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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Story 29: A Peculiar Partnership Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 19, 2014
     | 3,777 views

    God selects unusual people with whom to partner in his work -- Saul of Tarsus and US!

    1. [During one of those "teachable moments," a young mother asked her son why they should be quiet in church. The boy replied, "Because so many people are sleeping." Ouch! 2. On behalf of myself and all preachers who may have driven you to sleep in a sermon, please accept my apology. You see, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dear Daddy

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Feb 21, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,149 views

    A message to fathers.

    ILL: SON: "Daddy, may I ask you a question?" DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?" SON: "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?" SON: "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?" DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In God’s Purpose For Your Life

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
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    Every human being is created with a divine purpose. God does not create anyone without a reason.

    WALKING IN GOD’S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:4–10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28–30, Proverbs 19:21, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 46:10, Psalm 138:8 INTRODUCTION: Every human being is created with a divine purpose. God does not create anyone without a reason. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spiritual Disciplines Of A Christian Worker Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 290 views

    Every Christian worker must cultivate spiritual disciplines that build character, deepen devotion, and equip them for effective service in God’s kingdom.

    THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF A CHRISTIAN WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Key Verse: “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” (1 Timothy 4:15, KJV) Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:9-11; Matthew 26:41; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Set Your Mind On God’s Interests

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 24, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,416 views

    We must keep our eyes on God; it’s all about God, not us.

    Set Your Mind on God’s Interests June 21, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep our eyes on God; it’s all about God, not us. Focus Passage: Matthew 16:21-28 I. Get Behind Me Satan (v 23a) a. Just a few verses earlier, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fathers Bearing Arks

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
     | 6,793 views

    A Father's Day message concerning importance of being a responsible and godly man.

    Joshua 3:15-17 KJV And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,) [16] That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "A True Friend Stirs You Up" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 19,041 views

    A true friend will care enough to confront you.

    "Give me the avowed, the erect, the manly foe; Bold I can meet, perhaps return his blow; But of all the plagues, good heaven, thy wrath can send; Save, oh save me from the candid friend!" This poem speaks about an aspect of friendship which most of us would probably rather do without, but which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory And Honor

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 6, 2015
     | 13,376 views

    We honor God by giving Him glory.

    November 1, 2015 Morning Worship Text: 1 Samuel 2:30; Revelation 4:11 Subject: Honoring God Title: Glory and Honor Last week we began a series on honoring God. And in 1 Samuel 2:30, the Lord is speaking to Eli through a prophet concerning the character and actions of Eli’s sons who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Great Treasure Hunt

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,332 views

    The man in the parable of the Pearl of Great Price knew that it was a treasure beyond all treasures; that it had value beyond all earthly values.

    The Great Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:45-46 July 31, 2005 The September 6, 1999 issue of TIME Magazine contained an article about Extreme Sports. According to the TIME editors, members of Generation X have fewer real risks to face and therefore some feel the need to live out challenges through risky ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Pursuit Of Excellence: "Finishing Life Well" [part Three]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016
     | 7,283 views

    Life on earth as an offering to God

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, May 1, 2016 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Pursuit of Excellence: “Finishing Life Well!” [Part Three] 2 Timothy 4:6-8 In the sermon outline it mentions how each of the apostles suffered for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Trusting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,088 views

    Where is your life headed? Jesus knew, and he encouraged his disciples to follow Him. Is your life headed toward a dead end street? Jesus is the way!

    a. I have been preaching on the subject of Trust for several weeks now. It is a theme that runs through the entire bible and includes Easter Sunday! b. I would like to have you take a journey with me back to the days before Jesus’ crucifixion, to the time when Jesus is preparing his disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of Signs & Traps

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,874 views

    Fist Sunday of advent, exhortation to watch and pray

    Of Signs and Traps Aim To Alerts the congregation to the signs or the return of Christ& to encourage them to avoid the traps on the way To introduce Advent Introduction – Advent Happy New Year. That may sound like a strange thing to say just before Christmas, but the season of Advent is the start ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Good News From The Graveyard!

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,890 views

    An Topical message on the assurances that the resurrection gives to Christians.

    "Good News From The Graveyard" March 31, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. It is our normal teaching practice to go through books of the Bible verse by verse. Currently on Sunday mornings we are going through the Gospel of Luke but since this is such a special day I will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 21,239 views

    A look at the parable of the Pearl of Great price

    HE HAD IT ALL, AT LEAST ON THE SURFACE. A GOOD BUSINESS, A FINE FAMILY, STATUS IN THE COMMUNITY. HE HAD EVERYTHING IT WOULD APPEAR, BUT NOT QUITE ENOUGH. SOME MEN CRAVED AFTER GOLD OR SILVER OR JEWELS NOT THIS MAN. THOSE THINGS WERE ALL SO COLD AND INANIMATE, FORGED AND MOULDED DEEP INSIDE AN ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Father's Day 2014

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014
     | 8,278 views

    Values are not taught to our children, they are caught by them. How can father's share good morals with their children?

    Father’s Day Message June 15, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Several years ago researchers did an experiment to see how much time middle-class father’s spent playing/interacting with their small children. 1 First, they asked the father’s to estimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist