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  • Tom Owen avatar

    Genesis 55 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009
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     | 4,341 views

    verse-by-verse

    Last week we saw how Joseph, his brothers and even the Egyptians mourned the death of Jacob. But what now? What’s next now that Jacob is gone? Do they go back to a normal life back in Egypt? Well they should, but there’s suspicion in the air. [Read Genesis 50:12-15.] For some reason or another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving Close Ears

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    Deacon ordination service: deacons, like Stephen, must forgive and heal those who have chosen to close their ears to the truth.

    When my son Bryan was small, sometimes he would go into a kind of daydream. He would sit there and seem to stare off into space, and if you spoke to him, he just wouldn’t hear. He would get so far into himself that we would have to wave our hands in front of his face and shout to get his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting Or Feasting?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    One of the most powerful weapons of spiritual warfare that God has given to His children is fasting ... it will highly strengthen you spiritually. It is being hungry for God and feasting in the Holy Spirit leading to a REVIVAL.

    Opening illustration: A priest and a rabbi are discussing the pros and cons of their various faiths, and inevitably the discussion turns to repentance. The rabbi explains Yom Kippur, the solemn Day of Atonement, a day of fasting and penitence, while the priest tells him all about Lent, and its 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does God Have A Plan For Our Lives?

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,942 views

    A sermon for the 16 Sunday after Petecost, Proper 20

    16th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.20] September 20, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for coming among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave his life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Muzzle The Ox

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 52,679 views

    Should the Pastor be “worthy of double honor “ If they are....what should we base it upon? What does the Bible say?

    “Don’t muzzle the Ox!” Galatians 6:6-10 Text: Galatians 6:6 There is no position in society that is more important than that of the Pastor /Teacher. The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008
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     | 7,506 views

    This looks at the way God has tried to draw us to Himself throughou the ages and finally sends the ultimate gift of Himself.

    The Christmas Story Matt 21:33 - Pray - I want to tell you a Christmas Story, but it’s probably not a Christmas story that you have heard at Christmas - But it is truly the Christmas Story - I want to first review the story…to make you aware of the story…it is a parable that Jesus told - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Dependence

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,515 views

    The Word of God teaches us that man can do nothing apart from God. As believers we are to recognize our union with Him and demonstrate our understanding of our dependence in both word and deed.

    Our Dependence John 15:5 The Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” The words freedom and liberty do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only Love

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,192 views

    A sermon around Christmas time from a Christmas card. "Only love could leave heaven for a stable. Only humility could use a donkey as a throne. Only hope could trade a crown of gold for one of thorns. Only Jesus could give up everything He deserved, T

    HoHum: A British businessman is credited with creating the Christmas card in 1843 — as a way to save time. Too busy to write a personal holiday greeting, Henry Cole hired a well-known London artist to design a card he could send to all his acquaintances. Louis Prang, a German immigrant, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Is Jealous For Me

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2012
     | 3,249 views

    A sermon on Romans 12:1 that I preached on the evening of January 1. (Outline taken from Kurt Lindgren at http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-gift-for-jesus-kurt-lindgren-sermon-on-christmas-86677.asp)

    Introduction: Matthew 2:11: On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. Wise men still give Jesus gifts today. Thesis: Romans 12:1 shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctity Of Human Life And The Gospel

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2012
     | 6,022 views

    A sermon on the sanctity of human life and the gospel (Outline and thoughts taken from the book, Life in the Spirit: Spiritual Formation in Theological Perspective, chapter 12 by David P. Gushee)

    HoHum: Francis Schaeffer said that “cultures can be judged in many ways, but eventually every nation in every age must be judged by this test: How did it treat people? Our own is not exception. Those who regard individuals as expendable raw material do battle on many fronts with those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Will Be Last? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,034 views

    This message is the third in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines Jesus’ statement about the first being last.

    Many of us have a competitive nature, a drive to do everything we can to come out on top. We have been taught that you compete to win. Our culture teaches us to climb the ladder of success, to outpace our competitors and that the one with the most toys in the end wins. So we work hard to make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Total Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    In the daily newspaper there was an article with the following heading; “Can you learn to forgive?” The opening words were, “bearing a grudge can and will hold you back and it will even do damage to your health if you don’t learn to forgive.”

    TOTAL FORGIVENESS. 1 SAMUEL 24: 9-13. LUKE 23:34. EPHESIANS 4:32. In the daily newspaper there was an article with the following heading; “Can you learn to forgive?” The opening words were, “bearing a grudge can and will hold you back and it will even do damage to your health if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    # 3 ~ Two & Three ~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,642 views

    Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of Bible numbers, last time we talked a little about the number TWO mostly in the Old Testament, and so today Lord willing we’ll point out it’s meaning in many places in the New Testament and move on too the n

    # 3 ~ TWO & THREE ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-15-11 Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of Bible numbers, last time we talked a little about the number TWO mostly in the Old Testament, and so today Lord willing we’ll point out it’s meaning in many places in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessity For God’s Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 18, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,243 views

    Why do we need grace? What is grace? How does grace meet our need?

    The Necessity for God’s Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Someone has said, “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you're beyond the need of God's grace.” You and I need God’s grace. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 6,438 views

    To extend the gift of peace to people during a busy time of year.

    [S] In just a few more days we will celebrate the most spectacular event in all of human history. The general population calls it Christmas or Winter Break or Happy Holidays, but we know it as the birth of the Messiah. We tend to celebrate the event with the giving and receiving of gifts as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist