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Possibilities: The Dream Of What Lies Ahead
Contributed by Tim Richards on Apr 15, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. Getting Ready For A Change
Contributed on Apr 15, 2005
The first in a series on the book of Joshua. This sermon focuses on how change in our lives is an important part of God’s work.
Introduction: 1. Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were? I remember having that thought a number of years ago my family was spending time with my parents, they were healthy, the children were doing well, the family ...read more
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2. Rahab: A Most Unlikely Servant Of God
Contributed on Apr 21, 2005
Sermon 2 in a series on the book of Joshua. The sermon focuses on how God often uses the most unusual people to accomplish the most amazing things.
Introduction: 1. This morning is the second sermon in the series entitled, "Possibilities: The Dream of what lies ahead." God is doing big things in the lives of His people, there are great moments ahead for them, but those great moments start in some very unexpected ways. Have you ever noticed ...read more
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3. Getting The Right Marching Orders
Contributed on May 18, 2005
The 4th sermon in a series on Joshua focuses on the importance of following God instead of expecting Him to follow us.
Introduction: 1. Our presidents have always fascinated me. When you study their lives you find them to be a widely varied and interesting group. Most of us have been a bit fascinated of late to witness the way President Bush #1 & President Clinton have become friends. 2. But they are certainly ...read more
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4. Step Into The Water: A Lesson In Faith
Contributed on May 18, 2005
The 3rd sermon in my Joshua series focuses on faith when we don’t immediately see God doing anything.
Introduction: 1. I hope you were as blessed as I was earlier when David Lotz shared the testimony of what God has been doing in his life since 40 Days of Purpose. I have been challenged as I’ve listened to a number of you tell me the things God has been doing. 2. The believers we read about in ...read more
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5. A Little Sin Can Cause A Lot Of Trouble
Contributed on May 24, 2005
Sermon #5 in my study of Joshua. This sermon focuses on how sin isn’t often taken seriously by anyone except God.
Introduction: 1. When it comes to great dreams and depending on God to fulfill those dreams it is certainly true. We may have great dreams for what God may do in the future, but great dreams begin with small steps toward those great goals. When it comes to our dreams, I can assure you there will ...read more
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6. Things Aren't Always As They Seem
Contributed on Jun 2, 2005
The 6th sermon in a series on Joshua which deals with the fact that while bad things are bad they are never the final word.
Introduction: 1. The movie clip you just saw is from the life of Frank Abigale Jr. is based on the true story of his life as told in the movie, "Catch Me If You Can." Did you notice that he successfully pretended to be an airline pilot, doctor and lawyer. Before he was caught he cashed over $4 ...read more
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7. It Ain't Over Till It's Over
Contributed on Jun 22, 2005
The 7th sermon in a series on Joshua. The sermon emphasizes the importance of not giving up when God’s still got work for us to do.
Introduction: 1. A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, the girl’s mother asked her husband to find out about the young man. The father invited him to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I’m a ...read more
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8. God Gives Second Chances
Contributed on Jun 22, 2005
The 8th in a series on Joshua that illustrates how when we’ve messed up God is willing to show mercy and offer us a second chance.
Introduction: 1. Thomas Dorsey was a black jazz musician from Atlanta who was known in the early 1920’s for the suggestive lyrics he combined with original music. Then God touched his life and in 1926 he gave up the suggestive music and began to write spiritual music. In 1932 times were hard for ...read more