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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Funeral Meditation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 1,009 ratings
     | 160,361 views

    This is a standard funeral message from John 14

    The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Strength God Brings - Funeral Message

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 341 ratings
     | 19,395 views

    This a basic funeral message from various passages in the Psalms

    The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joseph Ng avatar

    The Ugly, The Bad, And The Good

    Contributed by Joseph Ng on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    God’s verdict on the lives of Solomon, Ahab, and Hezekiah is different from that of secular history and is what matters ultimately.

    Opening: You’ve heard of the 1966 Western movie starring Clint Eastwood entitled The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. As we consider the lives of kings in the Old Testament, it will be apparent that some are ugly, bad, or good. In particular, the lives of three Hebrew kings--Solomon, Ahab, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Day Of Destiny

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    In all of the thousands of days since creation, two days stand above all the rest. Let us look at a day of destiny--the day that Jesus died.

    "A Day of Destiny" Matthew 27:27-54 INTRODUCTION Think of the thousands of days since creation. Is it possible that any day stands above the rest? During this time of year we celebrate two momentous days. One is the day that Jesus died. There were three major phases to this day that changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Keys To Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 559 ratings
     | 76,473 views

    JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING

    THREE KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION MATTHEW 4:1-11 I. THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS A. Why did Jesus face this grueling 40 days temptation in the wilderness? B. To identify with humanity -Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jehoshaphat - Good King With A Bad Friend

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,085 views

    Watch your friends - they may lead you astray!

    Introduction A. Jehoshaphat was one of Judah’s Greatest Kings 1. During his reign a great wave of reform swept the land. 2. He not only sought God himself, but sent the priests among the people to teach them the way of the Lord (II Chr.17). B. Jehoshaphat made three unwise decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Motivates Change

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    What motivates change in your life?

    The news reporting business knows that a good headline written or spoken will capture the attention of people and lead them to read or hear what is being reported. News Headlines: · What Is Missing In Heaven? (Pulpit Helps, June 2001) · Medical Marijuana Ruled Illegal. (Springfield ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM

    BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM I. (:6) THESIS: CONTENTMENT CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TOWARDS GODLINESS A. Review: The Pursuit of Godliness Can be Misguided (Apart from Contentment) Remember the False Teachers from vs. 5: "who suppose that godliness is a means of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Job's Final Defense

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    Job examines his life carefully for hidden sins. We must regularly ask ourselves some hard questions.

    INTRODUCTION A. Apostle Paul exhorts us to examine ourselves - II Cor.13:5 1. This is something the faithful Christian must do everyday. 2. We must look into the mirror of God’s Word, and see the truth about ourselves, no matter how unpleasant it might be - Jas.1:23-25 3. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Creations Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 22, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 22,178 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the "Finding Freedom From Sin" series. This sermon shows the parallels between the creation of the world and the new creation we experience in Christ.

    Sunday Morning August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #3 NEW CREATIONS 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday’s sermons were a bit of a wake up call for me. If you remember, I stood up after both sermons and said if we did not stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Majestic Is Your God

    Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    Giving God full supreme authority and power in all of your life.

    How Majestic Is Your God? Psalm 8 INTRODUCTION For the next couple of months we will be taking a special journey. We will be traveling through the book of Psalms. Each week, with the exception of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we will engulf ourselves in the words of the psalmist. Psalms is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John Chapter 16 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,493 views

    Before the Cross, Jesus did His best to teach us those things we would need to know. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of three things: Sin, Righteousness and Judgment.

    John Chapter 16 This chapter begins with Jesus still talking about the hatred of the world! Read verse 1 “These things I have spoken to you” are the things Jesus talked about in chapter 15. Read verses 2,3 Jesus didn’t want the disciples to be offended at the things that would happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Model Prayer?

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    A look into the intent of Jesus in the prayer He gives His disciples in Matthew 6:9-13.

    THE MODEL PRAYER? Matthew 6:9-13 INTRODUCTION: One night a father heard his young daughter talking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No More Pretending Series

    Contributed by Alan Day on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 12,983 views

    God desires a broken heart.

    November 5, 2000 No More Pretending! Pure means that something is ______________. The Scriptural content of the heart deals with the…  ______________  ______________  ______________ Proverbs 4:23. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go Therefore, And Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,756 views

    This sermon is the first of four in a series on the "Great Commission"

    Go Therefore, and Make Disciples Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID October 28, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning What I originally thought about speaking of was a little different (in light of Halloween), but... One of my beliefs (use Halloween as an example) Holy living vs. looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible