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Jewels Of Joseph

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

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We need to be a person with a different spirit just like Joseph.

INTRO: A middle-aged business executive approached the front entrance of the office building in which he worked. A young feminist came up at the same moment, so he stepped back and held the door open for her to pass through. She looked at him and said with annoyance, “Don’t hold the door for me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If The Gift Never Came?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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What would be different if the Gift we celebrate never came?

What If the Gift never came? During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. And perhaps how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The Question for today is What if the gift we celebrate as Christmas didn’t happen? Lets start with a few secular ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Congregational

The Best Of Both Worlds SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023

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To teach the difference between the two but the importance of having both of them

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I greet you with the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not just as a congregation, but as a family, united in our shared faith and love for God. We are here to worship, to learn, and to grow together in our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:6

Topics: The Best Of Both Worlds

“living In Light Of Eternity” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 7, 2014

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What difference should eternity make in the life of the Christian today?

James emphasizes that if we are going to experience the life God wants us to know here and now, we must learn to live in light of eternity. Referring to two extremes of existence - the “haves” and the “have not’s” - James illustrates for us why living in light of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

If Anyone Wold Come After Me

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 28, 2009

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A different perspective of what it means to take up your cross.

March 29, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 9:23 Subject: The Cross Title: If Anyone Would Come After Me For the last four weeks some of you have been attending the community Lenten services at the various churches. I think it is kind of funny that some of our churches that participate in those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The H-O-P-E Of Easter

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 11, 2007

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The resurrection of Christ gives us hope in many different ways.

INTRODUCTION -Q: Wouldn’t you have liked to have been one of those who got to go to the tomb early on that resurrection morning? -I would have -I’m sure I, like they were, would have experienced many different emotions -Uncertainty, fear, joy, sorrow, peace -But, I believe the greatest thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is It Really Legalism?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 8, 2016

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A study which identifies the difference between true and false legalism.

During my decades of Christian ministry, the terms “legalism” and “legalist” have progressively been bandied-about within modern churches and their preachers/pastors. These terms have, primarily, been used to describe and condemn those Christians and churches that believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

11 Powerful Ways To Worship God

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 18, 2019

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And explanation on different biblical ways that we can worship God.

Worship (PROSKUNEO) is a conscious glorification of God flowing from an inner attitude of lowly submission to His authority and awe at His majesty. The worship in heaven is about honour Honour means to ascribe weight and value to something. “Worship Him who made heaven and earth” (Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 100:1-2, Ephesians 5:19-20, Colossians 3:16, Acts 2:1, Proverbs 6:19, 2 Corinthians 11:26 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Wine & Old Whiners

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

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This message is a challenge to let God use you to make a difference.

Call To Worship - Isaiah 58:1-11 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Wine & Old Whine Mark 2:18-22 Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:14-17 & Luke 5:33-39 Introduction: 1. Illustration: 1991 Chrysler New Yorker - Mark 5 It was my first real Chrysler and I loved it. I would still like to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015

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The world has a much different idea of how to love God.

Love of God 1 John 4:10-12 Introduction- 1 John 4:10-12 The greatest love ever shown to mankind is the love of God. The love the Father had in sending His Son Jesus Christ, and the Son of God sacrificially giving His life for our redemption. Between Christmas(birth) and His death on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

"Who Do We Believe?"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 24, 2009

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How to tell the difference between a false prophet and a man of God.

“Who do You Believe?” March 28, 2009 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Holiness

Genesis 8 – Part 2 – Save Our Animals! What’s It Going To Be? Ark Or Altar? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 12, 2010

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If you just got off the Ark and saw Noah’s altar, you would say, "Now that is very generous offering. It’s not as if there’s a lot of animals around. In fact there was an animal shortage!"

Genesis 8 – Part 2 – SAVE OUR ANIMALS! ARK OR ALTAR? Julie and I move to Sydney on Monday night. We’ve done all the packing and I still need to pack away the last vestiges of files from my study, a never ending process. We are looking forward to getting to Sydney after a couple of days journey in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Intentional: Shunning Dependency, Inviting People, Relying On God, Serving The Other Servants, Avoiding Distractions. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 15, 2021

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My wrap up message at officer councils, 2021, Fiji Division.

Being Intentional: Shunning dependency, inviting people, relying on God, serving the other servants, avoiding distractions. I’ve already discussed my view that the Fiji Division can be a leading light within The Salvation Army within the NZFTS Territory. While we are currently dependant on the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15, John 4:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: What Loving Your Enemies And Being ‘perfect’ Mean

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 8, 2023

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“Now raise your hands if you have only one or two enemies.” And even fewer people raised their hands. “See,” says the priest, “most of us feel like we have enemies.”

A priest is giving a homily like I am right now on “What loving your enemies and being ‘perfect’ mean.” “Now,” says the priest, “I’ll bet that many of us feel as if we have enemies in our lives. So, raise your hands if you have a few enemies.” And several people raise their hands.” “Now raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Transformed By Truth: "be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

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Matthew 1:18-25 teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Joseph waited for God's guidance even when things got confusing.

Transformed by Truth: "Be Patient When It Gets Weird" Matthew 1:18-25 (NLT) Introduction Today, we are going to delve into a story from the Gospel of Matthew that teaches us about patience, trust, and obedience when life takes unexpected turns. Our focus will be on how Joseph reacted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 1:18-19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 1:20-21, Psalm 32:8, Matthew 1:24-25, James 1:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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