Sermons about Josephson Institute

Finding Security In An Unsafe World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2001

based on 238 ratings

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The truths we need to have planted in our lives are: Our security is: 1. In God, not the things of this world. 2. In our faith, not our safety. 3. In eternity, not our present circumstances. 4. The fact that even though life is dangerous, life is good.

When the events of this week began to unfold, we were all in shock. We didn’t know what to think. Was this an accident, or was it something planned? But when the second plane slammed into the World Trade Center building there was little doubt that terrorism was involved. Then when the Pentagon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

How Should We "Make Much Of Our Ministry” As Paul Did – Rom. 11:13

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2001

based on 49 ratings

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How Should We “Make Much of Our Ministry” as Paul Did – Rom. 11:13

How Should We “Make Much of Our Ministry” as Paul Did – Rom. 11:13 When people are genuinely empowered and excited about their ministry they tend to make it a labor of love rather than an obligation to complete. Paul, the apostle, knew how to magnify his office without letting it become an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Your Life In God's Light

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002

based on 67 ratings

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Adding to the metaphor used for Jesus in his Gospel, John points us to the life we live in God’s Light

How have you been feeling lately? Does it seem like you have a decreased amount of energy? Do you feel fatigued? Have you been craving sugar and eating more than usual? In the last two months have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Are you sleeping more than usual, been less ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 3, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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God’s plan to see his glory fill the whole earth is to use the church to be his "Glory carriers."

The Glory of God March 30 2003 Those of you who receive Richard Long’s Together news letter via email would know that he and Michael Lafluer are just back from England. They visited Leeds where they met with a multiple number of key leaders in the emerging city-wide church. They call this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Habakkuk 2:14

Denomination: *other

Be Intentional #7-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 3, 2003

based on 23 ratings

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Second message on prayer, within larger series on being intentional.

Be Intentional #7 – How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 2) Matthew 7:7-12 March 2, 2003 Introduction During last week’s message, I went through a scenario of God using a computerized answering service to handle all our prayers. It was humorous, and I used it to point out that God has no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tale Of Seven Churches: Pergamum Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 5, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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This is the third in an eight part series on the seven churches of the Revelation

It was the third of seven. The city of Pergamum, or Pergamos as it is called by some translations (It’s the same name simply the masculine and feminine forms) didn’t have the beauty of Smyrna nor the commerce of Ephesus however it was still a great city in it’s own right, a city of culture and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Christian Perspective Of War And Peace

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 9, 2003

based on 231 ratings

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1. We must face the reality of evil in the world. 2. God has given governments the responsibility for the restraint of evil in the world. 3. If war becomes necessary, it must be done justly.

The United States is in the middle of a great conflict. There is a civil war of words that is not always so civil. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to go to war, and on the other side are those who believe that there is justifiable cause. Demonstrations are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Redemptive Role Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 13, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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I feel very strongly that the commencement of Celebrating our Cultural and Spiritual Heritage as African descendants must begin with a recognition and appreciation of the Role of the Holy Spirit in our Redemptive History. For He was and is and is yet to p

“God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19

Denomination: Baptist

Be A "Fashionable" Christian

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 29, 2001

based on 16 ratings

| 6,874 views

how God wants us to put on the clothing of Christ and armor of light in these dark times

December 2, 2001 Romans 13:11-14 11 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Is Coming

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

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Jesus has promised His return one day, so we need to be ready.

Christ is Coming Today’s society is a transient people who are constantly on the move, who are constantly busy and who are constantly active. What do I mean by a transient people? A people not bound to one specific locality. Where they live their life’s and ultimately die. In the past most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Is The Nation... Part 1

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003

based on 606 ratings

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We’ve gone a long ways away from our roots as Americans. So, one of my goals is to do a little bit of educating. People need to know this, & if they don’t hear it at church, where will they hear it?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon and the following one, "Blessed Is the Nation...Part 2," came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. At the time I prepared this sermon I was much more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 8, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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God’s love for His people is everlasting and unchanging.

The Book of Malachi is the transition link between the Old Testament and the New Testament. It has been called, “the skirt and boundary of Christianity.” Malachi announces the advent of the Great Messenger of the New Testament. He supports the labors of Ezra, the priest, and Nehemiah, the governor ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Is The Vine -- We Are The Branches

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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2nd Sunday of End Time(WWIID #2) - Knowing that Jesus is the Vine and we are the branches means knowing that we are dead without Jesus but with Jesus we are alive in Jesus’ love.

JESUS IS THE VINE - WE ARE THE BRANCHES John 15:5-12 - November 10, 2002 JOHN 15:5-12 5"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Is A Time To Value Relationships

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 2, 2002

based on 249 ratings

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The Advent season offers a unique opportunity to add vaue to your relationships. The first family modeled how to value relationships.

Advent – Valuing Relationships Matthew 1:18-25 Our goal this Advent Season is to go from Humbug to Hallelujah! For some reason many find themselves struggling with humbug feelings during the holiday season. There seem to be added stresses, pressures, hurts and frustrations. Holidays seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Buying Truth

Contributed by Koushik Biswas on Sep 19, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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The points about truth that we so often forget.

Buying Truth “Buy truth and do not sell it, also wisdom and instruction and understanding” (Pr 23:32) Could you recollect last when you were out buying something? Then suppose someone had intervened to ask, “why are you buying this?” You would have at least replied this, “I need this”. Need! ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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