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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    My Allegiance To The Lamb

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    This sermon encourage Christians to praise God to show their allegiance to God in removing any thoughts of who they love the most.

    Scripture: Psalms 150:1 - Subject: Worship and Praise Title: “My Allegiance To The Lamb” Introduction: In Acts 13:22 the writer referred to David as “a man after God’s own heart.” As David closed out the book of Psalms he wrote these last six verses as a “A CRESCENDO (a Swell) OF PRAISE.” If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Belonging In The Father's House Series

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022
     | 2,047 views

    The parable of the Prodigal Son is an amazing story, one of love, abandonment, and grace. It is the story of one man’s journey to find his ultimate fulfillment only to realize that the fulfillment was right there at home all along.

    We see in this story three specific destinations: Destination 1: The Far Country (v. 13) The far country represents the world and all of its attractions. It looks so alluring with all of its big lit-up signs. “Pleasures!” “Do whatever you want!” “Follow your heart!” “Join us, we will show you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For God's Glory

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,823 views

    We need to prepare for the Glory of the Lord by beginning to understand the aspects and concepts of the Glory of the Lord.

    Preparing for God’s Glory Isa 40:3-5 A voice of one calling: "In the desert prepare the way for the LORD ; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Have All The Fathers Gone?

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    To be a great father, you must first become a great husband.

    Where Have all the Fathers Gone? As a teenager I thought my dad was the dumbest person in the world. I loved him, but I didn’t think that he was too smart especially when he disciplined me. After getting married and having 5 kids that thought that I was pretty dumb, I soon realized how smart my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work Hard Or Hardly Work?

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,387 views

    This sermon uses the Labor Day holiday to explore how God works for us, in us, and through us.

     WORK HARD OR HARDLY WORK? HEBREWS 13:20-21 LABOR DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. Labor Day is tomorrow and one of the first things I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Some Good Things Fathers Do

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,895 views

    FATHER’s DAY message in which fathers are honored for specific roles they fulfill in families.

    Some Good Things Fathers Do Deut. 5:16[1] 6-19-05 Intro Today is Father’s Day. Some of you are fathers. Some of you are married to fathers. And I’m just guessing that many of you have fathers. The purpose of this holiday is based soundly upon the word of God. The Bible clearly tells us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    -You Need To Get Rid Of Your Crutch

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,413 views

    WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY AND TIME WHERE EVERYBODY HAS SOME KIND OF CRUTCH AND THESE CRUTCHES ARE ONLY EXCUSES THAT WE LEAN ON IN SUPPORT OF OUR PERSONAL FAULTS AND FAILURES AND HOW OFTEN DO WE USE EXCUSES

    Luke 14:15-24 (KJV) And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. [16] Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: [17] And sent his servant at supper time to say to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful To His Promises Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 251 ratings
     | 236,792 views

    In this sermon we are reminded of the fact that God is faithful to his promises and we learn how to receive them.

    Introduction: A. Here’s an interesting story for you: A man named Russell Edward Herman left trillions of dollars to thousands of people he’d never met. 1. What was the catch? Russell Edward Herman didn’t have trillions of dollars. He was just a simple, poor carpenter. 2. While the wild, wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    5 Ways That God Is Active In His People's Lives Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,558 views

    A teaching message on Genesis 31:1-55.

    Genesis Series #56 August 11, 2002 Title: 5 Ways That God is Active in His People’s Lives Part 3 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #56 in our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 32,487 views

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    Thanksgiving, Psalm 100 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ November 24, 2002 They say that everybody acts more friendly around thanksgiving. Everyone lightens up a bit. That we don’t mind the long lines at the stores. We are a little more gracious in traffic. We also have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Making Of A Great Dad SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,130 views

    Exploring the seven essential qualities that define a godly father

    Today, I want to discuss the qualities of a godly father. Fatherhood is a complex role, and there are various types of fathers, including biological fathers, stepfathers, absentee fathers, and even deadbeat dads. However, being a father requires continuous growth and learning to become a godly ...read more

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    The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,760 views

    God’s plan promises love, joy, peace, and fruitfulness, but too few people choose correctly. Instead, they subtley surrender to the devil’s plan for their lives and suffer as Adam and Eve did in the garden. Nine points.

    The Devil Has a Plan for Your Life (Gen. 3:1-20) Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, kill and destroy, but I came that you might have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) The devil sought to distract Eve and Adam from the goodness of God. They enjoyed 99% of the desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God: Father, Son, And Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,058 views

    A sermon on the doctrine of the Trinity

    The story is told of a man feeling suicidal, who climbed from his office window onto the ledge outside. Naturally his colleagues were concerned, and one climbed out and sat next to him on the window ledge. After a few words the conversation went something like this: “I get a lot of strength from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revival

    Contributed by Daryl Brown on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,301 views

    The need of Revival in this present day

    Our need in this present day for REVIVAL The priority of God’s presence has been lost in the modern church. We are like bakeries that are open, but have no bread. And we are not interested in selling bread. We just like to the chit-chat that goes around cold ovens and empty shelves. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Trinity Sunday And Fathers Day 2014

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2014
     | 7,673 views

    Exclaim the great and wonderful mystery of the Trinity and how the Triune Godhead is a model for Christian Dads and all others who want to be participants in the kingdom of God.

    Today is Trinity Sunday AND Father’s Day! And, I could hardly wait for Trinity Sunday to arrive! To me the Trinity is fascinating! People have tried over the centuries since Christ to define the Trinity and explain Him in ways that the human mind can understand. First, let’s take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene