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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    A Painful Privilege

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    Motherhood for Mary was a painful privilege. It was a privilege for her to be chosen to bear the Son of God, but so very painful to have to witness his death.

    A Painful Privilege I Thessalonians 5:16-24 Luke 1:46-55 Advent 3 December 11, 2005 I read a very interesting comment about motherhood the other day. One commentator said that motherhood is a painful privilege. I guess that it is easy for me to say, being a man, but I like that. A painful ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,627 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday

    Reformation Sunday John 8:31- 36 "Freedom" 31 ¶ Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." 33 They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham, and have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Four Styles Of Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,119 views

    Four Styles of Leadership

    Four Leadership Styles DIRECTOR - The authoritarian leader wants everyone to know that he is in complete charge of his operations. He has a deep need to be in control of his people and their activities. He prefers people who are dependent and who do not question his authority. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Biblical View Of Fatherhood

    Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 189 ratings
     | 30,787 views

    The Bible provides helpful, relevant guidelines for today’s fathers.

    A BIBLICAL VIEW OF FATHERHOOD SCRIPTURE TEXT: Ephesians 6:1-4; Colossians 3:20-21 Fatherhood is not doing well in our modern society. Consider these facts from a man who wrote a book on the subject in 1995 entitled Fatherless America. Here is some of what he said: 1. Tonight, 40% of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Davis avatar

    Fathers Of The Heavenly Father

    Contributed by Rick Davis on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    INTRO: HOW CAN YOU BE A GODLY FATHER? ANY ONE CAN FATHER A CHILD!!

    FATHERS OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER HUMOR:MARRIAGE JOKES 1. Marriage made in Heaven — So is thunder in lightening!! 2. Love is a dream — Marriage is an alarm clock 3. A honeymoon is a Short Pause - between - I Do and You Better 4. Lady went to get a divorce— Lawyer: “Do you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    How To Stand Tall For Jesus When The World Is Constantly Telling You, You S

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 26, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,975 views

    Be sure of who you are in Christ

    HOW TO STAND TALL FOR JESUS WHEN THE WORLD IS CONSTANTLY TELLING YOU, YOU SHOULD SIT DOWN. 1. BE DEFINITELY SURE YOU ARE STANDING. A. Pursue Righteousness, follow after what is right and good, live a righteous life, what God approves of. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The World's Greatest Revival Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,680 views

    Four Steps on the Road to Revival (1) A Faithful preaching and faithful hearing of God’s word (2) Belief in God (3) Action upon that Belief (4)Turning from known sin.

    A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 5 The World’s Greatest Revival Jonah 3:3-10 We would agree with great American patriot who wrote. “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    To Be Loved Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,782 views

    #11 (and final) in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. It first summarizes the rest of the chapter, and uses extended allegory of the Trojan war to describe inseparable love.

    Romans 8:38-39 – To Be Loved (NOTE: to get the full effect of the Trojan War illustration, you may want to research this more than I have written. Watching "Troy" is a help, too.) Well, we’ve made it. We spent all fall studying Romans 8, and I must admit, I’m ready for a change. Perhaps you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor, Obey And Live Long

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    An exhortation to sons and daughters to honor their earthly fathers using the 5th commandment. this affects the rise and fall of nations.

    Honor, Obey, and Live Long Speak to sons/daughters about their fathers. Since everyone had/has a father- birth father or adopted father- there is something for everyone. Specifically talk to sons/daughters about 5th C. Ex 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Worst Home You Could Ever Own

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    Satan offers three strategies to ruin people’s souls: "there is no heaven," "there is no hell," and "there is no hurry."

    The Worst Home You Could Ever Own Luke 16:19-31 A preacher was preaching to his congregation concerning heaven and hell. To emphasize the difference between the two, he asked that all who wanted to go to heaven to stand up. All the congregation rose. He then asked all who wanted to go to hell to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Non-Conformists (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,893 views

    The call to living a holy lifestyle as a Christian Non-Conformist

    1And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. 2Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Gluttony And Temperance Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 8,662 views

    We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

    Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Seven Reasons For The Seasons Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 22, 2012
     | 5,694 views

    Jesus said "I have come" several times. Here are seven reasons He gave for leaving Heaven to come here.

    Video “Christmas: God with us I really enjoyed that video of a father and child having a Christmas talk. Today I want us to look at another father/ child conversation about Christmas. In fact, the first conversation about Christmas. Romans 8:3 reads “For what the law was powerless to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Davon Huss avatar

    I'm Working More But Enjoying It Less

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014
     | 4,985 views

    A sermon on labor, work from Ecclesiastes (Title, Material and outline adapted from Dan Blazer's book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 5)

    Introduction: Solomon in Ecclesiastes at times has a positive outlook on work, labor. Ecclesiastes 3:12, 13, NIV. Ecclesiastes 5:18, NIV. Ecclesiastes 9:9, NIV. At other times Solomon is downright negative about work and labor. “What does man gain from all his labour at which he toils ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 5: You're Going To Be A Dad Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 7, 2014
     | 4,876 views

    Abraham receives a staggering promise from God and believes it. God counts it for Abraham's necessary righteousnedd

    The Life of Abraham, Part 5: You’re Going to be a Dad Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction In the last lesson, God had given a great victory over those who had captured his nephew Lot. In this episode, Abraham had met this shadowy person named Melchizedek, one greater than Abraham who blessed him for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible