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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What God Thinks About Death (Funeral Service For Martin Belger)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2022
     | 3,124 views

    None of us like to think about death.

    Some months ago I had a problem dealing with death. Illus: Former President Reagan was asked a question by a reporter, “What would you do without Nancy?” He did not answer that question immediately. But when he thought about it for a few moments he said, “It hard to imagine life without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Home In His Grace; Growing In Faith (A Homecoming Service Message)

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 26, 2024
     | 1,193 views

    This sermon emphasizes embracing our place in God's family, committing to spiritual growth, living as a dwelling place for His Spirit and is an invitation to find security, belonging, and love in God's grace and to continually grow in faith together as a church.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Welcome Home - Playback Media I say it too: Welcome home! Home, Sweet Home By Sermon Central [(Michael P. Green. (2000). 1500 illustrations for biblical preaching (68). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.) From a sermon by Matthew Kratz, Hope that Stands in the Storm] Copied ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful To Ministry

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,275 views

    This study examines the call to be faithful in using our spiritual gifts.

    This month we have been involved in a focus on being faithful. The first Sunday we talked about being faithful to God. The next Sunday we talked about being faithful to church. Last Sunday we talked about being faithful to family. Today, I want to talk about being faithful to ministry. Sometimes we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things We Value In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 28, 2016
     | 13,426 views

    Ministry work should be done by every Christian not just for pastors and church leaders. In this message, we will learn from the life of Deborah three things that can help us as we minister to God, to the Christians and to the unbelievers.

    Many of us think of ministry as the work done by pastors, by missionaries, by Christian Conference speakers or evangelists. We rarely think that work done by bankers, by lawyers, by engineers or homemakers can also be considered as ministry. We have a wrong notion that only those who get their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Heavenly Shoes

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    A message on the Christian life based on a pair of shoes.

    HEAVENLY SHOES Ephesians 6:15 INTRO: What do you look for in a pair of shoes when you go out to purchase a new pair? You look for a good fit, shoes that are well made, won’t hurt your feet or make them sore, long lasting, durable, soft, good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus' Rules Of Order"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,339 views

    Contrasting the transformation following the descent of the Spirit with life before His presence among the saints.

    “A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Great Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2011
     | 5,090 views

    Exploring the principles of serving one another in the assembly with the gifts God has provided.

    “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Action Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    Our actions need to be controlled, not hap-hazard, wheel spinning, I don’t care what happens to others, get out of my way actions, but controlled, focussed, intentional, Spirit-lead actions that we take responsibility for.

    Prepare for Action! 1 Peter 1:13-25 Be prepared…how often do we hear that these days. Be prepared…in case of an earthquake, have your 72-hour emergency supplies prepared in advance. Be prepared…in case you get into an accident, make sure you have on clean underwear (Bill Cosby, Himself). Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Love (3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013
     | 7,953 views

    Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

    REAL LOVE (3) Scott Bayles Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/2/2013 The Bible has a lot to say about love. Jesus said that the greatest commands ever given were to love the Lord with all you heart and to love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:29). Paul wrote, “Three things will last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Extraordinary Humility Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,623 views

    Third in the Series Extraordinary Life. I wanted to preach a sermon on “Extraordinary Service” but every time I studied “service” I found humility. Where are the best examples of humility in the Bible? They are all found in Jesus.

    Extraordinary Humility March 24, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus gave us the perfect example of extraordinary humility. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:2-8 Introduction: I wanted to preach a sermon on “Extraordinary Service” but every time I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Noble Task Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,636 views

    1- The noble task of being an elder 2- The noble task of being a deacon 3- The noble task of being a leader’s wife

    INTRO.- A noble task. What’s that? It depends on what you consider to be a noble task. I personally would not commend tending bar as being a noble task nor many other jobs in this world. Like: prostitution, dealing at a table at a gambling casino, etc. Nobility carries the idea of excellence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attitude Check Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,278 views

    Live humbly before others.

    ATTITUDE CHECK Philippians 2.1-4 S: Humility C: Service, Father’s Day Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE HUMBLY BEFORE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2.1-4 three reasons why we should live humbly before others. CV: “We will purposefully practice being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 2, 2017
     | 9,389 views

    If you want to demonstrate true wisdom in times of trial, don't boast; just behave with genuine humility.

    Jean Crist, of Niagara Falls, New York, talks about a man in her town named Neal. He is a kind and loveable character that many consider to be quite simple minded. So, time after time, people in her town come up to him and offer him his choice of a dime or a nickel. He always takes the larger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Talking To Yourself

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2022
     | 3,263 views

    When you have had enough of living in the pigpen, you can return home knowing that the Father waits to receive you.

    “Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.” And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Best From Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010
     | 4,656 views

    Getting the best from life means being the person God wants you to be.

    HOW TO DO LIFE Getting the Best from Life James 1:1 * One of the largest sections in any bookstore today is the “self-help” section. In this section, you will discover titles like “how to become a millionaire”, ‘how to do woodworking”, or even ‘how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist