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  • David Wilson avatar

    The Proud And The Deceitful

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 11, 2008
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     | 2,791 views

    No-it is not the name of a new soap opera, but a study of Genesis 37. Joseph abuses his spiritual gift, his brothers act in violence and deceit

    Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA (310) 376-7890 The Proud and the Deceitful No- this is not the title of a new soap opera! Instead it is a set of Bible Study Notes on Genesis 37 The first thing we see about Joseph is that he is willing to bring a bad report on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hedging Our Spiritual Bets

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    Focusing on John the Baptist’s preaching at the first advent, this sermon exhorts to preparation for the second advent.

    THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Luke 3:1-17 “Hedging Our Spiritual Bets” In last Friday’s Wall Street Journal, there was a column by a fellow named Vincent Carrol. He is an editor for the Rocky Mountain News. Let me read you the first three paragraphs of his column. “On Christmas Eve, in line with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,071 views

    God desires that we continue to move closer to Him in our race toward heaven.

    February 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 19:16-22; Ephesians 3:14-20 Subject: Living for Jesus Title: Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity This guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sbnr... Really? (Spiritual But Not Religious)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 16, 2015
     | 7,166 views

    Spirituality grows best in an authentic faith community - Church!

    Title: SBNR – Really? Text: I Samuel 1:4-20 Thesis: Spirituality grows best in an authentic religious community. Introduction Some years ago, the toy manufacturer Mattel came up with an interesting scheme to promote the latest version of its world famous doll, Barbie. The new Barbie being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, Or Criticize Me?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, or Criticize Me? I Cor. 13:4-7

    Why Should I Love Those Who Badmouth, Abuse, or Criticize Me? Quote: Love overlooks a fault. (I Cor. 13:4-7) We are living at time when the rhetoric of debate, criticism and verbal abuse is rising to a fever pitch. Many people think that criticisms are a normal part of American life with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abuse? Then Make God Your R.e.f.u.g.e.

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    When we are being abused, we can be fully assured that God is our protection and our sufficiency when you follow R.E.F.U.G.E

    Abuse? Then make God your R.E.F.U.G.E. 6 Steps In Dealing With An Abuse Psalm 142 A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. 1 To the Lord I cry out;to the Lord I plead for mercy. 2 I pour out my lament before him;I tell him about my troubles. 3 Even when my strength leaves me,you watch my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew 5 - Part 9 - Ever Been Criticised And Abused For Being A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Unfortunately for many Christians, compromise is easier than being criticised and no-one would ever know that they are Christians, or if they do know, they are disappointed by the kind of example that is given.

    Matthew 5 - Part 8 - Have you ever been criticised and abused for being a Christian? One of my jobs some years ago was working with disabled people. I remember working with a young Christian woman and my job was teaching her how to read. She would readily share her faith to others and I enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Amnon Assaults His Sister Tamar: How To Heal From Past Abuse Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 14, 2023
     | 1,919 views

    Amnon sets the trap, and clears everyone out of the room. He pretends to be sick to get her alone and he goes after her.

    Family drama, I’ve seen it in my family and in many other families. I’ve arbitrated disputes between sisters. I’ve worked with families during funerals where there are arguments and disagreements. I’ve seen some seriously terrible things happen in families. Family is tough. Very tough, and in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Loving The Ain'ts Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,167 views

    This sermon is about God's love for those of us who have been hurt, abused and rejected by others. It has a lot of emotional release and healing attached in it.

    Falling In Love Again: Loving The Aints 2/6/11 Isaiah 53:1-15 Luke 4:14-20 Today we are starting a new series, “Falling In Love Again.” How many of you have fallen in love at least once. Everybody likes the feeling of falling in love. As a matter we even get so caught up ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Basic Sense For A Sense-Deprived World Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,418 views

    Solomon urges us to wake up and smell the coffee: we have to be serious about living with good sense.

    Basic Sense for A Sense-Deprived World (Proverbs 19:21-29) 1. The continent of Africa has been a miserable place to live perhaps since the flood. 2. While all the world was making progress, Africa seemed to go backward. 3. All the experts were surprised when Africa started to lunge forward this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Job Qualifications Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2010
     | 14,162 views

    A study of chapter 34 verses 1 through 31

    Ezekiel 34: 1 – 31 Job Qualifications “ 1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD to the shepherds: “Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Lowe avatar

    Responding With Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2014
     | 4,405 views

    All of us would probably have to admit that when we have been mistreated, we find it hard to have a Christ-like mind and to express the forgiving Spirit of Christ toward those who have mistreated us.

    4-24-05 Title: Responding with Forgiveness Text: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    If It’s Ok, Is It Ok? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,589 views

    Marijuana. Yes, this is a message prompted by the legalization of recreational marijuana use in our state. How should a believer approach this?

    Question to be asked: OK, now that marijuana has been legalized, is there anything wrong with using it? Intro: I’m driving up Perryville. There, on the right-hand side, there’s a line of people standing out in the cold. I’ve noticed them there since very early on this year, nearly every day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,067 views

    Psalm 22:1-21 gives us the experience of the Sufferer.

    Scripture Psalm 22 is an appropriate psalm for our meditation tonight, Good Friday, and also for this coming Easter Sunday. The reason is that the first part of Psalm 22 (verses 1-21) focuses on the experience of suffering on a cross, and the second part of Psalm (verses 22-31) announces the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Cultural Reality & Spiritual Carnality

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    Men and women, head coverings, improper use of communion - Paul tackles these and other controversial subjects in this chapter - we look at the one key verse that makes it all make sense.

    For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com There are three things that we need to keep in mind as we read this chapter. 1. It’s all about being like Jesus 2. Paul is talking about conduct in public worship 3. There were cultural realities in Corinth that do not necessarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel