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  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    A Father Named Joseph

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 29, 2007
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     | 11,665 views

    If Jesus needed an earthly father, we do too.Evey child needs to experience the nearness of a Father, the nature of a Father, and the nurture of a Father.

    A Father Named Joseph How many of you have ever heard a sermon on Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus? Every Christmas we hear of Mary the mother of Jesus and perhaps Mary and Joseph around the stall in Bethlehem. But we tuck them away until next Christmas. We Protestants try not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Expectations We Place On God

    Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,119 views

    Sermon on the golden calf episode in Exodus.

    Text: Exodus 32:1-14 Lightning and thunder are roaring at the top of the mountain. Smoke is billowing all around as if the whole mountain side were on fire! Moses was meeting with God there. The people dare not go to where Moses was for fear that God himself would break out against them! It was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Blessing In Poverty Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008
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     | 4,359 views

    As we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount, we dive into the descriptions of a Christian’s character as defined by Christ in the Beatitudes. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

    For the next three weeks we are back to our in depth study and look at the Sermon on the Mount. If you have accepted the challenge to do some scripture memory as a part of this journey together, then you would be up to Matthew 5, verse 3. And depending on your translation, you will have memorized ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We'll Leave The Light On For You Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    45th in a series from Ephesians. How to live as light in the midst of darkness.

    Most of us are probably familiar with the advertising for Motel 6 that ends with the advertising tagline, “We’ll leave the light on for you.” The image that those ads are trying to create is that Motel 6 is a place of hospitality, refreshment and rest for weary travelers. As we continue in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Through A Long Dark Tunnel

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,875 views

    It takes faith to keep trying... to keep believing God is active in yourlife.

    20061015 19th Sunday after Pentecost B Slide 1 Title: Going Through a Long, Dark Tunnel Text: Job 23:1-10 Slide 2 Thesis: It takes faith to keep trying… to keep believing God is active in our lives. Introduction Tunnels… The Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel is located on the Continental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life After Death: Hell

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 26, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,898 views

    A message of Hell in a two week message on life after death.

    Life after death: Hell Introduction: I have a 2 part message on Heaven and Hell. Let's just say we will be preaching on Heaven next week. I feared I might lose some of you next Sunday if I reversed the order. I'd rather preach on the joys of Heaven but if it is in the bible; it must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015
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     | 6,334 views

    The analysis of the lost older son in Luke 15:25-32 teaches us about the danger of moral conformity.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Loving God When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 24, 2014
     | 6,233 views

    Loving God when life is easy is no challenge. Loving God when life is horrible - that's a challenge that God equips us for.

    Sermon for Outdoor Service – “Loving God When Life is Hard” – August 24, 2014 No matter where we were to find ourselves at any one moment on this planet, we would discover that we have a great many things in common with every other human there. We all need to eat, sleep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True, Unknown Light Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 14, 2014
     | 4,528 views

    If Jesus is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD, why doesn't everyone believe in Him?

    The TRUE, Unknown Light John 1:9-10 John 1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace With God, Because Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
     | 6,655 views

    Christmas Sermon that points to the cross. God brought peace on earth through the cross of Jesus.

    You’ve probably heard it a few times in the past weeks. In just 8 lines, Clement Clarke Moore sets the picturesque scene for one of America’s most beloved poems; “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” he called it. It actually set the course for many of our views and traditions about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,349 views

    We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

    Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011
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     | 14,186 views

    Just as Jesus predicted our world is a constant hotbed of continual armed conflict (Matt 24:6).War is a constant reality of life. It into this world filled with violence and hate that Jesus sends his disciples (followers) as ministers of peace.

    “Blessed Are The Peacemakers” Matthew 5:9 Just as Jesus predicted our world is a constant hotbed of continual armed conflict (Matt 24:6).War is a constant reality of life. At least one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Principles To Build Upon: Harmony Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,019 views

    Unity within the church is vital to the success of the church.

    Principles to Build Upon: Harmony Introduction: The last few weeks we have discussed principles that we must build upon. If we are going to grow as a church there are several pillars that we must build upon. We have talked about the importance of maintaining the Truth, of worshipping in spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The End Of The Lord

    Contributed by Solomon Onwude on Jun 29, 2017
     | 8,059 views

    Sometimes, all we need to do, is to live our lives bearing the end in mind; the end that the lord wants for us, not our own end but the lords…

    James 5:11New International Version (NIV) 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Mine today, is a message of hope! Many of us, if not all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Model Servant Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 6,590 views

    Message 8 from a series of messages exploring Philippians. This message focuses on following Christ's example of obedience and serving others.

    "Model Servants” REVIEW Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The first ingredient is found in the first chapter where Paul calls us to adopt the I. ADOPT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance