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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Looking Out For These Dads

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 557 views

    A GOOD FATHER IN ONE OF THE MOST UNSUNG, UNPRAISED, UNNOTICED, AND UNAPPRECIATED HEROES IN ALL HUMANITY.

    Opening illustration: THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, after her mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Father, The Son And The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 777 views

    God’s love is made known to us through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and continues to work among us in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, the church.

    I wonder whether you could recall your experiences during the first few months or years when you started working and were a junior employee. Among those experiences, could you remember a few extra things you were expected to do outside your job description that people who had been around for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Mother's Day PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    This sermon explores Hannah's story as a testament to God's faithfulness, demonstrating the power of faith, hope, and honor in trusting God amidst life's trials.

    Good morning! It is with great joy and gratitude that we gather here today, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we come together, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who once said, “I have a great need for Christ: I have a great Christ for my ...read more

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    How The Life Of Faith Deals With Conflict Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,037 views

    How to deal witn conflict in our relationships

    How the Life of Faith Deals with Conflict Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction It has been my experience that a great deal of friction and conflict experienced within the family of faith takes place among staff members. One such occasion took place between the pastor and his music director. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Right And You Will Be Right! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,751 views

    When we decide to do right then we will be right but if we chose to do wrong we will be wrong. How do you want to live your life? Being right? Or being wrong?

    Do Right and You Will Be Right! Thesis: When we decide to do right then we will be right but if we chose to do wrong we will be wrong. How do you want to live your life? Being right? Or being wrong? Video Illustration: The Movie Rudy The Movie: Based on the true story of Rudy Ruettiger, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Firm Before The Foe Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2012
     | 5,753 views

    Peter and John before the Sanhedrin provide an example of how the child of God is to respond to pressure from the world to conform to low expectations.

    “When [the guards] had brought [Peter and John before the council], they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, ‘We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Peter 3:1-6. "The Wife Of Noble Character”. Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 22, 2021
     | 3,355 views

    In 1 Peter 3:1-6 we can see three qualities of a Wife of Noble Character. She is 1) Submissive, 2) Faithful (1 Peter 3:1-2) and 3) Modest (1 Peter 3:1-2).

    1 Peter 3:1-6. 3 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Choices That Honor God Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    There are so many choices in life. How can I know the choices I make will honor God? And why should I do that anyway?

    December 9, 2001 1Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 2Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3Know ye not that we shall ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Portrait Of A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,631 views

    The humility essential for motherhood is a picture of the humility of Christ.

    Mother’s Day was first officially observed in the United States in 1914. And ever since then, it has been the annual goal of candy makers, greeting card companies, florists, and restaurant owners to persuade you that the best way to show appreciation to your mother on her special day is to spend as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The Enemy Within And Without.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,366 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Psalm 25:1-21 Title: “Overcoming the enemy within and without.”

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Psalm 25:1-21 Title: “Overcoming the enemy within and without.” This is an alphabetic psalm, each verse begins with a succeeding letter of the alphabet. The psalm existed in written form long before it was adopted for common worship. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The 3rd Product Of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    A parable helps illustrate how we’ve been separated from God by not delighting in him. Our unfaithfulness leaves us estranged, but by his sovereign choice he has made a way to reconcile us to himself through Jesus Christ.

    The 3rd Product of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Hosea 1:7-8; Romans 9:1-29 Pastor Jim Luthy Imagine a large ship sailing across uncharted waters in the vast Pacific Ocean. Aboard ship are the ever-wise captain Ichiro (I couldn’t help myself) and his large family – children, grandchildren -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Will Not Forgive You!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,760 views

    God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? What does this mean?

    GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE YOU! Joshua 24:14-27 Introduction: God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? Won’t God always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    Answers to why things happen.

    The best laid plans of mice and men oft time go awry and leave us nothing but grief and pain for promised joy. Robert Burns We have all experienced plans that have gone wrong and the grief and pain that resulted from this. A. Sometimes things went wrong and we really didn’t even have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 18,177 views

    Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

    WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dear Dad

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,881 views

    The focus of this sermon is the important of young boys and men having positive male roles such as fathers, and uncles actively participating in their lives.

    "Dear Dad" Genesis 21:8-21 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church When I read the story of Ishmael, I wonder what he would say to his father Abraham after being cast out of his home. I imaged him as young man who may have one day, sat down and wrote his father a “Dear Dad” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran