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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Congratulations On Your Graduations

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 17, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 29,682 views

    A graduation sermon that can also be applied to each one of our daily lives as well.

    Graduation day is finally here. I’m glad for those that are graduating, and I’m glad for their parents. It’s probably a toss-up as to which ones are the happiest. This is a graduation sermon and it will be directed primarily at Lee and Mike, who are our graduates this year. However, I want ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    The Role Of A Godly Father

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 35,075 views

    Our main verse for today says that a Godly husband (and father) is one who imitates Christ.

    OPENING JOKE: “Home Library” A classified ad was seen recently in the newspaper that read: “Complete Set of Encyclopedia Britannica. Excellent condition. Never been used. ‘Wife knows everything’!” INTRODUCTION: Welcome and happy Father’s Day. Illustration: “History of Father’s Day” In 1909 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    A Father Like None Other

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,656 views

    This sermon leads you to examine four characteristics of our Heavenly Father as seen in the story of the Prodigal Son.

    Today is father’s day. There will be much said about fathers on this day. We will reflect on our fathers, what they did for us and what they mean to us. It is an important day that we should always remember. All of us have special memories that we turn to on this day. A few days ago I read about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big "A"S For The Big "I"

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    A sermon on Luke 7:1-10 about the centurion. His characteristics are outlined with "A" words. Good for Independence Day or Veterans Day.

    Sermon for 7/2/2006 Luke 7:1-10 Introduction: C.T. Stroud said, “The best training for a soldier of Christ is not necessarily a college. You see, when in hand to hand conflict with the world and the devil, neat little biblical candy is like shooting lions with a pea shooter; one needs a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

    IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Marriage: Discord Or Harmony

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 21, 2007
     | 3,911 views

    In music the discords set your teeth on edge and make you unable to enjoy the music. An orchestra in harmony is pleasing to listen to and inspiring. Marriages in discord are merely surviving and not thriving.

    Marriage: Discord or Harmony Genesis 2:18-25 “God said, it is not good for man to be alone. I will make a companion who will help him.” (18) God brought all the animals of creation before Adam, but no companion could be found among them. “So the Lord God caused Adam to fall into a deep sleep. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    E Is For Elect Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,395 views

    A study of the word "elect"

    Introduction 1. Email funny by Ken and Shelia Bailey While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. "Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in, it seems there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hope For The Family In Crisis Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,946 views

    The believer family’s greatest hope is found when they are walking with God.

    Hope For the Family In Crisis (Key thoughts from George W. Truett’s sermon "The Spiritual Recovery of the Home." Genesis 35:1-4 April 15, 2007 Part 1 of 2 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Two small kids 4-9, talked their mother into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Special Counsel For The Christian

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,534 views

    When we begin to take the advice that Paul is giving here, we will become stronger in our walk with Christ and we will become stronger Christians in our community and thus be a force in changing this community for Christ!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 26, 2001 Date Preached: December 26, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Special Counsel for the Christian Text: Philippians 4:8-9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Revival Is For The Redeemed

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    This message basically peels away the layers of 2 Chronicles 7:14 to show God’s requirements for revival.

    Revival Is For The Redeemed Text: 2 Chron.7: 14 Intro: Our text is perhaps one of the most recognized verses of Scripture within the Christian community. Yet, it speaks of a topic that is also among the least understood and most misunderstood truths of God’s Word. “How so,” you may ask. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Smith avatar

    What God Has Prepared For Us

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,596 views

    This message was preached on a special Sunday of giving to pay off the debt on land. It was meant to be an encouragement to move forward in God’s plans for His Church according to His wisdom and will.

    WHAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR US 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Let’s take a trip back in history - back to 681 B.C. 1. The nation of Judah had fallen away from God, big time. 2. So God had raised up a man, a prophet by the name of Isaiah, to proclaim a message – it was a message of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Inconsistent Walk

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 43 ratings
     | 17,965 views

    . What is the effect of walking inconsistently? Why do we walk inconsistently? How does God say we should be walking?

    AN INCONSISTENT WALK GALATIANS 2:1-14 But when I saw that they were not acting consistently with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, "If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?" – Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Becoming A Catalyst For Change

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,929 views

    To become a change-agent, we must first experience change through the Word, which changes the way we relate with each other and with God.

    Have you ever dreamt of helping others? Have you ever felt you could do something to make a change in another person’s life? The Bible says we can become a catalyst for change. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Danger Of Praying Over Your Vote

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    It’s politics-time....for whom do you vote?

    When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Can God Really Use Your Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,349 views

    This sermon is geared to show people that God can use their life and overcome any obstacles they may think will stop that from happening.

    Can God Really Use Your Life? Acts 9:1-6; 10-16 Intro Every time I read this story, I stand amazed at the great grace of God. I see the Lord take this man Saul, save him by grace, and transform him into the great Apostle to the Gentiles and I realize that there is hope for people like you and me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist