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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The How To & How Not To Of Fatherhood Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,510 views

    God provides several lessons on fatherhood the show us the how to and the how not to, in being a successful father. In this section we can see: 1)The Standard Ignored 2)Exemplified 3)Failed 4)Held to Account

    New research on pregnancy literature for dads being presented at Canada’s largest annual gathering of academics recently noticed that Survival guides for today’s "expectant fathers" are becoming increasingly convoluted. They tend to be either high-minded tomes exhorting dads to abstain from ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Power Of Music In Worship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,301 views

    This is a tour-de-force of the changes in music styles down through the ages that helps the congregation embrace musical changes in worship.

    THE POWER OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP BTCC 10/15/06 Prelude Welcome to our August series on Life-Change! • Two weeks ago: “Life-changing Words” o Last week: “Life-changing Events” • Today: “Life-changing Music” IMAG: MUSIC TESTIMONIES VIDEO Prayer • Thank You for the gift of music! o Please help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Pain, No Gain - The Story Of The Laodicean Church

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 19,807 views

    A historical look at the church of Laodicea, with present day application.

    Laodicea: Revelation 3:14-18 Laodicea. What thoughts does this conjure up in your mind? It is a word that we like to throw around as a people. Whenever things are not as we feel they should be, we blame it on being the Laodicean Church, and possibly this is quite true. This morning I would like ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,270 views

    Even though He will have face-to-face confrontations with the Pharisees from time to time after this, where we are now is a critical juncture in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, especially as it pertains to His relationship with the spiritual leader

    Jesus And The Forbidding Pharisees – Part 5 Matthew 12:22-45 Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Matthew 12:38-45 As we draw near the end of our study in Matthew 12, I thought it might be a good time for an overview. When we move into Matthew 13, the entire timber of Jesus’ teaching changes as He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    24.3 Righteous Is Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 24, 2007
     | 2,619 views

    Jesus continues in the sermon on the mount linking our happiness to our quest to know him.

    24.3 Righteous Is . . . Have you discovered that words can’t be taken in isolation? They have to be looked at in their environment. My folks have a friend named Noreen who has red hair. One afternoon Dad was sitting at a red light in Saint John when he noticed Noreen standing back to waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Eternity As Part Of God's Character Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    Part of a series looking at the Character of God. This sermon considers eternity and looks at the flow on effect of eternity for the believer

    The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God EX 3:11 But Moses said to God, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?" EX 3:12 And God said, "I will be with you. And this will be the sign to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Not Just A Story

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,504 views

    Is the Rapture, and the Second Coming reality to you, or is it just another story that you cannot really relate to? Each of us needs to make sure we fully understand this prophecy. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    Most of us have been raised hearing about the return of Jesus. Among the earliest of my memories are those that deal with Jesus coming back. I remember that, because I didn’t know who Jesus was and my brother said he was going to reach out from the radio as I walked by and grab me. My first ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Free To Fail Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,803 views

    #2 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

    FREE TO FAIL Freedom Series #2 PHILIPPIANS 2:5-13 INTRODUCTION: Some of you are reading your sermon notes with transitional lenses or Bi-focals. Inventor? Benjamin Franklin, age 79. The computer, copy machine as the presses that printed our bulletin were powered by electricity. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    #1: Light The Fire Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,526 views

    Song “Revive Us Again”. Many times I’ve wanted to start in the middle of one of my sermons. Story of guy falling asleep, Preacher on hell, how terrible hell would be. Got to point in lesson, pounded his pulpit to emphasize how bad hell was, and said, “In

    I. INTRODUCTION Song “Revive Us Again”. Many times I’ve wanted to start in the middle of one of my sermons. Story of guy falling asleep, Preacher on hell, how terrible hell would be. Got to point in lesson, pounded his pulpit to emphasize how bad hell was, and said, “In fact, if anybody really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #3: Pray And Seek His Face Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,101 views

    We’re continuing our study of what must happen if God is going to bring revival to a people. We talked last time about the importance of people humbling themselves. Today we want to consider the next thing that is necessary for us to do before God will fo

    I. INTRODUCTION We’re continuing our study of what must happen if God is going to bring revival to a people. We talked last time about the importance of people humbling themselves. Today we want to consider the next thing that is necessary for us to do before God will forgive and bring healing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #5: Praying For Presence Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,821 views

    STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught eye of very attractive young lady who smiled at him so he immediately worked his way across the room and engaged

    I. INTRODUCTION I want to begin this morning with the first great revival in the Bible. It’s in the book of Exodus and we’ll be reading there in a moment. STORY of young man, he was in his 30’s, still single and was starting to get a little nervous about that. Went to a church fellowship, caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing God's Love Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,867 views

    Malachi #1

    Experiencing God’s Love Malachi 1:1-5 A man was having a hard time getting out of bed one Sunday morning. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He just grumbled and replied grumpily, “I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at church don’t like me. I don’t want to go.” She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving God Your Best Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,018 views

    Malachi #2

    Giving God Your Best Malachi 1:6-14 After listening restlessly to a long and rather tedious sermon, a 6-year-old boy asked his father what the preacher did the rest of the week. “Oh, he’s a very busy man,” his dad replied. “He takes care of church business, visits the sick, works on his sermon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 32,527 views

    Psalm 139 #2

    GOD IS WITH US Psalm 139:7-12 W. Graham Scroggie, in his commentary on the Psalms, tells the story of an atheist who wanted to persuade his young son with his philosophy of life, who much to his concern was getting interested in the Christian faith. So this atheist father prepared this very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Devil Of Dualism!

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Jul 10, 2007
     | 3,568 views

    Do you give GOD the glory for the good things in life, but are tempted to rebuke the DEVIL when things get tough? Chances are, you are suffering from the ancient heresy called DUALISM!

    Note: Full PPT Slides are freely available for this sermon from www.TeAtatuBaptist.com Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 11. One of the biggest questions I ask myself, and indeed – often ask other people – is this: ‘What on earth is the purpose of coming to church - why do we do it – for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist