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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,511 views

    What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

    INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church: God's Imperfect People

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,135 views

    Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

    As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That Was Fallen. Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    Message No 1: This sermon shows that without a passionate love for Christ, all the best efforts of Christians and churches count for nothing, and stirs people to rediscover their first love.

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That was Fallen. Text: Revelation 2:1-7. Introduction: This morning I want you to come with me to the first century and the beautiful Mediterranean city of Ephesus. Here we find an important and prosperous commercial centre in the ancient world, its streets crowded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Ruth (2 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 3,228 views

    The first sermon from the Book of Ruth showed us the effects of sin on a family that did not trust God for their DIRECTIONS or PROVISIONS.

    Look at verse 1 again, we read, “Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.” Look at the words “Bethlehemjudah” and “Moab.” • Bethlehem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Epistles Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 9, 2019
     | 3,266 views

    Jesus told us to make disciples, which requires love and relationship with the body of Christ, as well as with the world around us.

    INTRODUCTION ·     SLIDE #1 ·     Today, we almost come back full circle to where started this series back in the first two messages. ·     In the Pentateuch and in the Historical Books, we touched on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Younger Son Returns, Prt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    Part 3 in series Return of the Prodigal, Dave continues looking at the younger son’s return to his father’s house, examining reasons why we settle for servanthood instead of sonship/daughtership.

    The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 27, 2011 First I want to say Happy Anniversary to my lovely wife Christy. She believed in Wildwind Church, and dreamed of Wildwind Church, and saw me as the pastor of Wildwind Church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fighting For Your Family - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 4,403 views

    Your family is worth fighting for, so learn how to fight.

    Fighting for Your Family Part 3 OPEN: Welcome to Restoration Fellowship Church and our series called “Fighting for Your Family” (notice not fighting WITH your family) Take bibles and stand up please... REVIEW: # 1 – THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PERFECT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encourage One Another PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    The sermon's main point is to highlight the power, benefits, and responsibility of encouragement in our faith journey, emphasizing that it's not just about giving encouragement but also about receiving it and understanding our duty to uplift others.

    Good morning, church! It's a blessing to be with you all today to share God's Word. Today, we're going to dive into a topic close to my heart, and hopefully, yours too - Encouragement. You know, it’s been said that, "A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise ...read more

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    The Great Commission PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,027 views

    Understand and embrace the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20, which calls believers to make disciples of all nations, with the assurance that God is always with us in this ongoing journey.

    Good morning, family! We're about to embark on an exciting journey through one of the most impactful passages of scripture in the Bible. It's found in Matthew 28:16-20, known as 'The Great Commission.' It's a call to action for all believers and a promise we can cling to in our walk with Christ. As ...read more

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    The Focus Of The Giver Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,292 views

    The Focus of the Giver

    1st Peter 4:10-11, "10God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you. 11Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fail-Proof Spiritual Leadership Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    There is no one better to learn about true spritual leadership, then the apostle Paul himself. In a day where false teachers abound, we must make sure that we are leading God’s people the right way.

    Fail Proof Spiritual Leadership 1 Thess. 2:1-6 Intro For the sake of our study, I don’t want to start in Chapter 1, but rather in Chapter 2. For nearly half a century, beginning in the 1950’s, the world has asked the question, “Where have all the leaders gone?” During that time, society had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    Last one on James. this was a summer series for 2009

    James returns to where he began, in chapter 1 James speaks of the hard times we all face and our need for perseverance. This comes as we pray. Verse 5 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, they should ask [that is pray] God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 6 - Being Doers Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,171 views

    A closer look at the work of being doers of the word.

    The House of Faith Part 6 – Being Doers of the Word Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” PRAYER Only 1 obstacle stands between a complacent ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 3, 2014
     | 14,483 views

    Jesus is calling the church to commitment. We are committed to our sports teams, hunting, fishing, pleasure and entertainment. Jesus calls for commitment and repentance. It is a call for being in the world but not of the world.

    Intro: The words that Jesus share with the church in Laodicea are hard words. Sometimes it takes hard words to awaken those asleep. It will help us understand Jesus words if we know more about the city the church was in. The city of Laodicea was founded by Antiochus II in 253 B.C. It was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ever Changing Seasons Of Life

    Contributed by Victor Haynes on Jul 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,608 views

    Trusting Christ in all the changing stages and situations of life.

    Adjusting to the Ever Changing Seasons of Life Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 It has been said that there are four seasons to a man's life. 1. There is the time when he believes in Santa Clause 2. There is the time when he no longer believes in Santa Clause 3. There is the time when he is Santa Clause. 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist