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  • Cedric Portis avatar

    Men Of Commitment (Father's Day)

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 27,071 views

    On a day that should be marked with celebration and honor for the head of families, father’s day in our community has become one of the most confusing days of the year, questions of who is my father to where is my daddy, to step father vs. biological...

    Men of Commitment Father’s Day Minster Cedric A. Portis cedque8@cs.com 6/15/03 Luke 14:25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, Luke 14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Bigger Than Our Box

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 20, 2023
     | 3,263 views

    Here is a box. Its a small one. For some people, what they think of God could fit in this box. They have few expectations and limited knowledge of who God is.

    Alba 3-19-2023 GOD IS BIGGER THAN OUR BOX Ephesians 3:20-21 Here is a box. Its a small one. For some people, what they think of God could fit in this box. They have few expectations and limited knowledge of who God is. Here is another box. It is a little larger. Many people would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Call To Repentance

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,248 views

    This Sunday’s Message is about God’s call to Repentance, and not only what that means and looks like, but also the blessings that we can expect when we do.

    God’s Call to Repentance ** Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROpEIeCzCk4 With last week’s topic on forgiveness, and as we have been looking at the vital doctrines of the church and Christianity, especially throughout history as to what caused the remnant church to stand out, what I’d like ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Difficult Dilemma Of Death

    Contributed by Richard Lankford on Jul 11, 2022
     | 1,769 views

    One of the most trying and penetrating moments of our lives come, when we are forced to face the reality that someone we have loved so closely and so dearly is no longer with us in this world.

    Even for many of us, that have been saved... born again...and filled with the Scriptures from God's Word, there can come those moments in life, when it becomes difficult for us... to "Understand God". It's hard for us to understand - what God is doing!... It's hard for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Joseph From Freedom To Slavery...but God Was With Him. Genesis 39

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 28, 2024
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    Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. His reality couldn't be any further from what he had dreamt.

    2024.10.27. Sermon Notes. Joseph a Slave in Egypt. But GOD was with him and doing a work in him. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph went from freedom to a slave in Egypt, BUT GOD…was with him, and he prospered in everything he did as a testimony to others of GOD's Mercy and Grace. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scandal

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,361 views

    Truth be told this morning, Scandals are nothing new as it pertains to God’s people. That is a sad reality, but when viewed at the other end of the spectrum, it is also a blessing in disguise. The fact of the matter, the Bible is full of scandals

    TITLE: SCANDAL SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 1:1-18 This past Thursday evening the hit ABC Drama television show – ‘SCANDAL’ – returned for its new season. The show has captured the attention of America and depicts what goes on behind the scenes with those that run our country. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Incarnation - Advent 5, 2011 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,010 views

    Do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.

    Dakota Community Church December 25, 2011 Incarnation So far we have looked at the hope (past, present, and future) that Christmas offers to every man; then in week two, Tyson spoke on the peace of knowing God, in week 3 we looked at the joy that is not of human origin and last week we rounded ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    History 102 Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 5, 2018
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    Part 2 of this three-part series speaks of the 'Great Flood.' Introducing younger people to the reality of the 'Great Flood' and answering broad questions like 'Where did all of the water come from?' and 'Where did the water go?'

    INTRODUCTION Well… we are picking up right where we left off which is Part 2 of our ‘Back-to-School’ series. Our message is titled ‘History 102.’ If you recall… We began our series… discussing briefly the creation and then went into Dinosaurs. How many of you enjoyed the information we covered as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,720 views

    Personal Application Prayer is one of the strongest and most fundamental aspects of the Christian life and we cannot expect growth in grace, without time in prayer.

    SERMON—PRAYER—Luke 11:1-13 TEXT Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Elijah: The Unpredictable Will Of God Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,011 views

    We never get what we expect or deserve, we get what we need for spiritual growth, and we recieve grace and mercy.

    Wouldn’t it have been easier if God just would’ve have simply killed Ahab and Jezebel and replaced them with a Godly king and queen? If I was advising Elijah on these matters that’s what I would have advised him to pray for. I mean a drought is a painful thing, no rain for 3 ½ years is bad. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Warring Over Wealth Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    What are we to do when money becomes the battlefield? RECOGNIZE THE BATTLE; REMOVE THE REPROACH OF THE UNCHURCHED; RELEASE OUR RIGHTS; EXPECT TO RECEIVE A BLESSING.

    Passage: Gen.. 13:5-ff I ask you this evening, what is it that divides and dissolves more relationships than virtually anything else? Of course, I’m sure that it’s not true of each of you, so perhaps it will come as a total surprise to you that the number one item that married couples quarrel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive? Who Me?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    We desire, and expect God’s forgiveness when we ask. But it is so hard to offer that forgiveness to others when they sin against us.

    Forgive? Who Me? Matthew 18:21-35 I remember this story about a famous person in American history, and for the life of me, I can’t remember who it was. Anyway, this person was asked one Sunday afternoon about the worship service he attended that morning. “What did the preacher preach about?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Principles Of Powerful Prayer Series

    Contributed by W F on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,013 views

    If we just want good things to happen then don’t pray. But if we want GOD things to happen pray with boldness, passion and expectancy.

    INTRODUCTION I’ve said on the front cover of this weeks bulletin that prayer is the highest use of the gift of speech. Words are a powerful tool. For example apparently for every word in Hitler’s book Mein Kampf, 125 people lost their lives in World War 2 (W. Wiersbe "Be Complete" p135). So words ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Accursed Thing

    Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 23,439 views

    The Accursed Thing must be removed from the camp of the church before we can expect God to give us the victory over our enemy.

    THE ACCURSED THING by Pastor Jim May Joshua Chapter 7 Joshua 7:1, "But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Any Faith Left?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,717 views

    This sermon blends together Luke 18: 1 - 8 and Deuteronomy 1: 16 - 17 to arrive at a description of the faith God expects from Christians.

    Any Faith Left? Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came a “dry town” to build a tavern. He was not breaking any laws to do so. The community was just conservatively religious. A group of members from the various churches in town met and prayed for God to intervene. That night the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed