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  • Jerry Thorpe avatar

    Baby Dedication

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 39,647 views

    Baby Dedication using roses as illustration.

    Baby Dedication: The precedent for the ceremony of baby dedication may be found in the presentation of Samuel by his mother, Hannah, in I Samuel 1:28. Jesus considered the “little ones” infinitely precious, and he said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Peters Message"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,871 views

    Peter shares his message after healing a man begging for alms.

    Acts 3:12-19 Peters Message 1. Peter and John come upon a lame man who desires alms vs. 3 • The lame man is healed vs 7 • Onlookers are amazed at what they have witnessed vs 9-11 • Now consider the problem the assumption of the crowd vs 12 And when Peter saw it, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Has Your Clock Stopped Ticking????

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 7, 2013
     | 3,770 views

    All it needs is a fresh piece of battery to get you back on your toes!

    Has your clock stopped ticking???? 1 Samuel 1:7”So it was, year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, that she provoked her; therefore she wept and did not eat.” We have a huge collection of wall clocks adorning all over the walls of our school, Abide Angel Home, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Turbulent Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 6, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    Friend, the most important thing that I want to drive across today to each one of you is to have control over your emotions, are you listening?

    Turbulent spirit Genesis 49:4 “Turbulent as the waters, you will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father’s bed, onto my couch and defiled it.” In the case of the tribe of Reuben, Joseph prophesied, "Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Timothy’s Faith Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2020
     | 6,379 views

    Even though fathers were responsible for their son’s education, Judaism and Greco-Roman aristocrats wanted mothers to be knowledgeable so they could impart knowledge to their young children (This is true even though Judaism did not provide women with advanced education.).

    Tom Lowe 10-24-2020 Timothy’s Faith Scripture 2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Commentary 5. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We There Yet?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,508 views

    Jesus asks the disciples are they there yet, meaning is your faith go to the point of belief.

    Mark 4:35-41 “Are we there yet”? 1. Jesus seems to be out of whack, people love Him, People hate him, People don’t understand him • It is the end of a long day. Jesus is growing in success and popularity. • He is provoking strong reactions from nearly everyone with whom he comes into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Assurance Of Hope

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    Moving on to better things.

    THE ASSURANCE OF HOPE. Hebrews 6:9-20. We saw last week that the writer to the Hebrews concludes that those who are inclined to fall away are NIGH unto cursing (Hebrews 6:8); but he emphasises to the recipients of his letter that “we are persuaded better things of you, and things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love's Great Offering

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018
     | 6,182 views

    This message covers the concept of displaying an unconditional measure of love for God and His cause

    I. "THEN TOOK MARY A POUND OF OINTMENT OF SPIKENARD, VERY COSTLY, AND ANOINTED THE FEET OF JESUS AND WIPED HIS FEET WITH HER HAIR" A. The setting of our text: 1. Jesus had arrived at Bethany six days before the Passover - that is on a Friday 2. The day after was the Sabbath and "they made Him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Losing Our Unction Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 3,778 views

    One of Satan’s aims is to trip up God’s child so that we lose our power (unction), witness, etc… To illustrate this point Paul presents an O.T. study. It’s the story of God’s own nation. They serve as an example (warning) (v.6, 11).

    LOSING OUR UNCTION I CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION: “Unction” = anointing. Fervency in speaking or behaving. Persuasion. See 9:27. What was Paul fearful of? Not losing his salvation, but his unction = divine authority/power/persuasion/influence! If that left him he would have nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Set Free Mindset

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,833 views

    God did what the law could not.

    A SET FREE MINDSET. Romans 8:1-5. “Then-now-no” begins the Greek of this wonderful chapter of God’s Book. This firm negation placed right at the beginning of the sentence serves to emphasise the absolute impossibility of there ever being any “condemnation” - to whom? “To those in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting It All Together – As A Father.

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jun 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,016 views

    Today has been declared Fathers’ Day to honour the fathers in our life. Father are precious and are worthy of our honour. They have taken lots of risks in order to make sure the family survive first and then thrive.

    Father’s Day Message June 19, 2022 Getting it all together – as a Father. Texts: Proverbs 20:7 - The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 3 John 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Introduction: Today has been declared Fathers’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2022
     | 1,650 views

    We are commanded by God to love everyone.

    Love – I Corinthians 13: 1 - 13 Intro: The story is told of Richard Daly who was the Mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955 – 1976). One day, one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in his office and asked for a pay raise. The mayor replied, “I’m not giving you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Visionary View: If You Could Only See One Thing, What Would It Be? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 797 views

    If you could only see one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? This question directs us to examine the most valuable focus for our lives.

    "Visionary View: If You Could Only See One Thing, What Would It Be?" Today, let us embark on a journey of introspection and contemplation. If you could only see one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? This question directs us to examine the most valuable focus for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stewardship:what A Way To Live!

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 12,792 views

    Stewardship is defined as the servant of God looking at the things he has as not his own, but through the use of time, money, and abilities gives to God’s work and God’s glory.

    Stewardship: What A Way To Live! Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6 – 14 Introduction I guess by now you understand that during this sermon series we have been discovering the way God intended for us to live. We have found that He wants us to live as disciples, to live as worshippers, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Evasion Of Exasperation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,108 views

    54th in a series from Epehesians. How to avoid exasperating my children - and others.

    This week, I ran across this article. Although it is attributed to a pamphlet put out by the Houston police department, the author is actually unknown and no one can produce a copy of any such pamphlet. Nevertheless, it gives us some good food for thought this morning: TWELVE RULES FOR RAISING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist