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The Life Of Joseph - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

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How do we feel when we are alone and discouraged? When we are beat up by the world wondering where God is in our lives? God is right beside us.

Last week we read a portion of the account of Jacob’s life. We read how Jacob had fallen in love with Rachael, but he was tricked into marrying Rachael’s sister Leah first. We looked at the children of Jacob, and who they were. And we looked at what would become the twelve tribes of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Internal Battle

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

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Today I want us to explore this internal battle that we all face on a daily basis, but most of all, so that we can discover what side we are feeding.

Someone sent me a reflection the other day that I would like to share with you. There was this ancient Indian that was teaching his grandson about life. Ht told the boy: there is a fierce battle being fought inside of me. And this battle is being fought inside of you and inside of every person ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Instructions

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

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Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable.

Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable. A while back, I was involved in a Christian outreach project with the Jewish community. They weren’t sure if they trusted my intentions, so they invited me to meet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time For A Spiritual Tune-Up

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008

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This message is a great tool for personal spiritual evaluation.

Time for a Spiritual Tune-Up Once, when the people of God had become careless in their relationship with Him, the Lord rebuked them through the prophet Haggai. Haggai 1:5 (NIV) 5 Now this is what the LORD Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways.” The temple was the focal point of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5

Denomination: Nazarene

The First Command In Hebrews

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009

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Have you neglected this great salvation Jesus offers? If so, may this first commandment found in "The Letter To The Hebrews" move you to repent, and cause you to give “pay closer attention to” the gospel of Christ!

The First Command in Hebrews 05/30/04 AM Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction In chapter one of Hebrews there are no commands for the church. We are not told to do anything. Hebrews 1:1, this is the point of chapter one: something new and better and miraculous happened in the coming of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 24, 2009

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When Job had fully experienced God, he came to understand more about God, life, and himself.

Most preachers will tell you that the Book of Job can be tough to preach from. The story line itself isn’t exactly a feel-good experience, but you have to admit, it does make you think. Job discovered a new understanding of God’s purpose, and his suffering gave him a new perspective of himself as ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be Ignorant

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

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1- Don’t be ignorant about the deceased 2- Don’t be ignorant about the resurrection 3- Don’t be ignorant about the return of Christ

INTRO.- ILL.- During a board meeting in a small mountain church one of the deacons said, "Preacher, I think we need a chandelier in this church." "No, I’m against it," said another deacon. The preacher asked, "Well, why don’t you think we need a chandelier in this church?" The deacon said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering People

Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Jun 8, 2010

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Memorial Day Sermon, Scripture and quotes to encourage those listening to remember those that have given themselves for our freedom, especially spiritual freedom.

Remember People; Joshua 4:1-7 Pastor Curtis Emerson Joshua 4 1Now when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying, 2"Take for yourselves twelve men from the people, one man from each tribe, 3and command them, saying, 'Take up for yourselves twelve stones ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Thunder In The Mountains, Silence In The Soul

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

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Elijah the great prophet shows us his humanity when he panics after a triumphant encounter with Baal worshipers. But God never gives up on him, God feeds him, shelters him, and speaks to him, not in the thunder, but in a still quiet voice.

Ever been caught in a disaster? Chances are that all of us will be at some point, whether it’s a personal crisis or something more widespread such as a tornado or an earthquake. Doesn’t it seem we’re used to hearing about disasters every day? Some, like the oil spill, or the sudden flood in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

To Fear, Or Not To Fear?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2008

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Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord.

Title: To Fear, Or Not to Fear? Text: II Peter 3:8-15 The Big Idea: Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord. Introduction There is a 2008 remake in the works that debuts this month. However the original, based on the short ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Manner Of Man Is This?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

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God does nothing haphazardly, He has a purpose for every thing He does or allows to be done.

"WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS?" Matthew 8:23-27 Today we’ll talk for a little while on, [WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS] the Lord Jesus Christ. LETS READ; Matthew 8:23-27 23And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24And, behold, there arose a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Quinquagesima: O Say, Can You See?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Feb 27, 2015

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On Quinquagesima, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teaches us about FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE, and why LOVE is the greatest of these. Luke 18:31-43 teaches us about SALVATION and RESTORATION of SIGHT. How are these truths connected? How do we apply them in our lives?

In the Epistle (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) selected for Quinquagesima Sunday, or as I call it, Sight Sunday, S. Paul gives us a teaching on FAITH, HOPE, and CHARITY (or, as some translate it, LOVE, meaning Christ-like love) – not only on what they mean, but also on how they relate to each other. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Anglican

Holy Spirit παράκλητος

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 15, 2015

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Jesus predicts that He must return to heaven but He will give His disciples and the world the Holy Spirit παράκλητος.

Holy Spirit παράκλητος “I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the (παράκλητος) Companion won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Accident Of God

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 14, 2015

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His name means "accident of God" but in this message we find out that God can turn things around and turn what was once an accident into an intentional blessing.

Numbers 1:17-19 (KJV)  17 And Moses and Aaron took these men which are expressed by their names:  18 And they assembled all the congregation together on the first day of the second month, and they declared their pedigrees after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 2:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Question Of Life - A Message About Eternal Judgment And Hell

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

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This is a message that is hard to preach but ever so necessary. Hell is going to overtake those who have not been warned.

THE GREATEST QUESTION OF LIFE TEXT: Mark 8:36-37 Mark 8:36-37 KJV For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? [37] Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? I. INTRODUCTION—THE MOST FOOLISH IMPLICATION OF ALL -Over the last several ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

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