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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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    "A Case Of Mistaken Identity"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 26, 2012
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     | 16,960 views

    Althrough the Gospel of Mark and in this passage in John, those who interact with Jesus often misunderstand or mistake Him for something or someone he is not. Those at the "feeding of the 5000" thought this was the long expected king. (some "gospel" ph

    In Jesus Holy Name July 29, 2012 Text: John 6:14-15 Pentecost IX “A Case of Mistaken Identity” Mistaken identity is not an uncommon thing. The Bible records more than one incident of mistaken identity. The narrative which is most important for our message today is found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Devoted To Doing Good

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 10, 2010
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     | 4,239 views

    Your spirit will be formed by something; you cannot escape this reality. But you can have a say in the matter of what shape your spirit takes.

    DEVOTED TO DOING GOOD September 12, 2010 Isaac Butterworth Titus 3:3-8 (NIV) 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
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     | 12,930 views

    A defense, from Scripture, of the positive value of Thanksgiving as not only good but necessary for our individual and corporate spiritual, emotional and societal health!

    THANKFULNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 22, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving week is upon us. As both a holiday and a 'national spirit' this concept of Thanksgiving has both been taken for granted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Your World Is Turned Upside Down

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 23, 2008
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     | 14,792 views

    When our world is turned upside down we need God’s truth to guide us, instead of our feelings.

    When Your World is Turned upside Down Psalms 34 and; 1 Samuel 21:10-15 1 A psalm of David, regarding the time he pretended to be insane in front of Abimelech, who sent him away. I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the LORD; let all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Important Relationships In The Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,495 views

    A sermon examining the importance of integrity in the lives of God's people.loving others.

    Important Relationships In The Church (Part 2) Acts 4:32-37 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, October 8th, 2025) Some of the most important relationships in my life have been cultivated inside the local church. My greatest friends, confidants, mentors, and encouragers are people that I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If There Is Not Enough? Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 18, 2009
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     | 5,842 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? Gods heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church

    Many things today to worry about even be afraid of. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night? There is a biblical place for fear, however there is a … -ROCK we can stand on, -spiritual stability we can experience that enables us to stand in the face of our fears. Last week I wore my ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Balance Of Worship And Service Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,890 views

    Are you faithful in your worship and service?

    Worship and Service Out theme this month is the Supernatural Spring of Worship. And my question for you is this: Are you faithful in your worship and service? Perhaps I need to clarify the question a little. What really brought you here this morning? Was it your desire to fill your heart with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To ‘hallow’ God’s Name Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 8,822 views

    Mary shows us how she hallowed God's name by giving God the priority in her life. By hallowing God's name we seek his direction in our lives.

    Message "How to ‘Hallow’ God’s Name” A Sermon on Luke 1:39-56 Let’s do a little survey. How many of you say the Lord’s Prayer at least once a week? What about once a month? Once every six months? It’s interesting isn’t it that the prayer isn’t used as much as in the past. So we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Begins: The Message Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 30, 2023
     | 3,048 views

    Advent begins with the candle of Hope, moves to light, then to peace and finally to the Joy of Christmas. The story of Joseph is a beacon of hope in a world of sorrow. Keep hope alive!

    Sermon – Advent Begins: The Message of Hope Scripture Lesson: Genesis 39:1-4 “And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmaelites, which had brought him down thither. And the LORD was with Joseph, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being A Barnabas In A World Where Everyone Wants To Be Paul Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 4,038 views

    It can be overwhelming to think about the changes that need to be made as we look ahead to a post-covid world. Be a hero maker, be a Barnabas in a world where everyone wants to be Paul. I encouraged you to use your influence, skills, and gifts to encourage others and let them have center stage.

    Sermon – Being a Barnabas in a World Where Everyone Wants to be Paul Scripture - Acts 11:20-24 “However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentiles about the Lord Jesus. The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Having Faith When Times Are Hard

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 28, 2024
     | 1,940 views

    So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives?

    Off and on in the past couple of months, we have been talking about faith and how it plays a part, a vital part in our spiritual lives. So now that each of us has examined our spiritual faith, what do we do with it? What part does it play in our lives? Over the next 6 weeks or so I want to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary And Elizabeth Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021
     | 7,933 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:39-45 This sermon fell on the Third Sunday of Advent

    Sermon: “Mary and Elizabeth” Luke 1:39-45 A sermon for December 13, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 1 “39 Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, 40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Childlike Faith

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,585 views

    Everyone keeps saying and we keep hearing over and over the phrase, “this is the new normal!” There is an old saying, “if it walks, talks and acts like a duck...it’s a duck!” What we are witnessing is not the new normal, what we are witnessing is the devil getting all of his ducks in a row!

    As we look around the world in the day and age in which we live, we find ourselves questioning everything we’re told. The truth is we have never had more access to information, but have never been more weary of the information we are being told as truth. The go to response for knowledge and truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust God, Though You Can’t Trace His Ways

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Aug 28, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,626 views

    Life is easier if everything could be seen. If we knew what the future holds for us. If we knew God’s timings. When Abraham went to offer Isaac, it would have been easier for Abraham if he knew what was to happen. He probably wouldn’t have spent a sleepless night. But Abraham had to wait in faith.

    Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding It is easy to trust something when you can actually see it. If you can see what is unfolding right before your eyes, it is easy to trust God. The disciple Thomas could not believe when the other disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic