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Funeral Meditation: Lessons From The Death Of Sarah

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Dec 16, 2001

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This sermon serves to comfort the bereaved family and encourages them to move on with life when the period of mourning is over.

FUNERAL MEDITATION: LESSONS FROM THE DEATH OF SARAH This message was delivered on 15th December 2001 at the funeral of Madam Hoe Goay Ee (Aunty Lim) Date of Birth: 27 July 1923 Date Departed: 14 December 2001 Text: Genesis 23:1-4. I. WE NEED TO MOURN FOR THE DEAD. Abraham mourned when Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-4, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Charismatic

Looking To God

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 24, 2001

based on 171 ratings

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These three passages are very powerful and you may be able to use them to bring comfort to a grieving family.

LIFT UP YOUR EYES I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Serving The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

based on 29 ratings

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SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"So, What Are You Waiting For?" Series

Contributed by Scott Ptak on Dec 7, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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Series of three sermons about living life with passion toward God, our families and our friends.

Stonebriar Community Church Rev.Scott Ptak Sermon Outline November 10, 2002 “So, What are you waiting for?” Introduction One of the things I’ve long realized the potential for, but have recently felt in my own life on an ever-growing scale, is my disconnection and waning passion regarding some ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Christmas Means...

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 23, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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In this message we will look at 6 things that Christmas means that are totally independent of food, family, gifts and snow.

What Christmas Means… [show a clip from Jingle All The Way – in the beginning of the movie where Arnie goes to the store and meets Sinbad… start clip when it shows sky line and it when Arnie goes outside of store…] I don’t know about you, BUT like the character that Arnie is playing in the clip ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral Outline Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jul 10, 2003

based on 41 ratings

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This is for young pastors conducting their first Funeral. Fill in the blanks. it will be well received by the family for a christian Man/Woman

Name of Deceased ________________________ A CELEBRATION Open with “Amazing Grace” Pre recorded CD, Cassette, or a live Solo. Today we come together to celebrate the life of ______________________. First and foremost _________ was a loving, caring, giving ………………… Wife…. Mother ….Daughter… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Divine Relationship

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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This outline looks at our relationship TO God; our relationship WITH God; and the fellowship we have in the family of God.

OUR DIVINE RELATIONSHIP “…think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 Let us look at our relationship TO God; our relationship WITH God; and the fellowship we have in the family of God. I. OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD: 1 We are His creation: “Know you that the Lord He is God: it is He who hath ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-18, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Church: One That Prays Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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A sermon showing the pattern of prayer in the early church and that this pattern should be maintained in our lives, families, and church.

A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT PRAYS ACTS 4:23-31 ACTS 12:11-17 INTRODUCTION... (from http://www.firstphx.org/sermons/habits03.htm) Perhaps you heard the story of the woman who stepped forward after an accident preparing to help the victim. She was asked to step aside by a man who announced, “Step ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noah: A Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 22, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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God chose to destroy the wicked world by a flood of waters, but He made provisions for Noah and his family.

Moving on Faith: Noah Hebrews 11: 7 Genesis 6 What is faith? We established in last week’s study that, “...faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Also, we learned what faith is not. We learned that faith is not based on attitudes or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Community

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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Examining the core value of community. What it means to truly experience community among our church family.

One Sunday morning, early in the life of our church I asked the question, “What does the word value mean?” There were many responses that morning, but the one that I think most captured the true meaning of this word was, “Values are what make us who we are.” In other words, the things that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Word - God's Hope Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 14, 2006

based on 201 ratings

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This is a funeral sermon that uses a variety of verses to bring hope to families who have lost a loved one.

God’s Word – God’s Hope I would take nothing away from the grief you feel today. I would not say everything is all right. Because it is not. We hurt. And we know we will hurt for a long time. When someone close to us dies we feel pain – we feel loss. Those are natural feelings. God made us ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of God - Ii Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 2, 2007

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Part 2 of a series on the difference between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of this world. This one focuses on family living.

Dakota Community Church June 3, 2007 Kingdom of God II This morning I want continue our four week series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on family life. How do we do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-43

Denomination: Mennonite

"A Father's Responsibility"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 18, 2007

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A father has the responsibility to spend time with their children, be men of honor for their family and be their child’s best teacher.

A Father’s Responsibility On the lighter side of life: “Dad’s Duck Tape” from Bluefish TV Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Thanks Dad” Thesis: A father has the responsibility to spend time with their children, be men of honor for their family and be their child’s best teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Build Solid Foundations

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 19, 2007

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A Father’s Day Sermon on the essential of building oneself, one’s family and others in Sound Doctrine.

FATHERS BUILD SOLID FOUNDATIONS INTRODUCTION: A Father’s Most Important Responsibility Show “Dad’s Duct Tape” video clip (bluefish TV) As we could see from the video, fathers have many roles and responsibilities. Not only that, but we can be quite resourceful in finding ways to fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Born Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Mar 2, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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The Holy Spirit births us into God’s family at the moment of salvation and brings about this new birth.

“Born of the Spirit” John 3:1-8 Introduction: 1.Before we talk about being filled with the Spirit or walking in the Spirit, we must talk about being born of the Spirit. You have to be born before you can walk and feed yourself. 2.Nicodemus had come to Jesus to talk about theology, but Jesus only ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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