. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a big (mega) voice 3. “Who is worthy to take the book and loose its seals?” and no one was able ...read more

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    Christian Peace

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2016
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    Let's talk about the Christian concept of peace, then the negative emotions of upset and how to deal with them (Material adapted from book by Robert Roberts called Spiritual Emotions, chapter on peace)

    HoHum: Two painters were commissioned to paint a picture of peace. The first chose for his canvass a scene of tranquillity of a still lake among beautiful far off mountains. The second threw across his canvass a thundering waterfall with a fragile little tree suspended over the foam. There at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Coping With The Holidays

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2016
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    This information was put together for a workshop on "Coping with the Holidays" (Adapted from the book, "The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions" by Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries)

    HoHum: Start with some family information: I grew up in a tight knit family spending my Sunday afternoons after church with all my extended family at my grandparent’s house. I am the eldest grandchild and my grandfather spent a lot of time with me growing up. I had trouble reading so before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Cry Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2012
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    Go ahead, have a good cry if you need to. Then let your tears draw you close to others and to God.

    There is a new trend in China’s changing culture, which I find very interesting. The trend is a Cry Bar and it’s spreading to several major Chinese cities. The first Cry Bar opened eight or nine years ago (2003) in the city of Nanjing with only a sofa, a few tables, and tissues – a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Will Ever Be True

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 8, 2021
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    The concluding verse of the song, “The Old Rugged Cross,” contains a commitment to follow Christ in this life and looks forward to life with Him in eternity.

    Hebrews 12:2 (KJV) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. The concluding verse of the song, “The Old Rugged Cross,” contains a commitment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Defeat Of Depression

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
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    Let's talk about the lot, the lamenting and the Lord of the depressed (Material adapted from Bill Kirk at: https://billkirk.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/victory-over-depression.pdf)

    HoHum: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. SAD starts in the fall (right now) and continues into the winter months. Know of one woman who has dementia that suffers from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Noah's Faith

    Contributed by Jeremy Morford on May 19, 2014
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    After losing two of our saints in a single week, the congregation was seeking to know the answer to the question, "Why?" Noah teaches us that we can trust God -- His Personhood, His Prescriptions, and His Protection.

    Noah’s Faith Text: Hebrews 11:7, Gen. 6 Intro: This has been a rough week for the church. We have had to say good-bye both Andrea and Bro. Bush. It is always heard to lose a loved one, but to lose two within just a few days can be devastating. It is times like this that we look to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Gird Yourselves And Lament

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Feb 22, 2021
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    As Joel addresses a nation brought to its knees by a locust plague, he leaves us with a plan for surviving overwhelming disaster in our own lives. Broad outline borrowed from "The Day of Disaster," a sermon by W. Maynard Pittendreigh.

    I) In Joel 1:1-3, God through His prophet addresses a people faced with absolute calamity. A) He asks, “Has anything like this happened in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?” (NKJV). He says that the nation faces a crisis greater than any seen in generations (“or even in the days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral For Christian Woman Who Died In Her Early Seventies

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 21, 2021
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    This funeral was for Christian lady who served in the church but had serious healthy problems in latter years of her life.

    Opening and eulogies by family members prior to this message. MESSAGE: I had the privilege of pastoring Katie and her family for fourteen years between 1991 and 2005. When I came to _________ Church, Katie was there waiting for me, and when I left she was still here supporting the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus Wept - Part Three (Covid) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020
     | 3,544 views

    When Jesus wept in the Garden of Gethsemane, he left an example for those who wrestle with soul-crushing sorrow. By following his example, we can find hope and healing during life's hardships and heartaches.

    Jesus Wept (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/27/2020 I vividly remember the 1991 NBA finals. After four hard fought years of disappointment, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pipen had just led the Chicago Bulls to their first ever NBA Championship over Magic Johnson and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Face-To-Face With Death Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 23, 2021
     | 2,340 views

    What can we learn from Jesus' resurrection of Lazarus?

    THE MOST IMPORTANT SIGN: Jesus has definitive power over death. - John 11:17, 25-26, 47. a. This is a sign. - v. 47. - Throughout John we see Jesus doing miracles as signs. This is not just a sign, but the most important sign. - John 11 is the high point of the gospel, in a literary sense. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Undone Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 9, 2020
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    When we are wrecked because of our sinfulness, He gives us more grace and the blood of Jesus Christ to comfort us. When we are lost because someone nearest and dearest to us has died, He gives us the assurance of Heaven for the believer and His peaceful presence for us.

    BEATITUDES SERIES: I AM UNDONE MATTHEW 5:4 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION… Crowder Lyrics (Come As You Are) Come out of sadness; From wherever you've been; Come broken hearted; Let rescue begin Come find your mercy; Oh sinner come kneel; Earth has no sorrow That heaven can't heal Earth has no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How We Love His Promise Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 3, 2022
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    He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves problems. But in our experience, there have been times when we weren’t sure about these things. Have you ever wondered, when things go wrong in life, if you can count on God?

    How We Love His Promise John 11:17-44 Introduction Adrian Rogers said, “There is no promise God cannot keep, no prayer God will not answer, and no problem too hard for Him to solve.” That is a great expression of the life of faith in God. He keeps his promises, He answers prayers, he solves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ