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Singing In The Rain…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 27, 2025

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I want to preach a sermon titled after a very popular song called, “Singing in the Rain.”

The words of this song “Singing in The Rain…” come from a famous song sung by Donald O’ Conner. The idea of course is that we often plan things in life and then the rain comes along and spoils those plans. For example: • We are going to watch a parade, but the rain comes and spoils our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Better Part And Learning From Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2025

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Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.

16th Sunday in Course 2025 What is the critical verb in today’s Gospel account of Martha and Mary? What is it that Mary is doing that gives her a pass on serving the food and drink and cooking the chicken in the kitchen? Mary listened at the feet of Jesus. Martha did a lot of busy work, probably ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 15:2-5, Colossians 1:24-28, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003

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It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 missionaries would never ha

The Lord is My Shepherd I Will Not Lack Any Good Thing (Psa 23:1-6) It has been said that the greatest strain on relationships is the fear of not having enough provisions, money or material needs. Yet, people like Hudson Taylor, the founder of the China Inland Mission, understood that his 5000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Point Of Prayer

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

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This is about prayer.

Let me bring everyone up to speed on what is happening. King David wanders around on the roof of his palace and notices a beautiful woman. He has an affair with her. She gets pregnant. He tries to trick her husband into spending the night with her. When that doesn’t work, he sends her husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Esther: Influence Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 16, 2004

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We each have a God-given responsibility to influence the lives of others

Esther 4:1-17 Influence Woodlawn Baptist Church August 15, 2004 (Many of the thoughts and the main points from this sermon were taken from John Maxwell’s book, "Becoming a Person of Influence") Introduction I want to tell you all how good it is to be back with you this morning after being out for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What They Wouldn't Do Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 15, 2004

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Obadiah addressed his prophecy to the people of Edom because of what they wouldn’t do. What were those things?

It was a tragedy; the city of God was attacked and destroyed. The holy things were profaned the sacred things were destroyed and the people were imprisoned. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise for over a hundred years the prophets had been warning the people that if they continued in their evil ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:15-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pray, Christian, Pray!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004

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God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay The Course

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 25, 2005

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This sermon is an encouragement to stay the course in your service to God.

Introduction- When the world trade center was bombed in 2001 President Bush used a phrase that is commonly used by politicians, “stay the course.” He said we would “stay the course” in our fight against terror. To stay the course is “to stand firm in pursuing a goal or course of action, to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

El Efecto De La Biblia En El Creyente Series

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 17, 2002

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Este es el 3er de la serie "ESTUDIEMOS LA BIBLIA

EL EFECTO DE LA BIBLIA EN EL CREYENTE. 1) Nos hace cristianos fuertes. Nadie quiere estar débil, ni física ni espiritualmente, Junto con la oración, la lectura de la Biblia es la forma más eficaz de recibir fortaleza espiritual. Un gran numero de ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Women Of Impact

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

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mother’s day

Intro: over the last number of years there have been many powerful women in this world. Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Barbara Walters to name a few. All of these have had a powerful voice in this world. Today, we honor mothers and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14, Esther 4:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than Enough Faith - More Than Enough God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2005

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You just can’t get by on borrowed faith. In order to please God we need a personal faith... but how do we attain that? The story of Naaman has some interesting insights.

OPEN: Two engineers applied for one job at a computer company. They had identical qualifications, so to determine which one to hire, the firm gave them a test. Each did well, except they both missed the same question. The manager called the first candidate, explained the results of the test and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-20, 2 Kings 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do To Others As You Would Have Them Do To You Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 25, 2005

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Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. Do not throw your pearls before swine. Ask, and it will be given you. Do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.

There’s a very real and practical aspect to Jesus words at the start of ch7. I guess we’ve all known people who are constantly critical of every little thing. But have you noticed how, so often, they’re the people that others watch to see when they’ll fail; who receive the harshest criticism when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

God Our Provider (Jehovah Jireh) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

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This morning our focus is on another name for God. He is Jehovah Jireh, God our Provider.

You may have heard about the guy who fell off a cliff and on his way down he was able to grab onto a tree branch jutting out from the face of the rock. As he hung there reviewing his options, he started yelling, “Is anyone up there?” He was surprised to hear a voice say to him, “Yes, this is God.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Sayings - Seven Days

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 11, 2001

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Everytime something to do with SEVEN arises in the Bible, we immediately think of the first seven - the seven days mentioned in Genesis Chapter 1.

SEVEN SAYING - SEVEN DAYS ------------------------- 1) Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) 2) Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43) 3) Woman, behold thy son! [And to the disciple] behold thy mother! (John 19:26-27) 4) My God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2001

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Funeral for a Baby

Funeral For A Baby We are gathered here today on a very sad occasion. One of the most painful experiences that life affords is that of the death of a infant. We come today with more questions that we do answers. WHAT WE DO NOT KNOW! 1. We do not know why this tiny life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

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