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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Standing Face To Faith Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,866 views

    This was the third in a series of character studies from Hebrews 11. A look at believing in the tough times.

    Standing Face to Faith Rev. Denn Guptill Every story has a beginning. And this one is found in Genesis 6:9 This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless person living on earth at the time, and he walked in close fellowship with God. Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Citizen Of The Far Country

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,254 views

    This message focuses on the character in the Prodigal Son that is rarely spoken of, The Citizen of the Far Country.

    The Citizen of the Far Country Luke 15:14-16 KJV And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. [15] And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. [16] And he would fain have filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Quest For Honesty Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,527 views

    The character attributes involved in honesty are: 1. Simplicity 2. Transparency 3. Integrity

    We are dealing with a topic today which is a struggle for all of us. If we are truthful, we will admit that not lying can be a problem. There is the fib, the white lie, the half-truth, the clever deception, misleading information, stretching the truth, exaggeration. Who has not been startled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Becoming The Hulk: How To Avoid The Monster

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,554 views

    Help students avoid anger with this sermon based on the Comic Book character the Incredible Hulk

    Becoming the Hulk How to Avoid the Monster JAM. gregg barbour. 7.27.03. Robert Bruce Banner was born in Dayton, Ohio to Dr. Brian and Rebecca Banner. Bruce was loved by his mother, but hated by his alcoholic father. Dr. Brian Banner had been exposed to radiation and would do certain ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Perfect People Not Allowed

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 7, 2014
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     | 6,967 views

    The Bible is full are flawed characters... just as the world we live in today... but by the Grace of God!

    Quotes: “The human condition is not perfect. We are not perfect specimens, any of us. We're not robots.” - Michael Ovitz “I'm not perfect in my walk but I want to do the right thing.” -Kirk Cameron “I'm not perfect. And who knows how many times I've fallen short. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Let Us Connect"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 5, 2016
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    How can we connect to God by companionship, by having Proper Character, by conditioning, and by continuance.

    “This New Year let us Connect” Acts 2:42-47 The Early Church found something we need and that is Connection 1. The early Church connected to God as a result of Constance in their life 42They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bathsheba Takes A Bath

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 24, 2018
     | 6,984 views

    ///////it is a sad day when a Gentile shows a better character than a child of God.

    Bathsheba Takes a Bath 2 Samuel 11:1-15 The episode of David and Bathsheba has been preached or taught in Sunday School on many occasions. It is seen as a terrible fault in David who was called a “man after God’s own heart.” Indeed what David did was as horrible as the action of many of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Serial Seed Sowers Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
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     | 11,123 views

    First in a series of messages that examine Jesus' parables from the perspective of a minor or unsympathetic character.

    Several years ago I came across a book by J. Ellsworth Kalas titled Parables from the Back Side. The author’s introduction to the book begins with these words: Familiarity doesn’t always breed contempt, as the saying puts it, but it often breeds something potentially worse, the glazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tola And Jair: When The Purpose Gets Lost Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,757 views

    GOD IN HIS DELIVERANCE STORY IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING CHARACTER IN US, EVEN AT THE PRICE OF PAIN.

    Tola and Jair: When the Purpose gets Lost Judges 10:1-16 8/16/09 INTRODUCTION My older sister Sue is panicked by mice. She lives in an old farm house, next door to the house we grew up in. One night she went into her kitchen and saw a mouse scury underneath the pantry door. Wanted it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Are You A Thomas Christian?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 26, 2018
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     | 20,112 views

    This message identifies some of the character traits of "Thomas, the doubter" that can be seen in Christians today.

    Turn with me to Matthew 10. We’re going to read the first four verses. 1And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power (authority) against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. 2Now the names of the twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Who I Am: Discovering Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020
     | 14,062 views

    This series looks at the I am statements of Jesus in the book of John. Discover the character of Jesus

    I am really excited as we start this new series. In the gospel of John, Jesus makes numerous I am statements throughout the book, as we go through this series, we will look at the meaning of each statement as we learn more about the character of our savior and Lord. In the Bible, both Old and New ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Trafficking In Treachery

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,774 views

    THIS IS THE FIRST OF A PRE-EASTER SERIES ON THE CHARACTERS OF EASTER. IN THIS MESSAGE WE LOOK AT JUDAS ISCARIOT.

    TRAFFICKING IN TREACHERY MATTHEW 27:1-10 TODAY WE ARE STARTING ON AN EASTER SERIES THAT IS LOOKING AT SOME OF THE CHARACTERS IN THE DRAMA. EASTER IS A TIME WHERE WE WILL SEE A LOVE STORY EMERGE FROM AMONGST STORIES OF LIES, TREACHERY, PAIN AND TERROR. MANY OF THESE DIFFERENT STORY LINES EMERGE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God's Omniscience Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2021
     | 3,887 views

    A series looking at God's character. Today we look at His omniscience.

    God’s Character January 24, 2021 As a parent there are certain things that are most important when it comes to my children. If I asked you about what comes to mind first - as aunts, uncles, grandparents or parents . . . obviously, we want them to be healthy, happy, content with life, a Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Waits For God’s Timing Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 27, 2025
     | 109 views

    God’s delays are by design to develop godly character and deepen our dependence on Him

    Last Sunday in our Dust to Life series we saw how Joseph’s fear of the Lord and godly convictions brought him through Potiphar’s wife's seductive siege. However, when she didn’t get her way with him and instead accused him of the wrongdoing, Potiphar had him thrown in jail. We don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving 2010

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 180 views

    "Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character” (Elmer Towns).

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 17:11-19 1. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character.” 2. A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many different doors. a. Service, Dr. Clate Risley. b. Friendship. c. Promotion. 3. Thanksgiving is a relative response. Some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist