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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 1, 2011
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     | 29,383 views

    The ingredients of life come into us and flow out from us through various avenues. Three of them are given special attention here; the mouth, the eyes, and the feet. All of these streams of life come from one fountain, the heart.

    PROVERBS 4: 20-27 GUARD YOUR HEART [1 Timothy 4: 8] Ever try painting a room without spattering paint on yourself? Or playing ball without getting dirty? Or washing the car without getting wet? It's hard, isn't it? How about staying pure and undefiled living life among sinners and not getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parents: Train Your Children Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,545 views

    Sermon 4 of 6 in the 2003 Calvary Family Series. We hear government or school officials say, "It all begins at home." We hear pastors say, "It all begins at home." But where do parents begin at home? Let’s look in the Bible for timeless advice.

    PARENTS Calvary Baptist Church June 1, 2003 We hear government or school officials say, "It all begins at home." We hear pastors say, "It all begins at home." But where do parents begin at home? We need men and women, but God only gives us boys and girls.Let’s look in the Bible for timeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children: Honor Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,792 views

    Sermon 5 of 6 in the Calvary Family Series 2003. Am I the only one amazed at the way that children talk to their parents and about them? No big deal, everybody is doing it, it's a different day, right? Wrong. Dead wrong. What does God say?

    What America Has Forgotten About Honoring Your Parents June 2003 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 30:11 Sermon 5 of 6 in the Calvary Family Series 2003. Am I the only one amazed at the way that children talk to their parents and about them? No big deal, everybody is doing it, it's a different day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life's Journey Requires Grace

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011
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     | 9,951 views

    As Believers, we've come to recognize that our life journey needs God's grace to sustain it. We need the power of God to refresh us and nourish us.

    Life's journey requires grace I remember as a litttle child when our Mother would send my brothers and I to Memphis during the summer when we prepared to take a trip with her to Mississippi she would always pack food for what seemed to be a long journey fried chicken was a favorite because it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church.... Why We Do What We Do.

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 12, 2011
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     | 24,148 views

    To share some areas that we need to look back at and understand the reality of why we do the things we do. God desires each of us to follow Him not blindly but boldly and intelligently.

    Illustration: A story is told about a wife cooking a roast. She cuts the end off of the roast, puts it on a pan and then in the oven. The husband asks her "Why did you cut the end off?" she replies "Because my mom always did." The next day the wife talks to mom and asks "Why did you cut the end off ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Running Naked? Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2011
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    2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do?

    The Upward Call of God Pt 2 Phil 3:12-14 V12 Christ laid a hold of you why- take a hold of why V13 Do not allow your past to determine your future V14 There is an upward call of God on every believer. 2 Tim 1:8-9 V8 Live sacrificially to further God’s Kingdom V9 Our calling is according to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Myths Of Abortion

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 24, 2011
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     | 6,385 views

    This lesson is based on a SermonCentral contributor Dan Jacques titled “Dismantling the Myths of Abortion”. I preached the sermon for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.

    Introduction: A. As you know, I usually like to start my sermons on the light side, but today’s subject isn’t one to joke about. 1. Let’s begin with something obvious and yet sobering: think about the fact that any of us here today under age 38 are alive because your parents chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Leaning To The Wind"

    Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    This message vividly illustrates the folly of leaning too heavily on our own understanding, leaving God out of our lives.And the blessings of trusting God!

    Introduction: My sermon title is, "Leaning To The Wind." If you have your Bibles, please turn with me to the third chapter of the book of Proverbs, verses five and six. (ILL). Circuses and carnivals often have a special attraction called, "The Tight Rope Walker." A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Right Way

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Feb 9, 2011
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     | 3,612 views

    These verses characterize what happens to those who follow the right way of righteousness and wisdom and those who depart it.

    Introduction There are two types of people in the world, I am told: those who are Irish and those who wish they were; according to Bob in the movie What About Bob?, they are people who like Neil Diamond and those who do not; there are those who prefer that the toilet paper rolls over the tube and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blessed Life - Pt. 1 - The Generous Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 59,049 views

    Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

    The Blessed Life Part 1 – The Generous Life I. Introduction Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit’s foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good. Crooners sing about it. Everyone wants to be lucky. Poor people use money they don’t have playing a game of luck in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Fit: Generosity Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 13, 2011
     | 11,739 views

    It is impossible to outgive God.

    Getting Fit: Generosity Proverbs 3:9-10 Rev. Brian Bill 2/13/11 It’s really great to be back in the pulpit today, though I wonder if I should take a few more Sundays off. Didn’t Pastor Andy do a tremendous job preaching about witnessing last week? Actually, his sermon must have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Captivated By My Lover

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,599 views

    Though increasingly neglected in this day, marriage is given by God for the benefit of mankind. Undoubtedly we find pleasure in marriage, but there is so much more for all who will honour God through the marriage relationship.

    “Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you. Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    The Importance Of Fathers Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,678 views

    God has given Fathers good instruction. There are five principles for Fathers that are more important than ever in our lives today.

    Recently I read a story about triplets, 3 young boys who got along pretty well. They saw everything alike. They were loyal to each other. If somebody got into trouble they wouldn’t tattle on each other. A neighbor asked the father, “How in the world do you know which one to punish if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Trusting In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
     | 10,540 views

    Trust in the Lord. Inward trust and faith, outward obedience. If we truly put our trust in the Lord, giving up relying on our own intellect, than our outward appearance should reflect this faith and trust.

    In Proverbs chapter 3, verses 1-10, Solomon teaches us about wisdom. My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Decisions Decisions

    Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,344 views

    The importance of making decisions and some of the tools God gives us to make good ones.

    Decisions Decisions God is giving instruction regarding Aaron and his clothes that would be required to enter the tabernacle on behalf of the people. Exodus 28:15 (NASB95) 15 “You shall make a breastpiece of judgment, the work of a skillful workman; like the work of the ephod you shall ...read more

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