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Joseph's Precarious Path To 'providence'

Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 22, 2013

please enter a brief summary Is there a once cherished dream that comes to mind? Between the dream dreampt, and the dream realized, life happens. Like Joseph, during the in-between time, we have the choice to be faithful or write the dream off.

September 16, 2012 “Joseph’s Precarious Path to ‘Providence’ ” Genesis 37:1-28; & 50:15-21 Joseph was born to Rachel, the true love - favorite wife of Jacob, but only after many long years of childlessness. Immediately doting Jacob starts showing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Congregational

God, Giants, And Grasshoppers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2012

First Sunday with new media projection and spoke on defeating giants in your life.

God, Giants, and Grasshoppers Numbers chapter 13:1, 14:6-9 Introduction- Image- God, Giants, Grasshoppers Did I tell you how excited I am to see the great blessing that the Lord has given us and the tremendous amount of hard work by so many to make this happen. 5 years ago this was just a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Daniel Shined Because He Knew How To Pray Through A Problems Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 4, 2022

I need to get busy developing my prayer team. Those two or three people that I can share my prayer concerns with and know that they have my back and I have their back.

Introduction The Bible tells us that we are to give all our problems to God. Small problems, medium size problems, and those horribly large problems we face are to be turned over to God. 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. But the truth is, we think many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do Your Part! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the true essence of giving, serving, and obedience through the story of the humble widow in Mark 12:41-44, who gave all she had to the Lord despite her poverty.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the book of Mark that speaks volumes about the heart of giving, the power of serving, and the reward of obedience. It's a passage that tells the story of a humble widow who, in her poverty, gave all she had to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Topics: Tithes, Offering

The Faith Of David

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

David’s victory over Goliath is presented as an encouragement for us to develop the same kind of faith to conquer our giants.

The Faith of David I Samuel 17 The story of David and Goliath is one of if not the best known story of the Bible. When Thressia and I lived in Lubbock there was a bible class teacher at the Broadway church that had a unique way of teaching the story of David and Goliath. He constructed a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ark And The Mercy Seat

Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018

Here is the last piece of furniture found in the Tabernacle, but the ark is the most important and valuable of all the items studied thus far.

THE ARK AND THE MERCY SEAT Here is the last piece of furniture found in the Tabernacle, but the ark is the most important and valuable of all the items studied thus far. 3 Arks in the Bible *Ark defined: from Latin- arcere, meaning to hold off, defend. Something that affords protection and ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Some Giants Need Killin'

Contributed by Steven Bell on Oct 16, 2020

In this passage we see a timeless account of good vs evil. Time after time in business, corporate America and meeting rooms, you will hear the words, “It is a David and Goliath situation.” This passage is here to teach us some very basic principles to help us face everyday life.

Some Giants Need Killin’ I Samuel 17:3-11, 32 Introduction: Were you ever picked on by a bully? Ever felt outsized, inadequate to face a challenge, or disadvantaged in the face of opposition? In this passage we see a timeless account of good vs evil. Time after time in business, corporate America ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-11

"God's Salvation”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 11, 2002

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Isaiah 49: 1-7 Title: “God’s Salvation”

Year A. 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany, January 20th, 2002 Isaiah 49: 1-7 Title: “God’s Salvation” We need to understand the history- political and religious- going on behind this text, on which it is based and which it interprets. The inspired writer gives prosaic history a poetic interpretation, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Awaiting The Dream Come True Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

What happens between The Dream dreamed and The Dream realized? Between the dream and the reality of the dream come true we patiently wait, living our lives, remaining faithful to God and His calling, trusting Him to bring about what He would have us to d

Texts: Genesis 37:1-28 Date: Sunday, August 11, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell If ever there was someone destined for greatness, it was Joseph. Born the eldest son of the favorite wife of Jacob, Joseph was born to a position of privilege. He was Jacob’s favorite because he had been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene

A Woman Desperately In Love With God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 17, 2008

The incident of the Widow’s mite took place during Jesus last week in Jerusalem. He had few opportunities to reinforce the teachings He felt were most critical for His disciples. So why use this woman as His object lesson?

TEXT: Luke 20:45-21:4 TITLE: Desperately In Love With God OPEN: Several years ago, I read the story of an 87 year old woman named Oselola McCarty. She had spent her life working 12 hour days doing other people’s laundry. That’s why people were amazed when she generously donated $150,000 to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Thou My Vision Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 4, 2025

In the Bible, people often fasted when they were serious about getting direction (or a vision) from God. Who fasted in the Bible, and why should we?

"Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it; Plan more than you can do, then do it; Point your arrow at a star, take your aim, and there you are; Arrange more time than you can spare, then spare it; Take on more than you can bear, then bear it; Plan your castle in the air, then build a ship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Through The Open Door Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 7, 2003

6th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

OVERCOMING THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR REVELATION 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION: The church we have before us today is a church doing things right. A church with a positive presence in its community and in its world. A church, which by this account also breaks many of the so-called characteristics of what today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Boredom

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2011

Our approach toward life is the greatest factor in determining whether we find life as a Christian boring or filled with wonder and interest.

Defeating Boredom (topical) 1. I really do not want to bore you with today’s sermon because my theme is boredom! 2. America is suffering from a plague of boredom. And this boredom is wasting lives, destroying families, and makes us a nation of depressed people who escape life and boredom by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

10th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Aug 22, 2014

Christ teaches us that our faith, however small it may be, is very much alive, very active and powerful! He compares the growth of our faith to the raising of a tiny mustard seed. If we keep it alive and nature it, we can move mountains with it.

Our Gospel reading this morning deals with the topic of faith. Last Sunday St. Matthew told us about Simon Peter’s faith and his momentary loss of it when he took his eyes off Jesus. In today’s Gospel reading Jesus tells us that the strength of our faith determines our ability to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23, John 6:1-21

Denomination: Catholic

Come Before Him - With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2013

A recipe for Thanksgiving worship

Come Before Him With Thanksgiving Psalm 100 Do you know how to DO a turkey, make stuffing, put in the table leaf, get out the good china and silverware... Well, that is the way most people DO thanksgiving. But that is not the way God wants us to DO it. He gave us specific instructions on how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist