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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Joseph, Our Model

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    A Biblical Character Study (Joseph-Jesus’ step-father)

    JOSEPH, OUR MODEL Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 INTRO: Children model their lives after those around them. God-fearing parents usually have Godfearing children because the children model their lives after the parents. Children model their lives after their teachers. All of us think back about teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of The House

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,625 views

    It’s time to get beyond our casual visits with God at the church (The House of God) and become the place where God Lives. Is God at Home in Your life?

    Go up to Bethel and dwell there. Bethel = House of God Dwell there= The spirit of Bethel must become a part of us, That is to say we must take the lessons of Bethel with us everywhere. (Brokenness, helplessness, humility, distress, necessity) Psalms 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    How Long Are Ye Slack?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,623 views

    We can sit around waiting and wondering or we can get up get dressed and take what belongs to us.

    Jos 18:2-3 (There were 7 tribes who had not taken possession of their inheritance) 3 And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you? Slack: fail, (be) faint, (wax) feeble, forsake, idle, leave, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Should You Believe In The Trinity?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    A biblical defense of the Trinity.

    Should You Believe In The Trinity? A Biblical Defence Of The Trinity Introduction False teachers have always attacked the central and fundamental doctrines of the faith: the Virgin birth, the bodily resurrection of Christ, the Deity of Christ, and the Trinity. These fundamental Bible truths were, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    With Jesus, We Can Walk On Water

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    To learn how to “walk on water” in order to live the life that Jesus desires.

    With Jesus, We Can Walk on Water Text: Matt. 14.22-33 Thesis: To learn how to “walk on water” in order to live the life that Jesus desires. Introduction: (1) One week a bulletin listed next week’s sermon titles as: A.M. – Jesus walks on water P.M. – Searching for Jesus (2) We know the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do We Worship Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    Second in a series on worship, now that worship is defined as humbling yourself before God spiritually and physically, is there a certain way we should worship? Answers to follow

    INTRO: A divine rest stop for Jesus designed to be a divine appointment with a Samaritan woman. I. Worship with a right heart (in spirit) A) Relationship required 1) Samaritans didn’t know God a) ritual not based on relationship -- idol, dove, fire… b) In words they professed God, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    The Character Challenge Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,508 views

    How to overcome my character weaknesses

    The Character Challenge (part 2) I. the impact of character (review…) 1. I can never ________ ____________ my character. 2. Looking at my character strengths reveals my ____________. 3. Looking at my character weaknesses reveals my _________. II. how to overcome my character weaknesses: 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Man Who Fears The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,681 views

    HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD!

    BIG IDEA: HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD! (:1A) INTRODUCTION: "Praise the Lord!" Sets the tone for this study This is another acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I. WHO IS THIS MAN? = "the man who fears the Lord" (comments on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Two Most Sacred Words In The American Religion Of Materialism Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    Evaluation of our desire to "Charge it!" and God’s instruction toward choosing contentment.

    Introduction: In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" - Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 years old. She has a $3,500 balance on her Citibank credit card at 18% ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    The Gospel According To You

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of preaching the true Gospel of Christ, and also living it.

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO YOU Text: 2nd Corinthians 3:2 Introduction- This message is really for preachers. It can apply to all believers, but specifically, I have ministers of the Gospel in mind in the things that I will say today. It is a great and tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Did Jesus Manage To Balance Expressions Of Grace And Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,631 views

    It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious.

    It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious. Jesus expressed the perfect balance of grace and power. One day the disciples started fighting among themselves as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts took a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Life Is For Living (Not Dying)

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,363 views

    The issue of life after death touches all of us -- sometimes with enormous intensity. What are some Biblical passages that might address this issue?

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES Life Is for Living (Not Dying) Luke 20:27-38 V. 36 -- Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection. If we humans die, will we live again? That’s my question. All through these difficult days I keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John McCurry avatar

    James Study 1 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
     | 3,908 views

    Study of the Book of James

    Tuesday, September 25, 2007 James The book of James is referred to as a General Epistle, because it is not written to any particular person or church, but the church as a whole particularly Jews believers. It is believed to have been one of the earliest writings of the NT somewhere around AD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 29, 2008
     | 5,026 views

    There is not greater peace then to know that you are forgiven.

    The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-5 Intro As with Psalm 51, scholars virtually agree on the occasion of this Hebrew song. God heard the prayer of the penitent David and restored full fellowship to him. The forgiven man then composed this joyful testimony of the peace that comes when one finds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Morrell avatar

    What To Look For In A Disciple Maker

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 24, 2006
     | 3,185 views

    We tend to become what the most important person in our lives thinks we will become. Great coaches bring out the best in us. They are great encouragers (Heb. 3:13) and wherever they go or whatever they place their hands, there is life...

    A disciple-maker is someone whom God brings into your life and whom you intentionally enter into an up-close and personal, life-long relationship with. The purpose of this Holy Spirit inspired relationship is “teaching them to observe all things that Jesus commanded you” (Mth. 28:20). Obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational