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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,913 views

    Life has stripes and blood and death. Each is a part of life. We know that but sometimes we turn the page too quickly, wanting only to think of the good things of life. In fact life would be so much easier if we could do just that. But it is in times like

    Sam North Star Island is an island of the coast of New Hampshire, near Portsmouth. It is unique because half the island is in Maine and the other half is in New Hampshire. It is a place where New Englanders come to vacation, worship and sit in rockers on the front porch of the old Victorian Hotel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dem Bones Are Gonna Rise Again Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,633 views

    God asked Ezekiel "Can these bones live?" And they did. What did that vision mean then, and what does it mean to us today?

    (We began with this dramatic reenactment of the Ezekiel 37 passage found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lKpzzOEhyY) What you just saw was a powerful reenactment of the vision that God gave to Ezekiel (the video showed a view of the valley of bones being bought to life while a narrator read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Footprints Left No Trace!

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,114 views

    We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. God closes the way to our past and opens the way to a new and better future.

    His Footprints Left No Trace! “Your way went straight through the sea; your pathways went right through the mighty waters. But your footprints left no trace!” Psalm 77:13-20 (CEB) Intro: We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. I recently saw an Insurance company ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Grandad Alwyn

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 11, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    It's remembrance Sunday, it's my very first Sunday in a new parish, can my grandad help me write a sermon?

    This sermon was first preached on Remembrance Sunday. November 2014, which was my first Sunday as vicar of St Barnabas Northolt ......................................................................................................... So, who is this new vicar? In this country if you ask someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    There Is A Remnant

    Contributed by Tyler Barrett on Sep 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,579 views

    God still has a remnant of people!

    THERE IS STILL A REMNANT 1 Kings 19:18 Lead Pastor Tyler Barrett; 1/24/2021 I have had deep struggle with this message. I know that the Lord is wanting me to push some stuff out and the enemy is not pleased. We are living in the days of Noah. We are living in the days of Lot. We are living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • K. Heath McDougal-Deans avatar

    The Voice Of Love Is Calling Series

    Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Apr 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,298 views

    God is calling you to greatness! The Good Shepherd will lead if we listen. Open the eyes of our hearts, Lord.

    The Voice of Love is Calling Philip Keller tells a story in his book, Lessons from a Sheep Dog, about how a bedraggled collie named Lassie came into his possession. One day he happened to notice an ad in the paper that simply said: "Border collie to good owner. Currently uncontrollable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 23, 2022
     | 2,647 views

    Jesus did not sugarcoat it when He was pointing out that following Him would not be a bed of roses! Being a disciple could not be and cannot be taken lightly because being a disciple is to be totally committed!

    COUNTING THE COST Text: Luke 9:57 -62 Luke 9:57  As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58  And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Baccalaureate

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025
     | 507 views

    Thank you Board members, Superintendent, Teachers, Family, Friends and guests And honored Class.

    Baccalaureate Intro: Thank you Board members, Superintendent, Teachers, Family, Friends and guests And honored Class. If you could ask God three questions…, and he would answer them…, in a clear…, and audible voice… so that you could hear and know the answer, what three questions would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unhindered Kingdom Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 807 views

    This sermon explores the book of Acts, focusing on the concept of living "unhindered" as followers of Christ, inspired by the disciples who spread the message of love, forgiveness, and salvation.

    Who here has ever felt hindered or held back in some fashion or circumstance. You may have felt that you had more to give, more to offer, more to contribute… And what about in your faith? Have you ever felt like there was something more? Some piece that you may have been missing out on as you read ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Unhindered

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    The Yellow Ribbon

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,784 views

    A modern story of the Prodigal Son from the song: ’Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree’

    Jesus told a story of a man who had two sons. The younger son was discontented with life at home and he said to his father, ’Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ So the father divided the property between his sons and the younger packed his bags and left for a distant country. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peek-A-Boo

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,307 views

    Paul says we have eyes in our understading.

    Peek-A-Boo by Gerald Van Horn Text. Ephesians 1:15-21. If you have ever had the experience of raising children you know they demand a lot of attention. They need feeding and changing. Also sooner or later they need to be entertained. You can play a little game with them to get them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    All Roads Lead To God?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,474 views

    The road you are on will get you to God, but will you enjoy the meeting?

    Eccl 12:7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. KJV Many years ago I was having a discussion with my supervisor during naval reserve training. I was still a young Christian and he wanted me to donate to a cause for children sponsored ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 31,523 views

    Luke shared three encounters from Jesus’ life to teach us the cost of following Jesus.

    The Cost of Following Jesus Luke 9:57-62 I recently was moved by an encounter I had with a little girl. We were in line at the small town store where I live. She was small and dirty. Her clothes were unwashed, her feet barefoot. Dirt was upon her face, but she did not notice. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

    Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritually Working Out

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,302 views

    Salvation isn’t just a one moment event but a life-long journey of being transformed into Christ’s likeness.

    Spiritually Working Out Phil 2:12-13 January 16, 2011 Intro: I don’t know about you, but it has seemed a little difficult to re-engage this January. Joanne and Thomas and I enjoyed our vacation, though we didn’t enjoy arriving back in Edmonton last Saturday in the middle of the biggest snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist