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  • Dave Kinney avatar

    How Not To Raise A Fool

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    Find out the 3 BIG SEEDS that are affecting our children the most and could turn children into fools later.

    How many of us want to raise a foolish child? How many think their already raising a fool? No one is born a fool; fools are self-made! Usually with a little help from the people in there lives. The Bible says, “Foolishness is bound up in a child’s heart.” If parents aren’t careful, there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    Raising Dry Bones

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 247 ratings
     | 51,529 views

    Just as God caused these dry bones to live He can make our churches alive.

    Raising Dry Bones Ezek 37:1-10 1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, 2 And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Raising Of Lazarus"

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 29,619 views

    The message deals with the Power & Authority of Jesus over physical death as well as spiritual death.

    This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard White avatar

    Raising Our Shields

    Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,421 views

    The Devil is at war with us, his arrows are flying. Time to raise our shields and extinguish the flaming arrows of doubt.

    Raising up our shields Genesis 15:1-21 I am a trekkie, not of the next generation or deep space nine, but one of the originals. I always looked forward to the ominous music, the attack from the enemy ships, and Chekhov asking, “Shall I raise the shields Captain?” This morning I want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising The Mis-Steak

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,513 views

    Good behavior is in one sense like good manners - we practice it because we love others in the same way that God loved us.

    SERMON NOTES: RAISING THE MIS-STEAK The fifty-cent word: aidiaphoria Why was meat controversial? 1. Knowledge P_uffs_____ up a. Good Manners as a weapon b. Pharisees & other Know-It-Alls 2. Love B_uilds____ up a. Love doesn’t enable sin, it defeats it b. If you love me, _you will keep my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Tips For Fund Raising

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    God is able to make every grace overflow to you...

    Tips for Fundraising: 2Cor. 9:8 1. Project your ministry, not yourself. - “For we are not proclaiming ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves because of Jesus.” 2Cor. 4:5 2. You are not alone in this endeavor. - “…I will never leave you or forsake you.” Heb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Oliver avatar

    Raising Kingdom Kids

    Contributed by Tommy Oliver on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,134 views

    A four point outlined sermon on the "how to" of childrens ministry & parenting

    INTRODUCTION: It has been said that children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression. This is so true. It is also true that children can make a great impression on us if we allow them. If you have ever seen the show "Kids Say The Darndest Things" with Bill Cosby you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    But God Raised Him

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    Good news for Easter - God has the final say, and His power works in our life!

    Acts 2:22-28 – But God Raised Him The Resurrection. The heartbeat of the good news of the Gospel. Some would say it’s an afterthought, that the cross was the important thing, and the resurrection was like the cherry on top of the ice cream sundae. I disagree. Jesus’ death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raise Your Praise

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,702 views

    Worship is our response to who God is and the redemptive act He has done for us through Jesus Christ. Worship was the bone of contention in the heavenlies and so is today in many churches. But the sole purpose of song & music was to worship God. Each one

    Opening illustration: Play the ‘Worship Haters’ video Introduction: The scripture passage is pact with exuberance and passionate worship. The amazing words “you have heard me” prompt the tongue-tied suppliant to open the floodgates of effusive praise in verses 22-31. This crescendo of praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Raising Them By The Rules

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,996 views

    Mother’s Day sermon using Samson’s mom as an example

    RAISING THEM BY THE RULES Judges 13 Sunday, May 10, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Manoah asked in verse 12, “When your words are fulfilled, what is to be the rule for the boy’s life and work?” The angel’s response is noteworthy. He could have laid out how Samson was to be sure not to drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Raising The Value Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
     | 4,091 views

    The value of marriage has decreased in our society.

    Fireproof: Raising the Value of Marriage From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL Matt. 19:1-9 June 7, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A In the 1970’s, a wave of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    The Raising Of Jairus’ Daughter Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 38,392 views

    To show how the Lord met the needs of a child and her parents.

    The Raising of Jairus’ Daughter Text: Mark 5:21-43 Introduction: This section of Mark’s Gospel is filled with impossible cases. It has been called the Home Of The Hopeless. There are four impossible, hopeless situations recounted in Mark 4:35-5:43. There is the Troubled Sea, the Tormented Sinner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Raised Up For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,549 views

    The Lord works sovereignly over the world & individuals because He created both the world & its people. It is His right as Creator & Sustainer. What God does He does in righteousness in order to bring forth righteousness.

    ISAIAH 45: 8-13 RAISED UP FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS The Lord works sovereignly over the world and individuals because He created both the world and its people. It is His right as Creator and Sustainer. Those created have no right to rebelliously question the Creator’s ways. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Raising Heroes For Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    Our children can be great heroes for Jesus Christ. Jesus can turn them into heroes, and we can help. Let’s look into the Word of God and see what to do.

    Raising Heroes for Christ John 6:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 25, 2007 *Last Thursday was George Washington’s birthday. What a hero he was! Historian James Flexner called Washington “the indispensable man.” And Richard Smith said, -“If George Washington had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    How Are The Dead Raised? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 24, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    The Resurrection, New Bodies, Power of God

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - How Are the Dead Raised? 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 April 9, 2023 Introduction: There aren't many funerals that I do where I don't share one of my favorite stories about one of my favorite preachers. My Dad's favorite show when we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ