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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Just Like My Father

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,530 views

    There are two fathers we may want to be just like. 1- our earthly father 2- our heavenly father (but let me personalize this with "my" earthly father and "my" heavenly father)

    INTRO. - ILL.- Today 100 years have elapsed since the first father’s Day was celebrated. Fathers of 1900 didn’t have it nearly as good as fathers of today; but they did have a few advantages: In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English. Today, fathers pray their children will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,376 views

    Grace enables us to forgive others and ourselves.

    The Freedom of Forgiveness, Luke 7:36-50 Introduction It is told of a famous smith of medieval times that, having been taken prisoner and immured in a dungeon, he began to examine the chain that bound him with a view to discovering some flaw that might make it easier to break it. His hope was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Papa's Missing! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,757 views

    That great theologian, Lucille Ball, was asked to comment on why American families were falling apart. Her response: “Papa’s missing. Things are falling apart because Papa’s gone. If Papa were here, he’d fix it.” Here’s what Papa means to the family!

    Papa’s Missing That great theologian, Lucille Ball, was asked to comment on why American families were falling apart. Her response: “Papa’s missing. Things are falling apart because Papa’s gone. If Papa were here, he’d fix it.” National surveys indicate that the younger generations are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Three Simple Rules, (Part Six) "Staying In Love With God" Part 1

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 28, 2008
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     | 6,166 views

    Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is the Sixth in the "Three Simple Rules" series. This is the most essential of the three rules.

    “Stay in Love With God” Part 1 “Do Good”… conclusion. This week, we conclude our lesson about “doing good” and begin exploring what it means to “Stay in Love with God.” We’ve spent quite a bit of time investigating what it means to do no harm and to do good. I believe we can all say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2008
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     | 5,944 views

    Jesus gave up His Divinity, voluntarily and willingly, in order to become a man. The divine glory was exchanged for human lowliness. He emptied Himself of His DEITY to take upon Himself His HUMANITY. He stripped himself of the insignia of majesty. What wa

    Opening illustration: Here are some examples of names and their meanings. Abraham = father of nations Alfred = wise Caleb = bold Daniel = God is my judge Edward = successful leader Ezekiel = God made me stronger Gabriel = God’s man Angela = angel Agatha = good Barbara = unique Candace = ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling An Audible Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,037 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

    “Calling an Audible” Acts 13:44-52 December 2, 2007 Ever been in a church where it was obvious that people had assigned seats? Ever been in a church where they didn’t? That’s a better question, because we all know that we are creatures of habit, and we get ourselves so easily stuck in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 24, 2008
     | 5,411 views

    Jesus alone is Messiah! It’s only when you recognize Him as such, and accept Him as the savior from your sins, that your life will be blessed!

    TEXT: Matthew 16:13-17 TITLE: “Who Do YOU say that I am?” SERIES: Questions that God asks (part 4) TOPIC: Christ’s deity! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, August 24, 2008 PROP.: Jesus alone is Messiah! It’s only when you recognize Him as such, and accept Him as the savior from your sins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    The Gold in life’s marathon is pleasing God. Too often we burden ourselves with a different focus which asks, "What’s in it for me?¨ Sometimes it’s not even about that but focuses on what everyone else expects or how he or she believes I should perfor

    “When the odds are stacked against you” Scripture reading/text: Hebrews 12:1-3 VIDEO CLIP - ALIEN Last week Glenys spoke on “Clearing the Hurdles” - Perdita Felician: “I won’t quit until the final hour.” - Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs medalist raised by a single mom (two Olympians in this story) We learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Goodness For Goodness Sake

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,598 views

    Goodness can only come from God.

    Goodness for Goodness SAKE THE fruit of the spirit is Goodness Gal. 5:22 2Pe 1: 5 make every effort to add to your faith goodness. Eph 5: 9for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness. Ps 23:6Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Harper avatar

    The Search For The Christ Child

    Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,095 views

    Jesus was born in Bethlehem and yet very few knew about His birth. How is it that the King of all eternity comes in the form of human flesh and it is not on the front page of the paper?

    “The Search for the Christ Child” Matthew 2:1-12 December 21, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: Jesus was born in Bethlehem and yet very few knew about His birth. How is it that the King of all eternity comes in the form of human flesh and it is not on the front page ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Following Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    When we consider what Christ desires from us we feel uneasy. Our relationship with Him affects all our other relationships ... For some of us these demands may seem too hard to achieve. We are afraid of whole-hearted obedience to Christ will cost us.

    Opening illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, "No," and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Live The Life God Called Us To Live Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,849 views

    We are called to live in a special way.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How are we to live out our lives as we await the return of our Lord Jesus? • In have spent the first couple of messages talking about how we are called to reach out to people who do not know Jesus and how we are to then take those people and help them to become disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is Your Story Taking You?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,547 views

    The Kingdom of God must be the thread that is woven throughout our stories.

    20090125 Web Site Title: Where is your story taking you? Text: Mark 1:14-20 (14-15) The Big Idea: Jesus invites us to aspire to be Kingdom people. Introduction: I am reading The Power of Story by Jim Loehr. He defines story as, “the tales we create and tell ourselves and others… [however] ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Right Touch Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    This sermon deals with how Jesus touched the untouchables and what that means for the church in a world of untouchables.

    The Right Touch Mark 1:40-45 5/18/08 PSCOC Introduction: Sayonara! We have increasingly become a culture of less touching. We are likely to greet one another here with handshakes and mild side-hugs! Yet, in culture at large there is uneasiness about touching in general. Maybe that is because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Appreciation Series

    Contributed by Et Tapper on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 48,110 views

    This message is about the power of being appreciative to God, others, and ourselves.

    THE POWER OF APPRECIATION (A THANKSGIVING MESSAGE) Part 2 INTRODUCTION: Ex – Some things to be thankful for; Show email. Luke 19: 1-10 – Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – 19 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you: Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal