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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Good Friday - Why? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,904 views

    This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

    Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral For A Stillborn Baby

    Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 103,819 views

    Funeral sermon and liturgy suggestions for a full term stillborn boy.

    {All liturgical material used was from the United Methodist Book of Worship service for a stillborn child, and service for the loss of a pregnancy. I scoured the internet and other resources looking for help. The UM BOW was by far the best resource. This baby boy was born dead at term. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,279 views

    Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

    Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Train Up A Child

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,472 views

    to encourage the church to make children’s ministry a priority and to encourage parents

    Train Up a Child Deut 6:4-7 Primary Purpose: To talk about the responsibility of parents and the church to raise up their children to a mature faith in Christ. When I first met many of you, I talked to you for a little bit about what some of my goals are for the church. I mentioned prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Gift Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,256 views

    The gift of the Christ child, is the Ultimate gift from God--the ultimate cost, the ultimate impact that ultimate expanse.

    Luke 2:1-14 “The Ultimate Gift” INTRODUCTION Besides the story of Jesus’ birth, one of the most cherished Christmas stories was written by the author O Henry and entitled, “The Gift of the Magi.” Perhaps many of you have read this story and have been moved by its timeless message. James ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Friday - Christ’s Words From The Cross

    Contributed by N A on Apr 22, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,854 views

    On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

    GOOD FRIDAY - CHRIST’S WORDS FROM THE CROSS Note: This Good Friday, we had a special combined worship service with us (Beausejour Community Church), St. Ouen’s Country Church, and Elim Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff (Elim) and I taught on Christ’s Words from the Cross, and Pastor Darrell (St. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living In Troubled Times - A Good Friday Meditation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,677 views

    A meditation for a Good Friday service.

    We Live In Troubled Times – A Good Friday Meditation “We live in troubled times.” I have heard that statement before – haven’t you? It seems that every generation speaks of “troubled times”. And it seems we don’t have to wait on the next generation or even the next decade to speak of “troubled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #8: ‘what's So ‘good' About Good Friday? Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection

    Luke 23:33-56 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A REFLECTION FOR GOOD FRIDAY: We turn our minds to the events of that dark Friday, and search for the light of meaning in the Resurrection Journeying with Jesus through Lent #8: ‘What’s so ‘GOOD’ about Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sixth Word: Victory Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 70,896 views

    In this sermon we examine the sixth word Jesus uttered on the cross, which is a word of victory.

    Introduction Herbert Lockyer, in his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, says, "The last words of both saints and sinners about to enter eternity, what they had to say before their stammering tongues lay silent in the grave, demands our deepest attention and most earnest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Thorn Of Crowns He Wore For You

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,462 views

    He left Heaven and His heavenly crown to wear a crown of thorns to set us free from sin.

    A thorn of crowns He wore for you Matthew 27:29 “And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!” When they mocked Him with a crown of thorns it was one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What To Do While Waiting For The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 37,240 views

    Jesus tells us to "keep watch" and "be faithful" while we are waiting for His return. What did He mean by these words?

    I Google the question “predictions on the end of the world” and found a web site that has documented 200 predictions for end of the world from as early as the first century reaching out to 2047. Three of them coming up pretty soon were: From the book: "We Are Almost There" by Harold Camping and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Plan Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,543 views

    God had a precise plan for us that began before the first pebble was placed on the earth. It was designed to have a direct personal impact.

    Intro: Do you remember the Looney Tunes cartoon with Wile E Coyote aka Ralf E Wolf and Sam the Sheepdog. Wile E is always planning and scheming to capture and eat the sheep. Wile E seems to always have the best plans, like the time he lulled Sam to sleep with sleep dog sleep music. But int the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Is Thy Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 24, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,339 views

    God is faithful even in the hard times

    - A lesson Israel learned during their wilderness journey was that God’s provision of manna for them was on a morning by morning basis. - They could not survive on old manna nor could it be stored for future use (Exodus 16:19–21) - Great Is Thy Faithfulness. - Thomas Chisholm, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core 52 Week 4 - Covenant Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020
     | 3,008 views

    What does it look like to be in covenant with God?

    To hear the sermon please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2610538 Covenant - Being a Part of God's Work Intro: • [VIDEO] Pixar movie Up intro scene. • Hits you right in the “feels.” • Where did we learn to love, commit like that? • Our first three weeks in Core 52 have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gifts - Pt. 3 - Myrrh Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018
     | 5,578 views

    No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

    The Gifts Pt. 3- Myrrh I. Introduction ?Time is running out! Christmas is upon us! If you haven’t completed your shopping list I am sure you are nervous and frantic. There is nothing quite as stressful as needing to find that last second gift when the gift has to be perfect. The narrative has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal