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  • josh foster avatar

    Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 5,827 views

    Sometimes we let our life-circumstances shift our focus away from God’s commands. Circumstances aren’t the prerequisite to letting God's Light shine. We can’t let others’ choices become an excuse for us, as-to-why we don’t let God’s light shine.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Scripture Text: Genesis 40.5-23 INTRODUCTION Good ole Joseph has been through a lot, hasn’t he!?! When we left him last-week, …he was sitting in the pit-of-prison!... Have you ever been behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Sad, Sad Ending Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,549 views

    As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

    Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Questions & Answers About Heaven

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,697 views

    Several questions that people often ask about death and eternity.

    Of Heavenly Things: Biblical Answers to Questions About Heaven Series Questions and Answers About Heaven Nov. 7, 2010 I Is cremation O.K. for a Christian? A Cremation has become more popular, either at the request of the deceased or from the family (with the average funeral running over $6,000, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Yes, God Is Working Even In That” - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,412 views

    Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort and encouragement to us.

    1. Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort & encouragement to us. • It’s like a soft pillow to rest a weary head. • Yes, God is at work in this. Yes, God is using this somehow. • Yes, God cares about me. Yes, God hasn’t forgotten me. BUT… I know that it’s not always that comforting to hear this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 387 ratings
     | 74,005 views

    What does it mean to "take up" or "bear a cross? What does it mean when someone says, "I want to take up my cross and follow Jesus"?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture found in Mark 8:34-35. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples & said: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself & take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Suicide Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,118 views

    In this lesson, we shall learn what the Bible says about suicide.

    Introduction I am starting a series of messages that I am calling, “What Does the Bible Say About…?” I plan to tackle various topics, such as suicide, homosexuality, what happens after death, speaking in tongues, divorce, remarriage, and so on. These messages will not be an exposition of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Incredibles Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,531 views

    Maybe the thing that causes God the most frustration is all the gifts He’s given us that remain unwrapped.

    The Incredibles: Discovering Your Gift Pastor Mark Batterson 04.05.05 This evotional begins a new series titled God @ the Box Office that explores the spiritual themes in popular movies. To check out this week’s trailer visit our videos @ www.theaterchurch.com. Two weeks ago we got a Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Put Your Faith Into Action

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 2,096 views

    “Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends” (George Muller)

    The new year just handed each of us a new piece of paper waiting to be filled with faith experiences that will go down in history. A new year means new gone with the old, in with the new. It means excellent opportunities to come our way and significant challenges we must prepare to brace. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Israels Family Tree Joseph

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012
     | 4,805 views

    Do you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people? It takes real faith to trust God when your world is crashing down around you but that is exactly what Joseph did.Maybe like Joseph God is using you as an example to the rest of your family to show

    Israels family tree - Joseph The Story of Joseph Genesis 37 Genesis 24-49 The story of Joseph is one that reminds us just how dysfunctional a family can get. Jacob (Israel) is the grandson of Abraham and he has inherited the blessing of the Living God the same blessing that was first made to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taken Care Of

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on May 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,673 views

    Jesus tells us not to worry. A little easier said, than done. Why does he say that and how on earth do we do it?

    ***Message time outside*** Tonight I wanted to switch things up a little bit and come outside to help us explore God’s Word. I want to start off by taking just a couple of minutes sitting in silence and just observing God’s creation around us. As we have talked about before, our lives are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joseph - Big Faith In A Big God - Week 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Mar 25, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,465 views

    Joseph's life was filled with turmoil. He was an abandoned by his brothers, became a slave, accused of rape, and imprisoned. And yet, Joseph handled all of these situations with absolute faith that God was with him.

    I want to ask you a question that can actually shape how you view all of life. Whether times are good, or times are bad, what would you do if you absolutely knew God was with you? When you are truly confident that God is with you, it changes everything. We are talking about what it means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living A Life That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 50,931 views

    God wants you to experience the fullness of a life that is pleasing to Him by knowing who you are in Christ and abiding In Him.

    October 10, 2010 Morning Service Text: Colossians 1:10; John 15:1-8 Subject: What God Wants Title: Living a Life that Pleases God We continue this morning with our series, “What God Wants”. As I told you last week that this is not about what God wants from you, but what He wants for you, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Birth And Growth Of The Gospel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 965 views

    To explore and understand the transformative power, birth, and growth of the Gospel in our lives.

    Good morning, beloved! Welcome to a beautiful day of worship and fellowship. Today, we dive deep into the heart of the book of Romans, specifically Romans 1:16-17. Our focus will be on three vital aspects of the Gospel: The Power of the Gospel, The Birth of the Gospel, and The Growth of the Gospel. ...read more

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    Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 269 views

    To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit.

    Title: Fire Burns Inward, Love Radiates Outward Intro: To be a pilgrim of hope in a time like ours is to walk through the ashes of despair carrying a lantern lit by the Spirit. Scriptures: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17, John 14:15-16, John 14:23-26. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Broken, Worn Out, Old Clay Pots

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,987 views

    I used this sermon as one of several in a series on Clay Pots (Earthen Vessels). This was the one I used on Father’s Day during that series.

    I recently came across a Chinese parable that eludes to our thoughts for today’s text. It’s a tale about a water-bearer and his two pots of clay. An elderly peasant had two large clay pots. One of the pots had a crack down its side to a point about half way. The other pot, perfect! Each had been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other