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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    A Case Study In Prayer--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,155 views

    Hezekiah’s example and Isaiah’s promise demonstrate what can happen when we pray.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2012) (Powerpoints used with this message are available at no charge. Just email me at mnewland@sstelco.com and request #197.) A. A question we’ll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Ahab, Jezebel, And A Vegetable Garden Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,787 views

    Ahab’s provides an example that greed can lead to mistreatment of others and disregard for God’s laws

    One evening last week while our grandchildren were with us, Sue told our 4-year-old granddaughter to go upstairs and tell me that dinner was ready. Her 8-year-old brother overheard the conversation and ran up the stairs ahead of her to tell me. The 4-year-old, still half-way up the stairs, let out ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Call To Reach Anyone Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    We are called to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ to anyone. Christ gives us an example. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

    A CALL TO REACH ANYONE Mark 2:13-17 INTRO: 1. Read a small booklet several years ago by Joseph Stowell entitled (I hope this is right) Loving Those You Would Rather Hate. He talk about the issues of homosexuality, race, ethnic diversity, etc. 2. I read a story the other day about a homeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Path To Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,108 views

    God tells us how we are to forgive others through the example of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt.

    The Path to Forgiveness M.B. Oliver A sermon for the 7th Sunday after the Epiphany in Year C commonly called Sexagesima Sunday. Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Alberta 18 Feb 01. Gen 45:3-11, 15 Ps 37:1-11, 39-40 1 Cor 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 The readings today are linked ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Living Sacrifice (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 40,047 views

    Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good picture of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

    April 16, 2000 Mark 15; Luke 23 Living Sacrifice – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
     | 20,685 views

    Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good idea of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

    April 9, 2000 John 19 Living Sacrifice INTRODUCTION Try to imagine yourself at Golgotha Hill on Good Friday. The cross is placed on the ground and you are thrown backward with your shoulders against the wood. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Find Success In 2003

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 215 ratings
     | 16,871 views

    A New Year’s sermon that tries to help the listener find success by following Joshua’s example.

    Joshua 1:1-9 & 10-16 Deuteronomy 34:9 "How To Find Success In 2003" INTRODUCTION Through long years of preparation and finally a burning bush experience, God called Moses to lead the Children Of Israel out of Egypt. At the conclusion of Moses’ life and calling, in Deuteronomy 34, we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    The Healing Of Deep Wounds Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 38,676 views

    Joseph’s life is an example of how God can bring healing to the deep wounds of our lives.

    Life Lessons from Joseph – Part 2 December 2, 2001 INTRODUCTION Show clip from Forrest Gump – Forrest says, “Sometimes there just aren’t enough rocks.” Obviously, that was a scene from the movie “Forrest Gump.” Forrest’s lifelong friend Jenny had grown up in a home where she was abused by her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Witness Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

    The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Honoring Others By Submitting To Them

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    How we should seek to be good example and to submit to authority figures in our lives such as the governement and employeer

    SBC Philippi 10/23/05 7 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Honoring God By Submitting to Others 1 Peter 2:11-20 Primary Purpose: Peter encourages us in our daily walk to honor God in our relationships in the world, with the government and in our work. Introduction Having told us that we are now a people for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scandal, Deceit, And Betrayal

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,020 views

    The story of Joseph is an example that in spite of bad experiences from those that we love, we can forgive.

    January 4, 2003 A. Favorite children stories from the Bible: 1) David and Goliath 2) Jonah and the big fish 3) Moses and the floating basket 4) Samson and Delilah 5) Noah and the Ark 6) Joseph and his brothers a) Best part of the story 1. His father gave him a multi-colored coat 2. His prophetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What Would Jesus Do With Temptation? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,011 views

    Temptation is ever present and everywhere, how can we handle it - a lesson from Christ’s example.

    21When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." Lk.3:21-22 (NIV) 1Jesus, full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Stronghold Of My Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 27,248 views

    Looking at David’s example - his confidence in the midst of hardship is not the result of the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.

    David was able to say "I will be confident" (v.3) even in the midst of hardship and trouble. We can make 3 observations form these 3 verses: (1)His confidence is not the result of the ABSENCE of problems. It is very clear that David encountered many problems and difficulties. He mentioned evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    How To Be A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 21,142 views

    From the life of Abraham--an example of how he, and thus, we can be God’s friends.

    How to Be a Friend of God James 2:21-26 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joan Hart avatar

    What Do You Want For Christmas

    Contributed by Joan Hart on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    A Christmas sermon making a distinction between our wants and our needs using men of the Bible as examples.

    What do you want for Christmas? Is it something you want, or is it something you need? As many parents try to teach their children, we don’t get everything we want, but we usually get what we need. Many times they are not the same. Today I want us to look at 4 men in the Bible who met the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God