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  • David Green avatar

    The Ordinarily Extraordinary

    Contributed by David Green on Dec 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    Relating two aspects of the birth of Jesus Christ; the ordinary and the extraordinary.

    Intro: -Read John 3:16-18 -Sometimes it is true that we remain insensitive to how much someone else loves us, until we have failed them. Only then, to discover that it makes no difference at all in their love for us. Their love, therefore, becomes a kind of love that is neither deserved nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing The Border

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,622 views

    Jesus is coming again. Unsure where I got illustrations.

    Facing the Border - Gen 5:22-24 - John 14 Intro. Adam sinned, and we see in verse 5, the effects of the sin. Eight times the phrase “and he died” follows the record of a man. But in the midst of it all, a man is named who escaped death, Enoch. He did not taste death because he walked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking At Adversity

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,160 views

    No one in their right mind enjoys pain and hardship, but do they hold a redeptive purpose?

    --Nietzche said, "Whatever doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger." --Illus: Kia Jurgenson was a student at a Christian University. A gifted high school basketball player (she was all state), she received a full-ride scholarship and started as a freshmen on the University team. During those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lasting Love

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    Funeral sermon for Mrs. Lola Black, who died suddenly only five months after her husband’s death.

    In March, when we gathered in this place to say farewell to a creative, innovative man, we did not dream that five months later we would gather again to bid adieu to his cherished helpmate. Charlie and Lola are together again, in death as in life; and it’s almost beyond belief. It just does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    God demonstrates his true love for us in sending his Son to die for us even while we were still sinners.

    “My father died today. I do not want to celebrate my father’s life right now. I want to mourn his death, and the dirty trick that was played on him. I do not want to trade sentimental anecdotes or well-intentioned euphemisms to hide from the fact that a terrible thing has happened. We live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 439 ratings
     | 200,250 views

    Funeral for a senior Church member

    Funeral Service for Elisabeth Thompson (Mother-Grandmother) Corinthian Baptist Church March 5, 2005 We come here today not to mourn death, but to celebrate a life. Elisabeth’s life here on earth is over but, her life in heaven with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ has just begun. We rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Proper Judgment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,694 views

    Spiritual understanding is not produced solely by learning facts or procedures, but rather it depends on love for God & obedience to known truth. Obedience to God’s known will develops discernment between falsehood & truth.

    JOHN 7: 19-24 DEVELOPING PROPER JUDGMENT [John 5:1-15 / 39 – 47] Jesus has just explained that if their lives are in harmony with God, they will recognize the character and source of His teaching. [Similarly, in John 5:42-47, Jesus said that if they had the love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Essentials 3 Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,785 views

    God has given us specific tools for our service to Him; are four important ones

    The next step in the “Life Essentials” series is Progress. We have spoken about the first two life essentials as being Peace and Position. Today we will discuss the necessity of spiritual growth for us as Christians and the vital necessity of maturing in our faith. As we go through life, we achieve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

    Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,064 views

    Because God loved us, we love others. To reach seekers, this is the good news of this sermon, presented as simply and plainly (but *truth*fully!) as I am able for the unchurched.

    Every Methodist pastor of the last 250 years has answered the same set of 17 questions – questions that John Wesley himself asked of all his ministers. They range from the most basic and fundamental issues of Christianity: “Have you faith in Christ” to the complicated: “Have you studied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Narnia: Doorway To The Unseen Series

    Contributed by Dale Kesterson on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    Based on themes found in C. S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, this message examines the nature of faith and our belief in the unseen.

    I’ve got to tell you all that I am incredibly excited about this week. For one thing, my first male progeny will likely be born this Friday. But there is another event that has really divided my anticipation. Now many of you know that I have what you might call a mild appreciation for C. S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    This message looks at the effect upon our lives of presenting ourselves to Christ as living sacrifices.

    A Living Sacrifice Text: Romans 12:1-8 Introduction: The church is in the people-changing business. It’s what we do, really. We help people to enter into a personal relationship with God that has dramatic effect on their lives. I think of a couple that came to me recently and asked if I would do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,105 views

    Wait upon the Lord

    ILLUSTRATION: An airliner making its way from New York to San Francisco. One of the engines caught fire. The captain came on the speaker system, calmly reassuring his passengers that the fire would soon be out. Besides, the plane could fly as well with three engines as with four. Unfortunately, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Giving It All, Giving It Well

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,963 views

    Fifth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    It is good to be back with you after another week of vacation and thanks for your prayers for my mom during her surgery this past week. Her doctor expressed satisfaction Friday afternoon with her surgery and recovery so far. Thanks also for your prayers on behalf of my uncle’s family as they give ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Experiencing Release Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,349 views

    2 of 4 messages on prayer in the church. This message is based on Peter’s experience in jail and his miraculous release. Acts 12:1-10

    Confronted by Extreme Challenges Experiencing Release Sunday, September 3 Last week we talked about Peter and John’s arrest and the pressure put on them to stop talking about Jesus. We saw how the church gathered and prayed for boldness to speak the truth’s of God and the message of Jesus – and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Williams avatar

    Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
     | 2,211 views

    7 letters to the churches

    The Revelation - Part 5 September 10, 2003 Wed. - Danny L. Williams Rev. 1:9-20 What John heard (vv. 9–11 ). On the Lord’s Day, John heard a trumpet-like voice behind him. It was Jesus Christ speaking! Every name or title that Jesus wears is a blessing that he shares. The better we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational