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  • Tom Owen avatar

    Genesis 55 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,453 views

    verse-by-verse

    Last week we saw how Joseph, his brothers and even the Egyptians mourned the death of Jacob. But what now? What’s next now that Jacob is gone? Do they go back to a normal life back in Egypt? Well they should, but there’s suspicion in the air. [Read Genesis 50:12-15.] For some reason or another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Excited? I Am But A Pencil!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 16, 2016
     | 5,287 views

    Have we walked away from our first love? Absalom knew how to get Joab's attention: SET A FIRE!

    GET EXCITED? I AM BUT A PENCIL... GET EXCITED? WILL I MAKE A DIFFERENCE? VS. WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL I MAKE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Revelation 2:4 (MSG) "But you walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doing The Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 21,074 views

    In order for us to become everything God desires us to be, we must listen to His Word and allow it to conform our behavior to His Will.

    At the age of 33, Erik Weihenmayer is a phenomenal athlete who loves to skydive, snow ski and climb mountains. Mountain climbing is his specialty. As a matter of fact, he is on track to be one of the youngest to climb all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the continents. In 1995 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speaking And Receiving The Truth In Love.

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,806 views

    Paul appeals to his dear children,in love. This sermon asks (amongst other things) about how we give and receive rebuke.

    Thinking back about 20 years I had a friend who was a slave to alcohol. It controlled his life. After a heavy night of drinking he would wake up the next day and need a drink. However, after he made a profession of faith in Jesus his life began to change before my eyes. He never stopped alcohol ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Grace Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,551 views

    To experience a life of meaning and purpose we must first embrace and engage in the grace of God.

    Live Out Loud – Our GRACE April 22, 2007 Ephesians 2:1-10 Recap: We’re in a series in Ephesians entitled – Live Out Loud. The intent of this series is to help us learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant life Jesus promised. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Giving Father

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
     | 3,627 views

    A father’s Day message geared towards seeing how generous and ready to bless is our Father in Heaven.

    A Giving Father Matthew 7:7-11 There is a crisis of Fatherhood in America today. There is a whole generation of children who are growing up in one parent families (often with a mother) who do not have a good relationship with their father’s even if they know them at all. We have dead-beat ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Reproduction Of Faith And Skills

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    Discover why and how to reproduce your faith and skills.

    If we could choose the way that we would die, how many of us would choose to die in burning building? How many of us would choose a sinking ship? Anyone want to go through the pains of ravaging cancer before death? How about the numbness and loss of Alzheimer leading to death? While many of us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    “doing And Praying” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 20, 2013
     | 4,023 views

    Jesus teaches more about "the Christian Righteousness", revealed in giving, doing, and praying; He gives us the model of "the Lord's Prayer.

    “Doing and Praying” Matthew 6: 1-13 Living the life of a Christian, a person who has been called into the Kingdom of God, is not a “cake-walk”: This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sin Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,052 views

    Defines, describes and gives our defenses against the sin of pride

    The Sin of Pride 2016 Bob Marcaurelle Copyright 2016 by Bob Marcaurelle Email: freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com THE SIN OF PRIDE “There are six things God hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes..” (Proverbs 6:16) “Pride and arrogance I do hate.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Will Give You The Desires Of Your Heart

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,363 views

    Bartimaeus was filled with the spirit of Jacob. The more resistance he met, the more strenuously he wrestled to obtain the blessing (Ge 32:24-26). He received the desire of his heart! So can you!

    God Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart Mark 10:46-52 Introduction: Ps 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Revival and spiritual growth are God’s desires for each one of his children. Today revival seems to be elusive to many but know ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Biblical Imperatives For Leadership In The New Normal Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,182 views

    The New Normal is a reality, and we keep hearing about it often. How about leadership in the new Normal? What will it look like?

    Biblical Imperatives for Leadership in the New Normal After hearing the topic, some you might be thinking, what does leadership got to do with me? But before you switch off and start doing something else, give me a minute. Leadership as I use it never about position or title or designation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Help Me God, I'm Angry Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 25, 2022
     | 2,409 views

    Anyone can be angry. The old can become angry as well as the young. The rich and the poor - all people have the capability to become angry. If I were to ask, of all the human emotions you're capable of experiencing, with which one does it seem to be the most difficult for you to cope?

    Alba 8-12-13 (Revised 9-25-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M ANGRY In his autobiography, “Number 1”, Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch. When they reached the ranch, Mickey told Billy to wait in the car while he checked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    False Teaching On Wealth Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    Was Jesus and the disciples rich? Why did the apostles say, "To the present hour we both hunger and thirst, and we are poorly clothed, and beaten, and homeless"?

    False Teaching on Wealth The very basis of the Word-Faith doctrine on money is that it is a God-given guarantee. It is supposedly guaranteed because of God’s covenant with Abraham. It is argued that we are under that same covenant. All we need to do is look at the covenant God made with Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,301 views

    Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

    Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's Amazing Gift

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    We realize we are saved by grace, but often throw grace out the window when it comes to living our Christian life. We live by grace just as we are saved by grace.

    God’s Amazing Gift TCF Sermon May 27, 2001 Think about whether or not these things apply to you - you needn’t raise your hand… - I find myself wanting to correct people on minor points, or actually doing it - I would feel guilty if I stayed home from a meeting or activity just because I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational