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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Prodigal Father

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
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     | 9,906 views

    Let's look at the heart of a father. Fathers are a gift from the heavenly Father. Here is a well known story Jesus told about a special father - special because Jesus was using Him to describe what the heavenly Father is really like.

    THE PRODIGAL FATHER Luke 15:11-24 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Preacher's Weapon Of Truth

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    This is an article on how the Word of God is like a two edged sword.

    “THE PREACHER’S WEAPON OF TRUTH” W.Max Alderman Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Logic (2nd): God Taught Adam About The Universe: His Sons Corrupted It Series

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024
     | 398 views

    A Seven Part Sermon on How What We Know Today Has Degraded From The Original Pt 2

    1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 5 A wise man ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Yeast Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,079 views

    Evil, symbolized by yeast, permeates our lives and our Churches: an unpopular interpretation of the parable.

    The Yeast Matthew 13:33 INTRO.: As a child, I watched my mother bake bread. She would mix the dough and the yeast and let it sit in a large basin until it rose. Then she would knead it some more and divide it into smaller pans for baking. My brother and I would come around often to see if it had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The New And Living Way

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009
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     | 2,802 views

    OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, THROUGH JESUS CHRIST, MUST BE OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY IN LIFE.

    IN THE BOOK, THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED BY M. SCOTT PECK, THERE IS A WONDERFUL DEFINITION OF LOVE. PECK DEFINED LOVE IN THIS BOOK AS "THE WILL TO EXTEND ONESELF FOR THE PURPOSE OF NURTURING ONE’S OWN AND ANOTHER’S SPIRITUAL GROWTH." IF THERE HAS BEEN ANYONE IN HUMAN HISTORY WHO HAS DONE JUST THAT, IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Some Things Never Change Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,419 views

    6 CONSTANTS IN THE EQUATION FOR DIVINE DELIVERANCE

    BIG IDEA: 6 CONSTANTS IN THE EQUATION FOR DIVINE DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: Clearly a Messianic Psalm I. (:1-3) PATIENCE IS STILL A VIRTUE ANSWERING THE COMPLAINT OF THE IMPATIENT DESPERADO Key = we need to "Wait patiently for the Lord" A. (:1) The Lord has Forgotten Me = I am all Alone "He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Characteristics Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 3,286 views

    Acts 2:42-47 gives us the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church.

    Introduction We live in deeply troubling times. We have two major wars—in Ukraine and Israel—going on at present that are significant for our country in different ways. Thousands of people are being killed. Billions of dollars are being spent. No end is in sight. Our country is facing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Same Mind And Judgment

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 17, 2024
     | 648 views

    Apostle Paul instructed, "Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."

    Apostle Paul to the church at Corinth instructed the Christians to be of the same mind and judgment. 1 Cor. 1:10. 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rivers Of Salvation

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 6, 2007
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     | 6,212 views

    Looking at the qualities of a river, one can get a better idea of what Christ has given us in the gift of salvation.

    RIVERS OF SALVATION Text: John 7:37,38 Water is a symbol of the Holy Ghost. He is an agent working to do the will of the Father and to exalt Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost convinces us of our need of Christ and the salvation that He offers. Jesus defied and challenged many of the traditions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Devil In The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005
    based on 169 ratings
     | 17,880 views

    There’s a bullseye atop our churches which the prince of the power of the air sees as he roams, seeking whom he may devour. His method of harming the church is "infiltration." Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Template.

    The Devil in the Church Eph. 6:11, 12 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Authority Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2021
     | 4,536 views

    By healing the centurion’s servant, Jesus establishes his power over the material world, but it’s the spiritual reality of faith to which Jesus draws our attention.

    INTRODUCTION • Most of us are acquainted with the ideas of formal and informal authority. • Formal authority is attached to someone’s title or position. • More often, though, people have informal authority over us. • We’ll listen to the people we trust and do what they ask because we trust them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 4 -- Prayer For The Overcast Days Of Life Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,797 views

    What we have here in the 3rd chapter of Habakkuk is undeniably one of the great prayers of the Bible. Prayer should be a natural part of our Christian experience. Part of our walk with Christ should be a personal prayer life....Prayer is our responsibil

    PRAYER FOR THE OVERCAST DAYS OF LIFE Habakkuk 3:1-2 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth. 2 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy. Habakkuk 3:1-2 (MSG) A prayer of the prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Why Church Membership?”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,559 views

    Is church membership a biblical idea? Why should one identify themselves with a local body of believers?

    There was a time when the role of the pastor and the place of the church were respected. A pastor was a person who was held in high esteem in the community just by virtue of his position, and the church was seem as an institution to respect. Those days, however, are gone. The church has fallen on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    7 Elements To The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 18, 2010
    based on 109 ratings
     | 129,072 views

    If God is all powerful, if God loves me and He knows all my needs, If God knows what I want even before I open my mouth, then why do I have to pray?

    WHY SHOULD BELIEVERS PRAY? INTRODUCTION If God is all powerful, if God loves me and He knows all my needs, If God knows what I want even before I open my mouth, then why do I have to pray? MAN LOST DOMINION Dictionary: Power, authority, control, rule, management, regime Gen 1:26 Then God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    A Christ-Centered Approach To Teaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,097 views

    A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ.

    A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ." (Col. 1:27,28) 1. Christ centered is the priority in all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational