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  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Dad's...it's In The Genes

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,075 views

    Our world has a definition of what a real man looks like. John Wayne, Vin Diesel are people we look at as a man’s man. But God says a real man is someone who knows what it means to follow him.

    Dad’s…It’s In The Genes Video- Fathers Day Memories- Bought from Sermon Spice Me- I have said many times to people, “The best sermon is your own testimony.” It is our stories and how God has worked in us that will help change the lives of others. Testimony- (Rock Bottom Life)- This is the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Do Some Plans Fail?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,566 views

    The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (27 principles)

    Why Some Plans Fail "The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (Prov. 21:5) "The prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "He Gets Us”! But, Does He Take You As You Are?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 17, 2024
     | 559 views

    Some people with good intentions have created an advertisement named, He Gets US! Is it a proper depiction of the cause of Jesus Christ for mankind? Does Jesus approve of us the way we are?

    Some people with good intentions have created an advertisement named, He Gets US! I am sure many have seen it. I admire the effort to spread the name of Jesus, but I am disappointed in their content and implied message. Is it a proper depiction of the cause of Jesus Christ for mankind? Does Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Am I Doing?

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    Looks at 6 specific things that Paul prays and examines them one at a time. Now as we look at each one of these, I want you to be thinking, “How am I personally doing in each of these areas?”

    One of the main jobs of a pastor is to pray for his congregation. Acts 6:1-4 6:1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A True Cinderella Story

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    Ours is a true Cinderella story. God has taken us from humble roots, given us the best clothes and made us heirs of his vast fortune.

    Mexican soap operas crack me up. Nine times out of ten they are about a young, poor maid who falls in love with her employer’s handsome son. After many trials and tribulations, this young, poor maid finally finds the life of her dreams with the man of her dreams. For some reason, we can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Gave Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,668 views

    He gave! He gave us a new opportunity to be with Him FOREVER!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want you to take a moment to think about some words that you associate with the word love. • Last week we gleaned from John 3:16 that our God loves. One of the things that I think of when I think of the word love is GIVING. • My friend Billy appeared to be a picture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Paradox Of Manure Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,564 views

    It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace!

    THE PARADOX OF MANURE Mark 6:30-44 {NIV} Sermon #2 from the “Life on the Farm” Sermon Point: It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace! SERIES INTRO: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    Sermon #6 in series entitled "I’m in!" focusing on behaviors active church members will participate in. This one deals with sharing your faith. Borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Ky.

    Sharing Your Faith I Peter 3:15-16 CHCC: February 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION: SKIT: “I am a Christian and a Saint” The "evangelist" walks up behind a person standing on stage, gets in their face and says, "I am an evangelist! A Christian and a Saint! Are you saved? Are you washed in the blood? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Heart For Soul

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,565 views

    Christians have a duty to evangelise. Every divine encounter is a divine opportunity.

    A HEART FOR SOUL ACTS 9:3-4 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Talking of divine appointments? Many Christians are not good at utilizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Test Of The Talents

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 30, 2017
     | 13,866 views

    What we should do with the opportunities that God has given us.

    "The Test of the Talents" Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Waters Of Maribah Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    We can take events and opportunities to serve God, these things that are about God, and we can make them about us. When we do, the power of God, the holiness of God is lost on the very people we are attempting to serve in the name of God.

    I have been building a deck in my backyard this summer, right now I am placing the finishing touches on it. Before I built my deck, I looked through different deck plans, and compared the different kinds of deck materials and figured out pretty much what I needed. Then I went to three different ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Straight The Way Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 27, 2020
     | 5,158 views

    Pray for Opportunities; Study the Scriptures; Live Honestly; Point People to Jesus

    MAKE STRAIGHT THE WAY JOHN 1:19-28 #JOHN1 CHILDREN’S SERMON BEFORE THE SERMON (kid's staying in the service this particular day) Today in the sermon, I will be talking all about a guy by the name of John the Baptist. I am not sure what you all know about John the Baptist. What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chapter 4:2-18 Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025
     | 92 views

    God never leads away from ministry but to greater opportunity and burden.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING 1. What do we know about the writer? a. Paul, verse 18. b. In prison, “Remember my bonds” (v. 18). c. Many fellow workers. d. More concern for them than for himself. 2. Who brings this letter? Tychicus. “Whom I have sent to you” (v. 8). 3. Who came with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Love The Lord

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,055 views

    As Christians we cease every opportunity to display our love for the Lord.

    "I Love the Lord" Reverend Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church Introduction: I. Real Christian faith lies, not in outward Christian observances but in the reality of inward religious experience. a. It is not enough just to have a church home and go to church, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Procrastination And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 297 views

    Acts 24:1-27 shows us the tragedy of a missed opportunity.

    Introduction John Antioco was the CEO of Blockbuster, whose ubiquitous stores were then a fixture of American life, renting videos and DVDs to millions of customers. In 2000, Antioco received two young men, Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings, into his office. The two men started a business three ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed