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Bio Of A First-Class Dad

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 15, 2019

Why was Abraham called "Father of us all?" Because he was a first-class Dad. He was a Man of Leadership, a Man of Faith, and a Man of Prayer. If we want to be first-class Dads, we should follow his example.

BIO OF A FIRST-CLASS DAD Gen. 17:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE DEFINITION OF BARBECUING It’s the only type of cooking a "real man" will do. When a man volunteers to do the ’BBQ’ the following chain of events are put into motion: 1. The woman goes to the store. 2. The woman fixes the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Come And Eat Breakfast"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 3, 2002

a short devotional to give encouragement

I ask you to spend just a few moments contemplating the setting. God has become flesh and dwelt among His creation. He has temporarily lain aside the independent exercise of His divine attributes and become entirely dependent upon and obedient to the Father, in all things. He has taught His ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12

Denomination: Orthodox

Timothy

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 29, 2015

Whom are you emulating today? Timothy imitated his mentor Apostle Paul and had phenomenal spiritual growth!

Timothy's proven worth! Philippians 2:21”For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy's proven worth…” Riveted by the words ‘Timothy’s proven worth’ I write this devotion! I’m all set to preach the same at our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Month Of Divine Favour

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Mar 25, 2020

welcome you with great delight in the name of the Lord Jesus to our month of Divine Favour. I pray that your years of toiling and disfavour will evaporate like vapour this month in Jesus name. (Psalm 30:5.)

welcome you with great delight in the name of the Lord Jesus to our month of Divine Favour. I pray that your years of toiling and disfavour will evaporate like vapour this month in Jesus name. (Psalm 30:5.) I pray that favour will give you divine acceleration, that instead of crawling to achieve ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Ingredients Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 7, 2022

Life consists of many different recipes. Each recipe is usually made up of many elements and each ingredient performs its own individualistic and distinctive purpose.

Ron Ben-Israel, an Israeli-American pastry chef once remarked: “Pastry is different from cooking because you have to consider the chemistry, beauty and flavor. It's not just sugar and eggs thrown together. I tell my pastry chefs to be in tune for all of this. You have to be challenged by using ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 6:33, Genesis 9:3

The Purpose Of A Christian Life

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 14, 2025

As you think about this question, certain pictures may come into your mind or example;

1. Esther 4:14 2. Philippians 3:7-15 3. Psalm 4 Let me start off by asking you a question. What is the purpose for your life? When you wake up in the morning what it that drives you is; What is your purpose? • When you get to work, • or when you go to school, What is it that makes you want to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14, Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power In The Blood

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 1, 2013

The Blood of Jesus has power to forgive, save, and change lives.

Power in the Blood March 31, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Blood of Jesus has power. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:17-21 Introduction: At a great parliament of religions, held in Chicago many years ago, practically every known religion was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Beef Stew

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007

All of us are different yet when we work together it blends well.

Beef Stew: One With Many Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about the divisions that exist within Christianity. I shared with you that I believe only the power of love will enable us to build bridges to close those divisions. I talked about the “Failure To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Juanita Holloway Christian Funeral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 8, 2021

: Juanita was an elderly woman who loved her family and came to the Lord just a few years before she died. She had a great sense of humor

Eulogy for Juanita Lovelace 6/8/2021 By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Summary: Juanita was an elderly woman who loved her family and came to the Lord just a few years before she died. Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 Psalm 139: John 14:1-6 God is amazing. He knew Juanita Lovelace long before her parents did ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Isaiah Crying Marantha? (Advent 1 December 2020)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2023

Though we are not a post-exilic community, like the one in today’s text we too, want relief from our disasters of this tumultuous year. The one thing that quarantine has in common with being exiled is isolation. ... We too, want God to act and fix things.

IS ISAIAH CRYING MARANTHA? (Advent 1 December 2020) Text: Isaiah 64:1 - 9 O that you would tear open the heavens and come down, so that the mountains would quake at your presence— 2 as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil— to make your name known to your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Freedom's Fruit Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

We win our battles against our compulsion to sin when we depend on the Holy Spirit. We must live by the Spirit to conquer fleshly desires, be led by the Spirit to conquer fleshly deeds, and walk with the Spirit to enjoy the death of the flesh.

Freedom’s Fruit (Galatians 5:16-26) Jo Guerrero’s five-year-old daughter, Barbara, had disobeyed her mother and had been sent to her room. After a few minutes, Jo (the mom) went in to talk with her about what she had done. Teary-eyed, the little girl asked, “Why do we do wrong things, Mommy?” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God 's Way Of Holiness

Contributed by Johnny Beaver on Jan 13, 2001

A sermon describing the need for and way to holy living.

1 Peter 1:13-21 I can remember as a young child going over my Grandfather=s land. We were either Squirrel hunting or something to that nature but we would travel all back on his many acres of woods. Back in those old woods there would be clearly what was once some kind of road. It was clearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Beards Ain’t Weird!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 12, 2002

Why fight facial hair? C];-)|>

Beards Ain’t Weird! I normally deal with a lot of very serious subjects confronting the believer. I have dealt with tongues, healing, women preachers, version perversions and the like. From time to time I would like to address issues that many folks did not know were issues. These are ones ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:27, Isaiah 50:6

Denomination: Baptist

Great Excuses And Greater Expectations

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

God expects our lives to be greattestaments to his love

Great Excuses and Greater Expectations, Luke 14:15-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 14, 2002 I came across this list that could prove to be very helpful if you ever fall asleep at work. The following is a list of excuses you can use when caught sleeping at your desk. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intro To Romans Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jan 29, 2005

Intro to Romans

Romans 1: 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4and declared to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible