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  • randy edwards avatar

    Fathers Day 2016- " What The Daughter Saw"

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,138 views

    Fathers day sermon

    Father’s day 2016 “A daughter’s view of her Dad” Mark 5:22-23, 35-43 Happy father’s day Welcome Dad’s Honor all dads with a gift- have kids help In order to celebrate Father’s day as it was intended I believe we need to know just what we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Mere Men-6--Sec. 2, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 2, 2014
     | 3,644 views

    6 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-VI—1Corinthians 3:1-9; 9-17; 18-23 —SECTION 2(3:9-17)— Attention: When it comes down to it, mankind's abilities are severely limited, accomplishing only a very small amount of the work they desire &/or what is required. All mankind realizes that their world is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor To Whom Honor Is Due (The Fifth Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 19,820 views

    God has established relationships of authority in our lives and we honor God by respecting these relationships of authority.

    Our generation is more cynical about authority figures than any other generation in our nation’s history. There was a time in American life when we thought we could trust the major social institutions, but those times are long gone. At one time confidence in our federal government soared, but then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Competent Wife/Woman-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,354 views

    4 of ? The writer of Proverbs detailed a successful marriage from the standpoint of a competent wife. A wife’s competence completes a successful marriage. Who is a competent wife? A competent wife/woman...

    A COMPETENT WIFE/Woman-part 4—Proverbs 31:10-31 Attention: The writer of Proverbs detailed a successful marriage from the standpoint of a competent wife. A wife’s competence completes a successful marriage. Who is a competent wife? What makes/characterizes a competent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating The Lord’s Supper

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 8, 2016
     | 4,068 views

    Paul informed the Corinthian Christians of their shortcomings in the observance of the Lord’s Supper. The proper observance of the Lord’s Supper requires a suitable setting. A suitable setting for celebrating the Lord’s Supper assumes...

    CELEBRATING/Observing The LORD’s SUPPER-I—1Corinthians 11:17-22 Boundaries/Limitations/Parameters/Fences Attention: No opener There are settings suitable for enjoying the game of golf.(See end of sermon) Likewise, there are settings that are suitable for celebrating the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Removing The Wall-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 4, 2018
     | 7,102 views

    1 of ? God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

    REMOVING The WALL—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Attention: Barriers To Progress: A young boy is taking his first trip on an airplane without Mom & Dad. He is going to spend the summer with Grandma & Grandpa. His ears kept popping because of the pressure change. He doesn’t know what’s going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of The Minnows And Muffins Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,379 views

    When we face a problem, our immediate reaction is to reach into our pocket and count our change; we want to see how much emotional or physical currency we have on hand to meet the crisis.

    INTRODUCTION Let’s play Final Jeopardy! The category for Final Jeopardy is the Bible. The Answer is: “Other than Jesus’ resurrection, this is the only miracle mentioned in all four gospels.” You have thirty seconds. Good luck. If you said, “What is the feeding of the 5,000?” Then congratulations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Cults Misread The Bible

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    This sermon illustrates eighteen ways the Bible can be misinterpreted. Recognizing these fallacies will help us interpret correctly.

    Have you ever been presented a doctrine you disagreed w/ only to have them quote a vss. which seems to support it. Just as there are rules for grammar, math, and science - so are there rules of interpretation. HERMENEUTICS - the rules for Biblical interpretation. 1st rule - Context. A vss. can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rugby, Reality & Religious Rivalry: Mark 9:31-34

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
     | 3,414 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on faith and discipleship. Why do the disciples so often seem to get it wrong? And what’s the good news in all this?

    Yesterday was a great day for this community. Yes, I’m talking about the Newtown-St George Rugby game at Telstra Stadium, where our team, trailing by 2 points with only five minutes to go, ran in two tries to win by ten and get themselves a spot in next week’s Premier League Grand Final. Being ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Warning--Danger Ahead

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    Through the prophet Amos, God tried to get people to recognize their sin and to change. He also told them that unless they would repent that God’s wrath would come down on them. Not only is his message applicable to Israel then, but it is pertinent to u

    WARNING–DANGER AHEAD Amos 1:1 INTRODUCTION: READ: Amos 1:1-2 I suppose that as long as there have been schools, someone has been accused of being the teacher’s pet. While I’m sure that most teachers try to give equal attention to their students, sometimes there is a closer bond with a few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,487 views

    "He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

    "He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Getting Jesus Right

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,427 views

    Jesus desires his disciples to "get him right." To understand him more thoroughly. he leads them into understanding.

    Getting Jesus Right Mark 9:2-10 February 26, 2006 For the first 8 chapters of Mark, Jesus had been doing his thing. He had been doing his best to reveal who he is to any who will listen and pay attention. Not limiting himself to the temple - to the religious, not isolating himself among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would Jesus Say About Christmas?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,856 views

    What Jesus would have to say about the way we celebrate Christmas.

    What Would Jesus Say About Christmas? Rev. 12:1-5 Dec. 25, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Rugby, Reality & Religious Rivalry (Mark 9:31-34)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007
     | 2,680 views

    You get the feeling with Jesus and the disciples that they’re never really on the same wavelength. Indeed, you get the feeling that if the group were there together at a fool...

    Yesterday was a great day for this community. Yes, I’m talking about the Newtown-St George Rugby game at Telstra Stadium, where our team, trailing by 2 points with only five minutes to go, ran in two tries to win by ten and get themselves a spot in next week’s Premier League Grand Final. Being ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Abide In Me

    Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Aug 20, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 22,785 views

    How to abide in Christ

    Sometimes within church circles we hear things from the Bible sometimes and even believe those things, but when we think about we have no idea what it really means. One of the phrases that we read today was one that I knew, that I could quote, i even believed it, but I found myself asking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist