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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Joseph: An Example Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
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     | 5,621 views

    Joseph, serving as Jesus’ earthly father figure, was an exemplary father. He was not only an excellent role model for his son, but within Joseph lies a certain character trait, which just happens to be Jesus’ strongest attribute.

    The Christian singer Michael Card wrote a piece entitled Joseph’s Song. To begin this morning, I am going to read a few lines from this song. Listen closely, and from what you know about Joseph from the Bible, think about whether these words could have come from Joseph’s own heart: Lord I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Reflects The Man

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
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    As we know from the movie the Ten Commandments this Pharaoh probably had a son that was important to him. Pharaoh was a powerful man in his day. ... His fruit also reveals something about his heart and the kind of man he was.

    THE HEART REFLECTS THE MAN Text: Exodus 10:3 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews says”: `How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go so that they may worship me’. “A fan once ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Will Deliver Me?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 23, 2022
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    The sad truth is that all of us seem to fit too well into Stevenson's story about Dr. Jekyll. Because we also seem to have a split personality, at times doing things we know we should not do.

    Alba 1-16-2022 WHO WILL DELIVER ME? Romans 7:14-25 Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and A Child's Garden of Verses, is also well known for writing The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde first published in 1886. It is the story of a man who had evil tendencies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unpacking

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 30, 2022
     | 3,515 views

    Sermon about the importance of leaving yesterday behind and moving forward in Christ.

    Unpacking Introduction Here we are at the end of the first month of 2022. You have prayed and sought God. 2021 had a full suitcase. It was packed full. Bursting at the seams. The past three years have been so full, its hard to tell how they could have held more. The Jan. 6 attack on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What About Fake Christians?

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020
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     | 7,934 views

    Fresh, relevant approach to the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares. Focuses on the gospel for people whose life doesn't match their churchgoing, and how to reach them. Practical references to church history as well.

    WHAT ABOUT FAKE CHRISTIANS?—Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Does it bother you when you see and hear prominent personalities act like God is their best buddy, while they live very ungodly lives? Politicians, athletes, superstar performers—all say, “God bless,” and identifying themselves as Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Surpassing Life Values Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 6, 2018
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    Jesus spoke revolutionary thoughts with his disciples. He became the first person on the earth who spoke on forgivness and practised. Especially forgiving the enemies. This sermon takes you to live a examplery life.

    Text: Mathew 5:21-48 Theme: New Life Values Plato likened the soul of a man to a charioteer whose task was to drive two horses. One is reason another is passion. Life is a conflict between these two. There is an inner tension between the good and the evil, Spiritual and carnal. All are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is Your Lamp Still Burning?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 13, 2019
     | 3,921 views

    A study in Psalm 56: 1 – 13

    Psalm 56: 1 – 13 Is your lamp still burning? To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A Michtam of David when the Philistines captured him in Gath. 1 Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up; Fighting all day he oppresses me. 2 My enemies would hound me all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Joseph's Courageous Obedience Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,478 views

    A look at the courage and obedience of Joseph

    Courageous Obedience Matthew 1:18-25 December 13, 2020 Have you ever watched those TV programs or youtube videos about people who do crazy things. They jump over cars, they do things I wouldn’t do on the ground, but do them 20 stories high. I’m not sure if you call that courage, bravery, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fidelity In All Things, Especially Marriage

    Contributed by Andre King on Oct 17, 2015
     | 5,112 views

    Fidelity and Loyalty are needed in all areas of our lives, especially marriage.

    • I’VE BEEN IN THIS PULPIT FOR MORE THAN A YEAR AND THIS IS THE FIRST LESSON THAT I’VE ATTEMPTED TO PREACH ON MARRIAGE. • MAYBE I WAS AFRAID. TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK FROM THE WORD OF GOD ON A PARTICULAR SUBJECT, ONE MUST FEEL THAT HE HAS A MASTERY OF IT OR AT LEAST A WORKING ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maintaining Faith…don’t Get Shipwrecked!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 25, 2015
     | 6,569 views

    We must maintain faith. Those that lose faith do much damage. Many today have lost consciousness or right and wrong.

    Maintaining Faith…Don’t Get Shipwrecked! Kelly Durant 10-25-15 1 Tim 1:18-20 18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Good News Shoes Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 29, 2015
     | 6,917 views

    This part of the spiritual armor is good news for us but very bad news for Satan and his domain.

    Let’s begin today with a review. Paul is in prison chained to a guard 24 hours a day- seven days a week. As he is observing the soldiers uniform, the Holy Spirit begins to speak to him about spiritual armor. He takes note of the belt around the soldier’s waist. He notices that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Bread In My Father's House

    Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,698 views

    A fresh look at the story of the Lost Boy of Luke 15

    
BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE
 Lk 15:11-24 
 
A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonizing over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Courageous Obedience

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 4, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,830 views

    Joseph's story is one of courageous obedience to God.

    Courageous Obedience Matthew 1:18-25 December 4, 2016 Show video of new I-Phone diver commercial. Link is "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4HRfL5tV4" WOW! I love this commercial. I think it’s cool! It’s all about the new I-phone speakers, just out for your Christmas purchasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guide Me With Your Counsel

    Contributed by David Simpson on May 17, 2016
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     | 7,892 views

    God changes our attitude when we submit to His counsel.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church April 10, 2016 David Simpson “Guide Me With Your Counsel” SLIDE #1 Psalm 73 Faith surprised me a few years ago with a visit to the Fox Theatre to see David Copperfield, the magician. It was a fascinating show, with his slight of hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Secular Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    A sermon examining the importance of honoring Christ in the workplace.

    Secular Servanthood Titus 2:9-10 Recently, the Princeton Religion Research Center published a landmark survey conducted for the Wall Street Journal on moral conduct at the workplace. The researchers measured a wide range of moral and ethical behaviors at the workplace, such as calling in sick when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist