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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    If I Could Build A Father

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 519 ratings
     | 94,316 views

    If I could build a father I would build a better father in me.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, ’We need some four-by-twos. ’The clerk said, ’You mean two-by-fours, don’t you?’ The man said, ’I’ll go check,’ and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, ’Yeah, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing For Truth In A Perverted Generation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 518 views

    This is not the time for passive Christianity. It is a time for bold, Spirit-led believers to rise up and stand for truth in love.

    STANDING FOR TRUTH IN A PERVERTED GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 1:18-32 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 5:20, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Jude 1:3-7, John 17:17, Ephesians 5:11 INTRODUCTION: We are living in an age where the line between right and wrong has become blurred. Truth is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
     | 845 views

    Explaining and learning the background behind many hard to understand Bible verses.

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS 1. Demands a response: How is a question different from other English sentences? a. Confusion. Why does the enemy ask questions? “Has God indeed said you shall not eat?” (Gen. 3:1). b. Conviction. Why does Jesus ask a question? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Survival Guide For Times Of Trial

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 14, 2015
     | 4,107 views

    When we turn to Christ, especially in times of trial, we get to know God, we get a new life in Christ and we get a future in heaven.

    Have you ever had problems or trials in your lives? We often have times of trial and difficulty in life. Sometimes they are the result of things we have done, and other times they are caused by God. All of us know what it is like to be hurt. It is part of all cultures, and it can only be cured by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    New Year's Eve: A Time Of Consecration/Re-Dedication PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon explores Luke 2:22-40, highlighting God's love, mercy, grace, and the profound truths of redemption, righteousness, and salvation.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather in His presence, to bask in the warmth of His love, to be enveloped by the peace that surpasses all understanding? We come together today, united under the banner of Christ, to seek His face, to learn His ways, to hear His Word. We are ...read more

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    Caleb Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 21, 2020
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    Such a small word … just three letters … b-u-t. A small word that we use a hundred times or more a day. “But” … it’s a word that can have dire consequences. Imagine getting hard labor for 40 years for one word … “but” … “b-u-t” … and not just for you but for your whole family too.

    When I was growing up in upstate New York, in the summer we would go to swim in an icy glacial lake called “Green Lake.” Deep … almost 200 feet deep … and crystal clear. You could drop a quarter in it and tell if were heads or tails when it hit the bottom. And cold!! They had two diving ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Our Great High Priest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,374 views

    When life gets hard, persevere in your confession, because Jesus is the Son of God; pray with confidence, because Jesus suffers with you; and obey with conviction, because you truly believe that Jesus is your complete Savior.

    Some time ago, when I was looking up job descriptions for various positions in the church, I cam across these: PASTOR: Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. More powerful than a locomotive. Faster than a speeding bullet. Walks on water. Makes policy with God. ELDER: Able to leap short ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,844 views

    Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change.

    Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating one's proverbial head up against a wall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is Scary Stuff

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    This sermon is about how hard it can be to follow God’s direction.

    This Is Scary Stuff!!! We are going to discuss a text from Jeremiah 38 when Jerusalem was being threatened by the army of Babylon. Jeremiah has been imprisoned because he was prophesying that the nation was going to go into exile and that they were going to be defeated by Nebuchadnezzar and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ministering To The Indecently Exposed

    Contributed by Ulric Eley on Mar 6, 2015
     | 9,139 views

    This text provides us with ways to minister to righteous men and women who have moments in life where they are seen at their worst.

    In our text we are introduced to the reality that sometimes good people can face moments of indecent exposure. This is the case in the life of a man named Noah. Noah was a righteous man. He was a follower of God left on the earth. The Bible says he was blameless among the people of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Galatians Chapter 2- "In Defense Of The Truth." Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,392 views

    When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ.

    Galatians part 2 – “In defense of the Truth!” Thesis: When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ. Video Illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Believe

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 23, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,387 views

    At times we doubt, we lose faith. What is the cure for doubt? We find the answer in Jesus.

    I BELIEVE Are you a skeptical person? When you hear something, you don’t believe it right away – you doubt it. You’re cautious. You’re careful. Skeptical. I’m skeptical about a lot of things. When I receive an email from someone – and they say that are in Nigeria and that they would like me ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Prayer Of Broken Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2013
     | 13,065 views

    Hannah's prayer to God is a great template of how we can turn to God in times of affliction and persecution.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 11, 2013 Date Preached: July 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series In 1 Samuel Sermon Title: The Prayer of a Broken Heart/Spirit Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I want to begin a series from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Regular Spiritual Checkup

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Dec 6, 2021
     | 2,277 views

    To be successful in ministry, a person must be able to function well on a variety of personal and professional levels at all times.

    Topic: Your Regular Spiritual Checkup By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Philippians 1:24-26 “24 Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, 26 that your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Are We On The Road To Castaway Island?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 17, 2023
     | 1,005 views

    Many have read and undoubtedly heard this Scripture countless times before. It speaks of someone running a race. But we need to see the spiritual aspect of this road that we are on.

    The Apostle Paul concludes Chapter 9 with a plea for self-disciple and self-denial in the Christian life. He compares himself to the athletes in the Isthmian games, which was well known by the Corinthians. In any case, in the Christian race all may run in order to obtain the prize. First ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible