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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Hospice Patients Are Real People Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 15, 2022
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     | 1,321 views

    Identify 5 authenticities of hospice patients (Adapted from Percy McCray at: https://www.healthhopeandinspiration.com/2022/06/16/cancer-reveals-who-one-really-is-episode-319/)

    Hohum: A relative asked me why I liked ministering to hospice patients (those with 6 months or less to live according to the medical profession), and I said that I liked ministering to hospice patients because they are real people, more real than other people. WBTU: Chaplain Percy McCray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Battlefield Of The Mind: Battling Lies With The Truth Of The Christian Worldview

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
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    We raise our weapons and rally against the night. It's coming you know. It's here. And we face it at every turn. Battle after battle, clash after clash.

    We raise our weapons and rally against the night. It's coming you know. It's here. And we face it at every turn. Battle after battle, clash after clash. We seem so weak at times, we seem so vulnerable. While the enemy marches on us with ten thousand veteran troops, we seem to rally ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why Must We Fear God?

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 19, 2025
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    “Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” (Psalms 86:11; KJV)

    WHY MUST WE FEAR GOD? “Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” (Psalms 86:11; KJV) What do you fear most in this world? Some people are afraid of satan, so they give offerings to devils. They are worried that the devil would get furious, so the devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking The Part PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
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     | 612 views

    Encourages us to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus Christ, our hope and salvation.

    Greetings, beloved family of God, As we gather together today, we find ourselves on the cusp of another Christmas season, a season that is etched with joy, a season where we remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This season is a beacon of hope, a reminder of God's unfathomable love, a ...read more

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    Embracing Vulnerability PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 763 views

    Emphasizes the importance of humility, healing, and hope in our Christian journey, and how these truths can lead to spiritual growth and maturity.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. As we gather here today, I want to invite you to open your hearts and minds to a message that is as timeless as the Gospel itself, yet as pertinent as the morning headlines. Our ...read more

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    Managing The Mouthy

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2010
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     | 4,059 views

    Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. How/Where is that threat subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

    MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Light Amidst Darkness

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
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    Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey

    Our Light Amidst Darkness Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 2017 – Brad Bailey [Note: These texts were read earlier in service: Isaiah 9:2,6; John 1:4-5,9; Luke 2:8-20] Also – There is more here in notes than time allowed to share…but hopefull is still helpful in offering plenty of ideas one can drawn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Christ Alone Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 29, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,408 views

    A Reformation sermon focusing on the 5 Solas.

    We were introduced to the “5 Solas” one year ago this weekend in a sermon called, “Engage with the Reformation.” The second part of that message will air on Moody Radio (89.3) Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. if you’d like to listen to it. Because the Protestant Reformation began 500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meditations For A Quinceañera

    Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 75,570 views

    This is a sample ceremony for a Christian younglady’s "coming of age" celebration which most hispanic cultures celebrate.

    Consecration of a Quinceañera If you cannot find 14 fourteen girls or if you don’t want to have a "court of attendants", it is appropriate to have the quinceañera stand alone with her parents. It is suggested that the following objects be used in the ceremony. 1. A Bible (preferably with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Problem Of Procrastination Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 26,268 views

    A message for those who are in a place that they need to make a decision or decisions that may effect how they will live the rest of their life.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 39 “The Problem of Procrastination” Acts 24:1-27 (key vv. 22-27) Dr. John R. Hamby The prophet Joel described life as a valley of decision, (Joel 3:14) “Multitudes, multitudes in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Formula For Victory

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 10,739 views

    How to have victory in this life!

    Sermon for 10/21/2001 The Formula for Victory Romans 8:37 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. After September 11th, the President declared a war against terrorism. B. In the speech on that Thursday, President Bush described the Al-Quida network and delivered demands to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nu Generation Revolution Series

    Contributed by William Chaney Jr on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    This is thefirst sermon in the Nu Generation Paradigm Series. Central Theme: An intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ is the cornerstone and foundation of the Nu Generation church. This produces radical behavior that builds the Body o

    The Nu-Generation Revolution Central Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 4 As you come to him, the living Stone-- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Beasts And The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,197 views

    The Beastly Nations of the world devour and tranple, but the Kingdom of God loves and serves.

    Singing the Songs of The Lord In a Strange Land February 20, 2005 Daniel 7 The Beasts and the Kingdom You think you’ve had some bad dreams! Daniel’s dream is weird and wonderful to us, and terrifying to him! You can imagine seeing these things before the days of monster movies and the like. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Resolution Time

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    Resolutions direct what you do with your life; they should be tied to something worthwhile. I’m tying mine to the Great Commission

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC December 28, 2003 What do you suppose is the most frequent resolution made by Americans? I’ll give you a hint – it has to do with the dreaded scale! A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,581 views

    The sin of self-righteousness is subtle and often undetected in our own lives, yet it often has devastating consequences.

    The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Text: Luke 18:9-14 Introduction: A grocery store checkout clerk once wrote to advice-columnist Ann Landers to complain that she had seen people buy "luxury" food items--like birthday cakes and bags of shrimp--with their food stamps. The writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible