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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Crying Uncle"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,939 views

    This is a sermon based on a parable about a God Who does not play favorites for a people who do.

    Luke 18:9-14 “Crying Uncle” You gotta love how this parable starts out: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable…” Amazing, in many ways, not much has changed. I suppose there have always ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Grow (Part Three, The Habit Of Giving) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,578 views

    In this message we will discuss everyone's favorite spiritual growth habit... The habit of GIVING...

    Grow The Habit Of Giving When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground.3 When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the LORD. Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The LORD accepted Abel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Compel Them To Come In

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020
     | 3,195 views

    Jesus was aware of discrimination or favoritism and lets His disciples know that it was not to be so when it came to the Kingdom...

    Can you remember times when as a child you along with other kids in your neighborhood had to pick teams in order to play a game? Much of the time we picked the kids for what they could bring to our team. If you were selecting players for a game of basketball, you tried to pick the best shooters ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Role Of Christian Children And Their Family

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 259 ratings
     | 58,215 views

    How are parents and children supposed to interact

    INTRODUCTION Child crime. Leave the house, leave the Lord. SERMON THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN CHILDREN. Verses 1-3 A. OBEY YOUR PARENTS. Verse 1. 1. In the original text the word which is translated “obey” comes from two words, under and to listen. A rigidly literal translation could be to listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Honor In The Home Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 31, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    Honoring your parents is always proper.

    This week I asked parents a question on the Edgewood Facebook page: “What’s the #1 thing you want from your children?” I was struck by the depth of answers along with the longing in the hearts of parents for their children to love and serve the Lord. • To know God and make Him known. • To have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together Children, Obey Your Parents Ephesians 6:1-3 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 231 views

    Paul instructs children to obey their parents

    We are starting Ephesians chapter six today as we move from looking at what Paul said about the marriage relationship to what he says about family relationships. Today’s text is 6:1-3 and my message is entitled, Children Obey your Parents or Raising Obedient Children. The structure of the passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    A Family Portrait Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,776 views

    How and why did God God design the family? What does a God-pleasing family look like?

    ---Robert Orben once wrote: Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills." -- It sounds exactly like our family’s most recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 1, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,454 views

    God will not share his glory.

    American Idols Exodus 20:4-6 Rev. Brian Bill 7/1/12 In order to capture the heart of the second commandment, fast forward forty days from the time Moses went up on Mount Sinai. The people are getting restless, wondering why he had been gone so long. To help us get a sense of what went on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cookies Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,884 views

    Parents/grandparents have a charge to leave a godly legacy

    3/2 Cookies Deuteronomy 6:6-9 Crumbs along the trail that leave a legacy: 1. Make God your boss v.4 2. Love Him with all your heart v.5 3. Soak in His word privately v.6 4. Live out His word publically vv.7-8 5. Pray for His protection over hearts and minds v.9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Fletcher avatar

    No Such Thing As A Maintenance-Free Home Series

    Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles.

    Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles. It seems everyone wants to live in the build-it-and-leave-it-alone structure. But one article stood out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God's Wisdom For Children And Those Who Love Them Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2024
     | 679 views

    1. Children: Give honor to your godly parents (vs. 1-3). 2. Parents: Help your children live godly lives (vs. 4).

    God's Wisdom for Children and Those Who Love Them Ephesians 6:1-4 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared July 1, 2024) BACKGROUND: *The Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome when he wrote this letter to the Christians in Ephesus. Bible scholars generally agree that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Uriah's Convictions

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 27,664 views

    My favorite sermon to preach. Uriah the Hittite stands as a beautiful testimony of a man with God-honoring convictions.

    URIAH’S CONVICTION II Sam. 11:8-11 INTRO. (Background) David’s lust for Bathsheba - David’s adultery - Bathsheba with child. Uriah brought home with a report of the battle. Uriah sent to his home. Uriah refused to go home. A. Many probably wanted to go home (Gideon lost 22,000 men). But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Reason To Believe

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    This was one of my favorite recent sermons, it deals with the aspect of Jesus meeting a person who is strugling with belief.

    Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Hamby avatar

    Are You A Christian Snob Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 44,776 views

    Fourth in a series on James. Deals with the fact that there are a number of ways in which favoritism shows up in the church today.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 4 “Are You A Christian Snob?” James 2:1-13 Let me open this morning’s message by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian snob? Before you answer that question too quickly ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 6, 2021
     | 1,890 views

    Do we have as much loyalty to Jesus Christ as we do our favorite sports team?

    Faith That Works Walk in Wisdom / James 2:1–10; James 2:11–13; James 2:14–17   • Loyalty to your team. • Go to games, wear their jersey, paint your house in team colors, talk about it, schedule your wedding around games (true story). • Won’t wear the rival’s colors, etc. (A certain FSU fan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ