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  • David Welch avatar

    The Discipline Factor Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018
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     | 6,278 views

    12th in a series of messages exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues the discussion of the Father's discipline.

    The Discipline Factor Pt 2” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 12) (Supplementary to Notes of September 9th) Introduction What is the most important agenda our heavenly Father desires for His kids? What does He want for our life on this earth more than anything else? Success? Greatness? Comfort? A good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Our Heritage Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    Do you see fewer Christian role models today? Where are the people of faith in todays society? We can all step up and be an inspiration for the next generations of Christians we just have to truly live out our faith.

    Our Heritage of Faith 2 Timothy 1-14 When it comes to faith in Jesus Christ is there someone in your family tree who you would call an encourager? Can you point to a relative who inspired you as an example of Christian character? We all need role models, people who are truly good examples for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Relationships And Hospitality (Twelveth Sunday After Pentecost, August 28, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 25, 2022
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    Hospitality is a big deal for relationships. Relationships build or crumble based upon good or poor hospitality. .... Today we want to explore relationships, hospitality as they relate to kingdom etiquette, kingdom priorities and kingdom building because they all matter.

    RELATIONSHIPS AND HOSPITALITY Text: Hebrews 13: 1- 8, 15 -16 Hebrews 13:1-25 Let mutual love continue. (2) Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. (3) Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    My Church Or His Church

    Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,618 views

    What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

    My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Drawing Your Line In The Sand Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,031 views

    Using the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we see how to draw lines in the sand that represent standing for truth.

    Drawing Your Line in the Sand Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 2-10-2025 Scripture: Daniel 3:8-30 ________________________________________ Introduction: During the Mexican American war, the citizens of the area now known as Texas wanted to be independent from Mexico, so they started a revolution to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,052 views

    How we handle lifes difficulties determines the type of Christian character we demostrate to others.

    First Baptist Church August 5, 2001 James 1:1-8, 12 I’m going to start out with a trick question, who wrote the book of James? I probably made you second guess yourself, but James is the author. For the next few weeks we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Your Own Inventory Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2010
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     | 7,319 views

    A study of Haggai verses 1 through 15

    Haggai 1: 1 – 15 Take your own inventory “1In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Man In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,864 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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    Full Of Years, Full Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    High Priest, Jehoiada, shows commitment, courage and goldy character as an example to fathers.

    The Legacy of Kings and Prophets – Part 15 “Full of Years, Full of God” Text: 2 Kings 11:1-20 & 2 Chronicles 22:10-24:15 Intro – (Page 446)"Now Jehoiada was old and full of years, and he died at the age of a hundred and thirty. He was buried with the kings in the City of David, because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Clueless Clod - Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    Looking at some of the character flawed personalities that surrounded Jesus in his last days.

    Matthew 16:21-23 “From then on, Jesus began telling His disciples what would happen to Him. He said, ‘I must go to Jerusalem. There the nation’s leaders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law of Moses will make me suffer terribly. I will be killed, but three days later I will rise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Place At The Execution

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    Each of us plays a part in the crucifixion of Jesus. Many of the characters are discussed in this sermon.

    MUB GOOD FRIDAY 2005 INTRO; I WAS TALKING TO SOMEONE THE OTHER DAY, AND THE TRIALS OF ROBERT BLAKE, AND SCOTT PETERSON CAME UP. ONE IS FOUND NOT GUILTY, THE OTHER IS CONVICTED, AND THE PENALTY IS DEATH. IN THE COURSE OF THE CONVERSATION, THEY SAID, IT IS RUMORED THAT THE EXECUTION OF PETERSON ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    The Man Took Jesus At His Word And Departed Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,309 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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    Attributes Of A Believer

    Contributed by John Kycek on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,956 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

  • Monte Brown avatar

    God's Chosen Man

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
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     | 3,864 views

    The character of Joseph, God’s Chosen Man, Mary’s faithful husband.

    Scriptures Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. [19] Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forgiveness Wager

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
     | 2,385 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