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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    If I Had Known

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
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    The manner in which we give service to others determines whether we are sheep or goats.

    If I Had Known – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: From the time we are very little we are taught to sort things putting like things together. I had a bag of marbles when I was a kid and I would dump them all out on the carpet in my room and sort out the “cat’s eye” marbles from the rest because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Do You Come To The Tomb?

    Contributed by Gary Harrison on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    Sunrise Service

    Why do you come to the tomb? Mark 16 : 1 - 8 Mary Magdalene, Mary and Salome had a specific reason for going to the tomb that Easter morning. They wanted to pay homage to this man they loved by giving His body it’s last respects by applying the proper spices and anointments to preserve the body. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007
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    Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

    For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gift Of Time

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
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    Death will eventually come to each one. The question is: How can we face death with courage?

    November 6, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Condolences to the Pistola family and friends B. Reasons for our gathering: 1) To pay our tribute to our friend Rebecca 2) To share our memories about her 3) To learn valuable lessons from her life and how we can apply them in our daily life 4) To comfort one ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Needed Break Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    This is the 9th study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at the importance of couples spending time together.

    A NEEDED BREAK Song of Solomon 8:5-14 The longer a couple has been married the easier it is to fall into a “rut”. Everyone falls into routines. Sometimes a couple needs to take a little vacation and get away from all of the routine. That is where we find Solomon and the Shulamite. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are Yo Waiting For?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
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    1. The Record of Waiting - 2 Requirements For Waiting - 3 Results of Waiting - 4 Resource For Waiting

    PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In ______________________________________________________ + Stuck in a long line of traffic > Checkout line that is not moving > Stuck in a waiting room > On hold on the phone - When waiting becomes frustrating it’s because we do not know what is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Gauss avatar

    Wedding In The Water Series

    Contributed by Jeff Gauss on Aug 3, 2007
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    BAPTISM is a “spiritual wedding” where you declare your love and commitment to Christ, join with him in his life, take on his identity, and participate in his family.

    1. Introduction a. my wedding i. Started ½ hr. late because of road construction. ii. Flowers locked in church office iii. Harassed by drunks on our wedding night. iv. Fortunately, the marriage has gone better than the wedding. b. My baptism – 12 years old in a dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reinventing The Church 1 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007
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    We must no longer be a COME AND GET IT CHURCH, but a GO AND GET THEM CHURCH. Or, "Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze?"

    REINVENTING THE CHURCH, Part 1 Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze? I recently watched an episode of “Extreme Home Makeover”. If you have seen the show, you know about the “professional makeover artists” … I must confess things have changed quite a bit in my life: from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Marks avatar

    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 7, 2007
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    “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” -- John Wooden Have you ever asked, “How am I going to make it in this world?” Or a similar question. We are going to be looking into how we can live in this world over the next couple of weeks. 1 Peter 1:13

    “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” -- John Wooden Have you ever asked, “How am I going to make it in this world?” Or a similar question. We are going to be looking into how we can live in this world over the next couple of weeks. 1 Peter 1:13-16, I believe helps us understand more how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Gebbeken avatar

    A Date At The Pool

    Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 4, 2006
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    Healing is closely tied to faith in what the Lord can and will do from a past experience at a pool.

    A Date at the Pool Introduction: John 5:1-15 A. Jesus was going about his business one day 1. I want you to close your eyes for a minute and imagine the scene. 2. Jesus is headed to a feast and along the way he stops at a pool of sick people. 3. Now this is no ordinary pool, but a special place. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Time Is It? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 751 ratings
     | 180,358 views

    Funerals are a time of remembering and comfort.

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven - A time to give birth, and a time to die: A time to plant, and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to tear down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrection Before Dawn Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    The Crucifixion had Brought Earth’s Darkest Day Even the light of the sun had been hidden from view Imagine the dark despair that swept in on the followers of Christ They had forgotten or doubted His promise to rise from the dead Troubled Women

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At His Appearing

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
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     | 3,452 views

    How to live until Christ Comes

    Sermon Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:18, especially verses 7, 8 At His Appearing Introduction: Life is so much sweeter when we have something to look forward to. The anticipation of the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ gives hope in this wicked world. It is a cleansing, comforting, and compelling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    At His Appearing

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 10, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    Life is so much sweeter when we have something to look forward to. The anticipation of the Second coming of our lord gives hope in this wicked world. It is a cleansings, comforting and compelling hope.

    At His Appearing 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Introduction: Life is so much sweeter when we have something to look forward to. The anticipation of the Second Coming of our Lord gives hope in this wicked world. It is a cleansing, comforting, and compelling Hope As Christians, we are to: I. Look for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Healing More Than The Withered Hand"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    This is a message on the Lordship of Christ. Three point outline. Jesus is Lord of the Synagogue. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. And Jesus is Lord of his Sheep.

    Introduction: This miracle highlights the “Lordship” of Jesus Christ. 1. Jesus is Lord of the Synagogue. (Mat 12:9 KJV) And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: Did you notice the phrasing of the statement, “He went into their synagogue?” When did the synagogue no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist