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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2025
     | 300 views

    Genesis 50:20 sums up its moral of the story: “Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today.” The purpose of Joseph’s life was “the saving of many lives”.

    AMC, 02.11.2025 Text: Genesis 41:36-47 Theme: The Holy Man: Young Adult Joseph   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: The story of Joseph was so exciting and inspiring for Holiness. Joseph's account is primarily found in Genesis chapters 37-50. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Servant Attitude: Key To Success In Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,036 views

    The key to success in most jobs and ministries is "Knowing how to get alone with people." 3rd John is a study in contrasts between Gaius and Diotrephes.

    “A Servant Attitude: Key to Success in Relationships” Matthew 20:25-28 3 John 1-12 The Carnegie Foundation discovered that to be successful on the job, relational skills are far more important than knowledge. It’s research found that only 15 percent of a person’s success is determined by job ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Best Of Times In The Worst Of Times

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 25,053 views

    In a bad-news, good-news world, we need to remember that God’s good news 1. Is greater than the world’s bad news. 2. Transforms the world’s bad news. 3. Will do away with the world’s bad news.

    It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 15,384 views

    How to forget the good, the bad, and the ugly in our past.

    FORGETTING THE PAST Philippians 3:12-21 Kelly Hudnall There is a very good reason why God instructs us through the words of the Apostle Paul, to be joyful always. And it’s not simply b/c God doesn’t like a sour puss! I remember when I was growing up, if I got upset or pouted over something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lavishness Of God - Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,978 views

    The bad news and the good news from Psalm 103.

    This past week I celebrated a birthday, my birthday – 29 years old and I had a lot of wonderful people who were really quick to remind me that it was one year away from 30. So thanks so much for that encouragement. 361 more days until 30 years old. Now some of you are thinking- “Big deal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Life Interrupted!!! Series

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 81 ratings
     | 11,782 views

    "Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?"

    When Tragedy Occurs (Why do bad things happen to good people?) By R. Neal Gracey - assisted by commentaries and expositors JOB 1:1-19 12 years ago a singer named Kurt Cobain took his own life. Before Kurt killed himself with a shotgun, he was filled with bitterness and anger. Why? He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Jesus If You Love Me, Then Why Do I Hurt?

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    Understanding why bad things happen to good people

    JESUS IF YOU LOVE ME, THEN WHY DO I HURT? II Corinthians 1:1-7, Corinthians II 11:23-30 Intro: The apostle Paul is the writer of the Corinthian books. As far as I am concerned He is the greatest convert that has ever lived but even in his life we find him suffering. In II Corinthians 11 we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Glory Of God In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,299 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people?

    Glory of God Series June 1st, 2008 Glory of God in Suffering How are you doing? Bunch of liars. Now I am sure that for some of you that is true. Life is good and you are happy. By some of you are liars. When someone asks you at church: “How are you?” You know the proper Christian answer is: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James Maxwell avatar

    De-Friending

    Contributed by James Maxwell on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    FACEBOOK allows us to communicate in good ways and bad.

    “DEFRIENDING” Mark 14:10-11 10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11 They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. How many of you use FACEBOOK? Say a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scottie Pitts avatar

    Be A Team Player

    Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 10,579 views

    The church must practice good teamwork in order to be successful.

    Are you a team player? In May, 1953, two men became the first in history to climb to the top of Mt. Everest; Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper and explorer, and his Sherpa guide from Nepal, Tenzing Norgay. They reached the summit together and attained instant international fame. On the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Good Life

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 1, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    To find out how to life a "good life" in the eyes of Jesus please read this sermon on Psalms 16.

    Living the Good Life Psalms 16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does “living a good life” mean? The obvious definition would be that a good life is one that does not do evil unto others. Many people believe that if a person’s words or deeds do not infringe on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Setting A Good Example (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,411 views

    In life there are good examples and there are bad examples. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be drawn to and for the church to see and want to follow suit. Let's see what the bible has to say about that so we can set a good example.

    SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part one) As we are getting the word out, as we are giving people the message of reconciliation, we are to be living the ministry of reconciliation. That means we are to be setting a good example for others to see. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Be A Miracle For The Hurting--Hands Full On Purpose

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2015
     | 6,229 views

    Naomi and her family left home because of a drought. They were hurting. In Moab things got worse. Her support structure was gone. She came to Moab, beautiful, lovely and blessed. She left bitter and heart broken. One person stood in thE GAP.

    BE A MIRACLE FOR HURTING PERSON ... HANDS FULL ON PURPOSE TURNS INTO A MIRACLE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a circle of young boys gathered around a cute little puppy dog. One by one they were talking. The deal was whoever could tell the biggest lie won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Light On Your Feet

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014
     | 4,865 views

    Paul was not the first to come up with the beautiful feet concept. However, the beautiful feet carry the light of God's good news to all people in all times.

    1. Da Vinci Inspiration Leonardo da Vinci had once worked on a great masterpiece for a long period of time. There was a young student standing next to him as da Vinci worked, and the student watched the master work as the painting had evolved in front of him. The student was awed by da Vinci's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    When Your Plans And God’s Plans Don’t Match

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 14, 2022
     | 4,467 views

    There are so many things that we do not know about each other, but then we learn.

    For instance: • I have known for sometime that Keith played sports and he was very good at playing baseball. • I found out that Jenney was a cheer leader in junior high and high school. • I found out that Clyde was a pilot. • I found out that Carlos was a finish carpenter. • I found out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist