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  • Rodney Burton avatar

    The Tale Of Two Sons

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    Joseph gave birth to Ephraim and Manasseh and both had a significant meaning in his life. God is faithful to bring into our lives exactly what we need at just the right time.

    THE TALE OF TWO SONS Troubles and Background:  Joseph dreamed of being used mightily of God. o A dreamer can see in color what everyone else sees in black and white. o Someone with a dream can see what others say can’t be done. o A dreamer can envision from afar what others cannot see up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Raising Second Generation Christians: 15 Biblical Principles

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,258 views

    What are the dangers and solutions for raising second generation Christians? Here are 15 Key Biblical Principles.

    Judges 2:8-2:11 Following the great faith of Joshua it was said of the next generation of Jews, "After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord or what He had done for Israel." Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homeless No More

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,980 views

    This is a funeral homily for a homeless man who had lived at a local shelter for 30 years before his death.

    Homeless No More - A Funeral Homily Isaiah 58:6 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Don't K.i.s.s. Method

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    When we get hit right in the face with the reality of who God is, we come to the realization that we have only had a tiny taste of Him, if that! Here’s how to tell if you have EVER really encountered God

    The “Don’t K.I.S.S.” Method – Proverbs 1:20-33 “Simple” – def.: one without moral direction (or one that chooses not to follow it) and who is inclined to evil Intro.: Job’s friend Elihu had it right when he said, “Behold, God is great and we do not know him.” When we get hit right in the face ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    My Son... If

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,462 views

    This message is a broad introduction to Proverbs 2:1-5 and focuses on: The Spirit of this Age, Spiritual Fathers and Long-term vision

    My Son…if… Proverbs 2:1-5 Intro.: These words of Solomon in Proverbs 2 are directed toward his son, but they are also a directive from the Lord to his children. When God says “My son”, our hearts should awaken to His wholehearted devotion to us, just like the prodigal’s father in Luke 15:20, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,908 views

    This sermon is designed to challenge Christians to use their freedom to advance the Kingdom of God. With our freedom we are given greater responsibility to share God’s message.

    Subject: Freedom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.21 Sermon: “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” Scope: This sermon is designed to challenge Christians to use their freedom to advance the Kingdom of God. Summary: With our freedom we are given greater responsibility to share God’s message. Segue: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Do Community

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,918 views

    We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others. Introduction: "I WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT TO, WHEN I WANT TO, AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!" a. Sound familiar? b. Words of someone (demanding their rights / ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Seeking God’s Face

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,778 views

    THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 17 - Matthew 10:34-42 - Give Me More Than A Blow-Up Sword! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 25, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    The nimble adroitness needed for sword fighting seemed severely limited by the floppy handles and fat blades filled with air, but at least they were safe. High adventure with ABSOLUTELY NO DANGER.

    Part 17 - Matthew 10:34-42 - GIVE ME MORE THAN A BLOW-UP SWORD! My youngest grandson had a birthday party not too long back. It was a pirate party so all his mates came dressed in pirate gear - eye-patches, head scarves, etc. At the door we presented every pirate with a plastic blow-up sword, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Days Of Thunder

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,286 views

    This sermon deals with what to do when sin crashes your walk with Jesus Christ.

    Days of Thunder Galatians 5:7-15 INTRODUCTION: Play crash scene from “Days of Thunder” with Tom Cruise before entering the stage. Ask: “Does your walk with JC ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beatitudes: A Program Of Life Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,883 views

    Our worship must be an authentic and total gift of self in the spirit of the Beatitudes

    All Saints Day Nov 1 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Today is part of what we might call a great cosmic convergence, at least for our nation. Yesterday was both Hallowe’en, and, for Protestants, what they call Reformation Sunday, the anniversary of the great religious revolution that split ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 5,860 views

    what god is doing for us in our spiritual growth

    lesson 2: How does God help me grow spiritually? “Think how good God is! He gives us the spiritual ability to work in His Kingdom and then He rewards us for doing it ….” Erwin Lutzer Introduction The Bible teaches that all spiritual growth begins with the work of God in our life. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Following Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    Jesus gives the details for those who would follow after Him

    Intro: at the General Council, the Eurasia experience was sponsored by our missionaries serving in Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Nepal, India, and many other countries. In that tent you actually felt what it must be like to serve in these nations. Hearing the testimonies from people who have literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Maintain Friendship

    Contributed by Delbert Evans on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,018 views

    A text describing the functions of friendship.

    How to Maintain Friendships by Dr. Delbert Evans Proverbs 18:24 (KJV) A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Introduction: A life without friends is a life less than God intended for us. Since we are created in His image, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Live In God's Protection

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,329 views

    This sermmon is instructive in that it guides the believer as to how to live in God's protection; not on the outside of it.

    How to live in God’s protection Crime and violence is the hot topic. Many people are afraid because of crime. They are afraid to wear their expensive Jewelry; and choose time and place to wear them. People are afraid to park their cars even in their own yard not to mention public parking; ...read more

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