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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Coat Of Many Colors

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 3, 2020
     | 6,437 views

    What can we learn from the "Coat of Many Colors?"

    The Coat of Many Colors: An Exposition of Genesis 37:1-28 “The Coat of Many Colors” has become proverbial. Andrew Lloyd Weber made a musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is loosely based on the life of Joseph. Dolly Parton made a song about the patchwork coat her poor mother made ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Moses Tries It His Way: An Exposition Of Exodus 2:11-25

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2020
     | 3,099 views

    We sing the hymn "Have Thine own Way" and all too often go out and do it our way.

    Moses Tries it His Way: An Exposition of Exodus 2:11-25 How many times do we feel that God has a special calling on our lives, and we get into a rush trying to fulfill it? When we became Christians, we received the Holy Spirit in our lives. God has a purpose for every one of us. He has distributed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take Pleasure, He’s In Control.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 8, 2020
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     | 4,356 views

    Paul wrote maybe the most interesting book of the NT—2 Corinthians. In fact, I had the privilege of hearing Doctor Archibald Hart. He spent 3 hours speaking on 2 Corinthians, In this 3 hour didactic...

    Take Pleasure, He’s In Control. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10NKJV A couple was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. They had both been exemplary people. Suddenly an angel appeared in front of them; “I have come to grant each of you one request: what have you always wished for?” The woman smiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Eve Message

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
     | 4,010 views

    Christmas marks the entry of the Son of God into human affairs. He descended into the mess and the hurt of all that makes us human. Christmas tells us that God is not a neutral observer to our pain and problems.

    It’s Christmas Eve and we are grateful you are with us tonight to celebrate. I am grateful for our string quartet leading us tonight. Where would we be without the music of Christmas? Christmas is the biggest holiday in American culture. The average American is expected to spend more than $1,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anxiety (Part 1): Understanding Anxiety, Its Symptoms, Types, And Cases In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 7, 2021
     | 5,309 views

    Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. That is why we need to understand what anxiety is, its symptoms, various types of anxiety, and the factors that cause it before we learn to deal with it biblically.

    Intro: A pastor in the countryside was retiring after 35 years of serving in the church. As he came to clear out his bedroom, he found a small bowl with five eggs and $1,000 in it. Baffled, he called his wife, "Honey, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs and $1,000 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Must Preach The Gospel! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 10, 2025
     | 529 views

    Based on 1 Corinthians 9:15-23 - Challenges hearers to live a Gospel-prioritized life.

    “I MUST PREACH THE GOSPEL!” 1 Cor. 9:15-23 FBCF – 3/9/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Microscope – Binoculars – Telescope 3 different devices used to look at & focus on 3 different areas: - Microscope – up close – can see germs that can make us sick or kill us. - Binoculars – farther out – get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Walk Alone PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,349 views

    To explore and affirm God's unfailing presence, His comfort in times of trouble, and His faithfulness in every situation.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of John that reminds us of God's unfailing presence, His comfort in times of trouble, and His faithfulness in every situation. Our sermon today is titled "Never Walk Alone." Before we dive into the Word, ...read more

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    Waiting On God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,563 views

    Explore the depiction of God in Isaiah 25:1-9 as a steadfast refuge, a source of hope, and the ultimate provider of salvation and joy, encouraging believers to find comfort and rejoice in these truths.

    Good morning, church family! As we gather together today, I feel led to delve into a beautiful passage from the Book of Isaiah, where the prophet paints a picture of our Heavenly Father as a steadfast refuge, a hope to wait upon, and the source of our ultimate salvation and joy. A.W. Tozer once ...read more

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    Little Children, Keep Yourselves From Idols

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2025
     | 181 views

    Why does John end his frst epistle with a warning against idolatry?

    Little Children, Keep Yourselves from Idols 1 John 5:18–21 NKJV We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one. And we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Kill A Lion On A Snowy Day

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 1, 2024
     | 1,597 views

    Message about Benaniah who killed a lion on a snowy day. Importance of killing lions for the next generation.

    Title: How to kill a Lion on a snowy Day Theme: New Years challenge to do more for God in 2024. Be intentional about how we live but also how we fight. Text: 2 Samuel 23:8 - 37 Notes used from Ray Steadman's sermon with same title. Opening Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-22 Benaiah was the son ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Want To Be An Apostle

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2024
     | 515 views

    You do not know what you are asking for and it isn't pretty.

    When they started giving out stress cards to recruits in boot camp, I was a bit surprised. If I had gone to submit one of those cards to my TI he would have said, "Son, you're feeling stressed? I don't think you know what stress is." and would have made my life very stressful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's Rest At The Rock

    Contributed by Jerome Cade on May 24, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,232 views

    When your heart is overwhemled God will lead you to the Rock that’s higher than yourself. Jesus is bidding that you come and receive what He has to offer at the Rock.

    There’s a gospel song that’s being played over the airwaves; it says, "…when my heart is overwhelmed... lead me to the rock, lead me to the rock that’s higher than I." What an awesome song! We are all overwhemled during various stages of our lives and God has a place he wants to lead us to; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Compassions Fail Not

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    A Sermon on the Unfailing Mercy and Compassion of God

    His Compassions Fail Not Text: Lamentations 3:1-24 1 I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath. 2 He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into light. 3 Surely against me is he turned; he turneth his hand against me all the day. 4 My flesh and my skin hath he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Under Our Steeple?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,224 views

    A sermon about the role and function of the church.

    WHAT’S UNDER OUR STEEPLE? Mark 11:15-18 INTRO: My seminary Pastoral Ministries professor, C. W. Brister, in one of his books, tells about a pastor who received a distressed young woman into his study one day. She told the pastor how a few minutes earlier, she had almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Flood Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    This sermon addresses some issues concerning the flood, but emphasizes the grace involved in the ark.

    Genesis 6:9-8:22 January 26, 2003 Imagine a future without dry land. A future where the earth, covered in water, has evolved into a gritty, nautical society held together by determination and ingenuity. The inhabitants of this once-flourishing planet cling to life on incredible floating cities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist