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  • Jaco Bester avatar

    The First And Second Temple

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,716 views

    Far too often we are Kept back and even demoralized by the memories of past successes of other people, afraid that we won’t live up to the expectations placed upon us - take heed from the prophet Haggai!

    "THE FIRST AND SECOND TEMPLE" HAGGAI 2:1 - 9 SCRIPTURE: In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying, Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Should We Then Live? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,109 views

    While most people --including many professing Christians -- indiscriminately follow the popular culture and focus their lives on either looks, materialism, popularity, success, power, prestige, or social acceptance -- why should we pursue God and godlines

    How Should We Then Live? 2 Peter 3:11-12, 17-18 1. I just came back from a pastor's conference, and I had a good time. We did not have too much free time, but I was able to work in a sermon outline and borrowed my room mate's computer to send the outline to Jane. . I brought two commentaries with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Washing Off The Grime Of Guilt Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 25,472 views

    3nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using 5 different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor, i.e.,bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    WASHING OFF THE GRIME OF GUILT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 3 PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION: The story is told that Noel Coward, the well known playwright, as a prank, once sent an identical anonymous letter to 10 notable men in London. The note said, "We know what you have done. If you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Solution For Tough Times

    Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    We all go through tough times. We all go through the shadow of the valley of death. The life is a combination of values and satifaction, of defeats and victories, of failures and successes, and of mountains and valleys. Crisis doesn’t only show our c

    God’s Solution for Tough Times We all go through tough times We all go through the shadow of the valley of death The life is a combination of values and satifaction, of defeats and victories, of failures and successes, and of mountains and valleys. Crisis doesn’t only show our character, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wrestles With God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 31, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    The whole experience of PRAYER is not to wrestle with God over our demands, but to know the heart of the One who seek to bless us and call us to a higher purpose in life, and help us understand our utter dependence on Him for success.

    This picture of Jacob wrestling with a God-man can be considered as one of the most bizarre encounter in the Bible. • He was all alone, having sent his family and all his possessions across the stream. • It was in the night, and he wrestled with this God-man until daybreak. Many see him as a hero ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Give Up

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 25, 2025
     | 478 views

    A lesson from Luke 9:37-43a is to never give up doing something for God. Like the disciples we may need for training or education to accomplish the task. Evangelism is one of the most difficult things to do. However, with training it is not that bad. Afterall, it is for God

    Don’t give up Luke 9:37 – 43a Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz Luke 9:37 On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him. 38 And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he is my only son, 39 and a spirit seizes him and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Grumblers Anonymous

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    I have done a lot of thinking about the problem of how to evaluate your own success in the ministry. We can say that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. That’s true, but we do it anyway.

    Grumblers Anonymous Matthew 20:1-16 (I preached this sermon at the Spring Bible Conference at New Brunswick Bible Institute, April 26-29, 2007. The conference ended with the graduation ceremonies. This message was part of my series on the parables of Jesus.) I want to make a few predictions ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Benefits Of Lifestyle Stewardship Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 121 ratings
     | 84,960 views

    I want to talk to you this month on the theme of stewardship, which truly is the missing piece to successful living. I¡¦m excited about what this month is going to have in store for you and for me as far as our own spiritual growth ...

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCCESSFUL LIVING The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship Luke 6 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: I want to talk to you this month on the theme of stewardship, which truly is the missing piece to successful living. I’m excited about what this month is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Potholes Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,608 views

    2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Joseph In Potiphor’s Prison Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,521 views

    The life of Joseph is one of the most remarkable stories found in the Bible. His life is a mixture of sadness and glory, of pain and of success. As a result, Joseph’s life contains many lessons from which we modern believers can learn from.

    Joseph in Potiphor’s prison Genesis 40:1-23 . The life of Joseph is one of the most remarkable stories found in the Bible. His life is a mixture of sadness and glory, or pain and of success. As a result, Joseph’s life contains many lessons from which we modern believers can learn from. In these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Secret To Victorious Living

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 18, 2022
     | 4,156 views

    During this study in Philippians, we have reflected on: There is a fantastic finish in your future, A Biblical Strategy for Success, Winning the battle of the Mind and now The Secret to Victorious Living. Now at the end of this letter, he addresses the main point of the letter.

    Sermon “The Secret to Victorious living” Philippians 4:10-19 “10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Family Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,026 views

    Isaac repeats his Fathers mistake while simultatiously benefiting from his Fathers Faith and blessing. What we receive from our Parents is both Good and Bad, and I want us to wrestle with the reality of our own mixed inheritance.

    1. The Creation Stage Gen. 1–11 2. The Patriarchal Stage Gen. 12–50; Job 3. The Exodus Stage Exod.—Deut. 4. The Conquest Stage Josh. 5. The Judges Stage Judg.—1 Sam. 1–7 6. The United Kingdom Stage 1 Sam. 8—1 Kings 11; 1 Chron.—2 Chron. 9; Pss.—Song of Sol. 7. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Better Ask The Boss Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,085 views

    The Gibeonites deceive the Israelites into a treaty because the Israelites fail to ask the Lord. We learn to involve God in our decisions, act with integrity when we make a poor decision, and trust God to redeem even those bad decisions.

    Better Ask the Boss Joshua 9 Intro: Have you ever been deceived? Have you ever gotten burned by somebody who seemed sincere, whom you trusted, and who turned out to have been lying to you all along and took advantage of you? Sadly most of us can relate all too easily. We have placed our trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Can't Shake Off Mom's Voice

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,150 views

    Mothers (or parents) communicate an atmosphere as much as they communicate specific ideas; we as children cannot rid ourselves of that atmosphere, good or bad. But faith in God can lift us to a new self-esteem.

    Just about everybody has a story that involves Mom’s voice. Just about anyone can tell you something distinctive about the things Mother used to say. We can remember not only what she said, but also the way she said it, the tone of voice she used. It’s surprising how many of us can remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    A Christmas Story? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,517 views

    Sin is bad because it takes so much more than it gives - God is great because he takes only what is needed and gives more than we could ever ask or imagine

    SERMON NOTES: AN X-RATED SERMON The Setup (Gen 38: 1 – 11) - Why do we have genealogies in the Bible? - Judah & his three sons: Er, Onan, Shelah - What was Onan’s sin? Act I: The Price (Gen 38:12 – 20) - Price vs. Cost - Signet ring = your driver’s license Act II: The Cost (Gen 38:21 – 26) - This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist