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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Joseph And Pharoah - Joseph Out Of Prison Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 24, 2020
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     | 7,473 views

    Affliction is always pure gold in the making for the child of God. This is a truth that is repeated throughout pages of Scripture. Even though it looks like nothing is happening, like nothing will ever change, circumstances are being aligned so that God's plan is working.

    Joseph out of the prison Gen. 41: 1-56 When we last left Joseph, he was serving out a sentence for a crime he didn't commit in a place where the sun never shines - the dungeon for the king's prisoners. Chapter 41:1 tells us that Joseph has marked two entire years doing hard time. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Confused By God's Favor

    Contributed by John Appling on Dec 22, 2008
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    Mary is described in this passage as highly favored by God. But this favor didn’t result in an easy time. We need to understand God’s thoughts if we are not going to struggle in life.

    Confused by God’s favor – by John Appling Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Quit- Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 28, 2022
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     | 1,927 views

    This is the 112th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 14th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#112] DON’T QUIT- BE HOLY 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 Introduction: There is a word that we hear often- Holy. We hear this word often as Christians and as people who are a part of Churches. You can also hear this word used with profanity. So, what does it mean to be holy? It means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of Truth

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 1, 2023
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    In today’s passage in James 1:19-26 we are going to learn that for religion to be pure and faultless it be based on listening and obeying the word which means keeping a tight reign on one’s tongue, taking care of the widows and orphans and to keep from being polluted by the world.

    The Word of Truth James 1:19-26 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Does your form of religion get you closer to God? Are the externals of your faith such as going to church regularly, almsgiving, prayer, fasting, reading God’s word, and singing a true reflection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Sweat!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 21, 2020
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    Worship, true worship, worship that honours God, flows from the Spirit of God through the life of a follower of Christ who seeks to be pure and holy. True worship requires no effort on the part of the worshipper. Rather, it is the effortless response of that one who seeks the True and Living God.

    “[The priests] shall have linen turbans on their heads, and linen undergarments around their waists. They shall not bind themselves with anything that causes sweat.” [1] God is concerned about the smallest facet of the lives of His children. It is not an insignificant matter to speak of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 23, 2023
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    The Apostle Paul penned these words that are considered the central thought of Christianity. At one time he dedicated his life to stamping out Christianity. On his way to Damascus the power of God changed his life forever.

    When I was a teenager, I was first an agnostic and then I became an atheist. Of all places I was in a church when I made the transition to an atheist. It was my conclusion that the worship around me was not real and all of life could be explained by natural science. I even felt sorry for people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recieving The Riches Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001
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     | 25,857 views

    The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

    A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So That Nothing May Be Lost

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    Christ Jesus thought some leftover fish and bread was important enough to be gathered up. How much more important are the fragments of your life?

    John 6: 1 – 21 So That Nothing May Be Lost Intro: I. The story of the miraculous feeding occupied a central place in the oral tradition about Jesus. It is the only miracle story that occurs in all four gospels. In fact, Matthew and Mark even tell the story twice. There are basically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What A Fellowship

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 6, 2005
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    Have you ever thought that you didn’t need God, the Church, or the fellowship of the saints? Well, think again . . . there is a blessing in the fellowship of believers.

    LUKE 5:17-26 WHAT A FELLOWSHIP DRIVING . . . SINGING THE WORDS TO A SONG BEING PLAYED OVER THE RADIO AIRWAVES. HALFWAY . . . SINGING THE WORDS TO THE SONG, I WAS NOT COGNIZANT OF THE WORDS I WAS SINGING (2X). THE THOUGHT OCCURRED: HOW MANY THINGS ARE WE GUILTY OF SAYING, SINGING, OR DOING ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Reasonable Thing To Do

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,995 views

    If God thought well enough of me to send His Son to die for my sins, It’s reasonable for me to sacrifice myself to Him.

    A REASONABLE THING TO DO Rom 12:1-2 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Crippled Boy And The King"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 27,373 views

    Simple three point outline. Dropped, Picked up, and Restored. Main thought, "No one at the table can see your crippled feet!"

    Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-12 Title: “The Cripple Boy and the King” Introduction: Read 2 Samuel 4:4 Mephibosheth was only five years of age when word came that his family’s throne was now in retreat. His Grandfather, King Saul, and his Father, Jonathan, had died on the battle field. A new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Goes Around Comes Around Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,219 views

    Jacob thought lightly about taking advantage of others, but he didn’t take it so lightly when others took advantage of him.

    What Goes Around Comes Around (Genesis 29:14b-30) 1. My son, Scott, an insurance broker in Florida, loves ocean fishing and takes his cell phone along on the boat. One morning we were drifting about ten miles offshore as Scott discussed business on the phone. Suddenly his rod bent double, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Regarding Being A Comforter Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
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     | 5,302 views

    Paul was sharing these thoughts with those who were believers in Thessolonica. Each of us is commanded to participate in the ministry of bringing comfort to others around us.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 18, 2001 Date Preached: February 21, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Being a Comforter Text: 1 Thess 4:13-18 Introduction: An English woman had 2 daughters and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    What Is On Christ's Wish List

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Dec 24, 2008
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     | 2,116 views

    Each year the kids put together a list of wishful gifts they would like to have for Christmas, this year I used that thought with a Heavenly view.

    What is on Christ’s’ wish List Ephesians 5:17 KJV Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 1. That Salvation would come to all A. That all Israel would be saved…..Romans 11:26 Acts 5:31 B. That men everywhere would be saved….I Timothy 2:4 C. That all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    What are some thoughts on how to build a great church or a great life. It requires three things: A Great Commandment, A Great Commission and A Great Commitment.

    Mark 12:29-31 Building a Great Church Introduction – The Keys to Attracting the Unchurched (This article was written by Thom Ranier. I only quoted parts of this in the introduction.) We recently conducted a study of formerly unchurched Americans. What made them come to a church? What made them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist