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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    In Celebration Of Mothers

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on May 7, 2018
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    A sermon to celebrate mothers on Mothers' Day by considering three mothers’ stories.

    IN CELEBRATION OF MOTHERS ON MOTHERS’ DAY I. Incidentals and remembrances of motherhood Today is a special day, giving us a fine occasion to appreciate mothers for the difficult, often thankless, and so very important job they do. Mothers provide great comfort and stability for their children ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Origin And Intent Of Gender Theory

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 20, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,044 views

    In the late 1980s the word 'Gender' was intentionally turned into a sociological concept.

    The word 'gender' comes from the Latin word 'genus' which means 'kind' or 'type.' In the few hundred years before the 1950s, the term 'gender' was used only in the field of grammar. In 1955, John William Money, a New Zealand psychologist, sexologist, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Wisdom For Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    An often overlooked story told from the heart of a mother about Moses birth, and early childhood.

    Godly wisdom for Godly Mothers A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is M, and I pick up things. What am I?” When the grades were all in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Embarrassing Question

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 38,458 views

    You know as well as I do that keeping a secret is a tremendous burden. But it can also be an advantage, especially if you can figure out how to let people know that you know a secret without telling them the secret. Right?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The bleachers are packed with family & friends. Excitement fills the air. There are feelings of pride & accomplishment, & also of relief. Present, too, are tears of joy & tears of sadness. Faded jeans & old tennis ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary Did You Know

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 23, 2018
     | 10,601 views

    The Birth of Jesus Christ has always been a beautiful story of Gods Redemptive Plan for Mankind

    Mary Did You Know? Matthew 1:18-25 v.21 Text Recently I found one of my old baby pictures. As I studied the little boy in the picture, I pondered about his destiny. I don’t think he had any idea of how God was going to use him. Long before Mary gave birth to her son, the prophets had foretold ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Walk Matching The Talk! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2014
     | 5,869 views

    Shouldn’t people be able to tell we are Christians by our walk and the way we conduct our lives?

    Genesis 5:21-24-Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah. After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    G.o.a.t: Greatest Of All Time

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 7, 2021
     | 4,998 views

    “If my people who are called by name humble themselves...."

    Just for a little while, I want you think with me on this thought,” G.O.A.T: Greatest of All Time”. When I hear the words, “Greatest of All Time”, I think of Muhammad Ali, when he was first Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. after beating Sonny Liston at Miami Beach back in 1964. That’s when Clay said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Exchange Of Destiny Series

    Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 71,367 views

    A lot of people have lost things that rightly belong to them to the enemies. They have lost the plan, the thoughts and every good thing that the Lord has given to them as a result of the works of the enemy. The Bible says that a thief, that is the enemy h

    EXCAHNGE OF DESTINY Text: I Kings 3:16-27 Then two women who were harlots came unto the king and stood before him. 17And the one woman said, "O my lord, I and this woman dwell in one house; and I was delivered of a child with her in the house. 18And it came to pass the third day after I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is Known By Many Names

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,963 views

    A Poetic sermon for Christmas eve, based on Luke’s story of the nativity

    Christmas Eve December 24, 2009 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious Christ, babe at Bethlehem, who is also Lord of lords and king of kings, enable us to praise you, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Solomon And The Two Mothers Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 27, 2023
     | 7,704 views

    Solomon had prayed for wisdom, and he was going to need it when these two mothers came to see him!

    Introduction: Solomon, son of David, had just been crowned King of Israel. The LORD Himself had appeared to him in a dream, where the LORD asked Solomon what he would like to have. Solomon asked for wisdom and “an understanding heart to judge” the people (1 Kings 3:6-9). Now Solomon was about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
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     | 702 views

    Explores the faith of Moses' parents, encouraging believers to trust in God's promises and act in faith, even in seemingly impossible circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved family. It’s a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of our faith, and to turn our hearts toward the Word of God. Today, we are going to turn our attention to the second chapter of Exodus, where we find a story of remarkable courage, faith, and divine ...read more

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    Anticipating Grief

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2010
     | 6,286 views

    A grief anticipating what will happen is difficult, but can be handled if we ask and accept forgiveness. When the grief is fulfilled, then we are ready to do what our hearts tell us. God suffered anticipating grief and so understands.

    Only someone who has done some grieving can help those who now grieve. A hundred "I’m sorries" and a thousand "I know how you feels" are worthless when you feel profound grief. You need at your side someone who has been through loss. And if yours is anticipating grief; that is, if yours is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Feel Like Your Faith Has Been Shortchanged

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2014
     | 15,587 views

    Sometimes circumstances seem to contradict the fact that God is watching over our lives and guiding its events for our good. How can you respond to the forces of doubt that gather to smother the flame of your faith? Learn from a lady who had 2 crises.

    WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR FAITH HAS BEEN SHORTCHANGED 2 Kgs. 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A district attorney in a rural court appeared before the judge with accusations against the prisoner. "Your Honor, I intend to show that this man is guilty of bigotry." 2. "Why do you say that?" the judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Unusual Message Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,338 views

    Part 1 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. It all began with the unusual message. An angel visited Mary and then an angel visited Joseph. This "unusual message" speaks to us today as well. A message that leads to a journey, and finally, the mom

    ONE UNUSUAL MESSAGE Part 1 of the Christmas Perspectives Series READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: John 1:1-5 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Mother's Greatest Work

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    A mother’s greatest work is that of instilling the knowledge of Christ into their children

    A MOTHER’S GREATEST WORK 2 Timothy 1:1-5 I. TIMOTHY - A FAITHFUL SERVANT A. Won to Christ under the ministry of Paul - a beloved son B. A faithful friend - followed Paul on every missionary journey, made special trips to visit Paul C. A faithful servant - shy and timid but willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God