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  • NKWOR SUNDAY SUNNY AZUKA ONYEKACHUKWU avatar

    The Everlasting Father

    Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 6, 2023
     | 1,199 views

    We have a heavenly fathee who cares for us always. He loves us so much that He gave his only begotten son to die for our sins ao that we can be translated from the kindgom of darkness to His marvelous light filled with life and testimonies.

    THE EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Christ is the everlasting father whom God gave to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 12

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020
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    Even with a strong knowledge of the Word and a close relationship with the Father, you and I are still susceptible to being tempted by and succumbing to the allures of the world and its lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.

    (1 John 2:12 NKJV) I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. (1 John 2:13 NKJV) I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Why Would We Settle For Just Crumbs?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2019
     | 4,221 views

    Many of us settle for far less than God wants us to have.

    Why would we settle for just crumbs? Matthew 15: 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Truth Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Prioritize God's word in our lives, hold onto the truth it provides, and share this truth with others.

    You know how when you're super thirsty, nothing tastes better than a cold glass of water? Imagine you're in the desert, and you've been walking for hours under the hot sun. You're parched, your throat is dry, and you're desperate for a drink. Suddenly, you see a water bottle in the distance. You'd ...read more

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  • Elvis Burrows avatar

    "Present And Involved - A Real Father" Series

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 13, 2013
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     | 18,610 views

    Sermon highlights the importance of fathers being present, involved and speaking positively into the life of their children. Preached on Father's day to challenge fathers to get involved in the life of their children.

    “When Dad Speaks” Central Zion Baptist Church Fathers Day - June, 2012. Mark 1:11-12; Matt. 3:16-17; Luke 3:21-22 Salutation – Salute the fathers… commend them for the work they do. General comments….. Speak about the positive aspects of fatherhood. Say: one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not !!

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 18, 2016
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    This is a sermon to get people to think about the return of Jesus Christ. Hopefully it will help us realize that Jesus will return whether we are ready or not.

    Tell a childhood Hide & Seek Story Read Scripture (Rev. 22:12-17, 20) There are more than 50 passages in the Bible that tell us that Jesus is going to return. In the short passage of text that was just read Jesus says twice that He is coming back and that He is coming quickly. Trust me when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kneeling As The Children Of The Father Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2011
     | 2,602 views

    Kneeling in worship of the God who abased Himself for our benefit is a physical way of signing our desire that our wills be in conformity with God's will.

    June 27, 2011 St. Cyril of Alexandria The Spirit of the Liturgy What do we owe to God? What gift should we give Him? Before considering that question, we should ask about God’s nature and actions. The Scriptures today tell us much about this God we worship. First, before injustice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Father's Day - Loving Fathers

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 690 ratings
     | 74,082 views

    we have a responsibility to make sure that our children have what they need, & also to make sure they appreciate those things, & are ready & willing to go out & work for them when their turn comes.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Revised: 2015 Today we're celebrating "Father's Day." Some years ago I read an interesting story entitled, "The Day That God Created Fathers." It goes like this: ILL. On the day that God created ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get It Done PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
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     | 744 views

    This sermon encourages trust in God's promise to complete His work in us, emphasizes our role in this process, and advocates for total surrender to His will.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful to see each of you here today, gathered in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and the love of our Lord. Today, we are here to contemplate and reflect upon a profound truth found in the book of Philippians, a truth that speaks to the ...read more

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  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Get Set

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 3,614 views

    We are all called to run a race, the life in faith. Getting set is making the final preparations to live out God's call on our lives.

    Though it is classified as an old movie, I know many of you have seen the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire. Even if the movie is 30 plus years old, many of us saw the movie in theaters or DVD in the years since it was released. It is an excellent movie. If you haven’t seen it, I know it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    The Heart Of The Father - Father's Day

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 19, 2021
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     | 4,890 views

    Do you ever consider the Heart of our Heavenly Father? This message attempts to bring you into a greater understanding of the heart of the Father on Father's Day.

    John 17:25-26 (KJV) O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. 26 And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. I've been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Being Loved By The Father And Being A Loving Father

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 6, 2009
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     | 13,129 views

    Every Christian has at least 3 fathers...their biological/legal father, the Father and church fathers. Thsi sermon explores what it means to be loved by the Father, how to relate to our earthly fathers and what it means to be a Godly father.

    Someone once said Any fool can be a Father, but it takes a real man to be a Daddy!! Another person says A father carries pictures where his money used to be. Mark Twain said When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Honoring The Heavenly Father

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 17, 2009
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     | 7,297 views

    WHAT A PRIVILEGE, WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO.

    CBC HONORING THE HEAVENLY FATHER 6/21/09 TEXT: JOHN 1:12 INTRODUCTION: WHAT A PRIVILEGE WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO. 1. IT WAS AN HONOR TO BE MY FATHER’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Getting Personal

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
     | 4,962 views

    Our world needs living breathing examples of Christs love more today than at any time in history.

    Getting personal Romans 12 We are witness to acts of violence and anger in our world that occur weekly even in our own country. It is as if the events at the Boston Marathon this past week were a follow up to the sermon I presented last Sunday. Jesus warned us that there would be an increase in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Smoked! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,208 views

    Showing a need for the Word of God in our lives. We need to receive the Word, embrace the Word and Get movin!

    (illustration by Wes Humble @ WesHumble.com) Can you imagine what it was like for the church in Smyrna as they watched their beloved and aged pastor burn at the stake? Polycarp was his name. He was a disciple of Jesus’ disciple, the Apostle John. One could tell it immediately because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene