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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    How To Be A Real Man Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,476 views

    Being a godly Man

    Leaving a Godly Legacy in the Home – How to Be a Real Man A Real Man Loves his Wife – Ephesians 5:25-33 A Real Man Trains his Children – Ephesians 6:4 A Real Man Fears the Lord – Psalm 112:1-2 Ephesians 5:25-33 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving Beyond Reason Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    Knowing love beyond a reason

    “The Fruit of the Spirit” - Part 1 June 22, 2003 AM, Danny Williams 1 Cor 13:4-10 Gal. 5:22 Now we have a generation today that talks a lot about love, but to be frank we have a generation who knows perhaps less about love than any generation since the time of Christ. It just amazes me how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Because I Said So!

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    Learn about the principles for obeying your parents in this sermon about proper attitudes towards mom and pop.

    Because I Said So Principles for Obeying Your Parents 10/15/03 I. Introduction PN’s Top Ten Dumb Things Parents Say 10. Because I said so! 9. Clean up that pigsty you call a room! 8. What part of "no" don’t you understand? 7. When I was your age... 6. Money doesn’t grow on trees. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by J.c. Pierce on Jul 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,883 views

    We have to get out of our boat in order to serve the One we call Master

    The disciples had just reported to Jesus that John had been killed and was now buried. John, as you recall had gone to Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, and told him he was sinning by marrying his brother’s wife. That might be why he was known as “John the Baptist”. At a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,693 views

    "Salt and Light" is a part of the Sermon on the Mount series. We look at both the qualities of being salt (creates thirst, a seasoning, part of the sacrifice, and preservative), and light (exposes and guides).

    Sermon on the Mount “Salt and Light” Matthew 5:13-16 There are two things that we value that seem so insignificant at first, they don’t even come up on our radar, but they’re actually needed for our survival. The first is salt. Too little of it and your food can be under ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Signs Of The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,088 views

    This message concerning the times that will be present before the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ

    Signs of the Second Coming of Christ Matt. 24:32-35 (NIV) 32 “Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. 33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it[e] is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Devil’s Last Throw

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,404 views

    Just before people are delivered or have break-through salvation, the enemy usually puts up one final fight to keep them from being saved. Fear not; Jesus is the Conqueror. Hold fast to Him and you'll get victory!

    THE DEVIL’S LAST THROW Mk. 9:14-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two men met at a bus stop and struck up a conversation. One of them kept complaining of family problems. Finally the other said, 2. "You think you have family problems? Listen to my situation. A few years ago I met a young widow with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Of 9 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 3, 2017
     | 12,523 views

    The Holy Spirit in the New Testament with power, foretold to Jesus' mother and others, the Spirit on Pentecost, and baptism in the Holy Spirit as compared to baptism of believers today.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Faces In The Crowd"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 27, 2012
     | 8,783 views

    Four faces or people that were probably in the crowd on Palm Sunday and what we can learn from them.

    “Faces in the Crowd” April 1, 2012 Matthew 21:1-9 “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Titus: Paul's Partner And Fellow Worker In The Faith

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,157 views

    An in depth look at Titus, Paul's partner and fellow worker in the faith.

    When we survey the later part of the book of Acts we find a faithful band of men and women who traveled the ancient world preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. At the center of this sojourners and pilgrims was the apostle Paul, the tireless workhorse of the early church. But Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You A Witness?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,391 views

    Take a look at the arguments to support the resurrection. This explores the 4 gospels and their testimony to be an eye witness for Jesus' resurrection.

    Are You A Witness? JCC Easter Morning 04.04.10 Mark 16 1Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sense & Nonsense About Alcohol

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015
     | 6,514 views

    May a Christian drink alcohol?

    Sense & Nonsense about Alcohol Intro May a Christian drink? What about what Paul said about not eating or drinking if it caused offense? What about alcoholics? What about Jesus turning water into wine? What about respecting each other when there are differences of opinion? The Gospel is Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of The Strong Something Sweet

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2015
     | 10,075 views

    To teach those who are sidetracked and easily confused to focus on the LORD JESUS alone.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you easily sidetracked and confused by other things rather than focus on GOD's calling in your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To teach those who are sidetracked and easily confused to focus on the LORD JESUS alone. IV. TEXT: Judges 14:14 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bitter To Better Part 1

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Mar 12, 2008
     | 4,783 views

    Getting rid of bitterness

    Bitter to Better part 1 [Coffee demonstration.] Sometimes our lives become like a black cup of coffee. Sometimes we find ourselves, for one reason or another, [2] bitter. Just bitter at life. Do you ever find yourself like that? Do you ever feel like you need a little cream and sugar in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Others First : Going Beyond Singing Joy To The World , During This Christmas And New Year Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,316 views

    This is the time when we sing Joy to the world and be happy about it. But is there something more we are expected to do? Before the Christmas Spirit wears off and before New Year resolutions are made, let us commit to Put others First

    Putting Others First Romans 15:1-3, Philippians 2:1-4 This morning, permit me to ask you to do an exercise. Please do pardon me if you feel uncomfortable doing this exercise. We have distributed a piece of paper and pens to all of you. I would like you to think for a moment and write down all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational