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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Do You Work For Your Father? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    #5 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. Paul says that we can be better than just God’s servants - we can be God’s children.

    Romans 8:15-17 – Do You Work for Your Father? I’m going to give you 2 scenarios that sound almost alike but very different. This is scenario #1. Jimmy, an orphan, from a foster home, is fishing by himself on the end of a wharf. As many curious ten-year-olds would, he leans over the edge to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Man's Duty To Love Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    The Christian man (husband/father/leader/mentor must love the Lord; must love his wife; must love his children; must love the believers in the house of God.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    I Dont Understand

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,187 views

    A childs questions on John 3:16. Lets not forget about the children, Please. The Bible says that all ages will be in Hell, Lets save them with Jesus, and all go together.

    I dont understand. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whomsoever believeth on Him should not perish but have ever lasting life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parenting That Works

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,235 views

    Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility.

    Parenting that Works! Thesis: Parenting that works and transforms their immature children into mature Christian adults teach the three nonnegotiable laws of maturity. The three laws are the law of sowing and reaping, the law of respect, and the law of responsibility. Introduction: Parenting is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our God Is Able!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 36,010 views

    As children of God, we can rest in the assurance that God is exceedingly able to save, keep, deliver, sustain and to present us faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy.

    OUR GOD IS ABLE! "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21. As children of God, we can rest in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Choose Life!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,117 views

    In response to Virginia Tech: we have choices -- to choose to live in the here and now; to choose to give life to our children by contradicting this violent culture; and to choose life eternal for ourselves.

    “I had no choice.” Of all the things we heard this past week from the deeply disturbed mind of Cho Seung Hui, that stands out for me as key: “I had no choice.” Cho Seung Hui felt trapped and cornered. He felt driven to do this terrible thing. In his mind, every victim was to blame – they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Danerous Wonder

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,365 views

    The Christian walk has become too safe. We need to have the exciting wonder that children have. We need to explore our Christian faith without the safety of tradition.

    Dangerous Wonder * Introduction * Would you agree that being a Christian today is boring? * Daughter loves to fall off of my lap head first. * What would happen if we all took Jesus’ advice and “became like little children?” * The obstacle of Dullness * Don’t you just hate dull people? * “The most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Remember Your Potential Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    We have great potential. We are God’s children, empowered by the Holy Spirit, equiped with specific gifts and talents to change the world (one life at a time) for Jesus Christ.

    Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 21:1-11 “Remember Your Potential” INTRODUCTION I’m not a fan of class “B” slasher films. I don’t like the blood and gore, but I have to laugh at the unimaginative scenario that they have for eliminating many of the innocent characters. Usually it is a dark and stormy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,474 views

    This is a wedding sermon that has quotes from William Willimon and Howard Hendricks on the importance of commitment and a "rite of passasge". the chief responsibility of the home is raise the children to be fruitful in home, church and society.

    In Jesus Name Wedding: What an exciting day! Family and Friends have come together to celebrate a major event in your lives. This day is a milestone marker in your journey through life. Many hours of work, planning by lots of people has enabled this to be a day of memory, memories to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making Light Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,486 views

    Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

    Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Chastening

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Church on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    What and how does God chasten His Children, find out in this sermon.Also, list Scriptures for God’s chastening in two ways 1. Personal 2. National

    God’s Chastening Pastor Michael Church 11-15-06 Nave’s Topical Bible - AFFLICTIONS AND ADVERSITIES Hebrews 12:5-11 (NKJV) Ref Proverbs 3:5-6 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor be discouraged when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    How Great Is The Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,735 views

    1- How great - we shall be called children 2- How great - we shall see Him as He is 3- How great - we shall be like Him

    INTRO.- How great is the love. ILL.- An old man and woman were married for many years even though they hated each other. When they had a confrontation, screams and yelling could be heard deep into the night. A constant statement was heard by the neighbors who feared the man the most. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Joys Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,816 views

    As we grow as Christian’s we not only come to experience the joy that comes with it, but we also bring joy to the Lord, when He sees his children grow.

    The Growing Christian Series The Joys of Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 3:18 Introduction There are many joys for the Christian. We can praise God for the joy of having our sins forgiven. We can rejoice in the blessed assurance of being his heirs. We can face the future with optimism because of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Because Mama Says It Doesn't Make It Right"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,017 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving parents.

    12 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Live Like The Child God Would Be Proud Of

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,237 views

    We have been given a new identity and status as children of God. So live your life like the child of the King in ways that would make him proud of you.

    LIVE LIKE THE CHILD GOD WOULD BE PROUD OF Colossians 3:1-17 INTRO Recently, I had a very interesting conversation with a Christian who had been very seriously ill -- so much so that it appears she nearly died. But her experience left her with no fear of death. On the contrary she described the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist