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  • David Owens avatar

    The Difference Fathers Make

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
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    Fathers make a difference through leadership, laughter and love.

    Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads among us today!! May God bless you on this special day that we set aside each year to honor our dads. 1. You might take a peak later at the article in the bulletin I put together. It reviews the interesting history of Father’s Day in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Messiah Who Gives Caution Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,440 views

    We need to heed Jesus’ cautions and steer clear of the traps of life.

    A Messiah Who Gives Caution Text: Matt. 6:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago at a Promise Keepers conference, Dennis Rainey placed animal traps on stage. They were big ones too. Bear traps and even an African safari large animal trap that took two men to open. There were a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Tender Moment Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    Peter in the text that we have before us if the classic case of the "Backsliding" Christian. And in the moment that Jesus spends with Peter before and after the death, burial, and resurrection; we see the tragedy of backsliding away from God. Then we se

    Moments with the Master Series A TENDER MOMENT John 21:1-19 Intro There was a certain man who had been faithful in worshiping with other believers for many years. Then he became lax and stopped coming to the services. The pastor was burdened for his spiritual welfare, so one day he visited his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elder Care Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,548 views

    If churches want to help their leaders be all they can be, they must pay them well, treat them fairly, and pick them wisely.

    When I get a chain letter in my Email, I usually ignore it; but sometime ago, I came across this chain letter, which gave me a chuckle. It was written to church members looking for the perfect pastor. It said… “The perfect pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, but thoroughly expounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Counterfeit Christianity Part 2

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,682 views

    A broken life can never be a raw material for the devil. A broken life knows the secret of the law. It is immune to satanic arrows. It will trample permanently on serpents and scorpions. It is a terror to demonic forces. When a broken life goes into a par

    COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY PART 2 Dr. D. K. Olukoya This is the concluding part of the message, we started last week. We went into it because many people are working behind their schedules and some have spent unprofitable time in incubation instead of doing what God wants them to do. In the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Following The Crowd Is Not A Good Idea Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,424 views

    A children’s Service talking about how people think we can get to heaven

    Following the crowd is not a good idea. Luke 13-22-30 Gladstone Baptist Church - 6/8/06 pm S1 - Heaven seems like such a wonderful place and everyone wants to get to heaven don’t they. But many people will miss out. Hi Boys & Girls, Mums & Dads, today I want to talk to you about heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Words Of The Risen Christ

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
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     | 14,487 views

    First words from the Risen Christ

    First Words of the Risen Christ – John 20:1-18 Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/4/07 am Introduction Happy Easter – Christ is Risen. That is a fact of history that can not be denied and I pray this morning that it is as real to you as it was to those who witnessed Jesus in the flesh. Over the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking One For The Team

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 16, 2009
     | 4,382 views

    The greatest love is to love others sacrificially.

    Title: Taking One for the Team Text: John 15:9-17 Thesis: The greatest love is to love others sacrificially. Introduction Colorado is a hotbed for interesting and sometimes “off-the-wall” news articles. Last September 30th Trevor Wikre, an offensive guard for the Mesa State Mavericks. Mesa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eternal Vigilance Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,750 views

    When you have the right tool for the right job, you can accomplish what you set out to do. In order for the remnant to accomplish the job that God had called them to do, they needed the right tools. They needed the tools of vigilance.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com Remember last week we saw how there were two kinds of enemies who were coming against the remnant. There was an outside enemy and an inside enemy. One rule of combat is that you have to deal with the most imminent threat first. In other words, you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evil Load

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 85,784 views

    There is only one Person who can break the yoke and remove the burden - God

    THE EVIL LOAD Dr. D. K. Olukoya Matthew11:28-30 “Come unto me (an invitation) all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Beginning Of… Marriage Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    God gives marriage to show the greatness of his love and to work out the glory of his grace.

    Scripture Introduction If I ask you what is most like half the moon, is it half an orange? half a basketball? a round of cheese? The answer is the other half of the moon! So if we ask what is most like a man, the answer is a woman. And what is most like a woman? a man. Men and women are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Looking For Leaders Pt. 1” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,091 views

    What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader?

    What does GOD look for when He chooses a leader? Does He used the same criteria that man often uses? • Is it charisma? Can he hold & influence an audience? • Is it style? Does he “LOOK LIKE” a leader? • Is it his voice? Does he “SOUND LIKE” a leader? • Is it humor? Can he keep them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remediation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,270 views

    As we’ve taken these nine tests of faith througout the book of James, we haven’t gotten the results we were hoping for. That’s why we need to show God’s grace by remediating each other.

    1. Results that show the need for remediation 2. Responsibilities for providing remediation 3. Rewards for giving remediation As many of you know, I used to write curriculum for our military schools. And one of the things you have to do when you write curriculum is that you have to write tests. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Smart Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,450 views

    The Challanges that lay ahead for the believer who wants to reform his mind.

    Get Smart Ephesians 5:13-20 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan Psalm 90:12 says, “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” We have been looking at the expectations that the Lord has for us as individuals and as a Church. We have learned we need to Grow up, Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,275 views

    A sermon that uncovers the heart of a true servant of God

    Nehemiah 1:1-11 The Heart of a Servant. 3rd February 2008 Basingstoke Nehemiah lived in the same era as Ezra and Esther around 450BC From our recent studies you know how Jews spent 70 years in exile The city of Jerusalem and the temple had been destroyed by Babylonians Remember how Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist