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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Dady Duty Fathers Day 2005

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 22,644 views

    Research shows that children take their spiritual lead from their Father. As we saw with the children on the Ramblin Road Trip. Life is full of choices so it is up to us as whether we teach our children to make right choices.

    Intro: A small boy said, “Fathers Day is just like Mother’s day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift.” Illustration: family circus Sunday funnies. The little boy of the family is running crying mommy!!! If you looked closely in the cartoon you could see his knee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fathers Build Solid Foundations

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Long Distance Runner Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    As Christians, we are not sprinters, but long distance runners.

    Long Distance Runner Text: Heb. 12:1-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: You are a long distance runner You can feel the pain in your side Yet you must run on You are a long distance runner Keep your face in the wind And you’ll soon be home I can see the strain on your face Keep your eye on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Art Of Really Listening Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    The reception of Peter’s sermon to the household of Cornelius is an illustration of how we should be involved in listening to the sermon.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 21 The Art of Really Listening Acts 10:24-48 You will remember that in our last study of the Book of Acts we left Peter as he had arrived at the house of Cornelius. At Caesarea they met ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle For Souls Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,977 views

    Exposition of Acts 13:4-12 about the spiritual warfare that surrounds believers and unbelievers in the battle for the soul of Sergius Paulus

    Text: Acts 13:4-12, Title: The Battle for Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/27/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Satanic Saturday Nights B. Background to passage: the church at Antioch has just released Paul and Barnabas at the direction of the Holy Spirit after a powerful worship service in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Take That Step Of Miracle" Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of"Come".And Peter got out of the boat took that first step... And the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible.

    Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of "Come",and Peter got out of the boat and took that step... and the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible. Let this story be an encouragement to everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Danger Of Neglect

    Contributed by Lowell Williams on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,154 views

    Neglect in any area of life is tragic, but in the spiritual realm, hearing the Gospel message and doing nothing about it is infinitely more tragic.

    THE DANGER OF NEGLECT. (Hebrews 2:1-4) What if... What if God failed to take the time to bless us today because we neglected to take the time to thank Him yesterday? What if God decided to stop leading us tomorrow because we neglected to follow Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Good Dirt

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,952 views

    The Parable of the Sower teaches us not only what not to be, but what we can be to become fertile soil for the seed of the Spirit.

    Introduction: The first recorded parable of Jesus is “The Parable of the Sower.” It is the only parable which Jesus explains line by line. One of the important things for us to understand is that fields in biblical times were not like our fields today which have been prepared by modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Run With A Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,937 views

    We need to exhibit perseverance if we want to win the prize at the end of the Amazing Race!

    INTRODUCTION • As we continue examining the Amazing Race that we are all a part of, we are going to look at an important aspect of the race that we need to keep in mind if we want to finish and win the race. • WE have seen that we need to know where we are going and that the race is much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Kept The Law For Us!

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, "I’m starving!" Have you ever said that phrase or heard someone else say it? Most of the time, the person who says it is far from malnutrition! The human desire to eat, hunger, can at times be very strange and cause people to act very strangely. You’ve all heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mentoring Potential Leaders

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,600 views

    Having mature persons investing in one’s life will pay huge dividends in a person’s development. Emerging leaders have a lot to learn from seasoned veterans. It is important to take the initiative to build long lasting relationships with those that can im

    Mentoring Potential Leaders Mentoring has been defined as a process of an integrated approach to advising, coaching, and nurturing others with a focus on creating a viable relationship to enhance an individual’s personal growth and development. The following factors can help to determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Ultimate Goal In Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013
     | 3,898 views

    God has given us a very high standard to live up to when we have the opportunity to forgive someone. Praise the Lord, He also gives us the power and the guidance we need to imitate Him by forgiving others as He has forgiven us.

    The Ultimate Goal in Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Reconciliation is the final goal when it comes to resolving conflict. To be reconciled means “to replace hostility and separation with peace and friendship.” 2. The keys to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Thread - Pt. 4 - Obedience And Hunger Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 3, 2015
     | 8,026 views

    It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

    Thread Pt. 4 - Obedience and Hunger I. Introduction We have taken the last 3 weeks to discuss the activity of the Holy Spirit in our history and also to discuss our desperate need for this experience. Today we are not here to discuss how spiritual someone is or to judge someone's depth of love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 21, 2019
     | 7,093 views

    As Christians, who have put on the new man in Christ, we are His light to world. We have no business walking in darkness rather we are expose what is in the darkness by shining the Light.

    This series has been about putting on the new man, that we are a new creation in Christ, and what is should look like. Our theme for this series works around these two thoughts. Ephesians 4:22a and 24a (NKJV) that you put off, … the old man ... and that you put on the new man … Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Be Strange And Live Differently Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,580 views

    As servants of God we are called to be different, this sermon encourages you to dare to be strange and live differently!

    Do you ever feel like you don’t quite fit in with the people around you? Do your values and lifestyle seem to be a little different from the people at work, your neighbours, or even your own family? Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal