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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Dads Disarming Distractions Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2016
     | 3,953 views

    In connection with Father's Day, this lesson points out that Jesus IS going to return. As preparation Dads (all of us) must make two key decisions: 1. Stay Awake and 2. Dress Appropriately. These decisions benefit our children as well as ourselves.

    1. Use iPad and iPhone as distractions -- pretend to be reading email, texts, and receive a phone call from "Mom" to show how we can be distracted from our focus 2. Staying Focused Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD -- Attention Deficit Disorder. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Stronger Faith Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,663 views

    Everyone has FAITH but for what, or for who; What or who has our FAITH is what really matters

    Our Sermon today is all about Faith. What exactly is faith? Without relying on Daniel Webster, just off the top of your head, how would you define it? Would you believe me if I told you that even though you might not be a Christian but instead a non-believer of sorts…that your whole life is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Abraham, The Christian’s Precursor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2018
     | 4,552 views

    In many ways, Abraham is a prototype of you, the follower of Jesus Christ.

    Abraham, the Christian’s Precursor Hebrews 11:8-19 1. One Greek man and a Turkish man were friends. Both went to a famous Chocolate store in Greece. When everyone in the shop was busy, the Turk stole 3 chocolates from the store. After coming out the Turk said, “Haw! I stole three chocolates and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Baptism: The Gift Of Identity

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 10, 2022
     | 2,596 views

    A sermon for The Baptism of Our Lord, Year C

    January 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Acts 8:14-17 Baptism: The Gift of Identity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When the Israelites had coursed their 40-year journey out of slavery ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Waiting On The Lord

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 26, 2024
     | 949 views

    Message about waiting on God and how while we wait we can praise and march.

    Title: Wait and Not Be Weary Theme: Learn to tarry (wait) on the Lord and we will soar like eagles. Text: Isaiah 40:27 - 31 Introduction Isaiah is a prophet of the Old Testament to the nation of Judah. He covered four kings who reigned in Judah, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah. His most ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pointers Of Promise- Advent 1

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013
     | 4,362 views

    We look to the past for the promise of the future, how the great patriarch are pointers of the promise of the awaited Messiah.

    Pointer’s of Promise Apart from the first two years, all of my childhood and much of my early adulthood was spent in Dunscroft, a medium sized mining village seven miles north east of Doncaster. Though it was a mining village it was surrounded by fields and hedgerows, which were places I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Life In The Valleys

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 156 views

    This week we begin to celebrate the Holy Season of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to reflect on how we live out discipleship in the world around us.

    “Life in the Valleys” “The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met him.” Luke 9:37 Intro: This week we begin to celebrate the Holy Season of Lent starting with Ash Wednesday. Lent is a time to reflect on how we live out discipleship in the world around us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Agape Is The Love That Sustains Marriage

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,048 views

    A Wedding Sermon

    Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son among us to reveal your grace and truth for our lives, and to give his life for our redemption. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Joy Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,994 views

    Christmas is a message of liberty!

    The Joy Of Christmas December 15, 2002 Isaiah 61:1-11 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part 6 - Why Don’t I Have More Self-Control? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2010
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     | 5,352 views

    We do what we don’t want, and vice versa...Why?

    I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Romans 7:14 - 25 (NRSV) [1] We are still grappling with some of life’s “why” questions. Today’s question is #6 in the series – a riddle that is arguably one of the simplest and most basic; at the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cleansing Of The Temple

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,489 views

    We’ve come to see Jesus as a touchy, feely love child. In this sermon, He unleashes a fire storm. Will the real Jesus please stand up.

    -Have you ever done the right thing in a sticky situation and it ended up costing you dearly? -Maybe it cost you a friend, a loved one, money, a deal, your pride, your reputation but it cost you something that you would have rather not give up. {PAUSE} -We watched a cool animated movie on Friday ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Warned

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2019
     | 2,872 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 31 – 35

    Matthew 26: 31 – 35 Pre-warned but not pre-wise 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Warned But Not Wise

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2019
     | 2,479 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 31 – 35

    Matthew 26: 31 – 35 warned but not wise 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Inspired Giving Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 10, 2021
     | 3,579 views

    This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and experts in various fields. Giving is inspired. The Lord inspired the contributors and labourers for his ministry. He prompts and performs through people.

    Theme: Inspired Giving Text: Exodus 35: 4-29 Greetings: Dearly beloved in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Mother Of A Man

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    Mothers, even in today’s culture, can still impart their love for God to their children.

    A Mother of a Man Ex. 2:1-10a May 14, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A TOP TEN LIST OF WHAT MOMS REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY 10. To be able to eat a whole candy bar (alone) and drink a Coke without any "floaters." 9. To have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist