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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Behold The Lamb Prepared

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,951 views

    From the time that man fall to sin in the Garden of Edan God was at work, preparing the Lamb of God to come into this world to die for our sins.

    Behold the Lamb Prepared Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Last week we looked back at the beginning of time, and saw how man violated a sacred trust and fell into sin. At that time, God promised man that there would come one who would balance the scales, defeat evil and deliver humanity. For thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Father Abraham: Leaving A Legacy That Lasts”

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 16, 2018
     | 10,676 views

    This message focuses on leaving a legacy for our family to follow.

    “Father Abraham: Leaving a Legacy that Lasts”” Genesis 22:1-18 Curtis Strange, one of the golfers in the Master’s Tournament teed up on the 12th hole, hit a beautiful shot, it rolled right up and dropped in the cup for a hole in one. The crowd went crazy with applause. Cheering. Then Curtis Strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation Of The Home

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,503 views

    Mothers are the foundation of the home. See if you agree.

    The Foundation of the Home Matthew 7:24-29 One of the greatest masterpieces of human engineering is the Golden Gate Bridge. That is not my own assessment because I have never been privileged to see it. It is the opinion of those more knowledgeable than myself... architects, engineers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From Mom

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,779 views

    The Canaanite mother’s steps to blessing

    For all the mothers I know.... Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby . Somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, "Normal," is history. Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct ... Somebody never took a three-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of The Incarnation Made Real

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 4, 2013
     | 3,299 views

    A short sermon contrasting a new born baby with the depth of the wonder of God's nature.

    As some of you know, my wife and I had our first baby in August - Joanna. She’s such a little thing: defenceless, can’t move very far on her own, can’t feed, drink or clothe herself, can’t talk, and doesn’t know the Christmas story. But she has got out attention, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    All Lives Matter

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 3, 2021
     | 1,309 views

    We can learn how to treat one another by the example of how Jesus dealt with children. Jesus dealt with children in an anticultural manner.

    To fully interpret and understand Jesus' words, one must understand the culture in which he lived. Children were treated differently than they are today. That does not mean that parents did not love their children as much as parents do today. Parents loved their children because they were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

    Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,204 views

    We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

    Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Importance Of A Parent's Words

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    This sermon encourages parents to use words that build up their children instead of tear them down.

    I) DO NOT LET ANY UNWHOLSOME TALK COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTHS, Words that tear down... A) Words of abuse : Parents who would never physically abuse their child may think nothing of verbal abuse. 1) Direct – name calling and put downs. Screaming tantrums, 2) Indirect - Sarcasm, teasing, harsh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making A Righteous Impression

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on May 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,350 views

    This is a Mother’s Day message challenging mothers to leave a righteous impression on their children.

    Making a Righteous Impression Mother’s Day Message Ridgeway Assembly of God 5/8/05 Pastor Greg Tabor Two very different Impressions Ahaziah’s Impression “He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in doing wickedly. 2 Chronicles 22:3 ESV It is no doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heavenly Minded

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    Material things will not last forever, but heaven will be throughout eternity.

    Sunday Morning, August 24th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome....thanks for your prayers while we were away at The West Middle-sex Camp Meeting......we had a wonderful camp meeting.....elaborate.. Thanks to Bro. Casimere......During the camp meeting, I experienced what it means to take the time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dear Dad

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,033 views

    The focus of this sermon is the important of young boys and men having positive male roles such as fathers, and uncles actively participating in their lives.

    "Dear Dad" Genesis 21:8-21 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church When I read the story of Ishmael, I wonder what he would say to his father Abraham after being cast out of his home. I imaged him as young man who may have one day, sat down and wrote his father a “Dear Dad” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Respectable Sins - Pride Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,138 views

    Pride is the most subtle of all sins because it feeds on our good points, normally!

    Respectable Sins – Pride What are you most proud of? Do you take pride in your work? Are you proud of your children? Pride comes into so many areas of our lives and yet very few of us would like to overhear someone say of us: “They are a proud person.” You see Pride really is one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Greatest

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 19,851 views

    If we want to be the greatest disciple, greatness will not be found as the world defines it, but in servanthood and in embracing the least of God’s children.

    Sports fans will know that Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. Ali himself used to tell everyone “I am the greatest,” but not everyone agreed, especially when he was younger. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,660 views

    A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

    This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Fear Of The Lord And The Love Of The Lord

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,488 views

    The Lord is to be feared, especially by those who are in rebellion against Him. However, the fear of the Lord seems to be absent from many churches. Is that spiritually healthy?

    Please open your Bibles to Mark 4:35-41 which we will read in a few minutes. This past week I saw a video of a comedienne ridiculing a devout, born again Christian and she was saying, “I am Christian, I love Jesus, but he thinks Jesus tells him to say things.” So, setting her slander aside, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene