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  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Narnia: Father Christmas Series

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,412 views

    Father Christmas told Peter that these gifts are ’tools and not toys’. The Holy Spirit gives us the same instruction regarding his gifts.

    Chronicles of Narnia need to be thought of as a parable and, like any parable, it’s the principle characters that we need to give attention to. The principle characters in the Chronicles of Narnia are: • White witch – kept Narnia under a spell. Always winter but never Christmas. The wicked white ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parenting The Prodigal

    Contributed by Aaron Beard on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    Practical instructions for parents of children who are choosing the world over Christ. This a look at lessons learned from father of the prodigal son.

    PARENTING THE PRODIGAL INTRODUCTION: A. One of the greatest challenges placed before anyone is the challenge of raising children so that they will become faithful Christians themselves! 1. It is a sobering and even scary task before a parent – They are molding hearts and shaping ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not Another Teenage Pregnancy Story

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    Virgin birth is it credible and how Mary instructs us to a joyous faith in the midst of current difficult realities - an advent/christmas story

    Gospel Reading – Luke 1:26-38 Theme: Annunciation to Mary Sermon title – Not another Teenage Pregnancy Story Response: Luke 1:46-55 Song of Mary – She Glorifies/Rejoices in God for he has been mindful of her. 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Fixing It When It's Broken Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,105 views

    A look at Jesus’ instructions to His disciples in the steps for resolving disputes, restoring unity and restoration within the church and between individual believers.

    --ILL>One of Aesop’s fables is the story of the Lion and the Boar. On a summer day, when the great heat induced a general thirst among the beasts, a lion and a boar came at the same moment to small well to drink. They fiercely disputed which of them should drink first, and were soon engaged in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acknowledge Him

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Acknowledging the Master means acknowledging His teachings, truth, ways, instructions and boldly telling the world that you are His follower. Amen.

    Acknowledge Him……… Like 12:8 “Whoever acknowledges me before men, the son of men will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.” We had a celebration in the department where I worked earlier, as usual I paid it through my card as it was an official expense, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Roberts (Barrister) avatar

    Trusting In God’s Provision Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,731 views

    This is an important sermon, where we will learn the correlation between God’s provision, and his requirement for us to follow his instructions.

    Sole Provider The incentive to trust in God’s provision today, may be more necessary than it has been in a very long time. We are living in difficult days, but if those days cause us to turn more to God, then such difficulties may not be a bad thing, depending of course on the severity of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Importance Of Fathers Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    God has given Fathers good instruction. There are five principles for Fathers that are more important than ever in our lives today.

    Recently I read a story about triplets, 3 young boys who got along pretty well. They saw everything alike. They were loyal to each other. If somebody got into trouble they wouldn’t tattle on each other. A neighbor asked the father, “How in the world do you know which one to punish if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Lord's Supper"

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 12, 2011
     | 4,863 views

    Paul instructed, “You cannot partake of the Table of the Lord, and the table of demons.”… Sincerity is called for and Hypocrisy is to be dispelled.

    “the Lord’s Supper” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC October 16th 2011 INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 96:9; John 4:24 Worship is an eternally important and challenging subject.  To be performed so as to please God.  “Worship IS ACTION!  Is not associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Our Time

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Jan 6, 2012
     | 7,974 views

    Just as Moses instructed the people to read THE WORD, then we in 2012 must read and apply THE WORD even more in these last days!

    THIS IS OUR TIME 1-1-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Minister Rich McQuinn TEXT; DEUTERONOMY 31:9-14 Happy New Year 2012 to each of you this morning! Some of you may be sleepy from staying up late last night to welcome in this New Year! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 2, 2018
     | 2,116 views

    This message focuses on Romans 12:14, 17-21 which instructs us on how to deal with those who are persecuting us.

    A Living Sacrifice To God Part 8 Scriptures: Romans 12:14, 17-21; Luke 6:12-16; Galatians 6:1-2 This is part eight of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” This morning we will be examining verses fourteen and seventeen through twenty-one as these verses all have a common theme. Next week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God The Father Has A Tender Heart

    Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Feb 5, 2019
     | 1,998 views

    In 1 Samuel 16 God had instructed Samuel to go to the house of Jesse and anoint one of his sons to be king of Israel.

    But Samuel was afraid. He said to the Lord, “If Saul hears it, he will kill me.” Saul was the king of Israel at the time, and Samuel was more afraid of King Saul than of God, because he knew that God was loving, merciful and kind. So, God said, “Okay, here’s what you’ll do: organise for a sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Lord's Supper, On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 5, 2016
     | 5,092 views

    Jesus initiated the Lord's Supper on purpose. In it we see the Imaging of his death; the Intellect of God; the Instruction of God; and the Inspiration for Disciples.

    1. Groundhog Day Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that comes out of his burrow on Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, each February 2 to predict the weather. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of cold weather. If he doesn't see his shadow, spring will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of Motherhood Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 28,415 views

    In his instructions of the role of older women, God tells us what he really thinks about the role of women in the church.

    As I read the text at the beginning of the sermon I asked the audience to pay special attention to the instructions Titus received in what he was to teach each specific group in this passage - Titus 2:1-10). Have you ever seen a child with lots of freckles on their face? I read the story about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Focusing On Sacrifice Can Twist Our Faith Into Something Ugly

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 6, 2014
     | 2,106 views

    Why focusing on sacrifice causes trouble and how focusing on compassion (as Jesus instructs us to) brings better results.

    WHAT'S WRONG WITH SACRIFICE? Sacrifice is not intrinsically bad, but the problem is when we say that more sacrifice equals a better Christian. - Matthew 9:13. - There is a lot that is good to sacrifice. Like many other things, though, making it the ultimate goal of our Christian life puts us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment In God's Service

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2014
     | 7,571 views

    Elusive as a will 'o the wisp, contentment is the heritage of God's people. Paul provides practical instruction for believers to find contentment in their service to Christ.

    “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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