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  • John Hamby avatar

    Precious In The Sight Of The Lord Is The Death Of His Saints

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 89,494 views

    Funeral for a believer who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

    Funeral Service for ______________ Psalm 116:15 We are gathered here today to honor the life of ____________. It was my joy and privilege to serve as her pastor for the years that the family lived in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping The Zing In Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,684 views

    Caleb is an example of a senior citizen that kept the zing in life. At 85 he was ready to take on giants for the Lord.

    KEEPING THE ZING IN LIFE ZEST Joshua 14:6-15 Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” When I think of ZEST I think of Caleb said to Joshua, “Give me this hill country- Anakites the giants live there – The Lord helping me I will drive them out.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Come On In" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,439 views

    Jesus gave us access to God.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday, March 24, 2002 “Come on In” Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 118 has long been associated with Palm Sunday. Verses 26-27 say, “Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord...with boughs in hand, join in the festal procession.” It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Remembering

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 26, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,006 views

    A sermon for Memorial Day or on the subject of important things to remember !

    Remembering John 15:13 ILL. Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill answered, “Yes, I certainly do.” “Well, it’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    I'll Live In New Jersey!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,942 views

    Families are wonderful and necessary.

    Families are wonderful. Families are challenging. I am reminded of this every time I see my favorite Cosby Show episode in which Cliff, the father played by Bill Cosby, and Theo, the son played by Malcolm Jamal-Warner, have a chat about Theo’s desire to live like a “regular” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    Grace loves us even though we are undeserving of love.

    As most of you know, my fiancée Melissa is an art major at Gordon College. Part of being an art major, each art student has to complete a senior thesis which is a major final project that takes three months to complete. When they are finished, the outcome is beautiful art work and a gallery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Who? #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 30, 2007
     | 2,494 views

    The big question is "who exactly is the ’who’" that is expected to be a part of "changing lives"

    Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – “Who?” #5 Acts 1:8 (The Powerpoint can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Changing lives for time and eternity, “what a grand idea!” Yet it is not just an idea, it is a divine expectation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Distraction

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2010
    based on 56 ratings
     | 23,549 views

    Nehemiah saw right thru the devil's attempt at distraction and compromise. He said, the valley of Ono? O No! Aren't you glad he said no no to Ono? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Distraction Nehemiah 6:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Distraction.html So far the devil has tried to use these tools to keep them from rebuilding the wall: Ridicule-we will be laughed at but we shouldn't back up or back down. Discouragement-We sometimes get tired IN the work, but never OF the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise Is Comely

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,971 views

    The King James Version word "comely" helps us see that praise and worship fit the reality of today’s world, but are attractive to those who need perspective by which to live.

    Our members will know that I seldom use the King James Version of the Scriptures, except on certain occasions when the majesty and beauty of its language are desirable. We are a church which is generally committed to contemporary readings of the Bible because they are more accurate and are easier ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Laughter Is Not The Best Medicine

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 15, 2010
     | 3,944 views

    James urges us to turn our laughter over sin into mourning.

    “Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Sadie.” Sadie who? “Say de magic word and I’ll let you out!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Nobel.” Nobel who? “No bell so I knocked!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    When Life Disappoints, Jesus Doesn't!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,835 views

    A sermon on being encouraged through life's disappointments by the power of God in Jesus Christ!

    Weddings! Barbara (our organist) has likely played at more weddings than I’ve ever performed, but I know she and I probably have some wedding nightmare stories to tell, if we could tell them. We might have to change the names to protect the innocent. If you know me, I like to start on time. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Courageous Character

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,440 views

    Are you honoring your mother only today by a tiny token or am I honoring her by a lifestyle that warms her heart and provokes thanks to God rather than tears before Him

    It is called Mother’s Day, not wife’s or wives’ day for the simple reason that it is the day children honor their mothers, not husbands honoring wives or fathers honoring mothers. It is a day when children reexamine what mothers mean to them. It is a day when children reexamine their relationships ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Todd Pope avatar

    Thanksliving Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011
     | 6,645 views

    Sermon series about gratitude as a way of life.

    Last week we talked about being GR8ing or GR8ful where I laid out the need for having an attitude of gratitude, the science to back up the fact that gratitude leads to a better life, We looked at some of the Scriptures that command us to be thankful, grateful, such as 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012
     | 7,492 views

    When life gets you down, and the constrains of this world tug at you --- seek Jesus your support

    It Can Get Personal Message four of five I Am the Resurrection and the Life March 25, 2012 Michael Wiley John 11:25 Introduction: When I was in High School and then again in college, I hated studying poetry. Now the writing and reading of poetry is an art form. An art form I appreciate but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Mims avatar

    Becoming A Community Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,234 views

    A message of building unity within the church and community.

    Becoming a Community Church—We Must Be Unified Romans 12:16-18 Romans 12 16Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist