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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Memorial Day - Will They Find Us Faithful?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2007
    based on 62 ratings
     | 61,051 views

    I believe we are surrounded by a greater cloud of witnesses than we will ever know ... We are the recipients of the faith, testimony & sacrifices made by unnumbered multitudes who have blazed the path before us.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND CCF, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday marked in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the United States people will gather in parks & cemeteries to commemorate what this day symbolizes. Bands will play, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Let Us Be Thankful:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
     | 9,069 views

    The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful.

    LET US BE THANKFUL: Psalm 100:1-5 The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful. Listen as I read today’s text. Psalm 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2Serve the LORD with gladness: come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Citizens Responsibility

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,366 views

    A sermon about how America has been blessed, why it has been blessed, and what we as citizens, are supposed to do to keep our nation blessed.

    America has enjoyed an abundance never before known among nations. And make no mistake; the things we have had were blessings … blessings from our Heavenly Father. They did not come by man’s hands, nor did they “just happen that way.” Since yesterday was Independence Day, I think it only ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Lazarus Syndrome

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,943 views

    Lazarus goes through the experience of death to prove the power of Christ over the grave

    The Lazarus Syndrome John 11 May 30, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day because it was a time set aside to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    What Do These Stones Mean?

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,182 views

    When God took the children of Israel across the river Jordan he called them to set up memorial stones. The stones caution us to remember, they challenge us to recount, and they call us to respond.

    Intro: There was a rumor circulating in Washington some time ago that Osama Bin Laden had died and gone to Heaven. As the story goes, when he arrived in Paradise, Osama was greeted by George Washington who slapped him across the face and yelled, "How dare you attack the nation I helped conceive!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Christian Funeral Message For A Majority Of Mormons In Attendance.

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    Jim was a believer, but most of his family are Mormon.

    NOTE TO READER: Message starts off theological, then the eulogy is inserted in the middle, and then the theological is completed. I attempted to address some Mormon beliefs by stating true Christian understandings. May our Lord Jesus bless you in the building of your funeral message. “whether we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Man Who Sold His Future Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 117 ratings
     | 42,251 views

    What’s wrong with being godless? If you can answer that question, you can avoid the tragedy that took Esau’s future away from him.

    OPEN: A man filled his car with gas at a self-service gas station. After he had paid and driven away, he realized that he had left the gas cap on top of his car. He stopped and looked and, sure enough, it was gone. He thought for a second and realized that other people must have done the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    When Everyone's Gone Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    The theme will be disappointment. For many people, the days after Christmas are filled with disappointment and for some, depression. The excitement of the holidays is over and everyone has gone home. Those whose children are now adults find themselves at

    Luke 2:8-24, 39-40 My wife began the sermon by telling about the birth of our first son and the feeling she had when everyone went home and we were left alone to care for and raise him. There is always a “coming down” after an exciting event. The event can be the birth of a child, a spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Have Yourself A Selfish Little Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,064 views

    Christmas has come to be the most self-centered holiday of the year - which is truly ironic considering the real meaning of Christmas - bringing God-centered life to the world. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [HAVE YOURSELF A SELFISH LITTLE CHRISTMAS] Slide graphics – Christmas Grinch. Slide Verses – This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 The meaning of Christmas, I think you would agree, has changed over the years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Josh Reich avatar

    Finding Rest

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,444 views

    In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

    As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    The Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 47 ratings
     | 42,017 views

    We have some strange ideas about THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS. We hear Happy Holidays, Which could mean anything. Today I want to look at the Christmas story and see THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

    The Meaning of Christmas Lu 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Hosw To Be A Member Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,347 views

    There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?”

    TITLE: HOW TO BE A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-19 There was a question posed to a few of the ministers some weeks ago as we sat around the dinner table during the Holidays. The question was asked of us, “How Do We View the Condition of the Church?” It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Unexpected News Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2021
     | 16,877 views

    Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday. The original Christmas was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and turns from God. God loves doing the unexpected.

    Video Transition: Mary did you know video! Series: Unexpected Christmas Thesis of Series: Christmas season is filled with surprises and the unexpected twists and turns that come with this holiday. The original Christmas was also filled with surprises from Heaven and the unexpected twists and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 28, 2024
     | 442 views

    Have you enjoyed the holiday season? Joy and gladness are what Jesus brought to earth. Therefore, we sing songs of gladness. Many sang Joy To The World! Will that joy remain as intense in a few weeks?

    Have you enjoyed the holiday season? It is the dedicated season to have harmony with family and friends. It is a time to slow down and enjoy the emotions joy brings. One can feel peace and tranquility. A sense of calmness comes over you. The emotions of love and gladness appear. To the Christian, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    How's Your Karma?

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,582 views

    A look at Israel’s history of (sinfully) worshipping the pagan gods of those people around them, its implications, and how Israel kept doing it again and again. The sermon compares this with how our contemporary society falls into this same trap (karma,

    HOW’S YOUR KARMA? An Exploration of the Danger of New Age Mysticism in American Society Based upon the teaching of Isaiah 1:10-18 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA November 4, 2007—23rd Sunday After Pentecost A few months ago I did something that really upset my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran