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  • Terry Kennedy avatar

    Come To The Table

    Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 7,964 views

    A message on the service of communion.

    “Come To the Table” This morning as a body that is united in and through Jesus Christ we have the privilege of coming to the table to partake in the Lord’s Supper, the ordinance of communion. But before we follow Christ’s command in partaking, I would like address ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Transfer And Transcript / If We Keep Our Mind On The Morning We Can Make It Through The Night

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,315 views

    A home going service

    Intro: What I would like to attempt do is put these two subject together, Transfer and Transcript / and If we keep our mind on the Morning we can make it through the night. And if you would just give me about few minutes I’ll be through. I would like to put emphasis TRANSFER AND TRANSCRIPT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6 Things Needed In These Last Days

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,277 views

    What does the Christian need to be doing today in the last days for the Kingdom, the Church, the World

    “5 THINGS NEEDED IN THESE LAST DAYS” INTRODUCTION: This past week I was saddened at hearing that the Supreme Court struck down a Federal Law defining “Marriage” as a “Union between a man & a woman.” Frankly, it was more than just saddened, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Baptism Into Death, Baptism Into Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2009
     | 7,348 views

    This is a sermon for a baptism service.

    CATM Sermon for Baptism Sunday – June 7, 2009 We’re here for a very special purpose today. Today we will christen 3 children. Christening is both a public naming of the child plus the dedication of the child to God, and the commitment of the parent to raise the child in the love of and the fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vereran's Day - These Two Flags!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2022
     | 3,210 views

    Veterans over the last two centuries have sacrificed so much to obtain & preserve these precious freedoms, & more besides. That is why we honor veterans: To tell them “Thank you” for keeping us free.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:3-4; James 1:2-3; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Luke 8:14; Philippians.3:8 In many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exam Time

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 29, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 44,787 views

    Daniel Webster said, “My greatest thought is my accountability to God.” Sad to say most Christians go through life giving little or no thought to this future day of examination.at Christ’s Judgment Seat.

    Exam Time! 2 Corinthians 5:5-11a Finals in school can be a time of high anxiety for most students. They can literally turn your stomach into knots. When I was in school, exam week was always a time of cramming. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve The Lord With Gladness Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 36,546 views

    Third sermon in a 6 sermon series entitled "I’m in!" dealing with what it means to be an active member of a local congregation. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

    Serve the Lord with Gladness! Romans 12:1-8 CHCC: January 18, 2009 INTRODUCTION: We’re starting out the New Year with a sermon series called “I’m In!” Ronnie Morgan preached the first 2 sermons about being IN for weekly Worship and Bible Study. It makes sense that being IN means being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Had One More Day To Live

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 26,250 views

    A message on being prepared for death.

    IF YOU HAD ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE 2 Kings 20:1 INTRO: Death is a very scary thought to each and every one of us. I believe that it would be correct for me to say that each and every one here tonight has wondered what death holds in store for themselves. How will I eventually Die? This is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 57,588 views

    Christian funeral service

    Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Vera Helen Stevens. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grants us grace that in pain- we find comfort, in sorrow- hope, in death- resurrection. When you think of Vera ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,951 views

    This message is from the Sermon Central Series, "From the Ashes" and is heavily edited for use in our church.

    From the Ashes Week 5 - Sacrifice Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, Luke 14:25-33, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 4:15-16 Introduction Today, we’re going to be talking about the sacrifice of Jesus and the impact his humble actions have had on all humankind. To illustrate the idea of sacrifice I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Tale Of Two Sisters

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    Martha and Mary demonstrate the importance of both our service and worship of the Lord. Their attitude and approach towards Jesus are two fine illustrations of us Christians. From this study we shall observe and focus on these two sisters and their differ

    Intro: Martha and Mary demonstrate the importance of both our service and worship of the Lord. Their attitude and approach towards Jesus are two fine illustrations of us Christians. From this study we shall observe and focus on these two sisters and their different responses to the presence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Did We?

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    This message helps the church ask why we do the acts of mercy we do? What is our motive? Last in a series of 4, we are reminded that all opportunities of service are to be done as though we are doing them for the Master Himself!

    Introduction Today, we end our study of preparation for the Vision of our church for the year 2010. We’ve talked about: 1. Recognizing the Open Doors (Rev. 3:7-8) 2. Effective Prayer (Col. 6:2-6) 3. Effective Giving (2 Cor 8:1-15) And now today the question, “When Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assembling A Team - Mark 1:16-20 Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,006 views

    As Jesus began His ministry, one of the first priorities was to assemble a team of men to serve alongside Him, men He could teach and equip to carry on the work of the church. The Lord is still seeking those who will follow Him in service.

    Assembling a Team Mark 1: 16-20 Following His baptism, wilderness temptation, and public introduction in Galilee, Jesus continued His work here on earth. One of the first priorities was to assemble a team of men to walk with Him, whom He could teach and prepare for ministry. In our text Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John The Baptist

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,225 views

    We need to be prepared and we need to prepare those around us for the coming of the Lord.

    It’s interesting on a day like today how you can look back on the past 3 years and think it seems like no time at all. But then as you think about it some more, so much has happened in those 3 years that it feels like Camille has always been here. I mean it’s hard to believe that Camille and Rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Holding Unto Christmas

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023
     | 941 views

    Preparing for Christmas is time consuming and you have to be careful not to miss Christmas preparing for Christmas.

    Holding unto Christmas Luke 2:1-7 Introduction- Welcome online listeners We are going to begin a series today called Holding unto Christmas. It will run through the Advent season. Preparing for Christmas is a time consuming process. You have to make time to buy presents, attend dinners, work ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene