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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Mother-Heart Of God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 344 ratings
     | 62,733 views

    No greater compliment can be paid to motherhood than God comparing His great love for us with the tender, compassionate love of a godly mother toward her children.

    THE MOTHER-HEART OF GOD "For thus saith the Lord: Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river. and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream. Then you shall feed. On her sides shall you be carried, and dandled on her knees, as one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man's Role In The Home Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,254 views

    This message addresses how a godly man treats his wife. (Some of the material was taken from Jeffrey Anselmi’s sermon "The Roles of the Christian Husband."

    HOME BUILDERS: THE MAN’S ROLE IN THE HOME Ephesians 5:21-31 INTRODUCTION: A. This week I ran across a list of things you’ll never hear Dad say–Here are the top 4. ILL> Top 4 Things You’ll Never Hear Dad Say 4. Hey, kids, your mother and I are going away for a few days. You might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Certainty Of Growth Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    The second in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

    A young minister about to deliver his first sermon asked a retired pastor for advice on how to capture the congregation’s attention. "Start with an opening line that’s certain to grab them," the older man said. "For example: ’Some of the best years of my life were spent in the arms of a woman who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Assurance Of Life Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    The first in a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

    Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about a pastor. The pastor had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his backyard and was then afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc. The kitty would not come down. The tree was not sturdy enough to climb, so the pastor decided that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Attaining Righteousness

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007
     | 6,515 views

    God calls us to live a righteous life and to be godly, but many peole say this is impossible. The quesiton is would a Holy God ask us to do something impossible?.

    How do we get right with God? Romans 3:21 - 26 (NIV) 21But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23for all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Good Of Unity

    Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,002 views

    The lesson we’re going to learn by the time we get to the end of this chapter is the good that comes from God when godly people hang tightly together.

    Title: “The Good of Unity” Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Introduction: You know David was a very friendly person even though he was a warrior with the blood on his hands from the deaths of many enemies. As we begin this chapter we begin with the recognition of a friendship that existed between David ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Sorrow Is In Tune With God

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    This sermon deals with what can happen in our lives when we respond to sorrow in a godly way; it can bring about repentance, redemption as well as renewal.

    Sorrow and heartache are common to all of us. To pass through life without feeling the hurt of disappointment, the sting of rebuke or the pain of unfulfilled desires is impossible. Sorrow is a part of life and it comes not only at the point of death, but at any sense of loss. The church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Chair Vs The Electric Chair?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    We think about the role of Parent’s in raising Godly children. A poll recently stated: 80% of unchurched parents want their children to have a spiritual education.

    THE HIGH CHAIR VS THE ELECTRIC CHAIR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION! A. Did you hear about the little boy that went to Sunday School? His Mom and Dad stayed home. They started asking the lad all about Sunday School class? The Mom said: WHO WAS YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "My Grace Is Sufficient For You"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 68,524 views

    Pentecost 8(B) - Our loving Lord declares: "My grace is sufficient for you." Believers learn that in weakness is God’s strength and in weakness is godly boasting.

    “MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU” (Outline) July 6, 2008 -- PENTECOST 8 -- 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: Last week studied God’s truly amazing grace. Very simply stated: God’s grace is God’s undeserved love. In our wickedness and in our rebellion we deserve only eternal punishment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Turner avatar

    "Let's Make A Deal" Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 24, 2014
     | 7,633 views

    Life is always tempting us with doors number 1, 2, or 3. It takes wisdom, prayer, planning, preparation, and pusuing godly counsel to make the right choice.

    This morning we are going to play a game that became very popular in the seventies and continues today. It’s called “Let’s Make A Deal.” Do you remember it? People would dress up in the most silliest of costumes in hopes of being selected to play in the game. If you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Mythbusting Humility

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 17, 2012
     | 4,492 views

    It's a myth that godly zeal or that Biblical knowledge produce humility. Instead only the Law can crush pride and the Holy Spirit can produce true humility.

    Have you seen “Mythbusters”? It’s a reality show on television which takes a modern myth and tries to disprove it. So far they’ve tackled over 700 myths. Let me just give you a few as an example: Talking to your plants helps them grow. Not true! Toast always falls butter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Telgren avatar

    The Most Important Things

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,273 views

    Love is the highest priority in our life because God is love. We must remember that it is God that defines and demonstrates what true, godly love looks like

    I have been spending a lot of time lately reflecting on the nature of love. There are those that define love in so many ways. There was a time when I would have automatically thought of unbelievers as being the ones who have all of these various ways of defining love. But I have come to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 7: Humility By The Rich (James 1:10-11) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 1,457 views

    Many godly wealthy persons give extravagantly and love intensely. James 1:10-11 pertains to the entire population of rich people regardless of their actions or intentions.

    Lesson 7: Humility by the Rich (James 1:10-11) James 1:10-11 (KJV) But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy And Peace Or Sorrow And Anxiety

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 24, 2018
     | 5,747 views

    The Bible tells us that the LORD gives us gifts of joy and peace among other godly attributes. Are they evident in the lives of most Christians? If not, why not?

    Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 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, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    When God Whispers.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2021
     | 3,985 views

    No one is immune from loneliness. Even godly men and women sometimes experience loneliness in their pilgrimage through this world. This message helped many in our church body.

    When God Whispers. 1 Kings 19:1-4NKJV Introduction: A fifty-five-year-old woman threw herself from her fourteenth-floor apartment to the ground below. Minutes before her death, she saw a workman washing the windows of a nearby building. She greeted him and smiled, and he smiled and said hello to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal