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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Clemmie Sims

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,805 views

    This is the funeral of a woman in the Lord who had a good sense of humor.

    Funeral Eulogy Clemmie Sims 6/20/2002 Psalms 116:15-15 Clemmie Sims God took notice and smiled on Saturday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave out a loud cheer as Sister Clemmie Sims rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,836 views

    This sermon looks how Jesus is our friend even when we are experiencing the storms of life.

    You might remember the phrase from a famous movie a while back, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re going to get.” And if you have lived any number of years here on this earth than you know that that phrase is true…life is anything but predictable. Your circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,680 views

    True discipleship requires us to: 1. Be intentional. 2. Be Passionate. 3. Desire to be used by God.

    James Armour, my friend from England who preached here several months ago recently wrote me about a problem. One of his closest friends in the church was also the one who handled the church’s money. He was a trusted friend. They had vacationed together as families. But he embezzled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Value Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,184 views

    There is a value of living a life of integrity. Here from the life of Daniel we see three benefits of having integrity.

    THE VALUE OF INTEGRITY Daniel 2:13-30 Last week I shared with you on “Holding on to Biblical Integrity” and we talked about how important it is for the child of God to maintain his/her integrity before both the world and before the Lord. If you were here last week, you might remember that I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Moon avatar

    Made To Serve God Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 26,722 views

    Part 5 of this series that is looking into the purpose’s of life and how to live them out. This message shows how we were made to serve God.

    Living a Purpose Driven Life part 5 (Made to Serve God) Brian A. Moon (Based on the book Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren) Welcome to week number 5 of the 40 Days of Purpose! We have been taking an in depth look at why on earth am I here, or what is the purpose of life. We discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Courageous Fishing Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of Christians changing to become more like the lost in order to save the lost.

    1 Corinthians Courageous Fishing 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 April 6, 2003 INTRO: A. [Courageous Fishers of Men, Citation: Eugene A Maddox, Interlachen, Florida; source: The Perfect Storm] The movie, The Perfect Storm, well described the dangers of the fishing industry through the eyes of the crew of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Any Figs?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,961 views

    God expects us to bear fruit or face the curse!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Live A Life Worthy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,733 views

    The first in a series on the book of Colossians.

    Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com ¡§Living A Worthy Life¡¨ September 2, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor The Introduction To The Scripture Lesson¡K This morning we begin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    If We Ever Needed Love, It's Now

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 13,469 views

    If we ever needed love, If we ever needed hope, If we ever needed Jesus, it’s now.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (Immediately preceding the message the Church Choir sang “If We Ever Needed” by Amy Susan Foster & Jeff Lippencott, arranged by Lori Goss. Pub. by Prism Music. Copyright: Centergy Music & Jeff Lippencott Music) “If we ever needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    What is the good word for today? God is in control!

    Three years ago this past summer, one of the college students at my former congregation found out that he had a brain tumor. I’ll never forget that evening waiting with members of his family and girlfriend as he had an MRI done and then was told it revealed a brain tumor. But, what is special ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Shrewd Are We?

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd

    HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Future, The Rapture

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    At a time of uncertainty and with death so prevalent around us, it gives us great comfort and hope to know that there is hope in the future for all who trust Christ.

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sept.30, 2001 A man went to see his doctor because he was suffering from a miserable cold. His doctor prescribed some pills, but they didn’t help. On his next visit the doctor gave him a shot, but that didn’t do any good. On his third visit the doctor told the man to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Enter With Thanksgiving!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 3,224 ratings
     | 477,885 views

    With all my heart I believe we are a people & a nation that have truly been blessed by God. And of all those who "give thanks to Him and praise His name" our name should be at the top of the list!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2015) TEXT: Psalm 100 A. One of the most beautiful Psalms of thanksgiving is the 100th Psalm. Please follow along as I read: "Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Vision Thing Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 2:11-20 February 25, 2001 ¡§The Vision Thing¡¨ ¡§He was born in the summer of his twenty-seventh year, coming home to a place he¡¦d never been before.¡¨ That was how John Denver described his feeling as he saw the Rocky Mountains for the first time. Karen and I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joe Holman avatar

    People Who Hear God Series

    Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,791 views

    A look at why Daniel was able to hear/discern the voice of God and how we can also.

    Can You Hear Me Now People That Hear God Daniel 10 We have been talking about hearing God. This is far more important than I believe we make it out to be. If I ask you if you hear our spouse, do you automatically think back to the day he asked you to marry him? Or do you think of this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible