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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Three Gifts To Give The Next Generation - Mother's Day 2024

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 9, 2024
     | 1,725 views

    Repeatedly, tell them they are loved by their Heavenly Father. Repeatedly, tell your children that every one of God’s commands is an invitation to help yourself to happiness. Repeatedly, tell the next generation that every time the Bible says, “Don’t do this,” He’s saying, “Don’t harm yourself.”

    Here are some interesting things I have heard moms say. 1. My kids sure make a lot of plans for someone who can’t drive anywhere. 2. One mom said to another, “That’s it. I’m selling my kid on eBay.” The other mom replied, “Don’t be silly! You made him. Sell him on Etsy.” 3. Nothing is lost until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Grief?

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 13, 2023
     | 1,625 views

    A sermon from Lamentations about how God can give hope in the midst of grief.

    Good Grief? Lamentations Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-12-2023 Kimmy’s Gone She called me Jeff and I called her Kimmy. Unless, she was mad at me and she would call me Jefferson and I would respond with Kimberly. December 12, 2014, 13 days before Christmas, seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Matters Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,420 views

    If you want your marriage to matter, live out your role and responsibilities.

    Marriage Matters Rev. Brian Bill Ephesians 5:21-33 April 13-14, 2024 I heard about what happened at a golden wedding anniversary party for a couple. The husband was very moved by the occasion and wanted to share his feelings with his wife. She was hard of hearing, however, and often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ditch And The Samaritan

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,035 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 A sermon about the Good Samaritan

    6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Luke 10:25-37 The Ditch and the Samaritan   25 ¶ And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and made trial of him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 26 And he said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? 27 And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Dangers Of Flying Too Low

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    What happens when you fly too low spiritually

    The Dangers of Flying Too Low II Samuel 11: 2-5 Introduction: If you know anything about airplanes then you would know that the most important instrument in the cockpit is the “Altimeter.” The Altimeter determines the altitude of the plane. It lets the pilot know if they are either flying too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Little Engine That Did

    Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,320 views

    This is a fun-filled yet hard hitting sermon with a great evangelistic message. For folks of all ages. I preached it "country" style but you are welcome to "city-fy" it if you like---Enjoy !!!

    A sermon by Pastor Ken Burisek The Ole’ Country Church Medford, Wi To get in the right frame of mind we opened by singing some Country Gospel Train Songs---Glory Train---Life’s Railway to Heaven--Long Black Train---etc. *************************************************** Sermon---The Little Engine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    God Save The King Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    What are you placing your hope in? Are you placing your hope and trust in a person? This week we’re starting a series titled Election 2008. As America prepares to elect a new president in the next few days, what are you looking for?

    How in the world did we get to this point? Do you ever find yourself asking that question? I do. When I see some of the craziness that’s going on in our nation, I ask it. When I see congress hard at work blaming everybody else for the problems they’ve caused, I ask it. When I listen to average ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 56,518 views

    Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

    OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Brethren Should Fight Together

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    Christians should work and fight together

    BRETHREN SHOULD FIGHT TOGETHER Numbers 32: 6-9 SHALL YOUR BRETHREN GO TO WAR, AND SHALL YE SIT HERE? --- It takes all of us not just part: Not just leaders but all the brethren! -- Leaders are expected to be faithful and we lose confidence in them if they are not. --- NO PASTOR, DEACON, TEACHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Test 1 Of 9: The Purpose Of Prophecy Is To Build Up, Encourage And Comfort Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 37,097 views

    The end purpose of all true prophecy is to build up, to admonish, and to encourage the people of Cod. Anything, that is not directed to this end is not true prophecy.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Transformed Not Conformed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Godfrey on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 19,635 views

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    World or Word Written by Daniel Godfrey 7-31-01 Illustration: On a bright sunny day, when you walk into a dark movie theatre you really notice how dark it is. You tend to congregate at the back until gradually the darkness seems to lighten off & you begin to see again. After a while you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven W avatar

    How To Be A People Of Passion

    Contributed by Steven W on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,408 views

    Are we directing our PASSIONS in the right direction? Three areas that we must be passionate about: A PASSION FOR GOD & HIS WORD,A PASSION FOR WAR,A PASSION FOR GOOD TESTIMONY

    HOW TO BE A PEOPLE OF PASSION *INTRODUCTION*: We are all created to be people of PASSION. The question is = Are we directing our PASSIONS in the right direction? Much of the sin and filth that is in the world today may be due to the misdirection of our PASSION into sinful culture and sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    When Your Raft Turns Upside Down

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,589 views

    This sermon deals with my personal white water trip, but can easily be converted to any white water trip,and the similarities of our journey in this life.

    When Your Raft Turns Upside Down 7/8/03 Psalm 118:24 Zach and I went on a white water trip last Thursday on the New River. We had a very interesting experience that I will be sharing with you today. When I finished the trip, I thought, well at least I got a few good sermon illustrations from ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Scattered Splinters

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    The church is more than scattered splinters, there is power in agreement. It is called synergism. United we stand.

    SCATTERED SPLINTERS TEAR DOWN THE EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE EXPERTS WITH SPLINTERS. A. When I was a little boy in the fifth grade, my Dad pastored a church in southern Ohio. The altar was a beautiful, shiny, slick piece of wood. When no one was looking I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    3 Christmas Gifts You Need

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,789 views

    Each Christmas we get gifts under the tree but this year lets get 3 Gifts that we need more than any other gift....The Gift of Life...Eternal Life

    THREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS WE NEED LUKE 2, MATTHEW 2 (Read Luke 2: 1-20) Is Christmas merely a ritual for you? Or is it a Relationship? For many people, Christmas is tradition. We use the same type decorations our parents did when we were children. We go to the same places to shop every year. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist