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  • Steven Kellett avatar

    A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on May 1, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 52,801 views

    A Funeral Sermon for a believer who had Alzheimer’s. Three things the disease couldn’t steal - faith, hope and love.

    Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid (Val-la-de-lid), Spain, in 1506. There is a monument in that city that commemorates the great explorer. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the memorial is a statue of a lion at the base of it where the Spanish National Motto is engraved. The lion is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Apprentice - Part 3 & 4 Series

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on May 2, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,280 views

    loosely based on "The Travelrs Gift" by Andy Andrews

    The Apprentice - part 3 May 2, 2004 AM We are in a series entitled "The Apprentice." And our study is "secrets of success from God’s persepctive." The first secret was : "The buck stops here --" No one controls your life but you -- If others are controlling your life, it is because you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Connecting The Dots Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 4, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    To understand the significance of THEREFORE in Romans 12:1, we need to connect the dots between belief and behavior.

    During the past several weeks, God has impressed upon me the wonder and the joy of Christian community. Lots of good things have been happening in the life of this congregation. I know I can’t put it all together in one complete picture, but I’d like to just remind us that God is doing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Clearing The Room Series

    Contributed by John Sanders on May 14, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    Clearing the room spiritually is all about accepting God’s forgivess through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Not too long ago, Lisa had a great idea about how to decorate our bedroom. Our bedroom walls are tan, but she wanted to create something called an “accent wall”. She wanted me to put navy blue vertical stripes that got larger in size in the middle on the accent wall. Now, this wall is the one seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pornography: Lies And Chains Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 16, 2004
    based on 266 ratings
     | 40,905 views

    This silent sin has crept into the church, esp. thru the internet, and it’s time to lift our voices like trumpets and dispel the ignorance which allows it to thrive! Many stats and filtering tools included as helps. Powerpoint at website.

    Pornography: Lies and Chains James 1:13-15 [Please see many more stats on this subject as well as our suggested tools and filters to help your family at the weblink at the very bottom of this message] Intro: “Don’t talk on this subject, preacher, it’s inappropriate.” Oh yes, we must, and let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen Moore avatar

    The Witness

    Contributed by Allen Moore on May 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,135 views

    Transforming armchair Christians into the Witnesses they can be.

    I would like this morning to hold up a mirror toward the congregation. Not a glass with silver backing dressed up with an ornate gold leafed frame…don’t attempt to adjust your hair or tuck your child’s shirt back in, again. This mirror will not show our beauty nor our flaws nor our choices of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Working Our Hardest... For Satan

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,452 views

    Many people are working themselves straight into hell, and satan is cheering them on...

    9/14/02 Working our Hardest for Satan! Introduction… Many people are working themselves straight into Hell, and of course satan is standing their cheering them on… The well known words of W.E. Henley go something like this.. “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Man Of God

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 52 ratings
     | 30,760 views

    A description of a man of God drawn from the life of Caleb.

    FATHERS DAY 2004 Being a Man of God A tramp one day stopped a man walking down the street. “Excuse me, sir,” said the tramp. “I know I’ve no business to stop you, and if I’m caught begging I’ll be the guest of the county for a bit: and I guess I’m not much to look at, but poverty don’t help a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving People With God's Heart Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    A message that challenges us to Love People as Christ has loved us, with His heart, with forgiveness.

    Loving People With God’s Heart Pastor Glenn Newton Feb. 9, 2003 COL 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Word Is Like...

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    From the ministry of Jesus and His followers we see the importance of knowing and applying the Word of God to our lives. This sermon gives three word pictures of the Authority of God’s Word.

    God’s Word is Like …. Acts 8:26-40 During the months of May and June I’m preaching on the Authority of God’s Word. I have spoken on the “Power of God’s Word” and the importance of “Fathers’ Passing on God’s Word to their Children.” This morning I’m focusing on what “God’s Word is Like…” Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Does Christianity Look Like?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,258 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan surprises - it’s not what you’d expect, as a picture of Christianity - but it works.

    Luke 10:25-37 WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY LOOK LIKE? Have you ever been surprised when you have met someone in person, surprised by the way that person looked? During the fair, the local radio station personalities are there, and you’re able to see what they look like. And almost always, you’ll hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When The Wine Runs Out

    Contributed by John Wiles on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,175 views

    This sermon uses Jesus’ first miracle at Cana of Galilee to show us how to receive a refreshing in our dry times.

    When You Run Out of Wine Pastor J. Benjiman Wiles John 2:1-10 I. Introduction a. READ TEXT b. This was supposed to be a joyful occasion c. We had a wedding here at the church yesterday and from start to end of reception we went for about 3 hours (including cleanup) d. Weddings in Palestine went ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Grounded In Provision Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    The passage that we will look at this morning is a passage that gives us a wonderful picture about God’s provision in our lives. 1 Kings 17 describes for us several events in the life of a man named Elijah. Elijah is a prophet of God and some might even

    Grounded in Provision 1 Kings 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION... The Clock that had a Nervous Breakdown, C. Swindoll This new clock was ticking away on the shelf two ticks to the second as any good, self-respecting clock should tick when it began to think about how many times it was going to have to tick. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Jesus--King Of Righteous Rule

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    Recognizing the Kingship of Jesus.

    Last week began a series focused on the question: Who is Jesus? · Began with solidifying the basis that the Scriptures reveal the true nature of Christ to us… The testimony of Scripture is both historically grounded and living. We meet Christ both in fact and in mystery. To know him is both a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Leads Us Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,571 views

    Looking at the Spirit’s leading in our lives and how to live by the Spirit.

    Intro – My wife and I are now ‘expecting the unexpected’… pregnant with our fourth child > Once again pondering the mystery and magnitude of such life being conceived within… I’m reminded that we all have a new life > “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational