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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Joseph Reveals His Identity.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 656 views

    All things DO work together for good for those who love the Lord (cf. Romans 8:28).

    JOSEPH REVEALS HIS IDENTITY. Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (cf. Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (cf. Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saul Proclaimed King.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2025
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     | 421 views

    In wanting a king at all, Israel was rejecting the LORD’s kingship. But the LORD allowed it.

    SAUL PROCLAIMED KING. 1 Samuel 10:17-24. Saul and his servant had set out from their home with no greater commission than to find his father’s lost donkeys (cf. 1 Samuel 9:3). As a last resort, the servant suggested that they seek out the prophet Samuel: ‘peradventure he can shew us our way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Height Of Job's Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 652 views

    "I know that my redeemer liveth" (Job 19:25).

    THE HEIGHT OF JOB’S FAITH. Job 19:21-27. It is bad enough when God appears to afflict us, but it becomes all but unbearable when those who are our supposed ‘friends’ seem to use this as an occasion to reproach us (cf. Job 19:2-3). JOB 19:21-22. “Have pity upon me, O ye my friends,” pleads Job. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing And Table Etiquette.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 517 views

    “And they could not answer Him again to these things.” (LUKE 14:6).

    HEALING AND TABLE ETIQUETTE. Luke 14:1-11. 1. A HEALING ON THE SABBATH. Luke 14:1-6. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (LUKE 14:1). It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hatred And The Outworking Of Love.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2024
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     | 852 views

    Recalling Jesus' commandment to love one another.

    HATRED AND THE OUTWORKING OF LOVE. 1 John 3:13-24. “Marvel not” – stop wondering – that the world of the ungodly hates you (1 JOHN 3:13). Abel’s righteousness stood as a rebuke to Cain, and Cain killed him for it (cf. 1 John 3:12). The ones who ‘abide in death’ (1 JOHN 3:14) are identified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Appeal For Deliverance.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 311 views

    The prayer of a soul in distress.

    AN APPEAL FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 143:1-12. Who are we going to turn to in a time of distress? For the believer, it can only be the LORD. We know that the LORD has helped us hitherto (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12), and that He is ‘a very present help in time of trouble’ (cf. Psalm 46:1). PSALM 143:1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Grace.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,844 views

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Advent December 24, 2000 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Heavenly Father, thank you for your unexpected grace and the Word of promise that we have inherited eternal life because of your Son. Amen. Title: “God’s Grace.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Age Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,123 views

    Empowering the Church for worldwide mission.

    THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT. John 16:5-15. When Ezekiel looked out across the valley of the dry bones, the LORD asked him, “Can these bones live?” to which the prophet answered, “Well, Lord, if anyone knows you do.” The Lord GOD spoke to the bones through the mouth of the prophet, and they revived: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Sunday Of Advent, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,765 views

    How do you like 2 to 1 odds?

    On the First Sunday of Advent, we light the first candle, traditionally called the Candle of Hope to remember to hopefully look for the coming of Christ. The virtue of hope originates from God through the grace of faith. It draws the Christian towards God, providing him or her with hope in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,119 views

    How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)?

    How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)? The expression means malice. He reminded them of God’s wrath, which is not the emotion of anger, but God’s holiness that brings judgement in its train of glory. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fourth Sunday Of Advent, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,111 views

    The same sign given to Ahaz and Joseph is given to you and me. "The virgin has conceived and has given birth to a Son. And He is Emmanuel. God with us." His name is Jesus.

    Sometimes dreams are prompted by impressions and “residues” of the previous day that we take into our sleep, thus Joseph’s dream consists in his waking, conscious desire to protect Mary, preserve his own honor and resolve the dilemma of Mary’s pregnancy by divorcing her quietly. God uses Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    4th Sunday Of Advent

    Contributed by Tim Walker on Dec 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,788 views

    This sermon shows how miracles happen. This is a brief meditation that could also be used for a Blue Christmas service or for Christmas Eve.

    Every year during the Advent season, advertisers and retailers will frequently used the expression, “The magic of Christmas.” Well, the kind of Christmas magic that they're talking about is a trick that retailers play on us that makes our money disappear. The true Christmas is not about magic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Proclamation To Be Believed.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 24, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,473 views

    Scriptural testimony of the resurrection of Jesus.

    A PROCLAMATION TO BE BELIEVED. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Sometimes it is necessary for Christian people to get back to the basics of their faith, to remind themselves what they are about. Here in 1 Corinthians, Paul is not teaching his readers something new, but reviewing that which he taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mark's Gospel Begins With A Freak

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, series "B"

    2nd Sunday in Advent December 4, 2005 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Advent, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that we might hear your word ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Boast In God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 135 views

    These verses form the basis for an appeal to God for deliverance.

    OUR BOAST IN GOD. Psalm 44:1-8. It is well if we base our appeals and cries for help to God not upon ourselves (our own good name, what we imagine we have achieved, and what we have done or not done); but rather upon His good name (PSALM 44:5; PSALM 44:8), what He has done in the past (cf. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational