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  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Three Of The Greatest Days In History

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,721 views

    There are holidays that we will celebrate all of our lives, but there are three days that we will celebrate for all eternity.

    THREE OF THE GREATEST DAYS IN HISTORY Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day, a day we remember all who sacrifaced thier lives so that we can live as free individuals. A great day. But there are three other day that will be labeled as the greatest days in history. The first is the day of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Establishing A Personal Memorial

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    This sermon was used for Memorial Day to show how we need to set some places and things as a Memorial for our own lives to remind us about the Lord and what He has done for us.

    Establishing A Personal Memorial Joshua 4:1-9 Intro.: A. In April 1863, in Columbus, Miss. After decorating graves of her two sons who died in the Civil War as Confederate Soldiers – an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, “What are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Mary And Martha

    Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 33,334 views

    The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years Day have become a frantic, anxiety filled dash through the holidays. It all happens so fast that we hardly remember any of it!

    Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 Intro: A couple of weeks ago I was watching one of the morning news shows and the reporter began her segment with an urgent warning, There are only 65 more shopping days until Christmas! …and she wasn’t kidding. What was really sad was that it actually affected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Come Home

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,627 views

    Family reunions and other special occasions serve to focus on where we have been, where we are now, and where we want to go in the future. They help us to have a sense of belonging. We need this sense of belonging in the Christian family as well.

    April, 2007 Reunion Sermon Come Home Mark 6:30-44 INTRODUCTION: You have probably gone to many family reunions, homecoming, summer picnics, high school class reunions or other gatherings where you “come home” once again to some part of your past. You look forward to it, but there is also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    A Thanksgiving Dinner With Barley And Sardines

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 156 ratings
     | 13,616 views

    Thanksgiving 2005. It’s the story of Jesus feeding the 5000, and 3 things we can see about being thankful.

    Mark 6:30-44 – A Thanksgiving Dinner with Barley and Sardines I’m told of a turkey farmer who was always experimenting with breeding to perfect a better turkey. His family was fond of the leg portion for dinner and there were never enough legs for everyone. After many frustrating attempts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,885 views

    Even in rejection, greif and exhaustion, Jesus gives thanks for meager resources

    Apprenticing under the Master Thanksgiving Sunday 2005 Mark 6:30-44 The Feeding of the Five Thousand In the beginning of the chapter, Jesus goes back to his hometown, and the people he grew up with rejected him and his ministry – it says he was amazed at their lack of faith. After they leave ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Denise Raterta avatar

    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    ‘tis The Season For Praise Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,906 views

    Those who learn to praise the Lord in every season of their lives are the ones who walk joyfully and victoriously over life’s situations down here. They walk in a renewed strength, a continued hope and in full assurance that God’s promises are true.

    Turn your Bibles to Psalms 118:1, 4-9 Title: ‘Tis the Season for Praise Theme: Reasons for Continual Praise unto the Lord Introduction: This Psalm is a triumphant song of praise and it is to be sung with great joy and expression. It is a call to communal thanksgiving. Many believe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep On Fighting

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,906 views

    This is a message for our annual Veteran’s Day Service

    Keep on Fighting 1 Samuel 30 November 6, 2005 Veteran’s Day Message Morning Service Introduction On November 11, 1918, a treaty was signed by the Allies and the Germans to end the hostilities of World War I. In 1938, congress passed a bill to declare November 11 Armistice Day to honor the veterans ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Honoring All Vets

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 146 ratings
     | 12,543 views

    We need to give honor to whom honor is due.

    INTRO. – ILL.- Military expectations. While talking to a potential recruit, the military recruiter said, "Exactly what kind of job are you looking for in the military?" The high school kid said, "I’m looking for something with an enlistment bonus of about $20,000, where I won’t have to work too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Giving Thanks Is A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,833 views

    Thanksgiving Sermon - Series A

    Thanksgiving Eve November23,2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you this night to give you thanks for your many blessings upon us – for the gift of life, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cultivating A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,806 views

    I think we learn several things about gratitude when we look at the story of the ten lepers and Jesus.

    Cultivating a Grateful Heart Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION... Inventions (http://inventors.about.com) We live in an amazing world. We have so much and so many things to make our lives easier. We should be thankful that we live in this modern technological age! Did you realize that until 1750, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Truth About Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 117 ratings
     | 17,256 views

    Thanksgiving Day Sermon

    THE TRUTH ABOUT THANKSGIVING A young woman teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Harvey avatar

    Reasons To Give Thanks

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,950 views

    A look at why we should be thankful to God.

    “REASONS TO GIVE THANKS” November 20, 2005 Intro: As you know, this coming week is Thanksgiving. It is a time when we gather with family, enjoy some great food and usually end up sleeping through a football game. Let me share with you some of the facts and figures behind this holiday. In 2005, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What We Are To Be Thankful For

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    To be thankful for all things

    It is interesting to note that it wasn’t until we were at war, the Civil War to be exact, that our Thanksgiving holiday was officially recognized by Congress. It had started in the small Plymouth Colony in 1621 when the English Pilgrims feasted with members of the Indians who brought gifts of food ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan