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    Running To Win PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,145 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persistently run the Christian race, focusing on Jesus, and understanding God's disciplinary role in their spiritual journey.

    Good morning, dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather here today, united in faith, united in purpose, and united in our love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not here by accident or coincidence. We are here because our hearts have been drawn to this place, to this moment, to this message. I am ...read more

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    Family Portrait Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,726 views

    Paul gives some details of how we should conduct ourselves in our roles in the Christian family.

    Family Portrait Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro Slide I like pictures. I like to look at pictures from the past. They are great reminders of what we were like and can help to remind us of times we were enjoying life or happy when things are not going as great, so that we can make some changes to help get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Master's Guide To Your Best Self

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 31, 2021
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    A unique, positive slant Jesus' challenge to deny self and take up one's cross. Specific stories about what that really means.

    THE MASTER’S GUIDE TO YOUR BEST SELF—Mark 8:27-38 What is the one topic everybody in the world is interested in? It is not sports…not politics…not who will be the next Bachelor…not _____ (Pastor: Be creative and specific.) All you have to do to find out what people care most about is go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Tale Of Two Mothers

    Contributed by C Vincent on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    A look at two Mothers and their role in the life of Moses. The natural mother and the adopted mother, both demonstrate love for the child.

    A Tale of Two Mothers JCC Mother’s Day 14.03.10 am Exodus 2:1-10 Moses wrote this account about his own birth He shares with us who and what his family was like But he never discloses his parents names until later in Ex 6:20 Now Amram took for himself Jochebed, his father's sister, as wife; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advancement Or Growth: Where Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,270 views

    This sermon explores spiritual growth and advancement in faith, emphasizing the essential role of the Holy Spirit in initiating and sustaining this process.

    Welcome, to this beautiful gathering where our hearts beat in unison with the love of our Lord. It is in this sacred space that we open our hearts to the wisdom of His Word, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us in the path of righteousness. Today, we turn our attention to the book of Ephesians, ...read more

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    The Loving Act Of Discipline: Part One

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,372 views

    This is the first of three sermons on Church Discipline, fo provide a positive foundation on the issue, and later to restore a fallen member. It deals with misconceptions on Church Discipline, and the importance of church discipline.

    The Loving Act of Discipline INTRODUCTION: Today we look at an issue within the church, that we all would dearly love not to have anything to do with, but unfortunately at times we must come face to face with. That issue is church discipline. I believe part of the reason that we avoid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fathers Day - The Legacy Of Dad

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 506 ratings
     | 175,725 views

    This sermon will encourage the dads of your congregation for Father’s Day, not roast them... Dads need positive reinforcement on Fathers Day and this encourages dads to be all they can be in Christ.

    (Father’s Day gift give away: Tool Time theme. Have men dressed like Tim Taylor and Al Borland present the gifts to dads who win in these categories.) Gift 1: For the man who never underestimates the power of letting your light shine: The Borland 1 Million candle power spotlight. Gift 2: For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do I Say When I Pray

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    Jesus gave His disciples and us a model prayer to help us figure out how you talk to the God of the universe.

    September 2, 2001 Mat. 6:9-13 “What do I say when I pray? INTRODUCTION I am not a talker by nature. Some people just bubble over with things to say. They find it easy to start up conversations, and before you know it, they have established a new friendship. That’s not me. I struggle to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Design For Marriage Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    Part 4 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" There is a four-part Biblical model that all marriages must follow in order to be healthy.

    Designing the Eternal Rings The Lord of the Rings (part 4 of 5) And the Lord God said, “It isn’t good for man to be alone; I will make companion for him, a helper suited to his needs.” 19 So the Lord God formed from the soil every kind of animal and bird, and brought them to the man to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus Into The Wilderness

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,204 views

    Lent is one of the earliest observances of the church. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness is a model for spiritual preparation for future effectiveness and fruitfulness in ministry.

    Psalm 25, Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:9-13 For most of the past 500 years, there was an almost infallible way to tell Catholics from Protestants: the Catholics were the ones who had a cross-shaped smudge of ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday. But, those times are changing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Directing My Prayer

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
     | 3,397 views

    Using the Lord’s Prayer as our model, a look at the upward, outward, downward, and inward direction of our prayer life.

    Directing My Prayer Matthew 6:9-14 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #3 A Prayer For A Graduate Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 42,112 views

    Using Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21, we have an effective model for praying for what we need.

    What would you ask for if you found a genie-in-a-bottle and were granted three wishes that were bound to come true? Graduates, if you could have three wishes fulfilled, what would you ask for? Have you heard the story of a young man who found a genie-in-a-bottle? This young adult is walking down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: The Love Of Power, The Love Of Power

    Contributed by Richard Underdahl-Peirce on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    focuses on the movie/book series The Chronicles of Narnia, comparing the witch’s love of power, and Aslan (Christ) as the model for the power of love.

    Sermon121105 Richard Underdahl-Peirce “ENCOUNTERING THE POWER” Isaiah 61:1-4; Philippians 2:5-11 Our two Scripture readings set the theme for the third Sunday of Advent. In Isaiah we hear the promise of God intervening in a hurting world to bring comfort and hope, to bring good news to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fishing Like Jesus Fished

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    We have many models of evangelism. Perhaps the the best one is that which Jesus gave us in how he fished for men.

    FISHING LIKE JESUS FISHED It didn’t use to be popular but there is a new breed of fisherman out their today – It is the Catch and Release Fisherman. Basically… it’s about the sport and not about just catching fish to catch fish. In Catch and Release – you catch them but you also release them ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Prayer, Prayer And Prayer

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 63,091 views

    The importance of prayer as taught and modeled by Jesus and His many disciples who have gone before us. -- 31 prayer quotes

    Prayer, Prayer and Prayer Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 adfontes.djl@gmail.com 01-01-2012 SCIPTURE READING Matthew 6:9-13 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as ...read more

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