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  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    God’s Purpose For You! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 5,668 views

    God’s number one purpose in my life is to make me like Jesus.

    Question: What is God’s Purpose for my Life? 1) God’s Promise. Vs. 28 What doesn’t this verse say? What does this verse say? Key: God has a great way of bringing good out of bad. 2) God’s Purpose. Vs. 29 Genesis 1:26-27 Key: God’s number one purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Walls Are Broken Down, Pray! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,042 views

    Nehemiah's reaction to the bad news he hears is a great example for us about what to do when we face difficult circumstances.

    Introduction: A. Have you ever had someone deliver you some news saying, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news, which do you want first?” B. Here are a few “Good news/bad news” items for preachers. 1. Good News: You baptized seven people today in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014
     | 5,988 views

    Joseph is unjustly put in prison; yet God is present with him there.

    Genesis 39:1-23 "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" INTRODUCTION We go through life telling ourselves little lies. These lies include: "If I work hard, I can get whatever I want," "If I earn just 20% more, I'll be happy," "Affluence, security and comfort are what life really is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making Something Good From Something Bad Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 30, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,764 views

    We learn from Paul's experience with his Roman imprisonment that God can use bad things that happen to us for good.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians called “Joy for the Journey.” 1. I want us to continue to understand how attitude makes a difference in whether or not we experience joy for the journey. 2. But by attitude, I don’t mean a foolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,249 views

    So why do bad things happen to good people? They don’t; it’s as simple as that. Good things (eternal life) happen only to good people (born-again believers); and bad things (eternal punishment) only happen to bad people (sinners).

    Do we have the right to complain? I. One of the main everyday sins we all commit is addressed in Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without grumbling and complaining.” A. This is based on the assumption that we deserve more than we are getting; that this bad thing shouldn’t be happening to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,973 views

    This sermon considers the two differing outcomes of the two criminals who were led to the Cross alongside Jesus

    Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Introduction In Luke 23:32-43, we find the story of the two criminals who were hung on a cross with Jesus. This story for these two criminals is a little bit like ’A Tale of Two Cities’. Here we have the story of one criminal displaying pride and it’s consequences, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    He Will Make Your Paths Straight

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 30,615 views

    The Bible teaches that prayer affects God & that prayer can affect circumstances.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. I want to read a passage of scripture that you have probably heard many times, but I’m afraid we have generally failed to focus on what it is saying. Listen as I read Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbs 3:5 Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 16, 2015
     | 5,306 views

    Do I truly consider Jesus Christ’s involvement before I take action with all areas of my life?

    Last week, one of our main lessons was to consider God in everything. Let me ask this question, how involved is God in our lives today?? Can you give an example?? We are to consider God in everything because the Almighty Loving God is involved in our everything! In our passage today, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Did You Doubt?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances.

    Why Did You Doubt? October 1, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: Matthew 14:25-31 I. THE LORD BROUGHT THEM THERE II. JESUS PRAYED FOR HIS FOLLOWERS III. THE LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2012
    based on 128 ratings
     | 59,141 views

    Some people think that the only reason to pray is to cause a change in our own thinking. But the Bible teaches that prayer can make a difference in what God does, and that prayer can also have an effect on our circumstances.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. The apostle Paul is praying. He is praying for the Christians in Ephesus, & he is also praying for us, for all those down through the ages who come to know Jesus as Savior & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson Of The Garbage Truck!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 15, 2018
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,705 views

    Paul mentions some negative things that are going on in his life - unpleasant circumstances, unreasonable people, & his uncertain future. But Paul shows that God was able to use those negative things in a very positive way.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 4:8; Philippians 1:12-23 ILL. Someone wrote, "One day I got into a taxi & we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when a car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is Only One God

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 25, 2025
     | 400 views

    Naaman changed from an arrogant man to a humble man. He changed from a warlord to knowing The LORD. There are several points we learn from Naaman.

    There Is Only One God (2 Kings 5:1-19) Intro: A. There are few things as frustrating as having a conversation with an arrogant person. No matter what you say, they think, act or pretend to know more than you. Often, they will talk down to you like you matter very little or that your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony (Tony) Charles avatar

    "i Don't Have To See It - To Believe It!"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025
     | 210 views

    Today we're settling this once and for all—you don't have to see a miracle to believe in one, because faith walks ahead of sight, not behind it!

    "I DON'T HAVE TO SEE IT - TO BELIEVE IT!" Tony – Study – Meditation – Prayer: July-August 2025 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight in the Miraculous Opening Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) "For we walk by faith, not by sight." Supporting Text: Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) "Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrell Williams avatar

    If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Dec 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,145 views

    God tries to prevent us from Self-Destruction

    In the movie Flight, On October 14, 2011, Airline captain/recreational drug user Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) awakens after very little sleep and drinking alcohol. After using cocaine to help wake up, he boards South Jet flight 227 to Atlanta. After Whip threads the plane through severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Good Thing About Bad Things" Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Lindsay on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    Perseverance thru trial is God’s primary means of maturing his children.

    “The Good Thing about Bad Things” James 1:1-4 I Introduction and Overview to the Letter of James In the foreward of his book, Inside Out, Larry Crabb writes this: “Modern Christianity, in dramatic reversal of its biblical form, promises to relieve the pain of living in a fallen world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed