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  • John Oscar avatar

    Funeral Message

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 24, 2024
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    15 minute funeral message

    Funeral Service- Jack’s Funeral Home 1-18-2024 -Scripture- John 11:25-26 On behalf of Roberta and the rest Marvin’s family, we thank you for coming out on this chilly evening. Tonight’s message will be from the Gospel of John. Allow me to provide a little backstory to the scripture we are about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Language Of Love

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 11, 2024
     | 1,479 views

    The duty of a husband to nourish and cherish his wife.

    The Language of Love Ephesians 5:25-29 An 80 year-old woman was recently married to her 4th husband. A reporter questioned the occupation of her newly acquired husband. She replied that he owned a funeral home. Curious about the other husbands, the reporter also asked about their occupations. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving God

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024
     | 2,380 views

    Howard Ingram had an old saying, “Many Christians have just enough religion to make them miserable.” Serving God should be one of the greatest things in the world.

    Many Christians have a wrong idea, view, and attitude toward serving God. There are those today that do not love God’s service. It should be the greatest thrill and joy of our lives. John 15:16; tells us that we are chosen by God. Many, when talking or preaching about service, want to tune you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Intentional New Testament Church

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Feb 29, 2024
     | 896 views

    Three common statements that if overlooked, ignored or forgotten will bring the absence of God and a church that will only become a social club.

    FB, Harrisonburg #1 March 3, 2024 Sunday Morning The Intentional New Testament Church Various Scripture Intro.: Thank you so much Music Team. I want to begin my time by expressing to Bro. Robert and to Brad and to the PSC for giving me this opportunity to come and to serve as your Transitional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hospitalidad Divina Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025
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     | 355 views

    Es una hoja de ruta para nuestro viaje espiritual.

    Título: Hospitalidad Divina Introducción: Es una hoja de ruta para nuestro viaje espiritual. Escrituras: Éxodo 12:1-8, Éxodo 12:11-14, 1 Corintios 11:23-26, Juan 13:1-15 . Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas: Imagina caminar durante días. No solo una caminata ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Banal Na Pagtanggap Ng Bisita Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 29, 2025
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     | 293 views

    Ito ay isang roadmap para sa ating espirituwal na paglalakbay.

    Pamagat: Banal na Pagtanggap ng Bisita Intro: Ito ay isang roadmap para sa ating espirituwal na paglalakbay. Mga Banal na Kasulatan: Exodo 12:1-8, Exodo 12:11-14, 1 Corinto 11:23-26, Juan 13:1-15. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Isipin ang paglalakad nang ilang araw. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Logic Of Surrender: A Living Sacrifice, A Renewed Mind

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 29, 2025
     | 258 views

    This sermon explains that the only logical response to God's mercy is a life of true worship, expressed through the daily surrender of our bodies and the radical transformation of our minds.

    Introduction: The Great "Therefore" Good morning to you, church. In the book of Romans, the first eleven chapters are like a majestic and soaring symphony. Paul lays out the grand story of God's redemption—the depth of our sin, the hopelessness of our condition, and the sheer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servitude Trumps Corruption

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 1,000 views

    For a priest or Levite, Malachi’s accusation that they had “corrupted the covenant of Levi” was just about the worst word he could throw at them.

    Thirty-first Sunday in Course 2023 Today the Church gives us a snippet from St. Paul’s first letter to Thessalonika, and it echoes the sentiment of our psalm. The psalmist assumes an attitude we should all aspire to: “O Lord, my heart is not haughty, my eyes not lifted high; I busy myself not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Nasira Para Sa Sangkatauhan Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 28, 2024
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     | 620 views

    Ito ay ar eflection para sa Maundy Thursday sa c ontemporary l eadership.

    Nasira para sa Sangkatauhan Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 13:1-17 Panimula: Ito ay ar eflection para sa Maundy Thursday sa c ontemporary l eadership . Pagninilay Ang Huwebes Santo ay minarkahan ang isang makabuluhang kaganapan sa tradisyong Kristiyano — ang Huling Hapunan, kung saan hinugasan ni ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Ark Of The Covenant And Samuel Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2024
     | 1,338 views

    God’s presence comes from doing God’s work and staying away from sin – God’s blessing comes from doing our God given jobs well and maintaining a pure heart before God – failing to do our God given jobs and living in sin leads to the departure of God’s presence.

    Topic: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are looking to see things we have never seen before in 2024. Summary of last week’s message: • Samuel responds to the call of God while Eli never bothered to get out of bed. • Samuel obeyed God! • Samuel becomes God’s Prophet and Eli experiences a fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Servant Leadership Vs I Want To Be Great”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2024
     | 1,188 views

    Opened with "The Invisible Gorilla" story. The disciples did not understand the culture of the kingdom even after viewing all the miracles... Quotes from Jesus Manifesto and Who Broke My Church... about values of being "servants".

    Jesus Holy Name September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:33-35 Redeemer “Servant Leadership vs I Want to Be Great” Jesus has been busy. He has been transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not "To Be Served” Walking With Jesus

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 20, 2024
     | 708 views

    Our scripture today from Mark 10:35-45 helps guide us as we consider the qualities of leadership rooted in service.

    Sermon Title: "Not to Be Served" Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Date: October 20, 2024 The Highest Places of Honor 35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.” 36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.” 37 “Arrange it,” they said, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Now What? (After The Presidential Election)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 16, 2024
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     | 1,019 views

    A new president has been elected into office. So what do we do now? How do we keep on living our lives? A message of encouragement and hope.

    We That Have A New President Now What? Psalm 75:6-9 Intro. A couple of weeks ago I preached about my predictions for the election. Everything I said has held up to be true - God would still be on the throne. - God would still hear and answer prayer - God’s Word would still be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humbly Heartfelt

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 205 views

    Christ’s humility reveals heaven’s heart—God stooping in love. When His mind lives in us, pride dies, grace flows, and hearts rise.

    I. The Heartbeat of Heaven There are moments in Scripture that let us overhear the heartbeat of heaven. Philippians 2 : 5-11 is one of them. It’s as if Paul pulls back the curtain and lets us listen to how God thinks and feels. It’s not thunder or trumpet—it’s the quiet pulse of divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Loving, Caring Christians

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 120 views

    God calls His people to reject indifference, embrace compassion, and reveal Christ’s heart by noticing, moving, and loving where others pass by.

    Introduction – When the Heart Grows Numb Our text comes from the Book of Lamentations. Jeremiah stands amid the ruins of Jerusalem and cries, > “How deserted lies the city, once so full of people! How like a widow is she who once was great among the nations… All her people groan as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist