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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    A Father Of Vision

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 31, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    Joseph was not the biological Father of Jesus, but he certainly was a good example of the CHARACTERISTICS OF A VISIONARY FATHER.

    The first two chapters of Matthew’s gospel contain five different dreams or visions. FOUR OF THESE DIVINE DREAMS WERE GIVEN TO JOSEPH - THE EARTHLY FATHER OF JESUS. It is clear to see that Joseph was a father of vision - God’s vision! Joseph had a particular responsibility among men. He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Know Your Schemes Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    Poetic reflection for Maundy Thursday, in which the Jesus who is about to go to the cross tells His disciples that He knows their schemes to harm, their unwillingness to travel difficult roads, and their failure to accept the burden of testimony, so that

    "Oh, I know your thoughts, and your schemes to wrong me. ... Have you not asked those who travel the roads, and do you not accept their testimony?” ‘Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me." They began to be distressed and to say to him one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God Will Expose Our Enemies If We Obey Him”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,136 views

    America has waged war on terrorism, but the difficult thing is identifying and locating our enemy. Learn how God is willing to expose and defeat our enemies if we obey Him.

    Intro: We as Americans have declared war on terrorism. The most difficult aspect of this war is identifying and locating our enemies. Fighting the war on terrorism is not as simple as finding one man and bringing him to justice. Terrorism is not a person or a people for that matter; it’s a state ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    If we are to make forward progress in our Christian lives and ministries, we must: (1) Fear Not, (2) Faint Not, (3) Fire Up.

    Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress Text: Phil.3: 13 & 14; Isa.41: 8 & 9; I Kings 18: 38 Intro: The apostle Paul was a firm believer in forward progress. In our text in the book of Philippians, Paul vividly explained that he left the past in the past, and pressed forward toward the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Making Sure Our Children Have Faith" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    What can parents do to make sure their children have faith in the years to come. Today’s scripture shows three vital things.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Father’s Day June 19, 2005 “Making Sure Our Children Have Faith” Deut. 6:4-9 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered if your children and grandchildren will have faith in God as the years go by? The same was true at the time when Moses lived. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Price Of Admission Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,478 views

    A study on the New Testament Church.

    Any time when we begin to approach the subject of baptism we need to issue a disclaimer: “Baptism does not stand alone as the means to salvation.” Many people over the years have distorted the relationship between baptism and grace. We must always keep in mind what baptism is not: a work by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    Close The Door!

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,411 views

    Rejection hurts, and to one degree or another, every single one of us has tasted the pain of feeling rejected from other people.Before the birth of Jesus Christ, during the time of His earthly life, and after His resurrection and ascension, our world has

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church February 1999 “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not” –(Isa.53:3). “He came unto his own (His domain, creation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church 101 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    God’s template for church gatherings is straightforward. Let’s look at four focuses that describe what a church should accomplish internally, though not always all at once, but through its overall ministry.

    Church 101 (Acts 2:40-47) 1. Sometimes people do not like to think too much: A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Judging The Bible In One's Own Way.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,965 views

    Oral teachings and traditions of ministers are to be tested by the written word (Act_17:11). 1Th 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

    Judging the Bible in one’s own way. Oral teachings and traditions of ministers are to be tested by the written word (Act_17:11). ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Seeking God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 52 ratings
     | 11,499 views

    Christmas reveals a seeking God, who endeavour to speak to us, and a sacrificial God, who is willing to sacrifice for our good.

    1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lanny Carpenter avatar

    Extreme Mental Makeover! Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,008 views

    Describes the renewal of the mind which takes place in the life of a believer.

    EXTREME MENTAL MAKEOVER EPHESIANS 4:20-24 INTRO.: The important word in our society today is "makeover." 1. It is a phenomenon that has swept our country by storm. 2. Some people are having radical surgeries, some go on extensive diet and exercise plans, and some are having their hair redone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    War And Morality

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 30, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    The Scriptural criteria that determine whether a particular war is morally acceptable. “My country, right or wrong” is not a Christian motto.

    War and Morality…a Memorial Day weekend sermon by Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture text: II Samuel 22 Historian Stephen Ambrose (Band of Brothers) observed: "During WWII, when soldiers from any other army, even our allies, entered a town, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Living By Faith?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,563 views

    As God’s people, we must not live by circumstance or sight, we must live by faith!

    LIVING BY FAITH? HABAKKUK 1:1-4; 2:1-4 SUNDAY PM SERVICE AUGUST 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Somerset, Pa. – Rescue workers pulled nine miners from the watery, 240-foot-deep shaft where they had been trapped for three days, a jubilant reward for an effort that had been fraught with one gut-wrenching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Marriage Ceremony

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 20,589 views

    Sample Marriage Ceremony

    WEDDING SERVICE Bride & Groom (Names) Date Time P. S. Baptist Church Officiating Minister (Name) * THE PROLOGUE - Hebrews 13:4a Marriage is honorable ... ­ * FAMILY & FRIENDS OF BRIDE & GROOM - We have gathered here today at the invitation of Bride and Groom in the presence of God and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist