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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Joseph In Potiphar's House" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 29,997 views

    Taming temptation

    "Joseph in Potiphar’s House" -Pastor Bob Leroe Joseph moves from the status of favorite son to slave; yet we hear no cry of despair, no accusation or complaint from him. His silence indicates character—he is trusting in God’s higher plan. We’re often quick to accuse God of being unfair or not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Getting Into Action Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,763 views

    Part four of a series on solving problems God’s way. This is a particularly good series for pastor’s/leaders instituting change within a congregation.

    Introduction: New Coke Read Scripture/Pray Background: Nehemiah is headed into unfamiliar territory-four months and 8000 mi. Purpose Statement: to be effective change agents for God it is essential that we... I. Use the authority given you (v. 9) A. Nehemiah went forth in the Kings Name 1. More ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Forever

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    Some characteristics of true friendship as revealed in the word of God.

    September 21, 2002 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Story of David and Jonathan 1. 1 Samuel 20:1-42 2. Story of devotion, faithfulness, bravery, and commitment amidst strife, hatred, and jealousy. 3. David’s lamentation over Jonathan’s death a. 2 Samuel 1:25-26, “How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Onesiphorus: A Friend In Chains Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    Friendship often means dealing with unpleasantries.

    Who Are You? Best Supporting Roles in the Bible Series (Part 4 of 4) Onesiphorus: A Friend in Chains (Sermon ideas from Clarence Edward Noble Macartney {1879-1957}) 2 Tim. 1:16-18 Mar. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Bear & two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Run The Race Pt. V Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
     | 2,724 views

    This is the fifth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How To Run The Race (Pt. V) Sermon – August 21st 2005 As children of God we are called to live our lives on a higher plane than the world around us. The world goes by the tangible things that one can touch – we are told to walk by faith and not by sight. The world will tell you that you need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    The Heart Of A Warrior

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 34,151 views

    The heart is the true seat of everything that you and I really are. Where your heart is - is where you really are....

    The Heart of a Warrior Introduction: The heart is the true seat of everything that you and I really are. Where your heart is - is where you really are. We have not been called out to be weak, feeble followers of Christ, rather we have been called out as intercessors, gap-standers, warriors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,619 views

    This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    What God Can Do With You

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,372 views

    A challenge to realiza how God can use you.

    This is a song of Moses. The last forty year period of Moses’ life has been spent in the wilderness of Midian tending the flocks of his father-in-law Jethro. While in the wilderness Moses was a witness to the wonders of God in creation. He had been particularly fascinated by the relationship of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Qualities Of A Caring Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    God wants to add to your fellowship, family and church the following areas: A greater sense of SIGNIFICANCE, STIMULATION, SUPPORT, STABILITY, SELF-EXPRESSIVE CONFIDENCE, SATISFACTION, SPIRITUAL DEPTH.

    Qualities of a Caring Fellowship As we have opportunity, let us do good to all. --Galatians 6:10 A rainbow is a sign of God’s promise never again to destroy the earth by a flood (Gen. 9:11-17). But that was little comfort to the people of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in April of 1997. Eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Williams avatar

    Power Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
     | 4,544 views

    Patience the fruit of the spirit

    Patience - Fruit of the Spirit July 20, 2003 AM, - Danny L. Williams Gal. 5:22 - Are you a patient person? Maybe we should ask your wife, or your husband or children, are you a patient person? I really believed I was a patient person, up until this week, I guess I got tested early, My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denise Raterta avatar

    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,410 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Terrell avatar

    Faith

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,675 views

    Where is your faith

    Faith Hebrews 11:1-3,7 Genesis 6:5-7 _________________________________________________________ A young boy was riding a bus home from Sunday School one Sunday afternoon very proud of a card he was given. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Called To Conquer Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,538 views

    Learning to walk in the authority Jesus gave us.

    Romans 8:37-39. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Let Us Be Thankful

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,674 views

    It rains on the just and the unjust, but as saved people we certainly have much to be thankful for.

    LETS BE THANKFUL: I realize that the traditional Thanksgiving Day is now past but I want to bring a few thoughts our way to do with being thankful. EPH. 5:20 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,574 views

    I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

    LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist