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  • Willem Hartley avatar

    Grow Up

    Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013
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     | 7,793 views

    God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

    Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Oct 14, 2012
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    Explains and Offers Personal Questions to the phrases: 'God causes'... 'all things to work together'.... 'to those who love Him'....'and those called according to His purpose.' Our intellectual understanding that God causes all things to work together sh

    More Than Conquerors Scripture Text: Romans 8:28 Scripture Reading: Phil. 3:9-11; 14-15 Introduction: Video: Opening with a Humorous Look at How Life Might Be Going for some of us: Its entitled ‘Alls Well that Ends Well’ (after video) While I am not sure I fully agree with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Terrifying Jesus Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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    It is those who know what it is to tremble before Jesus who are those who learn the real peace that he gives.

    Introduction Why do we like to be scared? Why are we fascinated with evil? I mean real evil. Our adventure movies today don’t simply feature good guys battling bad guys; they take on the forces of evil – demons, vampires, spiritual forces of wickedness. Moviemakers do their best, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Scales Of Judgment

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2013
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    There is a time of judgment for kings, and dictators, and presidents, even though some of them believe that they don’t have to answer to anyone on earth, and that they are above God’s judgment. But even if they escape judgment on earth, they will be trie

    The Scales of Judgment Text: "… Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting."—Daniel 5:27. There is a time of judgment for kings, and dictators, and presidents, even though some of them believe that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Undeserved Trials –why?

    Contributed by John Bartol on Jun 1, 2013
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    Job was bewildered by suffering that seemed undeserved. Here we see a good man suffering, not as punishment for past sins but as proof that he would not waver in the faith. Job was on the Devils hit list, and that was a compliment to his faith. Satan tri

    UNDESERVED TRIALS-WHY? Why do good people sometimes suffer greatly and evil people seem to prosper? Does it pay to be good? Does it pay to serve the Lord? We sometimes say about a very fine person who is having a hard time “ He doesn't deserve this! Or, she doesn't deserve this!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 3

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2013
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     | 19,640 views

    What should we do until the Lord comes back? 1. Rush toward righteousness (vs. 14). 2. Consider the longsuffering of the Lord (vs. 15). 3. Watch out where you walk (vs. 15-17). 4. Keep growing in the grace of Jesus Christ (vs. 18).

    What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 3 2 Peter 3:14-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 5, 2013 BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION: *Do you believe that Jesus Christ is coming again? If we believe what the Bible says about Jesus, then we know that the Lord is coming back. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    Facing The Hard Realities Of Life!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Feb 20, 2011
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    Life's difficulties are often disguised opportunities.

    Introduction: Long days of chill had passed when many parts of the world were filled with raucous cheering and strident reveling to celebrate, once again, the best yet conclusive events of the past year – Christmas and New Year. A plethora of jolly greetings filled the air – at homes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rocks & Rolls

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,566 views

    Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

    Many people encounter a dilemma when they think of the idea of Jesus being tempted. They question whether Jesus was really tempted. Did he feel temptation the way we do? Could he have given in to temptation? Was it possible for him to sin? The Bible gives a pretty clear answer when it says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Songs Of Our Faith Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    This message focuses on the song "Pass Me Not" by Fanny J. Crosby.

    Songs Of Our Faith Part 5 Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior Scriptures: Job 2:7-10; Introduction: The song that I have selected for this week is “Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior.” As before, I learned some things about how this song came to be written and even more about its author. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Dadly" Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 17, 2013
     | 4,759 views

    We are all called as stewards of the resources God provides, and there is not a more important steward than that of a dad and how he manages the resources of the family and life God provides to Him! Dads must stand sure and shameless on the Word of God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 13, 2013 Date Preached: June16, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Giving Our All Sermon Title: "Dadly" Stewardship Sermon Text: Eph 5:1 [NLT] Introduction: 1Imitate God, therefore in everything you do, because you are His dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longing For Something Better Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,641 views

    When our suffering life connects with our prayer life – it sends a cry out to the heavenly realms which God hears. Some thoughts about suffering and where it fits in to our temporary lives on this earth.

    Longing for Something Better Romans 8:18-28 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of God's Great Promise

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,046 views

    2 Peter 1

    THE GIFT OF GOD’S GREAT PROMISE (2 PETER 1) The clergyman’s eloquence may have been at fault, still he felt annoyed to find that an old gentleman fell asleep during the sermon on two consecutive Sundays. So, after service on the second week, he told the boy who accompanied the sleeper that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Olive Tree

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,787 views

    Some very valuable lessons come from looking at the traits of the ageless olive tree.

    Judges 9:8-9 KJV The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us. [9] But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strennght For Exploits

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 45,157 views

    When we draw clser to God, He will renew our Strenghts and we will be able to do unusual exploits for His kingdom.

    STRENGHT FOR EXPLOITS Study Text: Daniel 11:30-35 Dan 11:30-35: For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A World Without Christ

    Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 11, 2012
     | 7,429 views

    Jesus changed not just the Christian world but the whole world. Darkness would be everywhere if not for him.

    John 8:12 A world without Christ It is an amazing feeling to stand up here. It feels so powerful and humbling at the same time. If I say let’s all stand everyone will stand. If I say let’s all sit down, everyone will sit down. If I say let’s sing a hymn, everyone will sing. I am so tempted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist