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  • Mike Turner avatar

    Throwing Rocks At The King

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,384 views

    A message on a little known character named Shimei who threw rocks at the King.

    Throwing Rocks At The King 2 Samuel 16:1-13 This morning I want us to look at a little known character in the Bible that we can learn some great lessons from ! His name is Shimei. First impressions are often lasting impressions. The first impression that we get of Shimei is not a good one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Firm Foundation

    Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    How fathers can build a firm foundation of character and positive relationships for their children?

    Father’s Day “A Father’s Firm Foundation” How do fathers build a firm foundation of character and positive relationships for their children? 1. Loving Kindness “... a gentle tongue can break a bone” (Proverbs 25:15) In other words dads – there is great strength in gentleness. Do you show ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Man In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,845 views

    This sermon will encourage men and father’s to examine the character of the man they see in the mirror.

    When you examine the man you see in the mirror, are you pleased with what you see? Obviously we are not speaking of looks. We are speaking of character. We are speaking of a life that is pleasing before God. In Genesis 39 we find a man who decided to live a God honoring life. He chose to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Cast

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    The lessons we can learn from the three main characters of the Christmas story.

    The Christmas Cast Luke 1:26-27 When you watch your favorite movie or see a Broadway play you will also see a list of characters, whether scrolling on the screen during the credits or printed on a playbill. If you were to go and visit any nativity scene, you would see the important characters of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #1: Us Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,591 views

    A series of character sketches in the book of Acts, starting with all believers like us.

    Acts 1:1-11 - God’s Power through God’s People #1: Us Today we are beginning a new series. Funny enough, it’s from a book about new beginnings. Today we are beginning a series on the book of Acts, the beginnings of the new covenant, the new relations between God and mankind, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fruit-Full Marriage: Gentleness (Gentle Love) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,427 views

    Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness.

    A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: GENTLE LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness. GALATIANS 5:13-26 SERMON As we prepare for communion we want to pause and shift our morning’s emphasis ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Man Took Jesus At His Word And Departed Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,285 views

    Real belief in the power and character of Jesus takes us past human limitations

    Every once in a while, God does it to me. I can’t anticipate it. That would ruin the whole effect. No, it’s not in my planner for the day. It has to come out of the blue. But, just the same, I can count on it to happen. Has He done it to you? You know, have something happen that wakes you up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanking The Trial Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    Learn to be thankful for trials for they grow your character and teach you perseverance and patience

    “Thanking The Trial” Our family had just completed a lovely Thanksgiving Dinner. There were twelve of us seated around the table. Jerry, my son-in-law, asked each person to share what they were thankful for. The first one to volunteer was Gillian, my just turned six-year-old, granddaughter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Forgiveness Wager

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
     | 2,379 views

    Asks listeners to identify with four characters who will challenge the current state of their faith.

    The Forgiveness Wager Luke 5:17-26 This is a great story for challenging your faith by identifying with some of the characters. Am I most like the optimistic friend, willing to go to great lengths and inconvenience to help a friend get in front of Jesus because I’m confident it’ll make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Attributes Of A Believer

    Contributed by John Kycek on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    3 attributes of a well-rounded believer: being a person of character, courage, and conviction.

    God is looking for people with: • Courage • Conviction • Character You may be sitting in your seat thinking: I don’t have courage... Today, I want to encourage you – God wants to use you! I Samuel 16 (Paraphrase vs. 1-11) 12 ...then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; he is the one." 13 So ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Caracter In The Crucible

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,423 views

    This sermon examines how God builds our character through seasons of suffering.

    Character in the Crucible Ruth 2 © 2007 Eric Bain This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Two weeks ago we began a new series in the book of Ruth. We’re going to continue that today. So, grab a Bible – if you don’t have one – and open it to Ruth, Chapter 2. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Kallan avatar

    King Of The Life We Dream About

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,069 views

    Anyone who brings us the hope of a new life has the character of a king!

    The parable of Matthew 25.31-46 presents the concrete and visible demands of our christian faith. Jesus is presented as the King of the life of the people of God. He has the authrotiy to take an account of our life and to judge a life either as just or unjust. One who feeds the hungry, provides a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Sean Lester avatar

    A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter From Mark 1:1-13 Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,299 views

    John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God.

    A Three Hundred Word Sermon Starter from Mark 1:1-13 John the Baptist possessed the quality of character that sets apart preachers approved by God. So much so, that multitudes of people came to him convinced of their need to change their ways in preparation for the coming Messiah. In our time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,769 views

    A look at various characters in the Christmas story. This week we look at John the Baptist

    John the Baptist December 5, 2020 Have you ever received a Christmas card or bought cards and the picture on the front is magnificent? Maybe it’s a picture of the Shepherds and the angels; or it’s the wise men; maybe it’s Mary, Jesus and Joseph; or a simple star piercing the darkness over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2020
     | 4,824 views

    A final look at the Characters in the first Christmas story. Today we look at Simeon!

    Simeon - Waiting for Jesus Luke 2:21-35 December 27, 2020 Have you ever heard about a famous person who was coming to town and you wanted to get their autograph. Maybe if it was an athlete, you put on their jersey and you hoped to see them in real life. Then you have to wait and wait in line to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist