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  • Rich Young avatar

    Handles For The Hard Times (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 6,936 views

    Second in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

    "Handles for the Hard Times" (Part #2) TEXT: Gen 45:1-8 and 50:15-20 INTRODUCTION · One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking along and chatting with one another. Linus says, "I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wearing Religious Masks Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    Bitterness can become a mask that is woren in the church.

    Part #1 of 2. WEARING RELIGIOUS MASKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder: what do I do when I am hurt? How can I handle injustice? How do you handle hurt? I must learn to trust God, God turns messes into messages. God can turn great test into great testimonies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does 9.11 Make Of Us?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,179 views

    In spite of the tragedy, what “man meant for evil, God used for good”, thus how will Christians and American citizens be a part of the reshaping of culture since 9.11.01?

    (Power Point available--email author) SLIDE 1 “WHAT DOES 9.11 MAKE OF US?” 8:30 with Video presentation (adapted from Leonard Sweet’s message on 9.11) Slide 2 “Night fell on a different world.” These are some of the first words President George Bush used to reflect on September 11, 2001. Slide ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does 9.11 Make Of Us? Outline

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,559 views

    Outline for full text message by same title

    “WHAT DOES 9.11 MAKE OF US?” How I Will Open My Heart, Mind, and Door Sunday, September 8, 2002 Bethany Church Pastor Don Hawks God turned into good what you meant for evil. Genesis 50:20 (NLT). Pay all your debts, except the debt of love for others. You can never finish paying that! If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

    (Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair Outline

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,320 views

    This outline accompanies full manuscript sermon by the same title; includes outline for establishing spiritual base

    Remembering September 11 Even though the tragic events of September 11, 2001 are behind us, we are still mourning. In addition to all the losses, we live with a new uneasiness. But not all the effects of 9.11 are bad. Many people have found a new respect for others. We have been reminded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Why, God, Why?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 41,672 views

    The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope: Healing For The Home

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 20,116 views

    This sermon offers hope for families that are broken or going through hard times.

    Hope & Healing For The Home Morning Star Family Day 11/22/98 Genesis 50:15-21 Ephesians 4:17-32 Today as you celebrate Family Day, I want you to know that no family is complete without the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in the home. God has many ways of entering into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Intended It For Good

    Contributed by Michael Elmore on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,511 views

    Post September 11th attack

    "GOD INTENDED IT FOR GOOD" Genesis 50:15-21 "But Joseph said to them, don’t be afraid, Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended for good, to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." INTRODUCTION: 1. What is suffering? Suffering covers a broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Returning To Our Proper Place Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,552 views

    We will walk with Joseph at the death of Jacob, mourning with him and going with him to return Jacob-Israel to Canaan.

    Returning to our Proper Place A. Return B. Reassurance C. Removal Promised DBF, 7/7/02 It is good to be in the presence of God. I feel safe and comfortable there. In the last year there were numerous happenings that stole this feeling of safety and comfort to people around the world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Invisible Hand

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 17,238 views

    A sermon on the providence of God as seen in the life of Joseph.

    Providence. The word comes from the Latin, providentia. Pro means “before” or “ahead of time”; videntia is from videre, meaning “to see,” from which we get our word “video.” Put them together, and you have “seeing ahead of time,” which is what God does. He sees the events of life ahead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Test Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Hutton on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    When you have the "right" to do wrong, will you still do right?

    Introduction It’s one thing to succumb to force and be made to be righteous. Children are (or should be) made to obey and behave. They should understand the serious repercussions of not! Because of their knowledge of what will happen if they don’t, they do! The law catches a criminal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,312 views

    We need heroes, people who stand for what is right even when no one is looking.

    Men of Character Genesis 50:1-26 We live in a time now where integrity means nothing. It is hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Growing up in Brooklyn and Long Island in the 60’s and 70’s heroes were easily pointed out. They wore white Stetsons, they always did what was right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Cook avatar

    The Forgiveness Of Joseph Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,066 views

    Joseph’s godly example of forgiveness

    The Forgiveness of Joseph March 23, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Deborah Prihoda avatar

    The Facts Of Life

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,324 views

    God gives each of us a promise for our lives, but life has a way of taking us through pit experiences just as in Joseph’s life, however we must never take our eyes off the promise and the reward of the palace!

    THE FACTS OF LIFE Text: Genesis 50:20 / Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION TEXT: Genesis 50:20 And as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present results to preserve many people alive. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God