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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Funeral For Mary Brandt

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 15, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,059 views

    funeral sermon

    Mary Brandt May 13, 2006 I am constantly amazed at the ways in which people allow me into their lives. I often ask myself just who I am. I’m a guy who went to school – a long time. I jumped through a whole bunch of denominational hoops on the way to ordination. Then one day, the Bishop ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reflections Of The High Priestly Prayer

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,151 views

    Four thoughts 1. The importance of prayer, 2. The goal of Jesus ministry, 3. The simplicity of his mission and 4. changed lifestyles

    DC/NR 28-05-06 Jn 17:1-19 : The High Priestly Prayer I was sent this story last week by e-mail: A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Choices: When Ministry Is Cumbersome?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,523 views

    Do we work for God? Or with God? Martha teaches us a powerful lesson, she had Jesus in her house, but her ministry cumbered her, and she missed an opportunity of being at Jesus’ feet.

    CHOICES --- WHEN MINISTRY IS CUMBERED? ATTITUDES --- ELEVATED SELF OPINIONS? MARTHA IS A TATTLETAIL! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CHOICE: THE ACT OF CHOOSING OPTION CREAM OF THE CROP CARE IN SELECTING DIFFERENT AVAILABLE COURSES OF ACTION Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The End Is The Beginning

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    Good Friday...it looked like the end of the line for Jesus, but it was only the beginning of eternal life for us.

    The End is the Beginning Luke 23:44-46 April 14, 2006 John 19:30 Good Friday Over the years of my ministry, I have officiated at more funerals than I can count. I used to record them, but lost track a long time ago. To be honest, the vast majority of funerals I have conducted have been for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Purifying Fire Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    Our lives are orchestrated by God to refine us.

    The Purifying Fire of Trials (I Peter 1:6-9) 1. Life is filled with difficult to answer questions. Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of coconut, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Obey Is Better

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    Those in positions of leadership answer to God. When they desert God and go their own way, God can humble them.

    “To Obey is Better” I Samuel 15 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In John’s Gospel, Jesus explains how to prove our commitment to Him: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (14:15). In I Samuel 15 King ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Living In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,570 views

    Jesus came into this earthly domain, ruled by the powers of darkness, and offered to all who were willing to receive - the benefits of His world.

    Living in the Kingdom Text: Matthew 3:1-8 Introduction: Think about this: "Most Christians repent enough to get forgiven, but not enough to see the Kingdom." Now think about what John was saying: "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!" A modern translation puts it: "Turn to God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,497 views

    God knows where we are physically and spiritually.

    "What Are You Doing Here? " 1 Ki. 19:9-18 There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" 10 He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Not On Your Side

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,039 views

    We need to make sure we are on the side of God rather than trying to get God on our side.

    God’s Not On Your Side Josh 5:13-15 (sing “who’s side are you standing on?”) God is for the … Republicans – Democrats Americans – Mexicans Whites – Blacks Church of Christ – Baptists Everyone wants to claim that God is on their side. When they fail, they can hardly believe it because God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Devil's Trophies (Part I) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,573 views

    The Bible advises that we should run away from the devil in order to avoid becoming fair game. The Bible also provides the experiences of some characters that, without caution, got themselves caught by the devil and became his trophies. The question thu

    Nowadays, our society marks its victories with a symbolic object known as a trophy. According to the dictionary, a trophy is “an object, reminder of a success or victory; an award given in a contest; spoils obtained from a war to credit triumph.” I remember being sent to a dealership in Austin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Widow's Gift Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,122 views

    It’s not the size of your gift that matters, but the size of your heart. Believe every cent counts in the Kingdom of God. Learn to be totally dependent upon God.

    Why would Jesus be so impressed with a widow who gave only two mites, which is less than a cent? He was so impressed that He called His disciples together and singled her out of the crowd. Why did He honour her minute gift so proudly and publicly? The woman is nameless. We have no record of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Will They Say?

    Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,948 views

    The way you live your life will determine what they will say about you at your funeral.

    As you know I am preparing to attend my 35th high school reunion. This week I dug through the storage unit to find my Little Rock Central High School annual for 1967, my senior year. Couldn’t wait to get home to see those pictures. Lord, I was a dork! Looked like I was almost 12! And that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Kissing In Church Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    Heavenly greetings adorn the final chapter of Romans. Holy kisses resound where happy families unite in joy and celebration. How wonderful is the family of God!

    Romans 16 I love the warmth that you find in these greetings! Romans has the most extensive list of names for personal greeting of all the New Testament letters. This is especially interesting since Paul had never been to Rome. It indicates something of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Saul, Samuel And A Shepherd Boy

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,818 views

    Saul was rejected by the Lord as King, and replaced by of all people........a shepherd boy !

    Saul, Samuel And A Shepherd Boy 1 Samuel 15:17-35, 16:4-13 Three points........ I. Saul Was Losing ! a. Lost his convictions. b. Lost his chance. c. Lost his crown. II. Samuel Was Lamenting ! a. He annointed Saul. b. He advised Saul. but in the end c. He abandoned Saul. (no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire Proofing Our Children

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    When our faith is under fire, we must stand!

    FIRE PROOFING OUR CHILDREN DANIEL 3: 13-30 JUNE 26, 2005 INTRODUCTION: A Jewish businessman in Chicago sent his son to Israel for a year to absorb the culture. When the son returned, he said, "Papa, I had a great time in Israel. By the way, I converted to Christianity." "Oy vey," said the father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist