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  • William Nowak avatar

    Gifts Of The Father Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    In I Peter 1:3-5 we see that God delights in giving good gifts to His children.

    I Peter 1:3-5 “Gifts of the Father” Intro—With Christmas just having passed, all of us that have children can relate to giving gifts to them. We give gifts to our children because we love them, and because we want to show them in a real, tangible way, that love. And we give gifts to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Family Part 4 Series

    Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 24, 2004
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     | 2,430 views

    Our roles from husband and wife seem to change quite drastically when we become parents. We will try to cover this subject as carefully as possible. We absolutely, as parents, have to understand that we not only teach, but that we must guide by example.

    Changed Roles Our roles from husband and wife seem to change quite drastically when we become parents. We will try to cover this subject as carefully as possible. We absolutely, as parents, have to understand that we not only teach, but that we must guide by example. This topic is extremely hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Kind Of Church Do You Want?

    Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
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    There are many types of churches today. Some are doing great things for God. Others...well, they just need to be reminded of their purpose. This message is a challenge to churches of all denominations to refocus upon what God has called them to do.

    What Kind of Church Do You Want? Mark 2:1-12 I. A Museum? A lot of old relics lying around—You can look, but don’t touch. Many of these relics have never been moved in 30 years. They last evangelist that tried to move them was overcome so badly with the dust that he had to evacuate the building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003
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    The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

    During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Family Faith Transfer: In Difficult Circumstances (Lesson 5)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
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    Series: Family Faith Transfer

    A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 2:1-15 “By faith, Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child” (Heb. 11: 23). B. THE DIFFICULTIES WHEN MOSES WAS BORN 1. Parents were slaves. “So the Egyptians made slaves of them” (1:11, LB). 2. Parents worked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Our Father Who Art In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,581 views

    The first petition of the Lord’s Prayer encourages us to enter into God’s presence with the boldness of children approaching their loving parents. It also reminds us that our lives are instruments of God’s holiness.

    Psalm 19 “Our Father Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the most common experiences of humankind—at least in the United States. Almost everyone (98%) says they believe in a divine being, but only half of the people say that they worship on a regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    A Growth Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
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    God loves you enough to accept you just as you are, but He loves you too much to leave you that way!

    Characteristics of Christianity pt 4: A Growth I am warning you ahead of time, dear friends, so that you can watch out and not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people. I don’t want you to lose your own secure footing. 18 But grow (literally, keep on growing) in the special favor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do On Sunday

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
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    The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday.

    WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION The Book of Revelation was written on Sunday. The writer John said, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as a trumpet” (1:10). The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Losing Your First Love

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    Ephesus lost their first love, Jesus gives us guidelines to retore our first love

    Losing your First Love Rev. 2:1-7 Paul Simon a famous Pop singer one time recorded a song called "50 ways to leave your lover." In it he has answers of how to get out of a relationship. But before some one can leave a loved one, they have to first stop loving them. This is probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priorities Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,961 views

    Strengthing the family

    Foundations of the Family: Priorities Luke 10:38-42 * The big pressure of today - time. 1. The most valuable of my possessions. 2. How to spend it - Psalms 90:10-12; Ephesians 5:15-16. * Time must be prioritized. 1. We all are given the same amount of time. 2. "He who can master the minutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    A sermon on the place of doubt in relation to faith.

    Sermon for 2 Easter Yr C, 18/04/2004 Based on Jn 20:24-29 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, Charlie and Lucy are walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Covenant Of Membership

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,086 views

    Discussion of the values of membership in the local church.

    The Covenant of Membership 10/31/04 Countryside Baptist Church “To passionately pursue God and express His love to others.” Matthew 22:37-40 Church Membership Covenant Having made a personal decision to follow Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I desire to join in the mission of Countryside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Amram & Jochebed: Bringing Up Godly Children Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,460 views

    In some circumstances, raising children can become a conflict-ridden roller coaster ride. Although we don’t know much about them, Moses’ parents did something right! (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

    Sermon Notes Amram & Jochebed: Bringing up Godly Children Exodus 2 (Fifth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: Which of these two statements are true? “Children are a great blessing to marriage.” “Children put a great deal of pressure on marriage.” Of course, both are true. Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Stewardship Of Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,241 views

    God has given each believer a spiritual gift. Are you using yours?

    Today we will be talking about stewardship of our spiritual gifts. Let’s start off by asking this question. If you know what your spiritual gift(s) are would you raise your hand. The first step in good stewardship is knowing and identifying your spiritual giftedness. 1 Peter 4:10-11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Dilbert Days

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,716 views

    This one deals with the frustation of ordinary days.

    Dakota Community Church July 15, 2007 Dilbert Days As you will have heard by now I am a fan of Dilbert creator Scott Adams. I get his comic in my e-mail every morning and I rarely miss reading his blog. Adams claims that his “gift” is the ability to “look at complicated situations and pluck out ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite