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  • Paul Decker avatar

    What My Father Taught Me

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 5, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 20,912 views

    We need to learn from our fathers.

    WHAT MY FATHER TAUGHT ME Exodus 20:12 S: Father’s Day Th: Learning from Dad Pr: We need to learn from our fathers. ?: What? KW: Principles for life TS: We are going to observe three biblical principles for life that my father taught me. The _____ principle for life that my father taught me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unfavortism

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    There’s a saying, ‘the clothes make the man’. Actually, that’s not true. Clothes don’t make the man; they make the opinion of the man. The stigma is that nicer looking, nicer dressed people are more important. And we see from the text today that things we

    UNFAVORITISM James 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: There’s a saying, ‘the clothes make the man’. Actually, that’s not true. Clothes don’t make the man; they make the opinion of the man. There’s a certain image that’s portrayed when someone is dressed nice. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Words Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2019
     | 7,468 views

    Paul helps us identify four types of persons who we need to intentionally encourage.

    In 2 Corinthians 7:6, Paul describes our God as One “who encourages those who are discouraged . . .” (NLT). Indeed, if we are going to live in a godly fashion, we will find that we are called to be encouragers of others. God comes alongside the discouraged to offer encouragement. We, therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me Some Skittles Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,981 views

    This sermon explains the tithe and its relationship to our obedience, offerings, trust and faith in God.

    INTRO: -The best way to get in the zone -- is obedience -- giving * As I consider preaching on tithes its always touchy * In fact, I wonder if it would fit better in my Hot Topic Series * Story of the Skittles * Over the years of pastoring * I've received many questions regarding skittles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean To Be "highly Favored" By God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 22, 2019
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     | 17,019 views

    The prosperity gospel tells us that "favor" means God makes our lives easier and more prosperous. But here, Mary is called "highly favored." What does that mean for Mary and what can we learn from her?

    PROSPERITY GOSPEL: Some people today teach that having “God’s favor” means unlimited blessings. - This is true of prosperity gospel preachers, but it’s also true of a lot of American Christians who know a lot more about America than the New Testament. WHAT DID "FAVOR WITH GOD" ACTUALLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

    After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

    Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God’s Visa

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 293 views

    Faithful stewardship means living on God’s credit of grace—trusting, surrendering, and investing His resources until temporary treasures become eternal joy.

    Introduction — God’s Credit Line of Trust A few weeks ago I was standing in a checkout line when the person ahead of me swiped their card and—beep!—“Declined.” You could see the panic flash across their face. They tried again. “Declined.” Finally they sighed, pulled out another card, and that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Why I Am A Baptist Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,910 views

    Exploring the biblical basis for the Baptist Faith.

    Jesus said to the Jews who were seeking to kill Him, “I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true. There is another who bears witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Your Prayers Answered?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 19,186 views

    Are all your prayers answered?

    James 5:16, 18; 1 Kings 18:41-46 A deacon had a parrot that said, “lets kiss, lets kiss.” The Pastor had a parrot that said, “lets pray, lets pray.” So the deacon asked the preacher if he could leave his parrot with the pastor to influence his parrot so that it wouldn’t say, “lets kiss . . . .” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Be Ready When God Calls You Series

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 21,116 views

    Learn from King David how to be ready when God calls you to do something special.

    SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID "How To Be Ready When God Calls You For Something Special" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION There have been a number of times in my own life where I have said to God, "Whatever it is you want to do with my life, God, I am yours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With The Gray Areas Of Life Series

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,604 views

    Some sins the Bible says nothing about. How do you handle those sins?

    1 Cor 8 1_13.doc GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ A Study In The Book Of 1 Corinthians Dealing With The Gray Areas Of Life - 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 The apostle Paul had two great desires in life… (1) To live his life totally for God and…, (2) to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Role Distinctions In The Church

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    The Bible establishes role distinctions in the Lord’s churches.

    God’s Glorious Church Role Distinctions in the Church Galatians 3:28 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 29, 2005 Introduction (see footnote) Today we come to the last of the four messages I want to preach about women and their roles in the Lord’s New Testament churches. It has been a joy for me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Is A Verb Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    Part 8 of the series focuses on worshiping God with our finances.

    Worship Is A Verb Part 8 Scripture: Psalm 96:8; Deut. 16:17; 2 Cor. 8:3-5; 9:11-14; Malachi 3:8-12 Introduction In my message on last week, I shared with you the importance of the music ministry in our worship service. As you may recall, the music should not over shadow the worship, nor should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Message From God

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 13, 2017
     | 5,492 views

    Learning about the importance of learning to hear from God

    Message from God CCCAG December 10th, 2017 Scripture- Luke 1:26-38 Edward Kimball, Sunday school teacher, was not one of the ordinary type. • Got involved in the lives of his boys • Got to know them on a personal level One day a new teenage boy started to attend his class, and as was his custom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God