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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Communicating The Reasonableness Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    A plea to the church to get beyond rhetoric and into reason when discussing our faith, since it is a thinking person’s faith.

    Communicating the Reasonableness of Our Faith Various Scriptures August 10, 2003 Introduction When I was putting together this message, I had a hard time coming up with a title. I suppose I could have found one that was a little more concise, but I think this one communicates what I hope to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Situational Engagement As A Strategic Father Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,505 views

    Becoming a father is one of the greatest adventures. In this moment, our identity and title forever change. Some of us are thrust into it, and others of us planned it; either way, it’s an adventure. But how do we engage?

    Fathering, the Great Adventure Becoming a father is one of the greatest adventures. In this moment, our identity and title forever change. Some of us are thrust into it, and others of us planned it; either way, it’s an adventure. Throughout Scripture, we see many different types of fathers and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham An Example To Fathers Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 11, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    Father’s need examples to follow in order to become godly fathers. Abram serves as an example. We may learn several principals from this text.

    ABRAHAM, AN EXAMPLE TO FATHERS Genesis: 12:1-8 and 22:1-13 Introduction Nektron are fish that can swim against the current. The name for fish who can not swim against the current is Plankton. This simple distinction divides all marine life. Nektron or Plankton. Mankind is also divided that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Father, Forgive Them.”

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,383 views

    Lessons we can learn from the His words, "Father, forgive them." THE BLINDING POWER OF SATAN, THE BLESSED PROVISION FOR SIN, THE BELOVED PATTERN FOR THE SAINTS

    “Father, forgive them.” Luke 23: 27-28 You can only know my inner thoughts as they are expressed by my words. The Saviour reminds us in Matthew 12: 34, "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." I want us to look at some of the last words Jesus ever uttered on earth from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Abraham Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,088 views

    We're doing entire messages on Bible Characters and talking about how they all were flawed, sinful, and had tough circumsances, yet they had close encounters with Almighty God. Today is Abraham. The outline: 1-His Calling Was Soverign. 2-His Mistakes

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 2 – ABRAHAM This morning, we are continuing our sermon series called “Close Encounters” And we’re talking about the lives of the great people of God in the Bible who had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS with God And we’re going to be talking about the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Rid Of Bad Breath

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,876 views

    Continuing to look at 7 areas to give God control (7UP to God) to follow Jesus holistically, we turn to the social area: our relationships.

    7UP: Getting Rid of Bad Breath Philippians 4:2-3 October 26. 2008 A little girl received a watch and some perfume for her birthday. She was so proud of them because they made her feel so grown up. All throughout the day, she pestered everyone to look at her watch or ask them if they wanted to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Blessing God Bestows

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,932 views

    A look at some of the many blessings that are ours in Christ

    THE BLESSING GOD BESTOWS Psalm 40:4 Happy is the man who has faith in the Lord, and does not give honour to the men of pride or to those who are turned away to deceit. [BBE] I. FORGIVEN Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Father Knows Best

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 15, 2022
     | 2,304 views

    “Father Knows Best” is an American sitcom starring Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray and Lauren Chapin.

    The series, which began on radio in 1949, aired as a television show for six seasons doing 203 episodes. It was a good family program because it exalted the dad of the home. This church is blessed with some wonderful dads! You could go into any church in America and you would not find any better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Getting Well & Staying Well Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,358 views

    The answer to this crippled man’s need is not in the troubled water but faith in the person, Jesus Christ. His struggles and decisions are not unlike our own as we respond to God.

    Getting Well and Staying Well Fortifying the Foundations #12 John 5:1-15 7-13-03 Intro: As we read our text this morning I will touch on a couple of technical matters that are helpful to understand but not necessary to the flow of the message. John 5:1-15 5:1Some time later, This is a somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living A Life Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,727 views

    The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

    Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things Might Get Messy Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    April 7, 2002 -- Sermon 1 in a series on the Gospel of John. We like our life nice and clean -- but life sometimes gets messy and difficult.

    April 7, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Isaiah 49:1-11 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Hearing From The Father

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021
     | 2,831 views

    Hearing From the Lord is a decision that believers must learn early.

    Hearing from the Father Joshua 24 Introduction- Good morning church! I need to hear from my heavenly Father! Amen! I need to know that I am not alone in the things that I go through! I have come today expecting that my Father has something to say to me! Not only do we need our time of prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith & The Father' Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    We can trust God’s heart towards us.

    One night a wife found her husband standing over their newborn baby’s crib. Silently she watched him. As he stood looking down at the sleeping infant, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. He would stand back, shake his head and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Benjamin avatar

    What Is Enough?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,126 views

    God is and always has been the initiator of our contact with Him.

    Theme: Priority One in our worship Thesis: Are we seeking first things first? Title: What is Enough? Text: Luke 24: 13-35 Intro illus. Hot Wheels super charger energizes, zips them around the circle again. Twice / yr Christmas, Easter Once / mo Communion Once / wk Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    We Can Have Joy In Our Church

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 16, 2011
     | 2,464 views

    We can have the same joy our fore fathers had.

    WE CAN HAVE JOY IN OUR CHURCH Acts 2:38Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist