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  • Ed Cole avatar

    Fathering

    Contributed by Ed Cole on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,735 views

    A classic sermon by Dr. Edwin Louis Cole about how a father should teach, love, give to, and do things for his children.

    (Sermon Central Subscribers’ Free Gift: www.MajoringInMen.com/SermonCentral) Introduction 1. Ephesians 6:1-4 2. 1 Kings 2:2 3. Genesis 2:15 – Guide, guard, govern, Prophet, priest, king Five Things a Father Must Teach His Children 1. The attributes of God. 2. Who Jesus Christ is, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 3: Organization Vs. Organism Series

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,286 views

    An indepth look at what it means to be the body of Christ. If He is the head of the body, the foundation of the kingdom, then we are simply body parts, cells, bricks. What does it mean to be an armpit?

    ORGANIZATION VS. ORGANISM “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church…” Colossians 1: 17-18a Indeed, Babel has had its effect throughout history. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Josh Reich avatar

    Too Christian, Too Pagan Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on May 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    Most Christians want to take Jesus into their world, but feel inadequate to do so. Instead, we build walls to keep the world out, which isn’t the answer either. This sermon helps give steps to help people show Jesus in their world without selling out.

    Good morning everyone. My name is Josh, and I am one of the leaders here at Beginnings. We are really glad you decided to hang out with us this morning. Let’s pray as we move on this morning. Maybe you are able to relate to that clip. Many of us want to make a difference in our world. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gospel Chains

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
     | 7,839 views

    First, God advances the gospel through our difficult circumstances, intercessory prayers, and good news testimonies.

    Sermon Idea God calls all followers of Christ to advance the gospel. Textual Idea Paul recognized his imprisonment was the will of God to advance the gospel of Christ, encouraging the Philippian ‘saints’ or ‘followers of Christ’ to stand firm side by side as partners, in prayer for one another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,151 views

    The Old Testament commandment was “Don’t commit adultery” but Jesus goes beyond the command to expose the heart-attitude of lust which leads to adultery.

    Divine Guidelines for Marriage – Part II Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church February 21, 2016 Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, “How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself?”: (1) Channel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Milk Or Meat Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2014
     | 10,396 views

    1) The Cause (1 Corinthians 3:1–3a), 2) The Symptoms (1 Corinthians 3:3b–4), and 3) The Cure (1 Corinthians 3:5-9) for division.

    When Companies struggle with human or mechanical processes, they hire experts which come into and identify faulty processes. Often those who engage in a task every day, become blind to the problems. They often fail to see the pitfalls before them. The Corinthian believers had an especially hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 23. The Source Of Worldliness (James 4:1-10) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
     | 4,124 views

    What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.

    Text: James 4:1-3 (NIV) [part 1] 1. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2. You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 16, 2020
     | 1,572 views

    Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself? But what if you are a married person who wants to get out of the marriage?

    Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself?: (1) Channel your energy through physical work and spiritual service. (2) Don’t seek to be married, seek to love and let marriage come as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ordinary People Unleashed Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,661 views

    God unleashes the extraordinary through ordinary people.

    An ordinary Sunday School teacher named Ed was concerned for a young man in his class named Dwight, so he shared Christ with him in the back room of a shoe store. Dwight got saved and eventually became a well-known evangelist. Years later, when preaching in the British Isles, Dwight told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Fans To Followers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,153 views

    God wants to move you from being a fickle fan to become a faithful follower.

    From Fans to Followers Mark 3:7-19 Rev. Brian Bill April 9-10, 2016 What do you think of large crowds? • A record crowd of 170,000 watched the Kentucky Derby in 2015. • Over 115,000 fans gathered to watch Michigan play Notre Dame in 2013. • 3.5 million attended the largest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Joseph The Dreamer Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,905 views

    Joseph was favored by his father, hated by his brothers, but his dreams would lead to his destiny.

    No Ordinary Joe: Dreamer Genesis 37:1-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-19-202 Why Study Joseph? I’m excited to begin a new sermon series on the life of Joseph entitled, “No Ordinary Joe.” Those of you who grew up in church may think you know the story of Joseph but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Purpose In The Process

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,546 views

    There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process.

    Title: Purpose in the Process (Timeless Truths Wk 1) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Bottom Line: There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process. Intro Welcome to our first service at our new permanent, temporary location! Where are all my 1st service ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A King Is Born—to Reign Forever Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Feb 8, 2025
     | 682 views

    When Jesus reigns, His power lifts you above the weight of the world, His peace quiets the chaos, and His purpose gives you the confidence to move forward, no matter what.

    A King is Born (5) Dustin Lee Boden / General A King is Born A King is Born—To Reign Forever Introduction: This is the final week of our series, “A King is Born.” Over the past few weeks, we’ve walked through the story of how Jesus entered our world. We’ve seen that He was born into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Losing The Shame Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 5, 2025
     | 260 views

    The way back begins when you remember God’s love for you, renounce your unfaithfulness to God, and receive God’s discipline. Then you can anticipate God’s restoration.

    Phillip Griffin tells a story about a man who walks into a restaurant and orders a Coke. As soon as he receives it, he throws it in the waiter's face. The waiter is ready to fight, but the man says, “Oh, I'm so sorry. I have a horrible compulsion. I can't help it. Whenever someone hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Song Of Solomon - Chapter 5 – The Bride Searches For Her Beloved Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,317 views

    This is the turning point in the Brides progression of maturity

    V.5:1 - “I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk. Others Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love! She 2 I slept, but my heart was awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking. “Open to me, my sister, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational