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What Good Is God For

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005

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A follow up to the events that took place on 9-11-01, part of a memorial service.

“WHAT GOOD IS GOD FOR?” A Service of Remembrance September 11, 2002 Do you remember where you were one year ago today when the planes hit the tower? I was in a Bible study and someone came in and said that a plan hit the World Trade Center tower. I thought it was a little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Christ & Christians Have To Say . . .

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 11, 2004

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What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … to the Critical, to the Curious, to the Complacent -- Jesus gives us both the model and the content of how to answer questions about the gospel’s exclusivity

September 5, 2004 — 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:22-30 What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … … to the Critical … to the Curious … to the Complacent Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Surviving Dark Valleys Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004

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5th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

SURVIVING DARK VALLEYS Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: (Play 2:40 & fade of “Tears of Heaven” by Eric Clapton - lyrics on powerpoint) I am a fan of Eric Clapton’s music but until this week I didn’t know what motivated Eric to write the song we just heard. “Tears of Heaven” won Eric Clapton a 1993 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Finding God At The End Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001

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Trusting in the providence of God even when life doesn’t make sense.

Do you ever read Romance novels? I don’t – believe me! I’m not particularly interested in that kind of literature. I’m a “facts” man. I like non-fiction. I like theology. I like pastoral administrative type books too. I like the kind of books that put most people to sleep. But I found a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Christian Suffering Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 11, 2015

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A sermon examining the reason that God's children face suffering, trials and tribulations in this life.

Understanding Christian Suffering I Peter 1:6-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife have been hit by unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 10, 2013

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When we think of Charlie Brown we usually think of defeat or failure. This message looks to Job for answers to Charlie Brown's life.

When I think of Charlie Brown one of two images immediately comes to mind. And maybe it’s the same with you. It’s either the scene of Charlie Brown staring forlornly into the tree that has once again eaten his kite or it’s Charlie Brown lying flat on his back after Lucy has ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Help For The Troubled Heart Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 1, 2013

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A sermon examining the hope we have in Jesus.

HELP FOR THE HURTING HEART John 11:1-44 On any given Sunday, within this assembly there are people who are enduring tragedy, sorrow, and heartbreak. As we speak, members of our faith family are suffering emotionally, physically, financially, and even spiritually. You may have a precious loved ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny Indicators Pt2 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 10, 2009

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Destiny Indicators design, desire and disasters. God has designed a solution to over come the problem of evil, it You. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Destiny is all about what you have been designed for I believe if you can understand your design process you may be able to discover what you have been designed for. King David said, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” David didn’t look in the mirror, he didn’t ask other people what they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nurturing Relationships That Make Disciples

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 11, 2019

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Today I want to talk about “Nurturing Relationships That Make Disciples.” The Bible teaches us that relationships are really important to living a Godly life.

“Nurturing Relationships That Make Disciples” But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16 Intro: Today I want to talk about “Nurturing Relationships ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Cares...when I Have A Sudden Loss? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 25, 2007

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Fourth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores sudden losses in life.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Show "Who Cares" Video Clip from Outreach tools. In an instance, life can change. You are cruising along through your day. Maybe heading out to church. Maybe attending a youth ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 4, 2016

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This two part series focuses on the differences between Christian beliefs and how the label Christian does not fully describes those following Jesus as it did when the term was originally given to His followers.

Christian Part 1 Scriptures: Act 11:26; 1 Peter 4:16; Matthew 7:13-14; 28:19 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Christian” and I really want you to understand how this term describes someone who follows Christ today versus when it was first used some 2000 years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing On The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2020

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Our faith in the promises of God are the anchor that holds us secure no matter what storm we are facing. The lifeline of God's promises anchors us to the very throne of God. Our job is to trust and hold on!

A. One day a young mother was feeling rather down and hopeless when she heard the phone ring. 1. The young mother picked up the phone and said, “Hello.” 2. A woman’s voice immediately said, “Honey, it’s mom. I called because I know that you’re overwhelmed with the three children, and I want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Romans 15:13, 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zigzagginig In Ziklag Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 31, 2022

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We find David in despair and anxiety and perhaps believing lies in his spirit and he sets himself apart from God and compromises who he is and his relationship with God.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID ZIGZAGGING IN ZIKLAG 1 Samuel 27:1-12 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… ZigZag, google.com/books/edition/Word_Origins_And_How_We_ Know_ Them/sMiRc-JFIfMC?q=zigzag Some words in the English language are more fun than others. ‘Shananigans’ is a fun word that literally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God And Our Suffering

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 8, 2003

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A response to suffering is to follow a process found in psalm 22 (among others): Pour the situation before God, come to realization that God is with us, enter again into a relationship of praise.

God and Our Suffering When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the wise men. Matthew 2.16 The murder of the innocents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-16, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Indescribable

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Mar 2, 2002

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Trying to re-capture the wonder of our first love of Christ and to understand his indescribable love for us.

Have you ever been speechless? Have you ever been so overcome with emotion that words failed you? I can think of times in my life when I have been hard pressed to put words to my emotions and those times are more than memorable. Sometimes those moments that defy description are moments of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

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