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  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    The Importance Of A Parent's Words

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    This sermon encourages parents to use words that build up their children instead of tear them down.

    I) DO NOT LET ANY UNWHOLSOME TALK COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTHS, Words that tear down... A) Words of abuse : Parents who would never physically abuse their child may think nothing of verbal abuse. 1) Direct – name calling and put downs. Screaming tantrums, 2) Indirect - Sarcasm, teasing, harsh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Ministry Challenge For The Church (By Pastor Carmen Gomez)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,696 views

    Pastor Carmen challenges the church to do the work that God has called them to.

    A ministry challenge for everyone *Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perishf: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he". In this church we have talked about: the importance of ministry how ministry needs to be focused on fulfilling our mission as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kept In Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,355 views

    In these few verses, we learn: who Jesus is praying for; who He’s not praying for; His special relationship with the Father; and His request for our protection and unity. We find great comfort and confidence in knowing that our Savior is praying for us.

    “Kept in Christ” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts &John 17:9-11, “My prayer is not for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they are Yours. All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and You have given them back to Me, so they are My ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How Do I Make Right Decisions

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,040 views

    The process to making the right decisions.

    INTRO: Have you ever thought you were making the right decision, then you get into it and—oh, what a disaster. One of many poorly made decisions in my life was when I was playing ball in the summer. Over the past several years I played on Roberts Electric. They called and were wondering if I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sweet And Sour Christians Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,088 views

    Although leaders in a church are crucial, the real strength or weakness of Christianity is found in its laymen, those who populate the pews and live out their Christian values throughout the week.

    Sweet and Sour Christians (I Thessalonians 5:15) 1. A society cannot be governed if most of its members do not buy into its laws. The English philosopher, John Locke, who set the tone for the American Revolution, in his Second Treatise, wrote "the ruling power ought to govern by declared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Life" Time!

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 24, 2007
     | 2,268 views

    Philip Yancey wrote about trying to explain a life of spiritual ecstasy to a person who spends all day taking care of a cranky, bedwetting Alzheimer’s parent. There’s gotta’ be more to life.

    Play a clip of Stacie Orrico’s music video, "More to Life" – fade after second line LIFE. The word conjures up a flood of ideas. Marilyn Meberb pushes the buttons of our first reaction to the word LIFE. “Cornered. Boxed in. On our last leg. In a pickle. Between a rock and a hard place. Sitting on ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Draw Near To God - Walk With God Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,687 views

    This sermon is about having a daily walk with God!

    This morning I want to look at the life Enoch mentioned briefly in Genesis Chapter 5. “Enoch lived sixty-five years and begot Methuselah. After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years and had other sons and daughters. Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    Like paratroopers who have been dropped behind enemy lines, Christians have a job to do in sometimes-unfriendly territory.

    The End is Near (I Peter 4:7-11) 1. AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who’s lacking intelligence. Police in Oakland, California spent two hours attempting to subdue a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    S.t.o.n.e.s.

    Contributed by Tim Hohm on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    The Bible is clear that we fight with weapons that are not our own. We can learn from David as he fought Goliath -- His head-on approach to dealing with a difficult moment allowed God to do another miracle in his life.

    S. T. O. N. E. S. Central, August 29, 2004 -- Pastor Tim Hohm -- RevTim.com 1 Samuel 17:1-11 (NLT) The Philistines now mustered their army for battle and camped between Socoh in Judah and Azekah at Ephes-dammim. [2] Saul countered by gathering his troops near the valley of Elah. [3] So the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go And Do Likewise

    Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,528 views

    15th Sunday in Ordinary Time -- Year C

    Matthew Eyerman July 11, 2004 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time I. Introduction 1. the Park District has done redone Meyering Park a. named after one of our members b. a WW II veteran 2. lots of new park equipment 3. one piece missing: the seesaw II. Connection 1. what makes this ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Carpe Diem!

    Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,672 views

    This sermon is a reflection on the enjoyment of life as depicted by Solomon in Ecclesiastes. It tells us that we should learn to recognise the things that inhibit life and to live above life’s inhibitions.

    CARPE DIEM Eccl 11 Qoheleth, the Preacher, had made a thorough investigation of life. He had looked at life as seen by those who live without hope in God. He had confronted the pessimism and futility of life. He had experienced the emptiness and meaninglessness of life. Ultimately, questions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    The Infinity Of Our God

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,219 views

    Describing God’s Existence.

    THE INFINITY OF OUR GOD Scripture: Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Does God Exist? Illustration: "The Existence of God" One day a 6-year girl was sitting in the classroom. The teacher was going to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,785 views

    When we discuss time we usually think of hours and minutes, but there is another type of time that is measured by opportunities, that is the theme of this message.

    Introduction: Billy Graham preached the same message for over 50 years, and thousands came to Christ through his simple presentation of the Gospel. Sometimes we make God’s Word to complex—we forget the simplicity of the Good News that Billy Graham has preached for all these years. But that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    How to stand against the devil

    INTRO:Fads today: Bungee jumping, tight jeans (ankle), video games, nude berkly Past: Big bell bottoms, hola hoops, frisbees, 3-D glasses, streaking (take all your clothes off and put on a mask and run) Song about this: Ray Stevens "The Streak" [play it] - Many have come to church nude spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,278 views

    How to stand against the devil

    INTRO: Herschel Walker trade, MN traded 8 starters & draft picks for this one player because he was such explosive offensive weapon (good trade). - See this in sports community, looking for greatest weapon (Michael Jordon in basketball, Nolan Ryan pitching baseball, .Emmitt Smith in football, talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God