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  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Leaders Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,197 views

    The first in the Lessons in Leadership series this message illustrates the perserverance needed in every leader’s life.

    Lessons in Leadership Part One: “Leaders Make a Difference” Professor: Noah, the son of Lamech ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) Text: Hebrews 11:7 (NIV) “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship As An Act Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,391 views

    This sermon looks at four facts of Worship. Worship is: 1. Focusing and Responding to GOD 2. Conducted In Spirit and In TRUTH 3. Expected Both Publicly and PRIVATELY 4. A Discipline to be Learned and PRACTICED (Sermon 6 in this series)

    Worship As An Act Of Discipleship Today we are continuing our sermon series: Disciplines Of Discipleship. Our focal verse for this series is from First Timothy chapter four and verse seven. Please follow along with me as I read: “Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.” 1st Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Steps To Knowing God’s Will In Proverbs 3:5-6

    Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 81,280 views

    As far as the will of God is concerned, He is not playing a game of "Hide and Go Seek." Three are three steps to discovering the will of God in Proverbs 3:5-6.

    When John Wesley was thirty-two years old, he was a bachelor missionary in the colony of Georgia. While he was serving a church in Savannah, he met a young woman named Sophia Christian Hopkey. She was pretty and intelligent, and Wesley fell head over heels in love with her. But Wesley belonged to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Order In The Church! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 26, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 26,841 views

    God so loves the church that he brings order from chaos.

    Scripture Introduction Most of you have seen, either in a movie, or TV show, or maybe in person, a judge slam down his gavel and gruffly demand, “Order in the Court! Order in the Court!” Judges know that the success of the legal process depends, in part, on maintaining control in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Underestanding Anger Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018
     | 3,858 views

    30th in a series on Ephesians dealing with the issue of anger.

    Understanding Anger” Ephesians 4:26-27 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Second – The Wheat And The Tares – Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025
     | 234 views

    The Wheat and the Tares is a well-known parable and we dissect it to look at the meaning and practical issues involved. It has had application to the whole of Church history and today those in oversight in churches need to be very cautious and stay alert for the entry of false teaching.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE SECOND – THE WHEAT AND THE TARES – Part 1 of 2 We come to the second of the Kingdom Parables commonly known as The Parable of the Tares. Previously we studied the Sower and saw this to be the good seed sown by the Sower who is Christ, but taken up by His Apostles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 942 views

    Our study continues with a few serious matters. The place of PRIDE and GOSSIP is opened up, plus some thoughts on MONEY; and the way some like to dominate others. They all cause tensions in churches. Faithful, honest preaching is vital to reduce potential conflicts.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 2 Last time we began a list of issues that I have seen over my lifetime that can cause tensions and conflicts in the church. In this second message we continue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time To Pray

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,772 views

    Saints it is time that we made prayer a priority in our daily living. If you do not have a regular prayer time you need to establish one. Jesus did. If you do not have a war room of your own you need to make one today.

    Time for Prayer Psalm 66:18-20 18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: 19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. 20 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. Lately I have been made aware that people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Loving, The Lacking, And The Lost

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,512 views

    This is a Father’s Day sermon that illustrates the role of a father in the family.

    I. Introduction A. Being a father is an important responsibility. B. I feel a little inadequate today to talk about fathers, but I have had a father for 22 years, and I have the authority of God’s word. C. Fathers have a special talent. I think that a father can fix anything. D. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Most Of Our Time: A Call To Action SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 691 views

    In today's world, the church appears to be busy, but is it truly fulfilling God's mission? Are we, as a church, actively 'occupying' or merely resting on past achievements while waiting for the Lord's return? This sermon explores these questions and calls for a more proactive approach to our faith.

    When we look at the modern church, we see that it is busy as a whole. But are we truly accomplishing what God has given us? Is the church actively occupying, or are we simply resting on past achievements and waiting for the Lord's return? In Luke 19:13, Jesus called his ten servants, gave them ten ...read more

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    Church Matters Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 13, 2022
     | 3,604 views

    In this introductory sermon to a series on 1 Timothy, we explore the relationship between Paul and Timothy and the reason that Paul wrote him this letter. Paul wanted to remind him of the way people should conduct themselves in God's household.

    Introduction: A. How many of you like to watch home improvement shows on television, like Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, or Home Town? 1. We like to watch those shows in our household. 2. It’s amazing to see the home renovation those folks are able do with $100,000! Right? 3. But you know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Act Like Men

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,130 views

    It is time that the men of God starting acting like MEN of GOD. We have set back and allowed for the world and church to fall down around us. It is time to act.

    "ACT LIKE MEN" 1 Corinthians 16:13 INTRODUCTION 1. In 1 Co 16:13, Paul commands the Corinthians to "be brave" (NKJV), also translated as... a. "quit you like men" (ASV, KJV) b. "act like men" (ESV, NASB) c. "be courageous" (NRSV), "be men of courage" (NIV) 2. The Greek word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Steps To Effective Parenting

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    This message is helpful for parents, grandparents, and others who have input into the lives of children; but especially for parents.

    TEN STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 17, 2008 Here are ten needed realities concerning the raising of the children God entrusts us with. Read, be blessed, use any way you wish! 1. You must love the Lord (Matthew 22:37-38) You must know the Lord and be walking with Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Father's Day: The Faith Of Our Fathers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025
     | 1,563 views

    Fathers are not only biological sources of life; they are spiritual pillars whose faith shapes the direction of generations.

    FATHER'S DAY: THE FAITH OF OUR FATHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:8-10 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:19, 2 Timothy 1:5, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Proverbs 20:7, Psalm 112:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Fathers are not only biological sources of life; they are spiritual pillars whose faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Carnal Wisdom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025
     | 203 views

    Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly standards. It often opposes the principles of God and produces outcomes that are destructive and far from God's will.

    THE DANGER OF CARNAL WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 3:13-17 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, Proverbs 14:12, Romans 8:6-7, 2 Samuel 13:1-19, Isaiah 55:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God