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  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Be A Christian Mother Today

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 6, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,160 views

    What does it take to be a Christian mother in the world we live today? The Bible gives us four points on how we can do just that.

    How to be a Christian Mother Today 2 Tim. 1:1-12 Intro Sociologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, law enforcement officers, educators, and social workers are reminding us repeatedly of the importance of the home. The influence of the home for good or bad had been the subject of many books, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fallen Behind Enemy Lines

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,434 views

    Reaching out to people that have fallen into wrong relationships, drifted alway from God, just off course a little in the beginning but now further away from God

    August 3, 2002 FALLEN BEHIND ENEMY LINES 1Peter 5:5 – 11 Have you found yourself behind enemy lines? You might not know exactly how you got there but somewhere you got off course. You do not have to get off course with a wide turn to be off course a long way further down the road. If you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contentment A Priceless Possession Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    True contentment depends not upon what we have but where we are -- In Christ (God)

    PowerPoint Codes +New Slide, >Transition Mental Detectors — Ps 46 Everybody Is Searching For Something What Are You Searching For? + 1 in a series Contentment a Priceless Possession + Wisteria is the name of a lovely twisting vine with beautiful cascading blossoms. This flower of the pea family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 24, 2011
     | 2,649 views

    Part 4 of 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on understanding that in our faith we must come together at the church for one purpose -- to continue the Earthly ministry of Jesus Christ by introducing others to the Father.

    The Purpose of the Church (Faith Series, Part 4) Various Scriptures - Always been varying opinions about the functions of the church - This morning, we are going to look at its four highest priorities - As we seek to grow in faith, we must continue to grow towards God - When things continue to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Should Protestants Be Allowed To Have An Opinion Regarding The New Pope?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 20, 2013
     | 2,103 views

    Should Protestants Be Allowed To Have An Opinion Regarding The New Pope?

    It has been suggested that it is a tragedy for Evangelicals to pray and fast regarding the new pope as called for by Rick Warren. While it might not be an issue worthy of fasting over as it doesn't look like most of the top contenders to the papal throne have themselves missed too many meals and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeds, Part Ii: The Use Of Compost In The Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013
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     | 2,827 views

    The seed that needs to die to bear much fruit needs nutrients; these come from composting the great temptations in our lives.

    Tuesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 2 “Unless a grain of wheat fall to the ground and die, it remains alone; but if it die, it yields much fruit.” As we continue our Holy Week contemplation of the death of Jesus, we encounter the prophecy of Isaiah about the Messiah. This is a later ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Is A Family

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 13, 2012
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     | 7,602 views

    A Family is: ❶ Responsible ❷ United ❸ Determined

    Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddleboats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few remarks about the snail's pace of the other. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible Teaches By Word-Plays Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,202 views

    There are many forms of the Word of God, by which God teaches us of His intention to bring us into eternal union with Jesus, the Bridegroom.

    Monday of 14th Week in Course Verbum Domini The Word of God is changeless. First, the content of the Word of God is always the same–Love poured out for human beings, for us all. Second, the person of the Word of God is always the same, Jesus Christ, the enfleshment of the Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 31, 2014
     | 2,583 views

    Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

    Traditionally, there are few things American cherish more than the freedom of religion as embodied by the First Amendment and their families. Normally, these ideals do not conflict all that much since these work together to allow the greatest good for the greatest number. However, as aberrant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Way Of Beauty Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015
     | 4,633 views

    There can be no tension between devoting ourselves to love of God and love of neighbor.

    Thursday of 25th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel There is a very old argument in the Church that contrasts what we owe to God with what we owe to our neighbor. These days, it goes like this: we don’t need ornate churches with lots of stone and pipeorgans and marble altars and Italian ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Building A Community Of Benai Shalom Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 26, 2015
     | 3,900 views

    We aid each other in the effort to build an authentic community of people working together to do God’s will.

    Thursday of 26th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Last Thursday we heard the words of the prophet Haggai to the returning exiles–rebuild the Temple of the Lord. It would not have the glory of Solomon’s Temple, but it would be a place around which to restructure the worship of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Missionary Aspiration: Reaching Everyone

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 25, 2014
     | 2,363 views

    The Church must aspire to a necessary conversion so that our method and message is appealing to those who are in a sinful lifestyle, to return to Christ, convert themselves and be healed and reconciled.

    Thursday of the 30th Week in Course Joy of the Gospel My wife was privileged to be the confirmation sponsor for a young lady this year, and her instruction to the girl was centered around this concluding passage from the letter of St. Paul to the church at Ephesus: “take the whole armor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Analogy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2012
     | 4,545 views

    New insights into the meaning of the Scriptures must always conform to the full faith of the Church, preached always and everywhere by everyone.

    Monday of Holy Week 2012 Verbum Domini As we begin the most sacred week of our Church’s year of grace, we can again give thanks for the happy coincidence of today’s Word of God with the themes of the Holy Father’s exhortation, The Word of the Lord. Today the prophet Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Peace Series

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jun 28, 2010
     | 7,549 views

    Although the world may be crashing in around us, we can still experience true peace.

    Review: Theme: J-O-Y Week One - Turn Obstacles into Opportunities / Put things in Perspective Week Two - Have the attitude of Christ - Do everything without arguing or complaining Week Three - Press on towards the goal that Christ has called us to Paul writing from Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    C.o.p.

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,427 views

    A drama for children: C.O.P. (Christian On Patrol)

    C.O.P. (This children’s talk is based on Luke 13: 10-17, where Jesus heals a crippled woman on the Sabbath.) Theme: Jesus gives life. Objective: 1. To demonstrate an act of giving life. 2. To teach that Jesus gives life Key Phrase: Jesus gives life. Materials: 1. A carry bag 2. An old ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran