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  • Robert Barnett avatar

    They Call Me Dad Series

    Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    The God-given role of the father in the home.

    ¡§T H E Y C A L L M E ¡K D A D!¡¨ EPHESIANS 6:4 If you were to choose one word to describe the most powerful influence in a child¡¦s life, what word would you choose? When it comes to the power of influence in a child¡¦s life or world, I would choose the word ¡§Dad.¡¨ (A father¡¦s ...read more

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    The Walk Of Preparation Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,045 views

    The importance of believers to prepare their lives spiritually in order to be used by Christ.

    THE FORWARD WALK – PART TWO “THE WALK OF PREPARATION” JOHN 13:1-11 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION: Last week we began the journey of the FORWARD WALK with Christ as He made His way to the Cross. The Forward Walk that culminates with the glorious celebration of Easter, the resurrection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Again

    Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,407 views

    Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus gives us our hope of being a part of the Kingdom of God. We must be Born Again. What does that mean?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thanks Pop! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    Thanks dad for being a servant leader and being a witness to me about who Jesus is!

    Thanks Pop! Thesis: Thanks dad for being a servant leader and being a witness to me about who Jesus is! Introduction: In our society today we have a disillusioning phenomena happening – It’s 40% of all households today have no father in them. The fatherless trend in families have caused many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wise And The Otherwise (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,807 views

    In order to know if you are truly wise or otherwise, you must first know what true wisdom is. In today’s lesson, James teaches two important truths about the nature of true wisdom.

    Scripture Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors in our day. He is also the second richest man in the world, with an estimated worth of $44 billion. Buffett is so famous that a special edition of the Monopoly board game features him and his companies. A couple of months ago, in June 2005, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living For The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 28,900 views

    All theology must lead to doxology. Our position in Christ should lead to praise which will lead to practice. Our response should be wow, wonder and worship.

    Living for the Glory of God Romans 11:33-36 Rev. Brian Bill 11/16/08 A generation ago J.B. Phillips wrote a book with this title: Your God Is Too Small. This captures the struggle many of us have because our God is much smaller than the God of the Bible. This morning one of my goals is to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What I Want Or What I Need? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    How do you ask God for things?

    As you know, this Lord’s Prayer is all part of what we know as the Sermon on the Mount. Just a few verses from where we are here… Jesus says something else about prayer. In chapter 7:7-11, He says, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,885 views

    First of a a series from Ecclesiastes. This is an introduction to the book.

    Several years ago, Donald Miller wrote a popular book titled Blue Like Jazz. I haven’t read the book, but I was intrigued by the Author’s Note at the beginning of the book: I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one night when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Call

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 19, 2009
     | 4,077 views

    An introduction to the Kingdom parables of Matthew 13.

    Walking in the Reign: A Study of the Kingdom of God Introduction – January 18, 2008 Introduction: Begin a new series on the Kingdom of God, called Walking in the Reign The kingdom is a dominant theme in the Bible from the Old Testament through Jesus’ preaching and in to the rest of the NT OT – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All In Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,424 views

    If we want to do God’s work in God’s way, we won’t have any parade leaders. We will only have real, committed leaders who are burdened by God, are committed to the Great Commission and are not distracted by discouragement or opposition. We will only have

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Leadership is a tricky thing, isn’t it? Leadership is one of those things that is hard to define and quantify. Sometimes good leadership isn’t recognized when it is present, but it sure is easy to see when it’s not there. One thing about leadership—we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up And Down And In And Out

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: Worship involves four dimensions: UP toward God, our help; DOWN from our pride; IN toward a caring unity; and OUT toward a world in need.

    When I was in college, I had a math professor who would write a problem on the board, and then with a few deft strokes of his chalk, write the answer: X equals 12. Somehow, no matter what the problem, it seemed as though X always equaled twelve. But how did he get that? From long and complex ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Bouncing Back From The Bottom Series

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,508 views

    Exposition of Jonah 2

    Success: how high you bounce when you hit bottom. - Gen. George Patton General Patton’s words remind us that most of us hit bottom at some point. Life has its ups and downs, its highs and lows. No matter how you try to stay on the high peaks of the mountain, at some point you descend into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Hidden Depths Of God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    Christians have the Holy Spirit, which should cause them to have the mind of Christ, which should lead to humility and unity, rather than pride and division.

    Introduction: A. Kids do say the darndest things! Listen to a few conversations between teachers and their students. 1. You be the judge if its wisecracks or wisdom. 2. TEACHER: How old were you on your last birthday? STUDENT: Seven. a. TEACHER: How old will you be on your next birthday? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Bible Reading Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,937 views

    A two week series looking at spiritual habits we can do on our own with God.

    -for the next two weeks we’re going to take a look at things you can do when you are alone with God. Hopefully you realize that although coming to church and serving together are wonderful things that everyone should be doing, there are also things you should be doing that are just you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Father Knows Best

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,126 views

    There are two spirits in opposition to one another. The Spirit of God is better.

    Outline: Introduction - Rachel teaching Jonathan - We are “mature”; our instinct is to “do God one better.” But as children redeemed by the spirit, we really should know better. Our Father created us, knows what we are created for, and desires to grow us in conformity to him. Our challenge is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist