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  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    The Four Pillars Of A Man's Heart

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 41,174 views

    Based on the excellent book by the same name by Stu Weber, this sermon challenges men to take up the roles of king, warrior, mentor, and friend and lead their families and churches in the power of Christ.

    The Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart Pastor Jeff Williams 6-20-04 In 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley walked out of prison for the last time. They both were condemned to be burned at the stake for refusing to recant their personal faith in Jesus Christ. As they approached the stake, Latimer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Man!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,556 views

    Be A Man! 1) Of the Word 2) For the Word

    “Be a man!” What comes to mind when you hear those words? Do you picture boys egging one another on to do some daredevil stunt like riding a skateboard down a handrail? Do you picture a sergeant berating a soldier for complaining about a tough training exercise? Would you expect to find those words ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Life Will Cease To Be A Struggle Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,453 views

    Second in a series on popular illusions; and for Independence Day. Life will not cease to be a struggle if justice is not fully realized, feelings are not fully expressed, and wrong decisions are not fully reversed.

    What kind of a retirement party was this? He had worked so long, he had struggled with so many things, and now, here, at the end, it seemed there was still unfinished business. His worries were not behind him, nor were all the issues settled. And why not? Had he no right to expect that now life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Walking Tall" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    This message stesses what it means to be a man of God, and "walk tall" for Him.

    "WALKING TALL"-a Dad’s day message (1) Text-1st Kings 2:1-4 Preached-Sunday morning-June 17th, 2007 Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Danny Moss, pastor INTRODUCTION- There was a movie out several years ago about a Southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Dad's...it's In The Genes

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jun 21, 2007
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     | 3,054 views

    Our world has a definition of what a real man looks like. John Wayne, Vin Diesel are people we look at as a man’s man. But God says a real man is someone who knows what it means to follow him.

    Dad’s…It’s In The Genes Video- Fathers Day Memories- Bought from Sermon Spice Me- I have said many times to people, “The best sermon is your own testimony.” It is our stories and how God has worked in us that will help change the lives of others. Testimony- (Rock Bottom Life)- This is the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Lord Is Faithful Were Not

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Our knowledge of the Holy One and wisdom can't save us from being faithless and unfaithful, it's only the LORD GOD who is faithful. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show there's only One Faithful, that is GOD

    I. EXORDIUM: Our knowledge of the Holy One and wisdom can't save us from being faithless and unfaithful, it's only the LORD GOD who is faithful. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show there's only One Faithful, that is GOD, thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 2:4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Making Of A Man Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 17, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 46,991 views

    Homes need a dad & fathers obviously need help. In our passage of Scripture, God teaches us a great lesson on becoming a man from His man David. We become men of God by maintaining our spiritual duties & by wisely fulfilling our practical responsibili

    1 KINGS 2: 1-4 THE MAKING OF A MAN / BECOMING A MAN [2 Samuel 7:12-16 / Deuteronomy 17:18-20] The final words of a father to a son are profoundly significant, especially when a transfer of divine purpose and responsibility are involved. King David had some advice for his son Solomon as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,907 views

    A Fathers day message for the men of the church to accept the challenge the Lord gives for us to be all we can be for the Kingdom of God.

    Disclaimer: Sermon by prayer with thoughts and Illustrations from Sermoncentral contributors Man up 1 King 2:1- 4 Introduction- It’s Father’s day, so I am directing my thoughts to the men, but the message will benefit everyone in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    Famous Last Words Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,933 views

    Final words and lessons from David’s life.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an old man named Fred who had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death. 1. The family called their preacher to come stand with them. 2. As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol’ Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Elements Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,589 views

    In his last words to Solomon David shares the key to prosperity in life!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are times when we have a tendency to take stock of what is important to us in life. • The life of King David was a very interesting colorful life. David did a lot rising from being a simple shepherd boy to becoming King of Israel. • There were times in his life when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Show Yourself A Man Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,601 views

    Show yourself a man by being a man of the Word and a man of wisdom.

    Three days after terrorists crashed hijacked planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush designated Friday, September 14, 2001, as a national day of prayer and remembrance. In Washington DC, the National Cathedral was filled to capacity. Political leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    The Art Of Biblical Manliness

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 22, 2014
     | 10,888 views

    Manliness is a gift from God.

    The Art of Biblical Manliness 1 Kings 2:1-4 Recently, there has been a revival of sorts regarding all kinds of things which one might call “manly”. The “Art of Manliness” has come to regard anything which might be considered a manly pursuit. It includes things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walk Like A Man

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 24, 2014
     | 10,283 views

    KING DAVID is an excellent example of a godly man. He was the killer of bears, lions and Giant Philistines! He was a warrior, Poet, Soldier, Leader. Look at how David encourage his son Solomon to be a man!

    We have many ideas concerning what it means to “be a man.” - power - independence - athletic achievement This is an important consideration for us in our day and age. For the first time in American history, there is great GENDER CONFUSION. Boys don’t know what it means to be boys, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Securing The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,796 views

    Solomon heeded David's advice to devote himself to keeping God's Law and deal with the threats to his Kingdom.

    The transition from one ruler to the next is not always a smooth one. • We see that in the election of a new president, in USA or Taiwan, or a new governor in Jakarta. It’s very political. • We see a different kind of transition in 1 Kings 2. David called Solomon and gave him very good advice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    First Kings

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 1, 2015
     | 3,648 views

    GOD IS A COVENANT GOD AND EXPECTS OBEDIENCE.

    1 KINGS OBSERVATION: ORIGINALLY, 1 KINGS AND 2 KINGS WAS ONE LONG BOOK. LATER IN HISTORY, THE TWO WERE SEPARATED MAKING TWO BOOKS. JEWISH TRADITION NAMES JEREMIAH AS THE PRIMARY AUTHOR, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT CLEAR WHO WROTE THE TWO. THE WRITINGS APPEAR IN SOLOMON’S REIGN. LATER IN HISTORY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist