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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024
     | 1,011 views

    Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws.

    Eulogy For Delois Williams Funeral Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 John 14:1-6 2 Timothy 4:8-10 9/28/2024 Summary: Eulogy for a Christian who loved her family, loved the Lord, and came though several struggles growing up. She was African-American growing up under Jim Crow Laws. It was the year 1931 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Arrivals & Departures

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 298 ratings
     | 34,209 views

    I used this sermon for a memorial roll service...where we remember those from our congregation who have passed away. Using Paul’s "the time has come for my departure" and comparing that to flying in a plane.

    Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, January 19, 2003 Memorial Roll Sermon Title: Departures and Arrivals Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Introduction 1. Have you ever been to the airport? A. At the airport, one of the first things you might notice... B. throughout terminal, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Understanding The Present Time 

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 14,319 views

    Christian people need to be fully aware of the present time.

    INTRO.- ILL.- I have a 3-year older brother named Larry. When he was a senior in high school I was a freshman. They called him "Big Shep" and me "Little Shep." (BUT YOU CAN CALL ME, BIG SHEP!) One day in gym class I got into a fight with a guy 2 years older than me. He was a junior. His name was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Let Go And Grow

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 13, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,393 views

    God is calling us to let go of all that is familiar and comfortable so that we can grow and mature in our walk with the Lord.

    "Let Go and Grow!" Hebrews 6:1-3 Simeon woke up early and while it was still dark. He made his way to his favorite place of prayer and knelt before the King of Glory to give thanks for a new day. Simeon prayed for the peace of YHWH to surround Jerusalem and for the LORD to send His Messiah to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surviving Busyness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,435 views

    2nd in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

    SURVIVING BUSYNESS PSALM 23:2 & MATTHEW 11:28-29 INTRODUCTION: Does your schedule have you stressed? Here’s a short quiz of five questions to find out. Take a pen or pencil and jot down a “Y” “yes”or an “N” somewhere on your notes as you answer these questions about how busy you are. Ready? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Surviving Worry Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    1st in a 6 part series on surviving stress, taking from Psalm 23 and various N.T. references.

    SURVIVING WORRY PSALM 23:1 & MATTHEW 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: (“Alien Song” video clip - 0:43 - clip can be acquired from http://www.navone.org/HTML/Index.htm - used with permission.) Have you ever felt like that? I mean, you think you’re okay, or maybe like our little alien, you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 30, 2012
     | 4,940 views

    Faith isn't something that is meant to be added to our lives, rather it is meant to shape every area of our lives. There are many things that will threaten to crowd out your faith. But when we try to live with one foot in the world and one foot in God's

    How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? - Matthew 6:22-23 - March 18, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #22 How many of you have seen the movie, “Forrest Gump.” If you have, you’ll remember that the main character is played by actor Tom Hanks and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Joining God’s Heart For Racial Justice Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,525 views

    Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022

    Joining God’s Heart for Racial Justice Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 6, 2022 Note: The following notes are more extensive that time allowed to be fully stated. However, they do provide the full set of points and additional footnotes that were made which I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Stinks.....

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 395 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    Answering the ultimate question

    Since the beginning of time people have pondered the ultimate question THE MEANING OF LIFE: WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? Today many people of come to the conclusion that life stinks? Just think about life a moment about life. What is it? For the average person it’s about 70 years of living, For some ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Reason To Believe

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,288 views

    This was one of my favorite recent sermons, it deals with the aspect of Jesus meeting a person who is strugling with belief.

    Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    Why Are You In Peace

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,904 views

    No victory without a battle. No war in your life means only that either you are dead or on the way to be.

    1stBBC Why are you in peace? Mat 10:34 Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 1Ti 6:11-14 But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Change, Commitment, And Courage

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,309 views

    We are living in a season of change. God never changes but the way He does business here on earth can sometimes look different.

    Change, Commitment and Courage I want to talk this morning about four principles … Change, Commitment, Courage, Service Change Def: transition, transformation, adjustment We are in a season of change … The World One of our prayers … Lord’s Prayer … Mtt 6:10 ’ Your kingdom come. Your will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Behold, I Though?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 20,470 views

    Reading this story makes you wonder why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps? There must be a great message from God.

    BEHOLD, I THOUGH? II KINGS 5:1-14 When you read this you instantly wonder. Why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps. God had delivered Israel from Egypt and brought them into the land that flowed with mike and honey. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Behold, I Though

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,470 views

    When you read this you instantly wonder. Why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps. The reason is that there is a wonderful lesson here.

    BEHOLD, I THOUGH II KINGS 5:1-14 When you read this you instantly wonder. Why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps. God had delivered Israel from Egypt and brought them into the land that flowed with mike and honey. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Writing Your Dream/Vision

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,850 views

    “Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision

    THREE ASPECTS OF VISION “Vision . . . is a clear mental image of a preferable future, imparted by God to His chosen servants and is based upon an accurate understanding of God, self, and circumstance.” -George Barna, The Power of Vision 1. God. Your vision comes from God, it is not thought up. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist