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  • Tom Davis avatar

    Fields Of The Fatherless

    Contributed by Tom Davis on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,050 views

    Ministry to the poor, the orphan, and the widow is about joining the work of God in his favorite field. Meaning and satisfaction in life don’t come from striving, it comes from loving. The gospel message is a message of love. Loving God means loving peop

    Something is Missing God is passionate about orphans The scriptures speak of a God who cares for the alien, orphan, and widow. When you look, these passages (like Psalm 68:5 and James 1:27) come jumping off the page. God speaks about orphans and widows as a unique and special group of people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Architecture: God's Roles For Marriage Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,501 views

    #1 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message begins the series by laying out God’s design for marriage. Everything in the home builds upon this foundational truth.

    “THE ARCHITECTURE: ROLES IN MARRIAGE” Home Improvement - Week #1 Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:7 INTRODUCTION: {Video Clip: Home Improvement Clip 1 = 2:45} In a lifetime relationship how do two people stay compatible? How do we as live out Wilson’s advice and “build a bridge” or “meet in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Thanksliving

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,238 views

    We can pay back our parents, but how do you pay back God for all He has done for you? By Thanksliving.

    THANKS LIVING Thanksgiving-An act of giving thanks; an expression of gratitude, especially to God: TEXT 1 Thess 5:18 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Let me also share this Scripture with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    "Is The Child Safe?"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 22,689 views

    David asked, concerning the fate of his rebel son Absalom, "Is the child safe?" It is a question parents of today and the church of today needs to ask.

    32And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. 33And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Making Sure Our Children Have Faith" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    What can parents do to make sure their children have faith in the years to come. Today’s scripture shows three vital things.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Father’s Day June 19, 2005 “Making Sure Our Children Have Faith” Deut. 6:4-9 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered if your children and grandchildren will have faith in God as the years go by? The same was true at the time when Moses lived. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Newman avatar

    Street To Joy Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,455 views

    God disciplines us as a parent disciplines their child. Discipline is for our good so we should be joyful when disciplines, experiencing challenges in life.

    If you visit the National Arboretum in Washington DC you will enter the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum where you will find around one hundred and fifty miniature trees and plants. Here are pictures of two of them These trees are normal trees that would grow into full ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Stephen Evoy avatar

    Kids: They're Young; Not Stupid

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    Compelling look at the story of Jesus in the Temple from an innovative perspective (with scholarly support). A message for the whole church; not just parents. Good illustrations.

    Just before Jesus stepped into the spotlight, God raised up John the Baptist “to turn the hearts of the parents toward their children, and the disobedient toward the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17 NRSV) What does it look like when parents turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Why Are We Losing Our Young People

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 36,155 views

    Both the Church and parents face a growing problem of losing kids to "the world". Why is this happening and what can we do to prevent it?

    Why Are We Losing Our Young People? (NIV) On April 20, 1999 in the small town of Littleton Colorado, two high school students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold enacted and all out assault on Columbine High School. The boys plan was to kill hundreds of their peers using guns, knives, and homemade ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why We Believe

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,335 views

    Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

    Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Grace From Galatians (4-19)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,155 views

    As children, our parents told us things that they felt were best for us, but we often thought we knew more than they did.

    Isn’t it amazing how children, in the short time they have been here on earth, seem to think they are able to accumulate more knowledge than us old timers who have been around 60 or 70 years? But in all fairness, I have met some parents whose children were smarter than they were, and that does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    He Shall Wipe Away Every Tear

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2022
     | 1,898 views

    How many of us remember our parents wiping away our tears? The Lord shall show this personal care for us at the end of time.

    He shall Wipe Away Every Tear Revelation 7:9-17 We are now come to the 4th Sunday of Easter this morning. As this is the Easter season (Eastertide), we reflect during this time the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and its implications. Last week we looked at the text from Revelation 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Fulfilling Our Ministry Call

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2024
     | 575 views

    Jesus knew that God’s plan for Him and His human parents was to grow in wisdom and grace, and to be obedient to them as He was to His heavenly Father.

    Saturday of the 9th week in Course 2024 There are only a few precious stories in Scripture about the childhood of Christ, mostly like this one in Luke’s Gospel. We know that Joseph and his family were devout Jews, even going up annually to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. It’s important to know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • SAUMIMAN SAUD avatar

    A Child Who Pleases The Father

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 17, 2025
     | 583 views

    t is not without reason that, as parents, we feel immense joy when we see our children grow up and love God.

    A Child Who Pleases the Father It is not without reason that, as parents, we feel immense joy when we see our children grow up and love God. On the other hand, we feel sadness when we see our children living in disorder. One Bible verse that is often referenced about a child who pleases the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith In Action PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 608 views

    This sermon explores how to draw inspiration from the faith of Biblical heroes, specifically Moses' parents, to live out breakthrough faith in today's world.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together once again in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence and to seek His face. We are here to engage with the Word, to let it shape us, mold us, and inspire us to live lives that are pleasing to our Heavenly Father. Today, we turn our hearts ...read more

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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Prescription For A Healthy Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 20,906 views

    Many families are struggling because they haven’t listened to God’s prescription for their homes. Even many Christians misunderstand what Paul was talking about in Colossians 3 and do great damage to their families.

    OPEN: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey, Eve. . . we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ