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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: The Attributes Of God The Father

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 13, 2025
     | 743 views

    What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?” God is love! Really!

    Sermon: The Attributes of God the Father Text: Luke 15: 11-24 “And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bacon Or Eggs Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 9, 2021
     | 7,288 views

    Is God a forethought or afterthought in our life? Are we giving Him platitudes or our whole self? Are we giving Him our all? This series takes a look at how we are serving God.

    Bacon or Eggs Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 6:33; 19:16-26; Mark 12:41-44 Two weeks ago, on August 1st, I was lying in bed when the Spirit of God began to speak to me about our relationship with Him. As I listened to Him speak, I opened the notes app on my phone so I could capture what He told me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Love, No Really, True Love

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003
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     | 14,290 views

    DT: Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the Body of Christ.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “True Love, No Really, True Love” 02.09.03 Sunday Morning Sermon “Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the church body.” Intro: Whoever loves much, does much. Thomas a’ Kempis. On the whole, God’s love for us is a much safer subject to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    (The Danger Of Having Dynamite In Your Dentures)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Sep 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,688 views

    THE GOAL OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO MAKE US THE BLOOD BOUGHT SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF GOD AWARE OF THAT THE WORDS THAT COMES OUT OF OUR MOUTH HAS THE POWER TO DAMAGE LIVES OR EVEN DETERMINE LIFE IT`S SELF

    James 3:3-12 (MSG) 3 A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole horse. 4 A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. 5 A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything—or destroy it! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dwelling In God's Will.

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,757 views

    Understanding why it is important not to live an ambiguous lifestyle, but to truly remain in God’s perfect will.

    For the last couple of weeks Collier has been sick with the flu. His temperature would range between 102-103. One particular day his temperature went above 105 three different times. Each time we would place him in the bathtub with cool water. Each time our hearts would shatter because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Essentials 2 Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,908 views

    God has given us particular tools for service; here are four of the most important ones.

    • Most of us have a position, for some it is student; for others it is employed or retired. For others it may be the owner of a small company or large corporation. For some the position may be military or even still housewife or like my self, pastor. • In verse two of Romans five we read that those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dad's Matter Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025
     | 269 views

    Why are fathers so important? Because God created them to be a major part of the family unit! They are not optional!

    “Dad’s Matter” Opening Video Illustration: Stuff Dad’s Never Say! Dad Joke’s – Best 10 one’s I could find! 1. Did you hear about the circus fire? It was in tents! 2. How do you catch a squirrel? Climb a tree and act like a nut! 3. Did you hear about the guy who invented Lifesavers? They say he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tool Of Family Fun Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    Part of a series on the keys to raising healthy kids; this ones deals with the importance of having fun as a family.

    THE TOOL OF FAMILY FUN TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, July 21, 2002 We have been talking about parenting and some of the tools for parenting. The first week we talked about the importance of discipline. We balance discipline with affirmation or love. We were reminded to be flexible. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Conceal Vs. Confess PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,297 views

    The importance of acknowledging and confessing our sins rather than concealing them and the transformative power of God's forgiveness.

    Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into a topic that touches all of us - sin. We often think that we can hide our sins, keep them concealed from others, and maybe even from God. But, as St. Augustine once said, "The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works." ...read more

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    You Want Others To Have It Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,547 views

    The obsession to reach those who do not know Christ is an important mark of a church with "It".

    SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leadesr Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU WANT OTHERS TO HAVE IT” MARK 2:1-12 OPEN We continue on this morning in our series: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Bold Declarations Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 1,116 views

    Two truths about Paul’s prayer request of the most important action of the Christian life.

    Background to passage: The final words of the full armor of God passage, which flows from the be being filled with the Spirit instructions. We have noted the defensive and offensive aspects of these various pieces of armor as well as the foundation of prayer. From that foundation he asks that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Protect Our Most Valued Resources Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,530 views

    Personal time with Jesus protects that which is most important in our lives--and keeps us on task

    One hundred forty vertical stone slabs that stretch 494 feet long and stand 10 feet tall at the highest point. Engraved on this coal-black wall are 58,132 names of American soldiers dead or missing. If you’ve been to the Vietnam Memorial, you have witnessed the somber silence that sets on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    Learning From Lament Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2020
     | 6,632 views

    In addition to the benefits we experience as we pray lament prayers, there are also important things that we can learn through our suffering and times of lament. Using the book of Lamentations, we learn at least two important lessons.

    A. One Sunday, a minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his sermon, so as he stood before the congregation, he placed four worms into four separate jars. 1. He explained he was putting the first worm into a jar with alcohol, the second worm into a jar filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of One

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,983 views

    Each of us is important to God and God can use one person to make a difference.

    One Sunday morning, a priest wakes up and decides to go golfing. He calls his boss and says that he feels very sick, and won't be able to go to work. Way up in heaven, Saint Peter sees all this and asks God, ''Are you really going to let him get away with this?'' ''No, I guess not,'' says God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    When There's A Big Job To Do, Work As A Team! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,216 views

    In this lesson, we learn important principles to help us serve God together as a team.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of elephant jokes? 1. Elephant jokes were a fad in the 1960s. 2. An elephant joke is a joke that is usually an absurd riddle or conundrum, and often a sequence of such that involves an elephant. 3. For instance: Q: How can you tell if an elephant is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ