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  • David Washburn avatar

    Coming Home On Father's Day

    Contributed by David Washburn on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 47,975 views

    Father’s Day is a day to honor our father, our Heavenly Father. Jesus’ parable about the prodigal son is a pure reflection of a loving father and what it means to come home on Father’s Day.

    Dads, today is our day, but Father’s Day has somehow never been held in as high regard as Mother’s Day. Mother’s just have that certain something. After all, whenever you see someone holding a sign or mouthing “hello,” they’re saying, “Hi, Mom,” and usually not, “Hi Dad.” Now, I’m not complaining, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Gives Rest

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,515 views

    We find true rest from guilt and fear in our Savior’s faithful love

    How tired are you? Recent studies have shown that the average American doesn’t get nearly enough sleep. Employers are concerned about this. As a result, some workplaces are actually encouraging their employees to take brief naps after lunch, so they can be more productive in the late afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Real Or Not Real?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    How to know what is truth and error, real or not real based on Simon the sourcerer.

    Real or Not Real? 12.07.09 JCC am (From the game show, deal or no deal?) What is truth and what is error? You will have a son and you will name him Jesus. There is a tall man who will enter your life You will win a fortune within the next year You will cast out demons in my name It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Is Your Story Taking You?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,563 views

    The Kingdom of God must be the thread that is woven throughout our stories.

    20090125 Web Site Title: Where is your story taking you? Text: Mark 1:14-20 (14-15) The Big Idea: Jesus invites us to aspire to be Kingdom people. Introduction: I am reading The Power of Story by Jim Loehr. He defines story as, “the tales we create and tell ourselves and others… [however] ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Hath Bewitched You?

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 27,311 views

    When Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia about his concerns he described the people as being "foolish." He also questioned whether they had been bewitched. It is not far-fetched to sometimes describe a person’s action or decision as being foolish.

    When Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia about his concerns he described the people as being "foolish." He also questioned whether they had been bewitched. It is not far-fetched to sometimes describe a person’s action or decision as being foolish. It is a fact that people make decisions in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Giving - Christian Confusion

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,783 views

    When it comes to Christian Giving we are misinformed, confused, and have mixed emotions. This is a basic look at Christian Giving.

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-15 Message: Christian Giving - Christian Confusion Anthony Perry Jr. Every Sunday I grab two little golden plates and I walk to the center aisle as I say, “It is time to receive our tithes and offerings.” What is a tithe? What is an offering? Are we required to give? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contend , Construct And Confess But Never Compromise.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,168 views

    This sermon is an insight into the letter of Jude with a call to contend, construct and confess the faith in the light of those who are compromising the faith.

    Contending for the faith from the book of Jude. Background: Jude brother of James-half brother of Jesus early Church leader.Probably written around A.D.65. Reason: The book of Jude was written to exhort believers to contend for the faith against those from within who were disputing, disrupting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Independance - Dependance

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,674 views

    When we think we are independant we actually only change what we are dependant on.

    Americans love to celebrate Independence Day. The supermarkets stock up with extra ribs, hamburger and hotdogs along with anything else the goes with grilling out. It seems like the 4th is a big deal to more people than other holidays. As Americans we tend to flaunt our freedom before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Graduations: Moving Up!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 27, 2015
     | 13,156 views

    Life is full of stages. Time, outside forces, our own maturing nature forces us to move on.Young people, the first thing you need to get right in life starting independence, your priority, is to learn to seek God, fear God, and live only by His standards.

    Graduations: Moving Up! Kelly Durant 5-31-15 Ecclesiastes 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 2. How many of you have seen a toddler scream when the parents are trying to put it into the stroller? Once a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Transform Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,616 views

    The Tenth Commandment gives freedom by helping us see that we can have our minds under control

    Message Romans 12:2 “Transform Your Mind” The mind is a dangerous place. I’m talking about all that activity that goes on in your brain. The thoughts that you are now thinking that have nothing to do with church. That process going on in your head which is so easily distracted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overwhelm The Negative

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 5,027 views

    Seems we can never defeat negativism, we will overwhelm it. Bitterness always backfires. Are we growing perpetual babyhood believers?

    OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVE.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com At least two parts, probably three... I. WE ARE IN A WAR... THE ENEMY IS SEEKING TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY... IS CONFLICT MY ENEMY? A. I received this note from a pastor of a church. I have pondered and weighed these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beware Of Pride And Hypocrisy

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,800 views

    The scribes were guilty of pride and hypocrisy. And there is a 'scribe' within us. We must avoid the sins of pride and hypocrisy and pursue humility and integrity. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {Few of you might recognize this man on the screen. This is Jim Jones, a self-proclaimed prophet who led a cultic church known as the Peoples Temple. He faced several allegations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Is Never Easy Working With People.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2017
     | 4,147 views

    A good potter never throws away the clay, he will try again. Sure, hurt people hurt people... But we cannot give up and throw away the baby in the dirty water. God's focus is about people! Never give up!

    IT IS NEVER EASY TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITHOUT GOD'S PLAN? DEALING WITH HURT PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ACCEPT BURIED TALENTS AS THE NORM... TAKE OWNERSHIP... FIND A JOB FOR PEOPLE. WE NEED TO DEVELOP PEOPLE SKILLS. TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Dancing With Jezebel

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,962 views

    All across America today, pastors and church leaders are being silenced. And when the church is silent, that’s when society as a whole suffers, and compromise begins to set in.

    Introduction: I recently read a great article entitled, “America’s Moral Decay” the writer of this article stated that, “America is incrementally and systematically Rejecting God. As a result, our nation is experiencing unparalleled moral decay. National immorality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Racism In Theological Disguise

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,265 views

    We will discover the truth concerning the curse on Canaan and examine our own hearts regarding race relations.

    There is no shortage of controversial issues raised in the opening chapters of Genesis. We have already discovered the God’s Word has much to say about the subject of Creation, the family, the role of husband and wife, homosexuality, capital punishment, and role of government. Today, we come to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational