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  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Good News About Discipling Children

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
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    How God orders us to discipline because He treasures children and what we can do about it.

    Good news about discipling children Pro.23:13-14 by Andrew Chan Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having your first. 1) Your Clothes 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Jesus Teaches How To Forgive

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
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    Forgiveness is made possible by Jesus Christ

    Jesus’ Teaching on Forgiveness – Matt. 18:21-35 Aim: To help the people learn and apply the Biblical meaning of forgiveness in all of their relationships Illustration:Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor in television, Marghanita Laski, one of our best-known secular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marian Diceanu avatar

    God's Dealing With Joseph - Overall Look Series

    Contributed by Marian Diceanu on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,778 views

    The message deals with God’s providence in Joseph’s life: his journey from riches to rags; from rags to riches...back to rags and back to riches

    Genesis 37. Study in the life of Joseph I must confess to you that when I finished reading the story of Joseph, the first words that came to my mind were the words of that hymn: When we walk we the Lord In the light of His word What a glory He sheds on our way While we do His good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God' S Portait Of Peace -- A Complete Masterpiece

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
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    God’s peace is a work of art in Christ

    Sermon Text: Philippians 4:1-7 July 22, 2001 GOD’S PORTRAIT OF PEACE – A COMPLETE MASTERPIECE Today, I want you to use your artistic ability. (Now, no groans or sighs, please!) What I want you do is relatively simple. I want you to paint a mental picture -- a picture of peace. Close your eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make The Most Of Every Opportunity

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
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    God wants us to make the most of every oportunity to give him credit and to serve our fellow man.

    In 1985, in only his second season in the NFL, Dan Marino made it to the Superbowl. Despite throwing for over three hundred yards and a touchdown, Marino’s Miami Dolphins lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-16. Marino felt bad, but he wasn’t devastated. He was one of the most promising talents in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hanging By A Thread

    Contributed by Bob Groves on May 6, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
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    Hope in life & all situations

    Ever felt: You were barely making it…Just hanging on… Like the World in Which You Live was About to Crumble Around You… Rope w/ a Knot @ End… Hanging by a Thread? Today - Look at a WOMAN - Literally Doing that… Whole World is About to Collapse… Her Entire Future Comes Down to a Thread… Scarlet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Winning Against Worry Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 13, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 11,589 views

    This six part series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying The Giants in Your Life."

    Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series: Winning Against Worry (3 of 6) May 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A sermon about "Worry" on Mother’s Day! (How fitting) If you’re a Momma, Worry is part of the territory, in the cup of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gracious King Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    There are 3 proofs of His right to royalty in Matthew 1: His Coming, His Claim, & His Character.

    The Gracious King A Study of Matthew’s Gospel Matthew 1:1-17 A crown, a robe, or a scepter usually identifies kingly royalty. King James V of Scotland would on occasion lay aside the royal robe of king and put on the simple robe of a peasant. In such a disguise, he was able to move freely about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Are Facing Failure

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
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    Everyone loves a winner. The problem is that we’ve all failed, every single one of us because we have "all sinned and come short" of God’s plan. Every after becoming a Christian, we still fall from time to time. Here are several truths to learn when you

    What is failure? For some it is not living up to certain expectations, to be a disappointment. It may be a breakdown in our lives, it may be a let down. There was once a man who said, “We are either failing, or living with the consequences of failure, or recovering from failure, or facing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 437 ratings
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    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:13-15 We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Conquer Habitual Sins Series

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 310 ratings
     | 16,884 views

    This is part two of the problem solving sermon series of The Fight with the Flesh. Its aim is to offer 4 steps a believer can apply to change his/her mindset of old patterns

    The Fight with the Flesh [Part 2] How To Conquer Habitual Sins Problem Solving Sermon Romans 8:1-17 Introduction In case you missed last week I am concluding a two part message on the Fight with the Flesh. Last week we defined our battle with the flesh as All the habit patterns that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Rust avatar

    Up On The Mountain Or Down In The Valley

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 306 ratings
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    God is with us on the mountain and in the valley of our lives.

    Up on the Mountain or Down in the Valley Luke 9:28-36 February 25, 2001 The re-release of the Star Wars movies a few years ago created quite a stir among movie goers all across the country. When those movies were first released about 20 years ago, those of us who went to see them were amazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Baeta avatar

    You Who Fear The Lord Give Him Praise

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
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    Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

    Theme: You who fear the Lord give Him praise Text: Is. 50:4-7; Phil. 2:6-11; Lk. 19:28-40 Read Luke 19:38 “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.” Biographers normally devote very little space to the death of their subjects but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    The Three Crosses

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 601 ratings
     | 87,718 views

    This message takes a look at the three crosses at Calvary, The Cross of Rejection, The Cross of Reception & The Cross of Redemption.

    "The Three Crosses" Text: Luke 23:39-43 Introduction: We want to notice this morning the three crosses that were represented at the crucifixion of Christ. In John 19:18, we are told - "They crucified him and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst." I. First, we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God's Fig Trees

    Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,116 views

    In the parable of the fig tree, the owner passed by the fig tree 3 times before he threatened to cut it down. How many times must Jesus pass by us before He finds fruit on our branches?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible