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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Joseph's Example: Believe And Obey

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,411 views

    Christmas sermon on the example that Joseph gave to us. He was a quiet, righteous man who played an important part in the nativity story. He believed and obeyed. His faith resulted in an act of submission to God and an act of mercy and compassion to Ma

    Joseph’s Example: Believe and Obey Pastor Scott Jensen Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction When asked about obeying God, a preacher once said, “Brethren, whatever the good God tells me to do in this blessed Book, that I am going to do. If I see in it that I must jump through a stone wall, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Antidote For Depression

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    There has been an ever-increasing rise of personal individualism that has led to multiple dysfunctional and destructive trends resulting in people either willingly or unwillingly distancing themselves from others and struggling to make meaningful personal connections.

    "Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground. So God created human beings in his own image. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do Some Plans Fail?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,387 views

    The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (27 principles)

    Why Some Plans Fail "The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (Prov. 21:5) "The prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Appetite

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,785 views

    A passionate pursuit of righteousness (being right with God, right with other people, right in the pirnciples we live by) results in the fulfillment and lasting happiness we all desire.

    Spiritual Appetite Matthew 5:6 2-8-04 Intro Last week we found in Psalm 1 a picture of true happiness. We found it as we saw the contrast between two metaphors. A life without God was illustrated by chaff, which the wind blows away. A life rooted in God was portrayed as a tree planted by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Weak Strong Man #3.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    The entire biblical record of Sampson’s activities, except the two introductory verses chapter 13:24, 25, revolves around and is a result of his infatuation with unholy women.

    The weak strong man 3. Sampson’s romance. Judges 14:1 -- 5. 05/04/05 The entire biblical record of Sampson’s activities, except the two introductory verses chapter 13:24, 25, revolves around and is a result of his infatuation with unholy women. There are three women involved in Sampson story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Few People Meet A Savior Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,203 views

    Tonight we are going watch clips from the Jesus video to show the reality of Christ’s death, the results of Christ’s death, and the response to Christ’s death.

    A Few People Meet the Savior We’ve been walking to the cross over the last three Sundays ­ now we’re finally there. Watching some clips from the Jesus video has helped us, and we’re going to watch another one tonight. Clip #1: The Reality of Christ’s Death The first clip we’re going to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strengthening Sagging Hearts

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,253 views

    Sagging Hearts 1. It’s Growth 2. Its Cause 3. It’s Result 4. It’s Evidence 5. It’s Remedy

    PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out ______________________________________________________ The Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tax Collector And Pharisee Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    These men both went into the temple. They both had different approaches. They both came with different concerns. They both came with trials that were going on in their life. They left with different results.

    Tax Collector and Pharisee Sermon by CH(PT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. We look this morning at Luke 18 verse 9-14. 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity That Produces Joy

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,772 views

    The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church.

    THE UNITY THAT PRODUCES JOY Philippians 4:1-4 Proposition: The unity that produces joy will impact our world when determination is shown resulting in harmony and happiness and point people to Jesus Christ since He is the Head of our church. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You've Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,552 views

    God’s Word calls the believer to live a life of holiness and purity. This can only be possible when one is willing to spend time with Jesus. The results is you will not be the same.

    FB, Cherokee July 18, 2004 Sunday Morning When You’ve Been With Jesus John 4:13-29a Intro.: (# 2a) Every once and a while my wife will say something like, “You’re acting like your brother.” What she really means is stop acting like a jerk. Sometimes when our kids have been away with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preaching Prophet Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    WHEN PREACHERS PREACH GOD’S WORD, IT WILL BRING A RESULT. THE PROPHET JONAH LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY, AND I HOPE WE ALL CAN LEARN IT THE EASY WAY.

    THE PREACHING PROPHET TEXT- JONAH CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION I’ve learned a great deal about preaching the last 5 years. Now don’t think that I mean that haven’t got a lot more to learn, because I know I do. I have found out the need for a solid scriptural sermon. I need to support all the points ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Defusing The Bomb Of Conflict

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,766 views

    The key to defusing the dangerous and destructive bomb of conflict is humbling ourselves before God and our neighbor. This will result in blessing for ourselves and is the one thing that can change our neighbor.

    The setting is modern day Iraq. A soldier specially trained is cautiously approaching a large torpedo shaped bomb capable of destroying the lives of anyone within half a block. He has good intentions of defusing it and bringing peace instead of destruction. The bomb is a real threat – it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Church Boss Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,389 views

    If Christ is the head of the church, no bullying can ever be justified to bring about the result a leader desires. We must permit the Spirit of God to rule the church, and not mere mortals.

    “I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Workmanship Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,388 views

    While no work we can do can help us obtain salvation, God’s intention and expectation is that our salvation will result in acts of service: good works.

    His Workmanship 11/16/08 AM Text: Ephesians 2:10 Introduction: Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. In our Wednesday evening bible class we have been studying the parables of Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian Trump Card Series

    Contributed by Scott Brooks on Nov 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,775 views

    An exegetical approach to the narrative story of chapter 23 highlighting how Saul throws God’s name around while David simply inquires of God and the results are telling

    INTRODUCTION: ILL: When I was leading worship in Denver there were two sisters on the worship team. One day one of the sisters was in a car accident and suffered minor injuries like on a Thursday. She was a shaken up really bad and had looked death in the face and wrote a poem about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational