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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Funerals Better Than Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 20,091 views

    If we’re open, we can discover a lot from times of sorrow and loss.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Funerals Better Than Parties”, 7:1-12 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts These may sound like dark words, but they contain profound wisdom. People often refuse to face death, and are reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Meeting God When You Are Hungry Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,014 views

    God allows us to participate in building his kingdom.

    Introduction Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb) said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Today we are with Jesus’ disciples when they miss an incredible opportunity. Not dressed in overalls, but as the much despised Samaritans. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moving Out Of The Graveyard

    Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011
     | 12,011 views

    One thing is certain! Unless Jesus comes back before our time arrives we are all going to one day end up in a graveyard. But there is no sense in moving into the graveyard before our time.

    Bunbury Sun am 7/08/2011 “Moving out of the graveyard” Intro: *** Ernie in the Parramatta Church has a very unusual job. I mean there aren’t too many people that can claim to have done for a job what Ernie does. And to add to this he loves his job even though it brings home the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Broken Wings Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 19, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,457 views

    Don’t let your past, steal your future! It's time for your broken wings to fly again. It's time for the caged eagle to soar again.

    THE BROKEN WINGS Luke 15:11-19. "11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Still And Know (Ukraine Situation)

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 26, 2022
    based on 11 ratings
     | 32,494 views

    In light of events in Ukraine, we’re calling an audible today. No matter what happens, we can rest in God’s promise, presence, and power.

    In light of international events, we’re calling an audible today. Instead of continuing in our On Mission series, I’m going to take us back to a passage I preached online and for Cozi TV right after Covid first hit our country and our community. We’ll return to Acts 24 next weekend. Preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will I Do With Today?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    Today is a special gift God has given you! Will you spend today wisely? What is God’s purpose for giving you today? How about ro rejoice?

    WHAT WILL I DO WITH TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. I. GOD’S GREAT MERCY GIVES US ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Will It Take To Bring You To Jesus?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,637 views

    Some time it takes a real wake up call to bring people to Jesus.

    “What Will It Take to Bring You To Jesus?” 3/7/08 Sometimes it takes a real wake up call to get a persons attention, listen as I read today’s text as we read God talking to Israel. Deuteronomy 30: 15-18 See, I have set before thee this day life and good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Opportunity Strikes Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 34,767 views

    We must have courage to meet the need.

    WHEN OPPORTUNITY STRIKES Nehemiah 2:1-8 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO MEET THE NEED. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 2:1-8 five ways that Nehemiah is readied for the task that is on his heart. The _____ way Nehemiah is readied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering The Call (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    This sermon is part 2 and looks at the how complacency weakens our faith and how works are essential for spiritual growth.

    Answering The Call (Part II) Consequences of Complacency 2 Samuel 11: 1 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, that David sent Joab and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the people of Ammon and besieged Rabbah. But David remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attempting Newness With New Year Resolutions

    Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Apr 25, 2017
     | 5,666 views

    In general, new year resolutions become old in a few days and we are back with our old routines. This sermon focuses on how to stand firm in our resolutions 1. Dependence on God 2. Creating the apt environment and 3. Perseverance.

    Introduction: Another year has ended. Though there were many sweet moments, there were also bad moments of missed opportunities, broken relationships, etc. We started the year 2016 with an aspiration to achieve great things (resolutions) and started running very hard, but soon we lost track and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Forward Momentum

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    We are encouraged to keep our forward momentum going in ministry by focusing on the things of Christ.

    CONSIDER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STRONG AND A WEAK CUP OF TEA. BOTH TYPES CONTAIN THE SAME INGREDIENTS OF WATER AND TEA. THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT THE STRONG CUP OF TEA RESULTS FROM THE TEA LEAVES’ IMMERSION IN THE WATER LONGER, ALLOWING THE WATER MORE TIME TO GET INTO THE TEA AND THE TEA INTO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Biblical Road Map To Now

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018
     | 3,072 views

    In our new technologically advanced society the idea of a “Superman” or “Superwoman” has given birth to “Transhumanism. Will it lead to a “Singularity” of machine and humanity creating a hybrid species? A.I. instead of the Great I AM? What about prophecy

    The Biblical Road Map to Now Genesis 1:10 Matthew 24:36-39 Last week we celebrated Pentecost Sunday which is referred to as the “Birth of the Church” Well as we know if something is born it must also grow develop and go through various stages or ages. I believe that we are nearing an age when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is No Turkey

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    For Christ the King Sunday: This message contrasts the one-time celebrations to which we "invite" the turkey to the full-time, all-seasons lordship of Jesus.

    After Thanksgiving dinner, the men in the house retired to the family room to share in that most sacred of spiritual rituals – we worshipped at the shrine of the great god football. And it was not long before someone scored a touchdown and went into a liturgical dance in the end zone: high fives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Christmas Snapshots

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    It is through photographs that my family traces time. Simeon was a man who understood the passage of time - then he met the Messiah! A Christmas Eve devotion.

    Christmas Eve Service 12-24-98 INTRODUCTION (Slides of our family Christmases through the years are shown while I’m talking). Every year at the Christmas celebration in the home of my parents, the camera comes out. It’s somewhat of a running joke among us that our Christmas pictures year ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Newman avatar

    Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Kevin Newman on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,399 views

    As Christians we need to re-examine why we do what we do from time to time, to make sure it is for His glory.

    Introduction -- Why are we here? What and who are we living for? Before we give the same "pat" answers, we need to re-examine ourselves to be sure we are living for Christ and not for ourselves. I. The Motivation of Paul Why did Paul preach, risk his life, and give up the pleasures of this life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist