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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Mamma Told Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2004
    based on 105 ratings
     | 30,680 views

    What role does a mother play in shaping the character and future of her children?

    OPEN: Steve Pollard said his mother was very influential in his life… he said: My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that’s why." My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Quest For Honesty Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,537 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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    Koinonia Ekklesias I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:42-43 about the qualities and character of the early church

    Text: Acts 2:42-43, Title: Koinonia Ekklesias, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Some story about the reformers kicking off the Reformation with a conviction to recapture the spirit of the NT church. B. Background to passage: Luke gives us a glimpse of the life of the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of God? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,178 views

    Our exersize of Christian freedom is directly related to what other has taught us about what God is like.

    Christian Freedom – What kind of God? Here at the first of the year we are working through a short series of messages related to the topic of Christian freedom. Last week we talked about how our American citizenship gives us amazing freedoms and rights but they are limited by other people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Do-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,070 views

    Today, we will look at the next four Beatitudes which describe what a Christian should do, we’ll call them “The Do-Attitudes.”

    The Jesus Code: Part 2 “Do-Attitudes” Sunday, September 21, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:7-12 Introduction: Headline: Man soars three miles above Los Angeles in a lawn chair "aircraft" The incredible flight of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old Vietnam veteran and North Hollywood truck ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Testimony Of Anna Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,290 views

    In this lesson we analyze the testimony of Anna in order to see how God works in the life of a dedicated follower of God.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Luke described the birth of Jesus, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem (2:1-7). Then he told us about the shepherds visiting Jesus on the night of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strong Faith

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,582 views

    I want to turn to the subject of Faith and how to develop strong faith. We look at Abraham our father of faith as we study this. Our aim will be to develop strong faith that will cause us to be successful in life.

    Introduction: We have been talking about signs of faith and being filled with the Holy Spirit for these signs to accompany us. Today I want to turn to the subject of Faith and how to develop strong faith. We look at Abraham our father of faith as we study this. Our aim will be to develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Principles For Healthy Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Feb 23, 2019
     | 6,083 views

    This sermon is for the purpose of strengthening relationships with your family, and develop a deeper and greater commitment to your family. Let's examine what God’s Word has to say about developing healthy family relationships.

    Consider the following principles for developing a healthy relationship with your family. I. BE AFFECTIONATE A. To be affectionate means to “have a tender attachment and fondness for” something or someone. B. A family should develop relationships where there is a tender attachment and a fondness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rooted In Charcter Series

    Contributed by Greg Vesely on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,778 views

    God wants us to be known for our Godly character that exemplifies our faith, hope, and love to one another. So let’s be Rooted in our Character. You are known by your character. So what does your look like? Only YOU can answer that.

    Title: Rooted in Character Thesis: You are known by your character so what does yours look like? Scripture Passage: Colossians 1:1-8 INTRO: This morning I’m excited to kick off this summer’s Rooted series. Yes I said” Rooted”, like a tree. We all need to be grounded * rooted in the soil God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanking The Trial Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,062 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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    Full Of Years, Full Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,086 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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    Faith Described Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,124 views

    Faith brings a confidence in God’s promises and shows trust in His character.

    LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES HEBREWS 11:1-3 FAITH DESCRIBED The author of Hebrews has just said in 10:39 that “we are not of those who shrink back to destruction but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” The readers of this epistle were tempted just as we are, to place their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Life Well Lived” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,867 views

    Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Elder Son Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
     | 10,912 views

    In this message, part 4 in series Return of the Prodigal, Dave turns his attention from the younger son to the older son.

    The Elder Son The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 6, 2011 Part 4 today in our series called The Return of the Prodigal. We have spent the last three weeks looking at the younger son. Week 1 we focused on his leaving home. In weeks 2 and 3 we ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Generosity Of God

    Contributed by Chris Oswald on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    Thinking of God’s generosity as a fundamental expression of His character.

    The Giving Nature of the Godhead: We look at faithful men and women who have been transformed by the master…The great cloud of witnesses all testify the same account—God is faithful. So the real person we model is Jesus Christ. “I am not commanding you but I want to test the sincerity of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist