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  • John Hamby avatar

    The Value Of Friendship

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 526 ratings
     | 170,507 views

    Sermon for Friendship Sunday. Four Characteristics of a Real Friend.

    The Value of Friendship Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 I am so pleased that all of you could be with us on this day that we have set aside as “Friendship Sunday.” In honor of this occasion I would like to speak to you for a few moments on “The Value of Friendship.” If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonderful Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 127 ratings
     | 17,419 views

    Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with GodAnd, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

    Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with GodAnd, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. The naming of a baby is a happy time. My middle girl, Karla, has twins girls who are two months old. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 185 ratings
     | 58,485 views

    Having a relationship with God is paramount in your calling as a believer. God comes to you, God discovers you he is calling you. There is on old hymn which proclaims it so clearly: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me;

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, .....A Man Called Peter, .....Catherine Marshall ...tells how ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Recoving Stolen Property

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,263 views

    Discusses how to protect ourselves and our families from the Devil's attempts to steal our testimony.

    Recovering Stolen Property "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) INTRODUCTION: The son of God reveals much about the nature of our adversary in this verse. He calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Woe Everyone Knows Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,114 views

    Who am I/ Why am I here? What is my purpose? Solomon addresses these questions in chapter 4 as he experiences the troubles, toils, trials and tears of life "under the sun."

    Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 The Woe Everyone Knows! Then I returned and considered all the oppression that is done under the sun: And look! The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter— On the side of their oppressors there is power, but they have no comforter.¹ Therefore I praised the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah Of Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    Since God loves us so much, we can expect that He will answer our prayers.

    A Messiah of Expectation Text: Matt. 7:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was a little boy, my Mom worked as a nurse at St. Thomas hospital in Akron. She was the head nurse in the nursery on second shift for 25 years. Of course because she worked second shift she wasn’t able to be there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Must Be Holy Because God Is Holy Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 114,855 views

    Some of God’s commandments & statutes we find easy to follow, others are a little more difficult for us to faithfully follow. God has given us a command that is explicit in the standard He expects us to live by: "You must be holy because I am holy"

    God’s definition of Holy We continue in our preaching series on discovering your destiny. For the next few weeks, we are going to be considering how setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. This morning we are going to think about what it means to be decent and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,627 views

    Each of us has been called by God to fulfill a purpose, to fulfill a spiritual calling in this life. And the Calling process can be divided into 3 steps. Discovery - Decision - Action. May you proclaim as Samuel "Speak, for your servant is listening".

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, ...A Man Called Peter, ...Catherine Marshall ...tells how her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Slow Fade: A King's Poor Choices

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Mar 8, 2016
     | 5,976 views

    Discusses how poor choices can influence events in our lives and the lives of others around us and even our children. Importance of seeking God's will before we act. Applies to churches as well as parishioners.

    * A young boy lived in the country. His family had to use an outhouse, which the young boy hated. It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and always smelly. The outhouse was located near the creek so the boy decided that he would push it into the water. After a spring rain, the creek swelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Saved By His Faith Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025
     | 88 views

    When our faith fails, the faith of Jesus holds; His grace rescues and restores until obedience becomes the echo of love.

    > Here is the patience of the saints; here are they who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. — Revelation 14:12 > I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Someone With Skin

    Contributed by Rich Young on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    Guidelines from Paul for getting along with others.

    Someone with Skin TEXT: Phil 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION · In a parable she has written, Karen Mains describes the following wedding: DOWN IN FRONT STANDS THE GROOM IN A SPOTLESS TUXEDO - HANDSOME, SMILING, FULL OF ANTICIPATION, SHOES SHINED, EVERY HAIR IN PLACE, ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE PRESENCE OF HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Year Crowned With Bounty

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,192 views

    Let us be thankful, God hears our prayers and meets our needs.

    "A Year Crowned With Bounty" Ps. 65:1-13 You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. Intro: It has been a year since our last Thanksgiving service; 12 months have passed since the 19th of last November - the Sunday before Thanksgiving day last year. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Up The Sword Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    Part 3 of 5 part series on discipleship. It examines the importance of the Bible in the lives of disciples.

    LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 3: Taking Up The Sword Over the past month we have looked at how we can live exceptional lives. Together we saw that exceptional living doesn’t happen by accident. You must make a decision to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Becoming a disciple involves giving up some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptised Into His Death: 1 Peter 4:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,815 views

    When we die to ourselves only then are we truly alive.

    4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. Since Christ Suffered Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Star Quality

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,015 views

    Paul speaking of his Christian brethren said, “They shine like STARS”. Star Qualities: First and foremost they are created by God. They are consistent, constant. They are beautiful, for they reflect God’s glory. Lastly, they shine!

    Quotes: "Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground." - Theodore Roosevelt "God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars" -. Martin Luther "I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal