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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Not Many Fathers

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,581 views

    Men need to arise to the High office of being a Father.

    A MESSAGE TO FATHERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Cor. 4:15, For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many Fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the Gospel. Today, I ponder: WHAT IS A FATHER? Our THOUGHT will be, NOT MANY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Heart Of A Great Father

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 340 ratings
     | 29,897 views

    Four characteristics of great fathers.

    READ: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17 Three kinds of fathers God is looking for: 1. Fathers of natural children—Ephesians 6:4 / 1 Timothy 5:8 2. Fathers in the House of God (v15) - Setting the example - Setting the tone - Taking responsibility 3. Father’s of spiritual sons (v17) - Personal discipleship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    False Teaching On Wealth Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    Was Jesus and the disciples rich? Why did the apostles say, "To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless"?

    False Teaching on Wealth The very basis of the Word-Faith doctrine on money is that it is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that same covenant. All we need to do is look at the covenant God made with Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow My Example Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,996 views

    First in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

    Sermon for 1/14/2001 Mentors 1 Corinthians 11:1 Introduction: A. When the junior high school was having “Hero Day,” students were urged to dress up as their favorite hero. A preacher thought his son would want to put on some football pads, or a baseball uniform. But the boy surprised him by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Stewards Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,796 views

    Everything we have came from God- even our personalities- and we need to exercise proper stewardship within this reality.

    Stewards March 3, 2001 We don’t have stewards in most areas of our lives anymore, but in a bygone day, stewards were tremendously important. In fact, the efficient operation of a household depended on the faithfulness and diligence of the steward. The steward was the official who controlled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Spirit Helps Us Serve When We Are Misunderstood, Maligned Or Mistreated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,843 views

    The Spirit Helps us Serve When we are mistreated, maligned, or mistreated

    Jan 23rd I Cor. 4:8-13 Theme - The Spirit gives us the supernatural capacity to serve while being mistreated, misunderstood, and maligned. Have you ever wondered how the Godly can serve during times of mistreatment? There is more power in the open hand than in the clenched fist. Consider how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Outgrown Britches Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,933 views

    Stewardship is what you do with all of your life. Paul made a strong point about judging that touches both the lost and the complacent church goer.

    November 25, 2001 1So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s secrets. 2Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. 3What about me? Have I been faithful? Well, it matters very little what you or anyone else thinks. I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Good Imitation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,754 views

    Being a mature Christian means more than going to church to be educated and entertained - it means growing to the point where you become an example to others.

    OPEN: What does it mean to be grown up? A group of 5 to 8 year children were asked that question and these were their answers: David, age 7, said you know you’re grown up when your clothes don’t fit anymore. Angie (6) said she believed being a grown up meant being able to ride a bike with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Hunting For Humility?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 311 ratings
     | 10,118 views

    Christianity would benefit greatly if there were more humble individuals in both pulpits and pews

    When asked what were the three most important Christian virtues, Augustine replied, "Humility, humility, and humility." Yet, this great virtue is in rather short supply in our culture. Even very good people seem to have a hard time being really humble. One day Linus tells Charlie Brown, "When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Waldrip avatar

    "Have I Begotten You?"

    Contributed by John Waldrip on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    Explores Paul’s concept of begetting someone through the Gospel in Philemon 10 & 1 Cor 4.15.

    "HAVE I BEGOTTEN YOU?" Philemon 10 EXPOSITION: 1. Over the last two weeks I have laid before you the truth of God’s Word about the importance of Church and the importance of Gospel preaching. I have done so in an attempt to offset the de-emphasizing of Church and the de-emphasizing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Watch Out For Syncretism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    It’s so easy for us to blend in to the world’s way of thinking. But there are many dangers involved

    Passage: I Corinthians 4:8-21 Intro: Deep in the heart of every human being is the tendency to redefine. 1. we have an especially powerful tendency to rethink our position about something that we want to do or like to do. 2. of course our world is constantly doing this, redefining what is right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Understanding The Passion And Plight Of Pastors Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    Pastor are not perfect, yet they are often expected to walk a thin line between love and conviction, heart and mind, between right and wrong. This places pastor firmly between the title of today’s message. Pastoring is then either a plight or a passion.

    UNDERSTANDING THE PASSION AND PLIGHT OF PASTORS 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 INTRODUCTION: Pastoral ministry is often a precarious ministry. Many times pastors walk into or are called to situations, which are delicate and or sensitive in nature. Often, pastor are misconstrued, misquoted, and roasted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Trustworthy Stewards

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    A tough task for tender warriors, faithful stewards of the church must be adept at proclaiming, protecting and punishing. Humble heros all!

    Does anyone here remember being in elementary school when the teacher would leave the room? First grade comes to mind for me with our teacher, Miss. Sibley. For some reason, Miss. Sibley often left the class room, but before she would walk out she always gave us a clear warning about behavior and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Problem With The Power Of The Church In America

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,383 views

    Is the "spiritually superior" attitude that the Corinthians had similar to the attitude found in the American church today?

    The Corinthians’ Situation: 1. The Problem: They were living proudly in their spiritual superiority. - vv. 8-13. - Paul points out their pride in their superiority and their position, all of it (from their perspective) a sign of the hand of God. In reality, though, they were far from where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Six Marks Of A Spiritual Mentor

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,978 views

    Paul here explains what it meant that he was a spiritual father to the Cornithians and therein gives us insight into how we can impact others.

    The Heart Of The Passage: “Paul is a spiritual father to the Corinthians.” - v. 15. - There are two ways to become a spiritual father. One is to be part of birthing someone to new life. The second is to raise a spiritual child into a spiritual adult (an adoption type of situation). - In both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist