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    A Great Step-In Father PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 1,031 views

    Highlight the powerful impact of a father's love and guidance, as exemplified by Mordecai's relationship with Esther, and to encourage us to follow his example in our own lives.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story of Esther. Our story today focuses on the unique bond between Mordecai and his cousin, Esther, whom he raised as his own daughter. As Billy Graham once said, "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and ...read more

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    Living In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
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     | 806 views

    Holiness is a fundamental characteristic of God, and as His children, we are called to reflect His nature in our lives. Living in holiness means being set apart for God, walking in purity, and allowing His Spirit to sanctify every area of our lives.

    LIVING IN HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14 1 Thessalonians 4:7 2 Corinthians 7:1 Romans 12:1-2 Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Might Be A Redneck If ...

    Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,158 views

    A look at Pentecost through the motif of Jeff Foxworthy

    YOU MIGHT BE A REDNECK IF... 5/14/2005 Acts 2:1-21 Jeff Foxworthy has made the word "redneck" a very popular one in today’s culture with his humor statements which begin "You might be a redneck if..." ( YOUTH GROUP GIVE THEIR ONE LINERS) Other good ones are : ( Like) "You might be a redneck if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #2taking The Things Of God Too Casually Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    We can develop the tendencies to take the the presence of Jesus too casually. It is an honor to know the Son of God.

    #2 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series. TEXT: Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and courageous, that thou mayest observe to DO according to ALL My law, which Moses my servant commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mercy-Week 3 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    How do we live lives of mercy.

    Matthew 23:23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. It is these you ought to have practiced without neglecting the others. Reality TV shows I am reminded of a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unity

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,676 views

    A sermon I preached at a local village Anglican church during ’the week of prayer for christian unity’

    Unity. John 17:20-26. St Mary¡¦s Parish Church 18.1.04 Pulpit swap as part of week of prayer for Christian Unity Illustr: my father was an American GI in the Air Force stationed at Stansted Airport. Met my mum. Fell in love. Raised 5 kids- 3 born in USA 2 in UK when came to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    THE HOME AS GOD INTENDED - This introduction will explain the series and some of the topics which will be covered in greater detail.

    The Home as God Intended Part 1 – Introduction First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields WELCOME PRAYER The oldest institution known to man is the home. We know through the study of culture and society that the home is vital to our civilization. We also know from ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    I'm Ok.

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    God looks on the inside where as man look on the outside

    “I’M O.K?” by George Crumbly Matthew 5:17-20 Sunday AM July 22, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas (This message David Rings did on a video. I have used it at least 8 times and have had a tremendous response. You will need two different colored socks with one of them having the end cut out exposing all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believer Beware

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    Paul gave three warnings for us to heed if we are to enjoy our fullness in Jesus Christ

    INTRO: I remember when I was in grade school one of the games I liked to play was baseball. My friend would pitch rocks, and I’d have a big long stick. I would see how far I could hit them. We were told not to do this over and over again, but I did not listen. One day when I was out hitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Jangler? The Pressure Cooker?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    Today life is crushing people with pressure and problems, God has a plan to develop us and grow us above the storm.

    THE JANGLER? THE PRESSURE COOKER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have found out the the Jangler on a presser cooker is called a LUBBER! Ecclesiastes 12 is a beautiful poetic story about life and the aging process. There are several verses that have a hidden story about worry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Achin' Backs And Dirty Hands

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,819 views

    It took aching backs and dirty hands to rebuild the city of Jerusalem and it requires the same to continue building up Christ’s church today.

    Achin’ Backs & Dirty Hands I. Introduction A. Background to the text is Neh. 1-2. 1. Nehemiah gets disturbing news about the condition of Jerusalem. a.It had lain in ruins for almost a century and a half. b.He had passion for the Lord! Neh. 1: 4 2. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Needs Miracles?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 11, 2023
     | 1,079 views

    Would you rather have a faith that is based on eye-catching, headline-grabbing miracles, or a faith which doesn’t need them?

    I preached my first sermon from this pulpit on January 19, 1997. It’s been well over a year now, although sometimes it seems much longer because I am so very much at home. But as much as one can think of that as a time of beginning, it was also a time of ending. I expect that only those of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "jesus Only" People Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 15, 2020
     | 3,008 views

    How many things do we need to "add" to Jesus to have a fulfilled life? We find it easy to find comfort, meaning, significance in so many things beside Jesus.

    (You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/697261.rss) Intro: • “Jesus and” memes. o Not that Jesus cares if you love coffee or pumpkin spice, etc. • The challenge is when we equate two things by using “and.” o In our hearts we know that our hobby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Time For What's Important

    Contributed by Jesse Kipper on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 15,975 views

    This sermon concerns Mary and Martha and how we often get caught up in the details and forget about what is important.

    What lessons can we learn from the story of Martha and Mary? Before we begin to answer that question we should know who Martha and Mary were. We know from John chapter 11 verse 5 that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and were loved by Jesus. Many scholars believe that although Martha, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Accepted And Loved

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,475 views

    Many believers struggle with the idea that God loves them. This message could help. It shows form the Bible, the love of God in all its glory, and what that means for each of us.

    ACCEPTED AND LOVED Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 18th, 2007 John 3:16 One of the best things about the Bible is the way that it reveals the love of god for us. Listen to what I John 3:1 tells us about this. (Read it now.) Our Heavenly Father’s love for us is so powerful that he has brought us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational