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  • Danny Anderson avatar

    When God Can't Be Explained

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
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     | 7,043 views

    Tragedy is often difficult to cope with, hard to understand, hard to explain, and it’s hard on our faith. Tragedy often causes people to lay the blame for these events on God. This will often cause these people to become bitter and cynical toward Him. Of

    When God Can’t Be Explained Introduction: As we look back over the last several years, we see recent history dotted with some very tragic events. Middle Eastern terrorists have made a number of attacks against America in various ways - their crowning achievement, of course, being 9/11. The tsunami ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,302 views

    Being filled with the Holy Spirit is a daily command and not a suggestion. It is not about emotions but about obedience

    FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT EPHESIANS 5.18-21 Why is it that so many Christians feel there is something missing in their spiritual life? We read the NT accounts of believers and feel that our faith is just not that exciting, why? We read about the Holy Spirit coming upon individual believers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,479 views

    The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

    LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Foolish Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,971 views

    This church could not see itself as it really was.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  A young woman went to her preacher and said, "Preacher, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t help it. I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Results From Bad Circumstances

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,088 views

    Not everything that happens to us is always good, but if we love God and are obedient to His purpose for our lives, eventually He works out everything in our lives for His glory and for our good.

    GOOD RESULTS FROM BAD CIRCUMSTANCES --Romans 8:28-30 During my quiet time a few days ago God revealed to me that I had never preached on Romans 8:28, my favorite verse of Scripture: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Suffering Patiently Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,652 views

    The message deals with patience in the face of suffering and how belieders react and act.

    "Suffering Patiently" James 5:7-11 Introduction We are looking at a passage today that has two words I personally would prefer to avoid. One word is suffering and the other is patience. These are not my favorite topics but they are very real to life. All of us will suffer to a degree or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Godliness

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008
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     | 4,843 views

    God is an unseen God. Jesus came to make an unseen God visible.He is the radiance of the glory of God, as it is said, God has "shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Messiah,"

    1Timothy 3:14-16 God is an unseen God. Jesus came to make an unseen God visible. Hebrews 1:1 – 3 ESV: Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Faithful Servant

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 20, 2008
     | 6,494 views

    This sermon was written in the light of the death of Wilma Watson, the matriach of Yonge Street Mission and the longest-serving member of the staff team.

    A Faithful Servant – Sermon for CATM – January 20, 2008 James 1:12 Blessed are those who persevere under trial, because when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fire Of This World!

    Contributed by Kevin Hayes on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,318 views

    God wants us to recieve his refining fire to grow within us until the carnal, frail and shakable things of humanity are burned away with only his will remaining

    The Fire of this world! While on the one hand fire calls to mind scenes of danger and death, pain and some associate it with eternal suffering. On the other hand fire signifies the life, vitality, passion, even the tenderest of feelings are called forth by a burning love of God. And so we speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Being A Good Steward Of My Treasure Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,191 views

    God expects me to be a good steward of my treasure.

    In Ephesians 4:24, Paul speaks that every Christian should endeavor to "put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." He then describes the kind of changes that should be seen in the life of a growing Christian. One of those changes is that a Christian who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    The Mark Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    Discover mark #2 that the cross leaves upon us in this exposition of Luke 23.

    “The Mark of Compassion” Luke 23:26-43 (From video intro) That’s a poignant picture of grace, isn’t it? Calvary. It’s where forgiveness was finalized. It’s the epitome of compassion in action. Love on display. Grace poured out. As that image remains in your mind’s eye, may I remind you of at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    God Changing The World Through A Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    Exposition of Acts 13:1-3 about the characteristics of the church that God used to change the history of the world through the mission and message of Jesus

    Text: Acts 13:1-3, Title: God Changing the World Through a Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Recount a few of the world’s most amazing developments. This was a crucial time for the church: “This moment of prayer and fasting resulted in a missions movement that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph A Righteous Father

    Contributed by Wesley Esquivel on Apr 18, 2008
     | 4,091 views

    Why did God choose Joseph to be His only Son’s foster father? Because Joseph ws a righteous man.

    Joseph a Righteous Father– Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: Adoption Agencies look for a good father to care for adopted children. They investigate their criminal background, family history, mental state of being, financial dealings, and so forth. Adoptions agencies look for a man that has honesty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    What About The Bible? Part-2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,601 views

    The Old Testament is the seedbed for the New Testament and salvation and truth is the fruit thereof. Let your love of and trust in God’s divine revelation to humanity be renewed!

    What About The Bible? Part-2, II Timothy 3:16 The New Testament – Truth Introduction A clergyman took a seat in a dining car on a train traveling along the Hudson River. Opposite him was an atheist who, seeing his clerical collar, started a discussion. “I see you are a clergyman.” “Yes,” came the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Father's Day – Stories Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,772 views

    what makes a great dad according to this story. The very first thing I notice is that a great dad sets his kids free, never stops believing, lets himself feel, gives his children the best, and works for family unity.

    Father’s Day – Stories of God’s People Luke 15:11-32 June 18, 2006 Intro – Luke 15:11-32: 11Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13"Not long after that, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist