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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Father, Forgive Them” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 104 ratings
     | 48,908 views

    The first sermon on the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross.

    The last words of a dying person are normally never forgotten. A person’s closing comments often reveal their pain and agony. Some enter eternity without saying anything, while others utter sentiments that disclose their values, priorities, and innermost thoughts. The great Bap¬tist preacher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    The Father Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 25,368 views

    We always hear of the story of the Prodigal Son, this message is based on the greace and love of the Prodigal Father

    The Father of the Prodigal Son Luke 15: 11-24 an earthly illustration to show a heavenly view I heard a song a while back, and I am not sure of the title, but it went something like this... “The only time I seen him run, is when he came running to me.” Showing that the Father has had compassion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Earls avatar

    The Holiness Of God The Father Series

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,456 views

    This is the first in a three part series about the Holiness of God.

    Holiness. It’s such a big word – especially to beings that are not holy. To be holy according to Webster is to be perfect in goodness and righteousness. To be holy is to be set apart. We are not born holy. No one teaches a child to lie or steal. We are born corrupted. David tells us that we born in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Father Named Joseph

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,373 views

    If Jesus needed an earthly father, we do too.Evey child needs to experience the nearness of a Father, the nature of a Father, and the nurture of a Father.

    A Father Named Joseph How many of you have ever heard a sermon on Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus? Every Christmas we hear of Mary the mother of Jesus and perhaps Mary and Joseph around the stall in Bethlehem. But we tuck them away until next Christmas. We Protestants try not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William Hickman avatar

    Everything Is Father Filtered

    Contributed by William Hickman on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,942 views

    If you have been under attack lately get ready God is about to show you what the fight is all about.

    Everything is Father Filtered Part 1 Judges 6:12 Intro: If you have been under attack lately get ready God is about to show you what the fight is all about. The level of warfare over your life tells you what God is going to build in and through you. Gideon was hiding in a cave: yet God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Fathers' Day Message

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,755 views

    Dads everywhere should demonstrate Godly love and concern for their children.

    FATHERS’ DAY MESSAGE FROM EPH. THREE & PS. 103 Introduction: Dads come in various sizes, shapes, and colors. Dads speak the different languages of the world; however, almost all speak the universal language of love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Jesus & The Father Are One Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,749 views

    Jesus continues His shepherd sermon in this passage but He also advances another teaching. Jesus makes the declaration that He & the Father are one. It is clear that persons must recognize Jesus as being one with the Father or else reject Him entirely.

    JOHN 10: 22-30 JESUS & THE FATHER ARE ONE Jesus continues His shepherd sermon in this passage but He also advances another teaching. Jesus makes the declaration that He and the Father are one. It is clear that persons must recognize Jesus as being one with the Father or else reject Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,933 views

    This sermon explores the first amazing words from the cross... words of forgiveness.

    Introduction Here we are at an horrific and dreadful scene. We are standing on the hill they called the Skull, just outside of Jerusalem. An innocent man has been falsely accused, unjustly sentenced, brutally beaten, and nailed by hand and feet to a rough wooden cross. His blood is draining out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Our Father's House

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,815 views

    This Is Our Father’s House 1) Drive out all distractions 2) Stop going through the motions 3) Give ear to Jesus’ promises

    What do you see when you turn into the church driveway? Do you see the big white cross that stands guard outside the church? Do you notice the slate tiles that cover the roof of this place? What about the small cross on the very top of the church ever take a close look at that? What do you see when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Troy Horne avatar

    Father, Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
     | 5,680 views

    Considering the words of Christ from the cross

    Lk. 23.34 “From the Cross” pt. 1 1. Seven times Jesus speaks from the cross. And each time He says something meaningful and significant. Of course, Jesus isn’t the kind of person to just be caught talking, saying anything that comes to mind. Whenever Jesus speaks, it is significant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "The Love Of The Father”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,985 views

    No father could compare to God the Father. We as fathers can only love as we recognize the extent that God loves us.

    “THE LOVE OF THE FATHER” I John 3:1-3 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God June 15, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day, and we want to honor our Fathers and the men that are here today. The reason we celebrate today is because we have the greatest example of being a father,that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Father's Lavish Love

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
     | 8,823 views

    To help us understand the love the Father has for us so we will receive it (become adopted as a child in the family), return it, and share it (with our children).

    I remember the pastor of our church sharing one time that becoming a father was the greatest help for his theology, that is, for his understanding of God. He knew up here [pointing to head] that God loved him, but when he had a child he began to understand more in here [heart] that God has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Our Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    Some of us are trying to earn God’s love and acceptance. Some of us are afraid he’s angry with us. Some of us wonder if he even exists. But Jesus comes to each of us this Christmas assuring us of God’s unconditional love, his wonderful care and his con

    Intersection (Common ground illustration) An economy driving tradition in our Christmas celebrations involves giving gifts. We exchange gifts most of the time because we love each other. Sometimes we give because of a sense of obligation. Our gift giving leads to unavoidable lists – lists of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Honoring Our Fathers

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,484 views

    Earthly father should follow the example of our heavenly Father.

    HONORING OUR FATHERS LUKE 15:11-32 ILLUSTRATION THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Mansfield avatar

    The Matchless Love Of The Father Series

    Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,293 views

    JOhn 3:16 is the answer to the questions asked by 4-1-1 and 9-1-1. It begins with God and ends with life. It is all we need.

    SERIES: THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE LESSON: THE MATCHLESS LOVE OF THE FATHER INTRODUCTIONIn the city of Chicago, one cold, dark night, a blizzard was When someone mentions 4-1-1 we think of a person needing help. 9-1-1 tells of a need that is now urgent. Then there is 3:16. It says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ