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  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    "Is The Child Safe?"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 22,685 views

    David asked, concerning the fate of his rebel son Absalom, "Is the child safe?" It is a question parents of today and the church of today needs to ask.

    32And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. 33And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Isaac Chan avatar

    Extraordinary Loyalty

    Contributed by Isaac Chan on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 51,719 views

    Ittai the Gitite, shows us what true loyalty is all about; when there is NO allegiance Owed, No Benefits Promised, and No Conditions Attached.

    EXTRAORDINARY LOYALTY Introduction: Somewhere in the middle of Western Road Christian Cemetery, there is a rather unusual statue among the thousands of gravestones and hundreds of statues. It is not the statue of a man or woman or angel, not even of Jesus or Mary or saint… but of a dog. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Dad's Who Provoke Madness

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
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    "...fathers, provoke not your children to wrath but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4).

    2 Samuel 13:23-39 The Rage of David (13:21, 22) David got angry when he heard about the sin of Amnon but nothing more. The Request of Absalom (13:23-27) “And it came to pass after two full years” (13:23). This verse refers to the events recorded earlier in the chapter. Absalom’s sister Tamar had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don McClain avatar

    To My Sons…

    Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    The essence of life is contained in accepting responsibilities, setting and keeping the right priorities and focusing on eternity.

    INTRODUCTION- 1. Both of my sons are going through some big changes . . . . 2. My sons, this sermon is to you and for you. Of course what I have to say to you will hopefully express the same desire of every parent for their sons and daughters. I. A FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. YOUR TRAINING ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    When You Blow It As A Parent Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,084 views

    As we descend deep into the world of family matters we cross the crevice of “when you blow it as a parent.” I want to help you navigate safely to the base camp of another challenging aspect of the parental climb

    David mustered the men who were with him and appointed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. David sent the troops out—a third under the command of Joab, a third under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. The king told the troops, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Focus On Time Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,434 views

    It takes time invested to raise children. King David is a bad example of how to raise children

    INTRODUCTION A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That’s quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota Twins!" A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis

    Counseling During Human & Spiritual Crisis "To work out our problems we need to add love, subtract hate, multiply good, and divide between truth and error." Introduction - Imagine if you are faced with the loss of your family, home, and health all in the same week, what would you feel like? Add ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    All Is Now Yours: Giving What We Do Not Have

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    In uncertain times, it remains true that giving away what we cannot possess anyway is the path to fulfillment; it must, however, be a gift that refreshes the fainting.

    It seems that we do not have what we think we have. Sometimes what seems to be ours is not ours at all. Buildings as sturdy as the Pentagon and as imposing as the World Trade Center can be destroyed in a moment of awful terror. Lives promising and beautiful are snuffed out, and there is little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Divine Speed Bumps

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 21,260 views

    A sermon to explain how God attempts to slow us down when He wants to get our attention.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1 – 11 Title: “Divine Speed-Bumps” Introduction: David and his men were trying to handle the Holy Presence and glory of God with “Human Hands.”  God will only let you do things your way just so far.  It appears that David’s caravan “hit a bump” in the road at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    A Father's Failure

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,779 views

    Are you a father or a daddy?

    A Father’s Failure Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 18:24-33 Text: 2 Samuel 18:33 Sermon Idea: Are you a father or a daddy? The May 4, 1999 issue of Sports Illustrated has a very telling cover. On the cover it talks about the NBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs but the cover picture and story caption tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Absalom's Place

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,881 views

    The man who wanted to be King, but destroyed himself.

    DATE ABSALOM’S PLACE II Samuel 18:18 - 2Sa 18:18 Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king’s dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Rules Of The Road"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    Ahimaaz and Cushi would be running a "race." As Christians, we too, are running a race. There are some "rules of the road" that you need to know before you begin the race.

    Monday Morning Greeting, May 24, 2004 Enough is enough. One thunder storm after another.... oh, well. I am looking forward to a quiet sky with something blue in it. We have had record rainfall... that’s the weather report. A lot of encouraging things at the Church yesterday. We had some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    The Tale Of Two Kings

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,808 views

    Comparisons between King David and King Jesus

    INTRODUCTION A. Meet two great kings today 1. One is David, the second King of Israel 2. The Other is Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords B. Some remarkable similarities between these two Kings 1. David was a man after God’s own heart - no other king like him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Wearing Religious Masks? #2

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,283 views

    Shalom can never be a goal where bitterness thrives.

    Part #2 of two part leson. Wearing Religious Masks? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As we continue pondering, Wearing religious masks and going to hell, while I sit on a pew --- let me share my heart. SHALOM. PONDER: Why do people wear masks? Several years ago, I had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Mancina avatar

    Evolution Of Rebellion I Series

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    How sin eventually evolves into outright rebellion

    The Evolution of Rebellion Review Psalm 19: 1-6 – General Revelation Psalm 19: 7-10 – Specific Revelation Psalm 19: 10-11 – Transitional Truth Psalm 19:12 – 14 – Spiritual Revelation Every sin has in it the very venom of rebellion 1. Who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal