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  • steve kinnard avatar

    A Tale Of Kings

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 26, 2017
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    A sermon about kings

    A Tale of Kings (Prov18:12) Illus: KING OF THE JUNGLE I like the story of the arrogant, prideful lion, who wanted to remind other animals how great he was. He went to the gazelle and roared, "Who is the king of the jungle?" Trembling, the gazelle answered, "Why, you are, mighty lion." He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Some Good Things Fathers Do

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    FATHER’s DAY message in which fathers are honored for specific roles they fulfill in families.

    Some Good Things Fathers Do Deut. 5:16[1] 6-19-05 Intro Today is Father’s Day. Some of you are fathers. Some of you are married to fathers. And I’m just guessing that many of you have fathers. The purpose of this holiday is based soundly upon the word of God. The Bible clearly tells us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Tounge Trouble

    Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
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    ILL:Little boy selling a push lawnmower. Baptist preacher come along and wanted to buy it and asked did it run. "Yes sir", said the boy. The preacher pulled and pulled on the rope and said, "Son, this thing won’t start." The boy said, "That’s ‘cause you ‘

    Tounge Trouble THE TROUBLE MAKING TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 Self control is an awesome thing to behold. This Fruit of the Spirit is the most respected fruit listed in Galations 5:22-24. Perhaps this is because so few of us have obtained it. We respect those who demonstrate it. ILL:Little boy selling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
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    A message from James chapter 3 on the power of the tongue

    The Power of Words James 3:1-12 CHCC: November 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “Lord, make my words sweet as honey because tomorrow I may have to eat them.” If you ever wished you could take back something you said, you can identify with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Can't I Just Be Me?

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
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    This message is for believers who still want to live their life according to their desires and old habits. This message helps believers understand Christian growth through eight callings toward achieving holiness through Christ.

    Many Christians ask Christ into their life, often not knowing what they just have done, or what to do afterwards, other than just “go to church”. Eventually, one will become tired of that…they want to experience the “new life” and “faith” that they hear preached about, but don’t know where to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guidance In Confusing Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 30, 2016
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    If you want clear guidance in difficult and confusing times, pay attention to God's Word, pray, obey, and experience God's peace.

    Two old friends met one day after many years. One attended college and became very successful. The other did not attend college. He never had much ambition, yet he still seemed to be doing very well. Curious as to why, the college graduate asked his friend, “How has everything been going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Qualities Of A Godly Leader

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
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    God has a set standard for the leaders of His church

    The Qualities of a Godly Leader 1 Timothy 3:2-7 July 26, 1998 Morning Service Introduction The King of the jungle 1. The lion goes and asked the animals of the jungle who was the King A. Bypasses the smaller animals and goes straight to the bear: The lion asks the bear who was the king, bear says ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Matter Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
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    Faith does not wish, hope, or desire--faith believes & receives, because we know Christ personally.

    A Matter of Faith Mark 9:23 Faith does not wish, hope, or desire--faith believes & receives, because we know Christ personally. Some Christians fear they are the only believers who wrestle with doubts. Consequently they build façades of spiritual confidence, but feel like fakes. Fortunately, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Has Authority Over Unclean Spirits

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2009
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    “And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes” Mark 1:22.

    Mk. 1:21-28 Theme: Jesus has authority over unclean spirits Text: Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 The President, Prof John Evans Atta Mills, has declared today a national day of prayer and thanksgiving to God and an Interdenominational service will be held at the Independence Square ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Way

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 8, 2020
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    Jesus is the way, truth and life.

    The Way John 14: 1 - 14 Intro: (Show picture of Barbar, the elephant). Could you use this picture to explain what a real elephant looks like to a person who had never seen one? What you would say? I This passage and what follows is known as the “Farewell Discourse.” It contains much of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mastering My Tongue

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    This message is aimed to remind individuals that what they say is very important

    Mastering My Tongue James 3:1-12 Richard M. Nixon served as the 37th president of the United States. He was a polarizing figure who won the presidential office by a landslide and then later resigned in disgrace just 21 months later. His disgrace culminated with the Democratic party getting their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2023
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     | 4,197 views

    A controlling habit is something you find yourself doing even though it is destructive. The top 10 are: Materialism, Pride, Self-centeredness, Laziness, Anger, Bitterness, Sexual Lust , Envy, Gluttony, Lying.

    BREAKING FREE OF CONTROLLING HABITS! Galatians 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill objected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give More Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,426 views

    This is the third in the Advent Conspiracy series...

    **This is an abbreviated message due to the mornings activities... Over the past few weeks we’ve been talking through the themes from our Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, and Love All. The idea of the campaign is pretty simple and its built on a belief that we are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Speaks - Hear The Full Story It Is Great

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 24, 2022
     | 1,647 views

    As we engage with and listen to God, there are major blessings in listening to the full story God has for us. In this sermon we explore how the full story of God is not just guidelines and rules but it ultimately means Good News is part of our life.

    Opening Text “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”  Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stay Out Of The Poo

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,043 views

    Sometimes we christians are attracted to what we see in the world. We see the bright lights and the big city, but beneath the veneer is danger

    Keeping your feet out of the Poo The call of the barnyard by the19th Century Danish Theologian and philosopher, Soren Kirkengard A flock of wild ducks were flying in formation, heading south for the winter. They formed a beautiful V in the sky, and were admired by every one who saw them from below. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church