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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Funeral Eulogy For Denise Nevins

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 1, 2018
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    This is a eulogy for a woman who was an outstanding wife, mother, and worker in the church for the Lord. Her death was completely unexpected and left a huge hole in the church to be filled. The message seeks to bring some healing when death hits us unexpectedlyl

    Denise Nevins December 1, 2018 Psalm 139 2 Timothy 4:6-9 It is in moments like these that our faith is greatly tested. We are all gathered here because of the shining beacon that Denise Nevins was in all of our lives. The suddenness of her death cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gloria Jean Jester Eulogy Funeral

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2021
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     | 3,689 views

    This the eulogy for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life.

    Funeral Eulogy Gloria Jester By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Summary: This the funeral service for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life. Gloria Jester Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    So... You Say You Believe Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,133 views

    A true believer in Christ orbits his life around Jesus like the earth orbits around the sun. Just as the earth needs the sun, believers need the Son of God to perfect holiness within them.

    So... You Say You Believe A. W. Tozer wrote, “Fortunately only a few things are matters of life and death, such as a compass for a sea voyage or a guide for a journey across the desert. To ignore these things is not to gamble or take a chance; it is to commit suicide. Here it is either be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Was Paul?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 13, 2004
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    A look at Paul, Spiritual Gifts and the Church.

    Who was Paul? We all know the story about Saul and His transformation into The Apostil Paul, but who was He really? Act 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Will Not Make You Ashamed

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 20, 2025
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    Text: Romans 10:11 – For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

    Text: Romans 10:11 – For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. PTMC, today I want to remind you of a powerful truth that sometimes gets buried under our fears, doubts, and past mistakes. The Word declares:Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,896 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fourteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    In Step with the Spirit Acts 8:1b-40 August 12, 2007 Raised a Baptist, I’ve still got Baptist feet. In other words, you don’t want to see me try to dance. That doesn’t mean I don’t have rhythm; I’m okay there, but dance? No. I’ve never laughed as much in my life, I don’t think, as I did a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Certainty Of Faith

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023
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    We’ve been raised believing in things... but the lord said BELIEVE IN ME AND MY WORD!

    1 Timothy 1:8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, 9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    The church under persecution

    Growing Pains Acts 5:12-25 Jeff Hughes – April 6, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The church at Jerusalem was going through many changes. Thousands of people had accepted Jesus as their Savior and become a part of the fellowship. These people were one big community of believers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So, Who Are You Really? Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 28, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,872 views

    The only test needed to reveal who we really are is our willingness to do the righteous deed of loving our neighbor as we love ourselves. So, Who Are You Really?

    As I wandered through the bible, my eyes fell upon a passage of Scripture in Luke 9. The verses revealed a private conversation between Jesus and his disciples. During this conversation, two very important questions were asked by Jesus. First, he questioned, ‘Who do men say that I am?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    More To Being A Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,961 views

    A look at the persecuted church

    A study of the Book of Revelation < The persecuted Church> #5 Rev. 2:8-11 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; [9] I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Unconditional Security? (Pt.2) | Divine Sovereignty & Human Responsibility

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018
     | 4,980 views

    Apostasy is real, but avoidable. If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security, conditional or unconditional, is in the hands of our Savior.

    Cable television mogul Ted Turner (once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in Orlando, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jordan Wirkkala avatar

    Paul's Pain

    Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,896 views

    Finding purpose in persecution

    Paul’s Pain: Finding purpose in persecution -I went snowboarding for the first time and got hurt pretty bad with all of the constant falling. My wife snowboards and I was hoping to get a little compassion. She would have except for the fact that she could not stop laughing at me. -The pain that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Seven, Part 8

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
     | 1,756 views

    Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted

    The Seven, part 8 Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted Revelation 2:8-11 July 7, 2013 Review: We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. We saw in chapter one that John describes a portrait of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Of God Infuse You With Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,987 views

    If only we could make the world believe that we loved them, there would be fewer empty churches, and a smaller proportion of our population who never darken a church door. Let love replace duty in our church relations, and the world will soon be evangeliz

    Let the Spirit of God Infuse You With Love (I Cor 13:4-8) We all need a fresh infusion of God’s love for without it we become apathetic, angry and self-absorbed. We live in a world that is crying out for love, acceptance and any measure of kindness. Illustration: A Great Motivator Love reaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Guy De Swardt avatar

    Expect To Be Persecuted For Your Faith In Jesus Christ - Part 8 Of 8 Series

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,254 views

    Part 8 of 8 on the Beattitudes.

    The Perfect Standard For Life Expect To Be Persecuted For Your Faith In Christ - Part 8 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v10-12 As we look at this final Beatitude, we come to a very strange contradiction, because it talks about the relationship between persecution and joy. It’s like saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist