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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    "The Big Three" Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 6, 2017
     | 18,894 views

    Paul shares THREE (3) Major Things Every Church Needs to Be Successful in Christ : 1. Lives of Faith 2. Lives of Love 3. Lives of Hope

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Theme: Faith - Love - Hope Title: "The Big Three" Paul shares 3 Major Things Every Church Needs to Be Successful in Christ : 1. Lives of Faith 2. Lives of Love 3. Lives of Hope INTRO: The NBA basketball season is just around the corner. Already, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Children - The Earth Of Tomorrow

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 16, 2022
     | 2,162 views

    Humans, to a large extent, determine the state of the earth. Whatever actions the children of today take in the future will either preserve or destroy the earth and humanity with it. The children of today are the earth of tomorrow.

    TEXT: Genesis 18:19 "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him." Proverbs 29:2 "When the righteous are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reading The Bible For Life Change

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 29, 2010
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     | 6,791 views

    The Bible is screaming to be read not just to inform us but to form us. It can change our lives if we'll just let it.

    READING THE BIBLE FOR LIFE CHANGE Isaac Butterworth October 31, 2010 Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fathers In Christ

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012
     | 3,211 views

    Every man who has been a believer for a long time, needs to come to the place of bringing younger men along in the Faith. Here's a look at this important matter.

    Fathers In Christ/ pastor Eric J. Hanson Spoken to the Western Maine Christian Men's Breakfast June 23, 2012 The only possible way to be a godly father is to understand the nature of God our Heavenly Father, and to have that nature flow through one’s life. God reveals Himself through His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Of God Is Near Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022
     | 1,905 views

    In this sermon I introduce and expand on the concept of the Kingdom of God and how it explains the "Why" of discipleship and spiritual formation.

    If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at two verses. It is out of the gospel of Mark 1:14-15. We have been going through this series on the theme of discipleship. If you were here last week, you know that we have defined discipleship as ordinary people learning to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    My Dad Is The Greatest! - Father's Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 31, 2006
    based on 266 ratings
     | 109,931 views

    Celebrating great dads: Their CHARACTER, their COMPANION, and their CHILDREN. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, as well as 4 other Father’s Day sermons.

    MY Dad is the Greatest! Ps. 128:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DadLeaderBand.html ----- [Please see 4 more Father’s Day sermons w/ PowerPoint and hundreds of others at the link at the bottom.] ----- As a kid I got in trouble when the teacher called my parents to let them know what they heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    Developing character qualities that have to do with my relationship with the God above me.

    Christian Character Development: "The Particulars Of Christian Character Development" Part One 2 Peter 1:1-11 God’s people get in trouble when they fail to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the world about me?

    Today we are going to continue our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the people around me?

    Today we will conclude our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characters At The Crib- Were You There? (Christmas)

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,133 views

    A sermon at Carols by Candlelight. Teaching and evangelistic

    Carols by candlelight 16 Dec 2001 pm. Characters at the crib- were you there? Herod The last reading (Mt 2:13-18) grounds this all, doesn’t it? Places it firmly in the realm of - our world. This last year. Troubles still emanating from there & ‘religion’ - reality… not fantasy. This is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spotting Godly Men (Part 2: Character) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    God makes godly men to lead us to love Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction The Bible chapter God has for us today, may seem, at first, related only to a few: “What help for me comes from the qualifications for overseer or deacon?” Before we hear the passage, therefore, please consider two thoughts. First, the aim and dynamic (what godliness ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Stires avatar

    You Can Have A Christ - Like Character Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    Every believer needs to be changed from the inside out and bringing our character to conforming with the character of Jesus.

    You can have a Christ-like Character Romans 12:1-2 “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Character Trait: Fellowship: Cultivating Life In Common Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,817 views

    Fellowship with believers is not an option. It is in real relationships and connection with other believers that we are built up, encouraged, enriched to grow in relationship to fellows believers and representing Jesus Christ.

    Intro: In Paul’s and Peter’s letters we are called living stones and a Holy Tabernacle where the Holy Spirit lives. If you remember from last week the proper and stable construction of that place for the Holy Spirit to live doesn’t happen by accident. Jesus desired then and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Four Types Of Character Or Personalities Before The Crucifixion.

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2012
     | 3,413 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you do if the candid camera is on you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in GOD's Presence, all hearts will be revealed. IV. TEXT: Matthew 26:57-75 57 Then the people who ha

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you do if the candid camera is on you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in GOD's Presence, all hearts will be revealed. IV. TEXT: Matthew 26:57-75 57 Then the people who had arrested Jesus led him to the home of Caiaphas, the high ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Characters Of Christmas: Zacharias - Just Keep Quiet Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,114 views

    A message about Zacharias and how he need to learn to be quit and listen to the Lord.

    Note I used Jon Courson’s notes from e-sword’s Application Commentary on this passage plus the Preacher’s Commentary in Luke. Title: Christmas Characters Zacharias Theme: To show lessons learned from the life of Zacharias Text: Luke 1:1-80 Zacharias: Luk 1:1-20 Inasmuch as many have taken in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God