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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Parenting That Works

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,165 views

    Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility.

    Parenting that Works! Thesis: Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility. Introduction: Parenting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repent For The End Is Near

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,061 views

    Jesus told us no man knows the day or hour of his return - so why do we insist on speculating when the end will come? Jesus� emphasis to us is readiness.

    REPENT, FOR THE END IS NEAR! (or is it?) TCF Sermon October 18, 2009 What do all these people have in common? Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Adolph Hitler, Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict 16, Bill Gates, Prince Charles, John F. Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Arrival Of The Christ-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 3, 2011
     | 2,481 views

    Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. What are these revelatory events? A revelatory event surrounding the 1st arrival of Christ the Lord is His...

    ARRIVAL Of The CHRIST-II—Luke 2:1-20 Attention: Need: How do I know that Jesus is indeed Lord as you Christians say He is? What makes Him so special? He was evidently an intelligent & gifted man, no doubt, but what makes Him any different than any other recognizable personality from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of God's Call-10 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2015
     | 4,986 views

    10 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

    The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-X—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call presents a significant challenge. To What does God’s call present a challenge? 16 challenges of/to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justified Fools For Christ-8 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2015
     | 5,206 views

    8 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

    JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VIII—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: True Love The bride was escorted down the aisle & when she reached the altar, the groom was standing there with his golf bag & clubs at his side. She whispers: "What are your golf clubs doing here?" He looked her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 25, 2017
     | 4,768 views

    6 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

    JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-VI Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS We can but should never be--oblivious to the obvious. The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 26, 2019
     | 2,919 views

    3 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

    The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--A-III—Revelation 13:1-18 Attention: We’ve all heard of criminals who do really ‘dumb’ things: An Illinois man pretending to have a gun, kidnapped a motorist & forced him to drive to two different automated teller machines. The kidnapper then proceeded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detrimental Competition-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017
     | 4,647 views

    3 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-III—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. A person who undoes their own success thru their prideful attitude! A little ‘healthy’ competition is always welcome! Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020
     | 2,955 views

    The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

    Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 20, 2020
     | 1,195 views

    8 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VIII —1John 3:19-20(3:10--4:21) Attention: Unintended Consequences: On Oct. 15, 2020, 51 year-old Salvatore “Sam” Anello—of Valparaiso, Indiana—plead guilty to the negligent homicide of his 18-month-old granddaughter Chloe Wiegand. On July 7, 2019, Mr. Anello’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Resurrection Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 266 ratings
     | 21,773 views

    Sunday happenings are very important. Resurrection Sunday happenings are extremely important!

    RESURRECTION HAPPENINGS Matthew 28:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of northwestern Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new-mown hay into the barn; clouds were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Pitchers And Trumpets

    Contributed by James May on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,323 views

    Break the flesh "pitcher" and blow the trumpet through spreading the gospel. That is ever God’s battle plan for victory.

    TRUMPETS & PITCHERS Judges 7:19-21, "So Gideon, and the hundred men that were with him, came unto the outside of the camp in the beginning of the middle watch; and they had but newly set the watch: and they blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers that were in their hands. And the three ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Jesus... Life's Ultimate Question Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    Confronting the question... who is Jesus to you?

    Intro: (Daylight Savings Time) Last night we changed our clocks…because of particular practical needs…time is changed. On a grand scale God has done the same…Based on a need in the human condition…God is said to have entered the world not simply to change temporal time, but eternity…and this in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregg Svalstad avatar

    The Apprentice #2: Philip Series

    Contributed by Gregg Svalstad on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    This is the second in a series of sermons on the disciples using Donald Trump’s "Apprentice" series in contrast to Jesus’ approach of selection. This message focuses on Philip and that God chooses practical minded people.(Drama also available)

    Last week we began this brief series “I’ve entitled” The Apprentice: The Type of Person God Chooses. “The Apprentice” is of course the TV reality show centered around Donald Trump in which 18 candidates arrive on scene for a 15 week job interview. They are put through all kinds of challenges, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Stratton avatar

    Driving On One-Way Streets Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,130 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

    September 14 & 15, 2002 2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Driving On One-Way Streets” Maybe you’ve heard of the busload of politicians who were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist