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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Our Response To The Discipline Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 42 ratings
     | 8,971 views

    HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION INTRODUCTION: One test of a good father = How well do you discipline your children? By discipline I don’t just mean the actual spanking itself (the execution of the appropriate punishment for the given infraction)... I mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Father Welcomes Home Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,454 views

    In this message, part 6 in series Return of the Prodigal, based on Christ's parable of the prodigal son, Dave begins looking more closely at the father in the parable.

    The Father Welcomes Home The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 20, 2011 There are two brief texts I want to use to start our focus on the Father in Christ’s parable of the return of the prodigal son. First obviously is the text we’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Get Closer To Jesus

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 1, 2023
     | 2,428 views

    Jesus heals Jairus' daughter and a woman with blood flow issues; showing how to get close to Jesus

    Get Closer to Jesus Mark 5:21-43 Good morning. Have you ever looked at someone else’s walk with Christ and wondered why they seem to have a closer relationship with Jesus, than you do? Early in my walk with Christ, I tried to improve my relationship with Him with human performance; i.e., most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2020
     | 3,903 views

    10 REVELATIONS FROM THE LORD'S PRAYER

    THE LORD'S PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 1. OUR FATHER WHICH ART IN HEAVEN I John 3:1 Matthew 22:35-40 Hebrews 12:5-11 Isaiah 9:6 Psalm 68:5 James 1:27 Matthew 21:28-31 John 5:19-23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    People go to church to get connected to the heart of God. This message revels a few important points that occur when we make this connection.

    Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart of God Acts 9:42-47 Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christmas Story-Our Love For Each Other

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 10, 2018
     | 4,456 views

    To understand the Christmas Story, one has to understand the need for Christmas started in the Garden of Eden With Adam And Eve, after a promise from God, that Eve's descendant would crush Satan's head. We learn from Mary and Joseph the need to learn to love each other.

    The Christmas Story, Our Love For Each Other Genesis 3:1-14 Luke 1:26-45 12/9/2018 Today we are in part 2 of “The Christmas Story. Last week Pastor Toby preached on God’s love for us. I will look at our love for each other. Many times when we think of love, we think of romance. Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God The Father And Today's Father

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    A comparison of our Compassionate Heavenly Father and our father’s today.

    God the Father and Today’s Father 1 John 4:8-10 Psalms 1 1. God created man. A. God created man from the dust of the earth – Gen. 2:7 B. God created man in his own image – Gen. 1:27 C. God created man with a body, soul and spirit – 1Thess. 5:23 2. God gave man privileges ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,602 views

    These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God.

    Lord, Increase Our Faith Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 Text: Luke 17:5 “And the disciples aid unto the Lord, “Increase our faith”.” Introduction: These words of our Lord Jesus when rightly interpreted and applied, will open the door to greater Christian service, and to a closer walk with God. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Get To Know The Son Before Meeting The Father

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    Today is Last Judgment Sunday. And it’s the day when we especially focus on the fact that we live a breath away from death…and judgment. Jesus tells us how to be prepared for the Last Judgment His advice is: Get to Know the Son Before Meeting the Father.

    Last Judgment John 5:19-24 A few years ago, right as I was beginning my vicar (intern) year, my supervising pastor gave me an assignment. I had to sit down and write a sermon. And I did that, but this is a sermon that I have never preached, and probably never will preach. It was a funeral sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Changed Before Our Eyes Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
     | 4,159 views

    Understanding the glory of God

    Sermon – Glory – Changed before our eyes! 1. Introduction (joke, etc about being changed) a. Joke: i. Hospital waiting room. One rather self-important individual was getting impatient. Unwilling to wait any longer, he barged in and demanded to be seen by the doctor. "Don’t you know who I am?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our God Of Above And Beyond

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,402 views

    When we expect great things from God and are prepared to be part of His kingdom work of seeking and saving that which is lost. He will do things beyond our imagination to enable and propel us for His Glory.

    Intro: Writing Ephesians probably from a place of house arrest Paul is trying to encourage the Christians in Ephesus to love God and love one another. The reason is that the love of God and love of the brethren will unify the body of Christ. In this letter we see that the first prayer for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Close Don't Count

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,563 views

    To Draw nigh to Christ is our Choice

    Close Don’t Count James 4:8. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Chains PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,420 views

    Encourage us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to prioritize His Kingdom above all else in our lives.

    Good morning, Church family! Today we're going to dive deep into a scripture that calls us to examine our hearts and priorities. Our focus is Mark 12:30, which says, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." This verse is ...read more

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    Getting Closer To Christ (Sermon With Lord's Supper)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2014
     | 7,332 views

    Mary shows us the kind of relationship the Lord wants to have with us. 1. Jesus wants us to be confident in Him. 2. Jesus wants us to be committed to Him. 3. Jesus wants to care for us. 4. Jesus wants to commend us.

    Getting Closer to Christ (Sermon with Lord's Supper) John 12:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 *Kevin Higgins asks: "Do you ever feel distant from God? Wish you were closer to Him?" Church, you are in good company. In Psalm 13:1, King David cried out these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Respond To The Call PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,364 views

    To explores the divine authority of Jesus, His power to overcome death and darkness, and our hope of resurrection in Him, urging us to respond to His call in our lives.

    Good morning, family. We're going to dive deep into the heart of John 11:38-44 today, talking about "Responding to the Call of Jesus," "The Power of Jesus to Overcome Darkness" and "The Hope of Resurrection in Jesus." It's a powerful section of Scripture that beautifully highlights Jesus' divine ...read more

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