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  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    A Heart Like Joseph

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Dec 25, 2012
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    This sermon calls all believers to demonstrate behavior like Joseph in time of stress.

    A Heart Like Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Circumstances have the potential to change us. Traumatic events have a lasting effect on our lives. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Maybe: The divorce of our parents. A sudden loss! A difficult upbringing—a the trial of one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forget The Pool! The Fountain Is Here!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012
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     | 11,243 views

    With Jesus on the scene tradition fades and the reality of the presence of the Source overshadows the forms and practices of man and the mainstream church!

    John 5:1-14 KJV After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Conquering Fear

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jan 3, 2013
     | 9,093 views

    Seeking the Lord is the key to conquering fear as we look at David’s example from Psalm 27.

    Why do we fear? Because fear is so natural for us. We fear the disaster that is about to come whether it’s financial problems, cancer, a tornado, a blizzard, or a spin-out sending our car into the ditch. What do you fear? So far there have been 530 phobia’s officially named. Here are just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Better Than New

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 6, 2013
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     | 3,114 views

    Many people are "into" restoration of antiques and artifacts, but restoration of human relationships and human beings is much more difficult. Christ not only "restores" but makes sinFULL human beings better than new.

    Better than New Romans 5:6-12 I. NO one is exempt from sin. (Rom 5:12) A. Everyone is a sinner because everyone sins. (Rom 3:23) B. Adam’s “bad apple” seed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Am A Christian

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 7, 2013
     | 10,078 views

    CHristians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God's plan to make Christ known in and for the world.

    Title: Why I Am a Christian Text: Ephesians 3:1-12 Thesis: Christians have been chosen by God and called to be part of God’s plan (to make him known in and for) the world. Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas, celebrates the visit of the three kings or wise men to the Christ Child, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Priorities, Priorities, Priorities

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 11, 2013
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     | 24,020 views

    In this new Year, we need to prioritize our lives just as the Jewish exiles needed to do upon their return to Judah.

    Priorities, Priorities, Priorities Haggai 1:2-4, 13 Intro. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a person, a man was giving rides in an old airplane. The couple wanted to go up but they thought twenty dollars a person was too expensive so they tried to negotiate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Authority Of Jesus Luke 20

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 11, 2013
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     | 9,497 views

    Remember it was Passover week the temple and the streets were full and Jesus had just caused a great disturbance the day before by cleaning out the temple by turning over tables and calling the money changers and those who bought and sold inside the templ

    Luke 20….The Authority Of Jesus We have seen the triumphant entry of our Lord in presenting Himself as the king of kings. The Jews were looking for a political leader to save them from the Roman Empire but, were getting the Saviour of world. ***************** We’ve seen Jesus as He cleaned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Godly Father Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,971 views

    Sermon 6 of 6 in the Calvary 2003 Series on the Family. On Father's Day, we return to the classic biblical story of Abraham. Looking at the characteristics of a godly father as evidenced in Abraham's life, we also take time to look at the principles behin

    A GODLY FATHER Genesis 18:19 Calvary Baptist Church June 15, 2003 This is message number 6 of 6 in our 2003 series on the family, beginning Mothers Day and ending Fathers Day. INTRODUCTION: • In chapter 19, God is about to destroy Sodom. • Abraham is so faithful that God will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soul Cravings Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011
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     | 5,827 views

    We hunger and thirst after many things in our lives but what does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness? Why are those who do so, blessed, and how is it that they will be filled? What is it that we are filling our lives with?

    Soul Cravings - Matthew 5:6 - August 14, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – Living in a World Turned Upside Down #4 Dr. Samuel Palmer Brooks was president of Baylor University in Texas from 1902 until his death in 1931. On his deathbed he wrote a message to the senior class of 1931. He wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Blunder Effect Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Sep 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,710 views

    David must deal with the consequences of his sins, but not without God's supporting hands. Psalm 3:1-3.

    The Blunder Effect (part 1) Psalms 3:1-4 Ill. What is the only thing in nature that travels uphill faster than it comes down? Fire! On July 3, 1994, fire broke out near the base of Storm King Mountain in a canyon near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Firefighters had been fighting the blaze for three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All For Good

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 15, 2011
     | 4,419 views

    No matter what happens in our lives we can trust God because he is faithful to bring us into his perfect and good plan.

    Some years ago a speedboat driver who had survived a racing accident described what had happened. He had been at almost top speed when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave wrong. This caused the boat to lose control and he was thrown from his seat as the boat went spinning. He was shot into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Brock avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,265 views

    Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?

    I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "...and Sin Not."

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Sep 19, 2011
     | 3,652 views

    Anger, in and of itself, is not a sin. Yet anger can lead to some very serious sins. This sermon was developed to focus on men since many of ladies and teens were on trips..

    “…and do not sin.” Text: Psalm 4:1-4 I. Welcome II. Introduction With so many ladies and teens gone, I thought I’d focus on the most likely group remaining – the men. Of course, the lesson will be applicable to all but it’s probably a sin more prevalent among ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eulogy Pauline Barnes

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2011
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     | 6,634 views

    This is a eulogy of A Christian who was a teacher for 41 years, married for 61 years, and was loved greatly by her family.

    Eulogy Pauline Barnes 9/23/2011 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Eccl. 3:1-14 There are many verses in the bible, and when we come to the end of our lives, our obedience to some verses is more apparent than to others. It was a fall day on September 28, 1920 in which William and Georgia Counts witnessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unlocking The Ancient Secrets Of The Prayer Shawl Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    “Tal” meaning tabernacle or tent; “it” meaning little. If there was a big tabernacle for public worship then God is saying I want you to have a private place to worship me too.

    Introduction: A The word “tallit” comes from two words in Hebrew. 1 “Tal” meaning tabernacle or tent; “it” meaning little. a If there was a big tabernacle for public worship then God is saying I want you to have a private place to worship me too. b In Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist