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  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 310 ratings
     | 67,998 views

    The wayward son reveals a side of God’s character . . . His love.

    THE PRODIGAL SON By JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION: IT’S ABOUT THE FATHER, NOT ABOUT THE SON. 1. The wayward son reveals a side of God’s character which most people don’t know, i.e., His love. 2. The Father’s love does not depend on how good you are or what you do. 3. The Father’s love for all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph - The Obedient Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,859 views

    This message is a look at the life of Joseph and his Dilemma, Character, Crisis, and Obedience.

    Series: The Nativity Message: Joseph – The Obedient Main Text: MATTHEW 1:18-25 Please Stand The Birth of Jesus Christ 18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ten Commandments Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,500 views

    Learn about God’s basis for character, worship, relationships, and society.

    This may be the most famous portion of the Old Testament to most people. Even today this portion of Exodus is in the news - recently the Supreme Court issued contradictory rulings one upholding one striking down the display of the Ten Commandments. For many people, these commandments represent the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fearless Faith And What If . . . ?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    Examples of Bible Characters who showed fearless faith - but what if they had not . . .

    FEARLESS FAITH -- and What If . . . . . .? I. ABRAHAM: Believing the promise of many descendants; Genesis 12:7; The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." Genesis 15:4-8 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    God Knows Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 31,575 views

    The first in a series on the Character of God from Psalm 139. The Omniscience of God.

    The Character of God—Part 1—God Knows Psalm 139:1-4 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Here, There, And Everywhere Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,081 views

    The second in a series on the Character of God from Psalm 139. The Omnipresence of God.

    The Character of God: Here, There, and Everywhere Intro story: God is missing! Psalm 139:5-12 You hem me in--behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,382 views

    The third in a series on the Character of God from Psalm 139. The Sovereignty of God.

    The Character of God: God Is In Control Psalm 139:15,16 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, 16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Backsliding

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,636 views

    IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE CAUSE OF BACKSLIDING, THE CHARACTER OF BACKSLIDING, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF BACKSLIDING.

    BACKSLIDING Jeremiah 8:1-7 Backsliding is not losing one’s salvation according to John 5:24. It is breaking fellowship with God, it is becoming at ease in the things of God. It can be out of Church or in Church. A backslider is a saved person who falls backwards into sin. We have the examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Intense Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,434 views

    4th in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "AN INTENSE FAITH" MARK 6:16-29 INTRODUCTION: In the highly rated Smallville, the WB’s story of Superboy, Clark Kent is just learning about his super powers. It is a perplexing and frustrating time for him. His powers really come to light when he is accidently run down by Lex Luthor and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 8,375 views

    A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - the crippled beggar of Acts 3.

    Acts 3:1-10 – God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. Today’s message would have been appropriate last week for Thanksgiving, but it suits fine today too. Today we are looking at a story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Defining Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,523 views

    Trials are designed to teach us so that our conduct and character changes.

    Defining Trials Hebrews 12:5-11 Rev. Brian Bill 7/4/10 About two weeks ago I received a phone call from someone who was in great distress. After recounting the details of what had happened, the following question was uttered in a loud, yet broken voice: “Pastor Brian, does God hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Complainer's Cure

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    Trials and Tribulations should build our character not our list of complaints!

    I AM SURE WE HAVE HEARD MANY PHRASES IN REGARDS TO PESSIMISM SUCH AS “SEEING THE GLASS HALF-EMPTY INSTEAD OF HALF-FULL,” OR “YOU CAN’T SEE THE FOREST FOR ALL THE TREES.” WHATEVER THE SAYING, UNGRATEFULNESS AND PESSIMISM DO NOTHING TO HELP OUR DISPOSTION OR RAISE OUR SPIRITS. ESPECIALLY IN THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Be The Father Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,698 views

    We are called to have the character of he father of the Prodigal in our neigbourhood.

    Luke 15:11-32 January 20, 2008 Lighthouses of Prayer The Call to Become the Father Review of Lighthouses of Prayer Last week I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    True Faith Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 12, 2007
     | 8,709 views

    Explains what it means to have real faith and shows characters in the Bible

    Title: True Faith Theme: To strengthen and understanding of faith. Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Introduction This is one of the great chapters in the Bible. It is known as God’s Great Hall of Fame. Men and women who have believed God down through the centuries are listed as being great men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God