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    Sibling Rivalry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explores the story of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 25:19-34, highlighting the themes of sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, and the human desire for God's blessing, and calls for self-reflection and a move towards love and unity.

    Good morning, Church family! We're diving into the book of Genesis today, specifically Genesis 25:19-34. It's a passage that gives us some real-life drama, a tale of two brothers, Esau and Jacob, and a pot of stew that changed their lives forever. This story presents us with the stark reality of ...read more

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    Church Ushers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Highlight the importance of treating all members of the church equally, without partiality.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a pertinent issue that, as Christians, we must navigate with wisdom and grace. We're going to be exploring the danger of partiality in the church, an issue that's as relevant today as it was when James first penned his letter. To illustrate our ...read more

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    The Penetrating Influence Of Character PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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    This sermon explores our Christian calling to be influential as salt and light in the world, and the consequences of failing to live up to this mission.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we continue to bask in the unfathomable grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come to this place, not as mere spectators, but as partakers of the divine mystery of faith. We are not here by accident, ...read more

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    Making The Spirit Smile Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
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    This message is part of series through the book of Ephesians and deals with how to avoid the grieving of the Holy Spirit.

    Making the Spirit Smile Ephesians 4:30-32 I. The Personhood of the Spirit (v. 30a) A. The Witness of Jesus Christ (John 14:17, 16:13) B. Our Potential Effect on the Spirit 1. We Can Choose to Have Fellowship With Him (Gal. 5:16) 2. We Can Choose to Be Controlled (Eph. 5:18) 3. We Can Choose to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Nature Within" Series By: Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 14, 2005
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     | 2,285 views

    When your past tries to dominate your thoughts, let your dreams ignite your day. In every believers life there’s a struggle within, two natures waring against each other. We can see this illustrated in our lesson from Genesis 16!

    SERIES PREACHED AT DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH 10500 Old Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32219 Dr. E. Winson Butler (each main point became the subject matter "as" an individual message) INTRODUCTION Recently one of our missionaries shared the story about a Chief he had won to Christ in a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Down Sinner's Lane

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000
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    Intro To the Psalm’s

    Down Sinner’s Lane Victory Temple A/G Waco, Tx 76703 October 10, 1999 PM Danny L. Williams Psalm1:1 · Strolling with the wicked (ungodly) A. Who are the wicked? 1.Wicked are.... · Haters of God. · Hostile toward Christians · Hopeless in themselves let the wicked forsake his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing A Fearless Year {2016}

    Contributed by Dorothy Jones on Jan 8, 2016
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    Combating fear on our Christian journey; Receiving our promises.

    " FACING A FEARLESS YEAR {2016} Deuteronomy 3:16 " The Lord your God ... Will never leave you nor forsake you." Just like Israel was afraid as they camped on the eastern banks of the Jordan River, newness brings on the spirit of fear in you. But God, has not given us the spirit of fear. They was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Life

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 30, 2012
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    The Christian Life

    The Christian Life August 29, 2007 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Christian Life Focus Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6 I. Christian Relations a. Charity i. Some we love easily ii. Others we have to love intentionally b. Hospitality i. Travel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shake Off The Dust

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 179 ratings
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    What does the shaking off the dust represent ? It speaks of being ready to share the gospel, not covered in the dust of the world.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: Earlier the 12 were sent forth with a similar mission (Luke 9:1-6). 12 is the number of the 12 Tribes of Israel and the sending of the twelve is to Israel alone . 70 is the number of nations mentioned in Genesis 10 and so symbolically the sending of the 70 talks of reaching all ...read more

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
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     | 3,397 views

    To show that goodness is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

    -Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at love, joy, peace, patience and kindness -Tonight we are going to look at goodness -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Love was symbolized by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How Long Must I Keep Preaching

    Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 13, 2014
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    When age, activities, physical conditions hinder, or it seems we are just spinning our wheels so to speak, we ask "How long must I keep trying"?

    Text: Isaiah 6: 1-11 Isaiah was awed at the majesty and power in the presence of God. He saw the need to minister around him and heard God's command to do so. The same as in our time, The Prophet saw wickedness on every hand or every side. The need for God's ministry was so great yet the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing Submission Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 27, 2020
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    James tells us that we are to submit ourselves to God. In this message we will unpack 5 ways (from the text) that will enable us to do just that.

    Pursuing Submission OKAY – let’s do this, week 9 of our series on James… NOW HERE - is the text that we are going to unpack this morning (August 30, 2015) AND BEFORE – we read it, let me remind who wrote this passage. James the ½ brother of Jesus… A GUY – who shoots straight, tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Created Me For A Purpose

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001
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     | 14,383 views

    We have come to a time in history when there is a concerted attempt to exclude the recognition, & even the very mention of God from our schools, our government, & our public consciousness. And as a country we are paying a terrible price as a result.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. From time to time during the next few months I’m going to draw our attention back to the first few chapters of the Book of Genesis. I think there is a need to do so because some people say that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Love Has Your Name On It

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 25, 2002
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     | 11,672 views

    In the midst of an increasingly impersonal culture, we can find strength in the knowledge that God’s love for us is intensely personal.

    (Note: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the title of this message; the sermon itself is original) One of the more troubling aspects of the modern age is the creeping de-personalization of our lives. More and more, as we go through the day, whenever we’re dealing with a branch of government, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolution Number Three: Live Well With Others

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008
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    The third of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

    We are now more than half way through first month of 2008 and this is the third of a four part series, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008.’ Four chapters, all from the New Testament, are being studied for the purpose of making four important resolutions for this year: (Slide 1) • Live Free in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God