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  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,529 views

    This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

    For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forget About The Past

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,610 views

    Where you’re going is more important than where you’ve been.

    Forget About the Past Inspired by a sermon from Zachery Tims, Apopka, FL Aug. 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Have you ever noticed how much bigger your windshield is compared to your rearview mirror? 1 Why? Where you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,638 views

    It seems today that everything is being shaken, but that is not always a bad thing. There are some great things coming out of the shaking.

    24And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him. 25And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol. Judg 13:25 (TLB) 25And the Spirit of the Lord began to excite him whenever he visited the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are There Multiple Variations Of God's Will?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 27, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,006 views

    Human beings have tried to answer the reason 'why' God seemingly allows bad things to happen

    Thanks to Adam and Eve, human life is full of struggles, sorrow, tragedy, and toil. It is tough to reconcile them with a God who is love, saves by His grace, and sustains with His mercy. Good and bad things happen to good and bad people - that is for sure. Human beings have tried to answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 9, 2010
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     | 7,549 views

    Actions always carry consequences, and the biblical principle of sowing and reaping reminds us to carefully consider our decisions.

    SOWING AND REAPING GALATIANS 6:7-10 INTRODUCTION I recall the time when my daughter was assigned a science project. We called around for some ideas on what to do. We decided that we would try to prove whether or not a nail could be protected from rust. On a particular day, we coated one nail with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Glorified-Part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2023
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    2 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. There are aspects of Jesus’ being glorified that are of great significance. How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

    JESUS GLORIFIED-II—John 12:27-28(:20-36) Attention: I have a launched a personal campaign against a particular plant in the woods surrounding the parsonage. I have no real quarrel with anything else there. It is actually idyllic! But we have an abundance of ‘poison ivy/oak’ at the edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Elyon Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 30, 2020
     | 6,232 views

    When you find yourself at a cross-road in your life … when you are faced with a decision and don’t know whether to go left or right or straight ahead … fear not, my brothers and sisters, because El Elyon is watching over you.

    We are surrounded by the most amazing technology, aren’t we? Imagine trying to explain to someone just 30 years ago what a “cell” phone is … or explain the “internet.” Technology is changing so quickly that it’s nearly impossible to keep up with it. Now the rage is 5G … I couldn’t tell you the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Am Going To Prepare A Place For You The Story Of A Nonviolence Defense Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,106 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, the rage of mankind is all of its own ...

    I AM GOING TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU The Story of a NonViolence Defense by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 9, 2021) “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Character Study Of Deborah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
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    Deborah was a rare and extraordinary leader in Israel. She was a prophetess, judge, warrior, and worshipper. Her life teaches us that God calls and equips those who are willing to serve Him, regardless of societal expectations.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF DEBORAH – PROPHETESS AND JUDGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 4:4 "And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time." Supporting Texts: Judges 5:7, Isaiah 3:10, Psalm 46:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Answers By Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025
     | 904 views

    When the Church returns to holiness, prayer, and bold faith, we will again see God answering by fire.

    THE GOD WHO ANSWERS BY FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:36-39 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:29, Jeremiah 23:29, Malachi 3:2-3, Acts 2:1-4, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life and ministry when we need more than words—we need God to show Himself. Elijah stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choices That Build Or Break A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 240 views

    1 Kings 15 challenges us with a powerful truth: it is not where you come from, but what you choose that determines your destiny.

    CHOICES THAT BUILD OR BREAK A LEGACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 15:1-34 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 14:1-7; Psalm 1:6; Proverbs 10:7; 2 Chronicles 16:7-9; 1 Samuel 2:30 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 15 presents a striking contrast between two kings of Judah—Abijam and Asa. While both ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Delicate Situation

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    Faced with a decision such as the one Joseph faced, what would you decide to do? Could you believe Mary? Could you accept her situation? How about accepting God’s involvement in the event? What is your decision today?

    This week at our house the Christmas decorations have been going up. It’s funny how even the hanging of the decorations have their traditions and rituals about them. Once every waterglobe is set out, once all the candles are lit, once every piece of evergreen garland is restretched from its long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Sentencing Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 6, 2016
     | 6,224 views

    With the crowd in a frenzy, and Pilate fearing for himself because he knows what he faces, he relents to a decision that he knows he will regret – “crucify him". This decision sets in motion the greatest redemption that every happened to and for mankind.

    Sentencing of Jesus John 19:1-16 This message can sometimes invoke different responses in many For some, it is sadness, others anger, and even some may feel justified (read) ∆ Roman Punishment Roman punishment always began with humiliation Flogging, crown of thorns, and mockery were meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Choosing A Wife

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,363 views

    How are we to handle decision making? Especially about important things like who to marry, or where to live, or what jobs to pursue? What comes first, Marriage or Love? How should we go about making those decisions?

    Opening illustration: My conversation with a pastor friend in our local community while meeting him over lunch last winter. [Biblically marriage comes first then love … our culture has switched it around …] Introduction: God could have just directly communicated to Abraham – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    The Crossroads

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 9, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    All of us will face in life critical decisions must be made, times when different roads intersect. We need to figure out which way to go and what to do making the right decision when you're at a crossroads.

    The Crossroads Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it. - Jeremiah 6:16 Today I can draw your attention to Jeremiah 6:16. I want to talk to you today about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational