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  • David Taylor avatar

    The Life Of Joseph Sin, Suffering, And God’s Grace Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 1, 2016
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    The Life of Joseph Sin, Suffering, and God’s Grace Genesis 38

    The Life of Joseph Sin, Suffering, and God’s Grace Genesis 38 David Taylor October 23, 2016 We are in our final series in Genesis looking at the “The Life of Joseph,” in chapters 37-50. Today we look at Sin, Suffering, and God’s Grace in the lives of Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is Your Birthing Season PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the joy, transformation, and power of God's presence in our lives, particularly in the context of new beginnings and seasons, as illustrated in Isaiah 66:7-9.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Isaiah. It's a passage that speaks of joy, of new beginnings, and of the transformative power of God's presence in our lives. In the words of author C.S. Lewis, "God became man to turn creatures into sons: not simply ...read more

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    Did Jesus Really Die On The Cross? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,783 views

    The evidence shows that Jesus died on the cross just as the Bible proclaims

    Did Jesus really die on the cross? Now that we have established that the New Testament is indeed a reliable source of information, I want to tackle the issue of the death of Jesus. This may seem like a silly question but it is at the heart of the debate over the resurrection because there are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lessons I Learned From Emily

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,177 views

    Sermon on faith prompted by things my daughter has said (and that anyone’s kid has said)

    Introduction Last week I was taking Emily to school as I do each weekday morning. She often points out the things she sees and asks many questions. As we passed the rescue squad building on Broad Street in Gastonia an ambulance pulled out and she asked where they were going. Something occurred ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rebellion And Rest

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2024
     | 674 views

    The psalmist looks back at Israel’s history. He tells us that He wants us to hearken to His voice. Specifically, we must not harden our hearts.

    The Rebellion in the Desert, and in Our Hearts The New Year 2024 is just a few days old, but one thing is pretty clear to me. Although we live on the juncture between two cities that each have noise and anti-fireworks ordinances, everyone agrees that the fireworks explosions heard as the old year ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus "i Am" The Door Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2021
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    Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway.

    Video transition: “The Work” from Skit Guys! “I am the Door/Gate!” Thesis: Jesus is the door or the gate to heaven. It is only through Him that we are able to find eternal life and a relationship with Abba Father. There is no other gateway into eternity than this doorway. Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
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    The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

    Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lostness Of The Lost Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 3,396 views

    The New Testament clearly teaches that God so loved a lost and needy world that He gave His Son to die on the cross so that the world might be saved.

    The Lostness of the Lost Opening Prayer: Father God, we pray today that you will open our eyes and help us to see more completely the evidence of your grace to us. Help us to recognize that every day is a gift from you. Help us to accept this time of worship as a divine appointment. Give us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Eternal Father Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 18,986 views

    This is the third sermon in this series. 1. Christ’s CHARACTER does not change. 2. Christ’s COMPASSION does not change. 3. Christ’s COMMITMENT does not change.

    Our Eternal Father Three weeks ago we started a series of sermons based on Isaiah chapter nine and verse six. Let’s go ahead and read our focal passage at this time. "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn On The Lights

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,170 views

    The greatest weapon we have in our fight against the enemy is to maintain an honest heart before God. Discover two keys to living honestly before God.

    Turn on the Light March 2003 · Our relationship with God is never static – it is always advancing, always changing, and hopefully getting richer, deeper and more intimate. · How do we take the next step? How do we get to the level of relationship and ministry we desire? How do we see the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Driving Through The Desert

    Contributed by Robert Nixon on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,147 views

    The Hebrew nation, Elijah, Jesus and others were driven into the desert. What is God doing when we "are driven into the desert"?

    DRIVING THROUGH THE DESERT INTRODUCTION: Describe living in Arizona and camping Out in the desert as a Boy Scout. Describe how easy it was to get lost and separated. (Superstition Mountains). The desert has been used by God many times throughout the Bible. The Israelites in the Wilderness, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Essentials For Men: God's W-O-R-K

    Contributed by Joe Farnella on May 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    This was written for Men however it can be adapted to use for all groups. This Sermon is to inspire others to do their best work for Christ.

    Essentials for Men: God’s W-O-R-K Introduction: We as men are wired to work. It is how we get our satisfaction. I read a study that men suffer from anxiety and depression when they lose a job because it is a blow to their self worth. -For me I get my anxiety FROM work. I remember a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up The Challenge And Do The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 6, 2019
     | 4,040 views

    In this age, when Christians of all kinds are being ridiculed, harassed and threatened in many different ways, we need to look at the martyrs of the past two thousand years and take courage.

    Tuesday of the 14th Week in Course 2019 Jacob ben Isaac was a cheat, a liar and a thief. You may recall from an earlier reading in Genesis that he lied, cheated and stole his older brother, Esau’s, first-born blessing. Then, wisely, he left town and took up with Laban, where he married two sisters ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    King David

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 2, 2020
     | 5,174 views

    Davis is a mess and only God can fix his tremendous guilt.

    King David is broken psalm 51:1-17 1. David -- , the greatest king in Israel's history, consider the splendor and popularity of Israel’s greatest King, He is known as the champion because he defeated Goliath, David the conqueror, David the Singer, David the shepherd boy, David the one with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joseph: A Great Man Who Never Spoke

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 467 views

    First-person narrative of Joseph

    Background to passage: And she sleeps…exhausted And I think…it’s so surreal…emotions As I look at this baby, the weight of responsibility What a mess I have made, and God chose me... Baby in straw, Son of God, Savior, Messiah No room, no midwife, no experience, no help Did I mess up the delivery? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist