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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Dad God Used As An Example

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007
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     | 4,939 views

    describes the qualities of a godly Dad, expanded outline.

    THE DAD GOD USED AS AN EXAMPLE It’s good to be a man, isn’t it, men? 12 top reasons it’s good to be a man. 1: Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. 2: A 5-day holiday requires only one suitcase. 3: When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stall at every shot of somebody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time To Stand And A Time To Negotiate Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    Fools respond to all situations in the same way; solid Christians adjust.

    A Time to Stand and A Time to Negotiate (Philippians 4:1-3) 1. Sometimes compromise is a virtue: A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. "Well," said the would-be cattleman, "I wanted to name it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Feeling Sorry About Your Sin Isn’t Repentance

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2013
     | 6,995 views

    A look at real repentance versus the emotion that we often mistake for repentance.

    THE NEXT STEPS (LITERALLY): Even after surviving the whale ordeal and getting a second chance, Jonah’s repentance begins with a lot of walking. - Jonah 3:3. - This is a fact that at one level seems rather obvious but that hit me hard a while back. As I considered the story of Jonah, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 16, 2010
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     | 2,800 views

    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Over the past decade and a half or thereabouts, I have published occasional columns pointing out that there is more going on in terms of worldview at the Olympic games than good sportsmanship and keeping a stoic outlook no matter how disappointed one might be at the outcome of a particular event. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Stars In Their Ears"

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 15, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    How wise lessons from the Wise Men can help us listen to God.

    There were once two men, Pete and Joe out sailing in a boat. A fierce storm blew up. Torrents of rain splashed down. The waves were rocking them. They desperately the rigging this way and that trying to keep the boat up right. "It's at times like this" shouted Pete above the noise the storm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    In Christ, I Am...light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
     | 5,417 views

    Shine the light of Christ on our own darkness, and the darkness of the world. Then, shine as a light in the world.

    IN CHRIST, I AM…LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS—Ephesians 5:1-20 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Read the sermon title from the card. There is a lot of darkness in the world. The media bombards us with stories of injustice, oppression, and corruption. We see people who are caught in a web of sin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Introduction To Preaching Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018
     | 5,083 views

    What is the preacher's task?

    Introduction to Preaching! Let me introduce a series of lessons that will cover the gamut of preaching. The Gospel is the most important message on the planet. You, the preacher are a key individual in this heavenly enterprise. Few other people have the opportunity to affect the lives of people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (4 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,529 views

    In 1 John, chapter one, John had the audacity to tell some of those who claimed to be saved that they were liars.

    Evidently John never took a course in “HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE”. If he had taken it, he would have had a hard time passing the course. We know this because we see he called those people liars five times. He used “liar(s)” in: • 1 John 1:10. • 1 John 2:4. • 1 John 2:22. • 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Invitation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
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    We have been given a great invitation to extend to th world around us

    The Great Invitation Matthew 28:19-20 September 8, 2013 Morning Service On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 13, 2023
     | 1,459 views

    A man on his way to work has an encounter that he was not prepared for. His life changed that day and he was never the same, nor were the people that he knew or met as he traveled.

    Undoubtedly many people have heard this story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. The story of how the primary enemy of the early church meets Jesus is told in Acts 9:1-9. Saul, the man who had detained the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem (Acts 7:58, 8:1-3), moves north to Damascus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking Out The Trash PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 794 views

    There is a need for spiritual cleansing within the church, removing anything that doesn't honor God.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm sure we've all had those moments when the clutter around our house becomes too much and we're compelled to do a big clean-up. Well, our spiritual house, our church, sometimes needs a good cleaning too. Oswald Chambers, a respected Christian teacher and ...read more

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    Funeral

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 60,276 views

    A funeral sermon

    FUNERAL Isaiah 40:25-31 Introduction: Speak about Ms. Loretta. I. We can rely on the presence of God A. God never left Ms. Loretta’s side. B. He never leaves our side. C. ILLUS – Story of Mother who was asked by a psychologist which of her 5 children she loved most: She said “I love them all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    We need to take up our cross and follow Jesus

    Take Up Your Cross Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 3, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… Story: Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22:1-12 “We see what Abraham was willing to do for God” List of what God has done for me today/this week TAKE UP YOUR CROSS What God has done for us: We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Power In Your Life

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    God is a powerful God, and God’s power is displayed in our lives and in our world.

    Psalm 91 “God’s Power In Your Life” INTRODUCTION Power is displayed in different ways in the world. At times the brute force of war, or violence demonstrates it. Power can also be displayed through strong convictions and lives of convictions. People such as Martin Luther, Martin Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Promise Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012
     | 6,120 views

    God keeps his promises both at the birth of Jesus, and in our lives today.

    Luke 2:1-14 “Promise Fulfilled” INTRODUCTION The birth of a child is viewed in a variety of different ways by different people. Some people see it as a miracle. Others may understand birth to encapsulate life and the potential that all life holds. For many of those who gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran