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  • Vince Miller avatar

    Failing As A Father Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 4,628 views

    I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home.

    We’ve All Failed I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home. When we experience feelings of inadequacy, we sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's So Great About Being A Christian (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 5, 2018
     | 6,352 views

    I spent the last couple of weeks talking about how God and Jesus are the real thing. And with that comes the truth that real is better than counterfeit. But why is it better? What is so great about being a Christian?

    WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT BEING A CHRISTIAN? (part one) I spent the last couple of weeks talking about how God and Jesus are the real thing. And with that comes the truth that real is better than counterfeit. But why is it better? You have tried the store brand items that just don't measure up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prodigal Father

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
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     | 9,906 views

    Let's look at the heart of a father. Fathers are a gift from the heavenly Father. Here is a well known story Jesus told about a special father - special because Jesus was using Him to describe what the heavenly Father is really like.

    THE PRODIGAL FATHER Luke 15:11-24 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Are You Acting Like A Fool? Ecc. Pt 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,298 views

    Solomon tells us in chapter 10 of his journal that we need to be wise and not a fool like many he has observed throughout his life.

    “Are you acting like a fool?” Ecc. - Pt. 11 Opening Illustration: Some people say and do foolish things for example: Here are some twisted facts from various media sources (not true but reported as true): The following information is from the website legendsofamerica.com. On average, 100 people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,238 views

    The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost.

    Acts 2 & Luke 15 Pentecost Sunday 2004 The Spirit of The Father The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost. Pentecost Story: Acts 2:1-41 The emphasis in church on the Spirit is often on His comfort, his gifts, his fruit. The Pentecost story ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The 10 Commandments Of Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 10, 2022
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     | 2,874 views

    10 principles of prayer - Based on the Lord's Prayer.

    The Ten Commandments of Prayer! Text: Matthew 6:5-15 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Smith avatar

    The Father Heart Of God

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 31,234 views

    If your heart beats like the Father’s, you’ll love lost people too.

    A several summers ago Laura and I witnessed every parent’s nightmare. As we soaked up the sun at Myrtle Beach, enjoying our annual vacation, watching Drake and Anna Gray, who were then still young enough to enjoy just playing in the sand, we noticed a man acting rather strangely. A barely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching Like Paul Preached Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2016
     | 14,123 views

    In this sermon, we explore Paul's preaching and teaching by looking at his sermon in Acts 17.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher, who one day at the end of the worship service was shaking the hands of the congregation as they departed. 1. A very old lady went past him with a big smile on her face. 2. Following her was her middle-aged, adult son, who said to the preacher: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Like Jesus Loves

    Contributed by Larry Grant on May 30, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    We can either spend our lives focused on the problems of life, or we can spend our time focusing on the Problem Solver. We can focus on what is wrong, or we can focus on the One who can make it right. Let's look at a Deacon and the legacy of love that he has left for us to remember.

    Acts 7:54-60 “Love like Jesus Loves” May 29, 2022 Intro: Beginning at Acts 6:8 through the close of this chapter, Luke records the ministry and martyr of Deacon Stephen. Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be the first Deacons of the early church. He was a man filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fathers Day 2011

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2011
     | 5,567 views

    Fathers if you’re like me then you too have sometimes failed as a leader to your children and your family but the good news is that it’s not too late for you or me to be redeemed. All we have to do is lead our children back to God, back to our Saviour Je

    Fathers Day 2011 Psalm 127 This year Father’s Day holds a new significance for me as I see my son Joshua about to become a father. Life has come full circle and God in His wisdom has designed our human experience so that all of us can indeed experience the circle of life. This undeniable ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Encouraging The Church To Encourage

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,327 views

    Some lessons from the early Church. In particular, encouraging the local church to be imitators of Barnabas the encourager, since he himself was Christ-like

    The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord (John 20:20)! On that Sunday evening, just two days after they had seen Jesus crucified dead and buried, Jesus appeared to his closest friends. Two days after the worst day they had ever experienced, his friends saw him alive and they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    How To Act In Church

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,699 views

    Exposition of 1 Timothy on the relationship of the nature of the church and our Christian conduct.

    How to Act in Church 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Don¡¦t act that way in church! Ever said that? Been told that? I¡¦ll bet you have. Especially some of our kids. Take your hat off. Stop running. Don¡¦t talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "forgiveness: An Act Of Grace"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 13, 2023
     | 1,103 views

    The message is about our "walk" not "salvation". “The primary act of faith is forgiving. It is the characteristic act of God, the Father of Jesus Christ. If we follow him in faith, it is the first thing we do in our following. Quotes from Solzhenitsyn & Robert Hoyer

    In Jesus Holy Name September 17, 2023 Text: Matthew 18:15,21,22 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Forgiveness: An Act of Grace” The message today is not about how you can have peace with God. It is not about how you can be sure you will be in heaven when your earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John White avatar

    A Father’s Legacy

    Contributed by John White on Aug 26, 2019
     | 14,113 views

    Why Father’s Day? We all could agree that Mother’s Day is a good idea. Mothers are renown for their love and their vital role in shaping a child’s life from the cradle to the grave cannot be debated or denied. But why Father’s Day? How did it come into existence?

    A Father’s Legacy Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Sumagaysay avatar

    To Be Like Christ

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Aug 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,845 views

    Let’s make Christ’s life as our pattern.

    TO BE LIKE CHRIST Philippians 2:1-2:11 Philippians 2:1-14 (NIV) Imitating Christ’s Humility 1.Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2. then make my joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist