Genesis Chapter Forty-Two
Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 24, 2024
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These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Two. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.
GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-TWO OVERVIEWOverall what is happening in this chapter is that the brothers of Joseph go to Egypt to buy grain.Thomas co*ke (1801) – Genesis 42Jacob sends his sons into Egypt to buy corn, but keeps Benjamin at home. Joseph knows his brethren, though they know not him. He ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Knowing God's Heartbeat
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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David knew God’s heartbeat at its best. He was a worshiper, gifted songwriter, and musician, creating many worshipful moments in the presence of God. He was called a man after God’s own heart.
Opening illustration:While ministering in the Middle East, my wife, Maureena, and I experienced the heartbeat of God almost every day. We were so blessed to have heard Him speak and guide us along life’s path. As we followed after His heart and heeded His voice, He would bring about many blessings ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Christ Vs Traditions (Colossians 2)
Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 23, 2024
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Is our faith based upon Christ or human traditions? Let's look in Colossians 2.
Church traditions build upon the foundation of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:10-15). Some traditions are like gold, silver and precious stones. Some are as worthless as wood, hay and stubble, not surviving the testing fire of God’s judgment.Upon whom do we base our faith? Let’s discuss this in ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Purpose For Your Life
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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All of us have things inside of us that could destroy the mission, that threaten to eat up our purpose and our goals and our life.
What are you here for? Is there not a cause?Opening illustration:My wife and I pioneered and were instrumental in reviving the underground church in the Middle East. We served there for 14 years. No news media will ever tell you that the Spirit of God is moving in a powerful way in the Middle ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Give Thanks
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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Paul is clearly talking about unity in the church. He is talking about the kind of harmony that should exist among those people who really love the Lord, among those people in whom the Holy Spirit is living.
Opening illustration:Our power is shut off, and suddenly we become thankful for electricity. Our garbage is not picked up, and suddenly we become thankful for the garbage collector’s weekly stop. A good friend dies, and suddenly we discover how much he meant to us. Our water becomes too polluted ...read more
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Unity Of Mind And Spirit
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?
Opening illustration:The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
One Cross [symbol Of Our Sin]; One Man [god’s Sacrifice] And A World That Was Changed Forever
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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Christ did His part by taking up His cross and shedding His blood for the entire world so that we are redeemed and have eternity with Christ alone. How will you respond to Him today?
1.ONE CROSS [symbol of our sin]:1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the message of the CROSS is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”•Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ.•For certain denominations it was a kind of ...read more
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Looking Out For These Dads
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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A GOOD FATHER IN ONE OF THE MOST UNSUNG, UNPRAISED, UNNOTICED, AND UNAPPRECIATED HEROES IN ALL HUMANITY.
Opening illustration:THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, after her mother ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The Necessity Of Prayer Series
Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
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We need prayer in our lives to do what God has called us to do.
The necessity of PrayerGood Morning everyone, glad you have joined in person or online. We serve such an amazing God! A gracious God who cares far more about us than we could possibly ever imagine. This week I struggled with my message. Most times I have to eliminate topics and thoughts and this ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
Shaping The Family Series
Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
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Godly relationships shape the family
Relationship series #2Shaping the FamilyGood morning everyone, glad to have you join us as we continue in our series “Relationships”Really the Bible is far from silent on how we connect and the plan God has laid out for us being in a relationship and how we connect not only to others but also ...read more
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Connecting With God
Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
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The Lord desires to connect with His people
Relationships SeriesConnecting with God #1Selected verses Genesis 2-3Good morning and welcome- glad that you have joined us this morning.We start a new series this morning on relationships. We connect or have relationships in many ways. Mother fatherBrother sisterBoy friend ...read more
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Divine Moments
Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
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We should be looking for those divine moments the Lord comes into our lives
Divine MomentsEphesians 1:1-15Good morning everyone, I am glad for those of you that you have joined us online.Please turn to Ephesians 1To open this letter to the church at Ephesus, Apostle Paul identifies as an apostle called by the will of God- He tells the church by what authority that ...read more
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Relationships That Matter Series
Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
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Relationship with others matter in our lives. casual and intimate friends are needed to spiritually guide us.
Life choice seriesRelationships that matterGood Morning everyone…We are so glad that you have joined us as we dig into God’s Word and continue with the series “Life Choices”Life choices involve life decisions… and life decisions should be thought out before they are made. We know that most ...read more
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Making Jesus Lord Of Your Life Series
Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
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Bad decisions affect us and others
Life Choices Series#1 Making Jesus Lord of your lifeGood morning everyone, Hey, we are so glad that you have joined us online and pray often that it will be a blessing to you. We have started today a new series entitles “life choices”. The RightNow Media video some of you saw shows us that ...read more
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Your Worth More Broken
Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
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We are reminded that Jesus can fix broken people.
Your worth more BrokenPsalm 34:15-22Greeting- Good morning and welcome to those here in service and those who are online. I am glad you’re here. You have come to the right place!We have just come out of our Easter celebration. A time we look at the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene