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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Shield Of Faith: God Is Not Really Good Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 19, 2023
     | 1,584 views

    Bad things in the permissive will of God do not diminish His goodness.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Shield of Faith: God is Not Really Good Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod STORY SEGMENT 1 (p) There once was a traveler named Yort Goodseeker. Yort left home one day and was bound and determined that he would experience the world and meet God Who is good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Pure Eye

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 16, 2025
     | 157 views

    It is hard to see the good in the world when the bad gets the attention.

    A Pure Eye Luke 11:33 - 36 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “No one lights a lamp and puts it away in a cellar nor under a basket, but on the lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. 34 “Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is clear, your whole body also is full of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Blessed Or Stressed?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
     | 3,846 views

    We all deal with STRESS in different ways. There is GOOD STRESS and there is BAD STRESS!

    Good stress, also called “eustress”, is very beneficial to our life. It means we stretch ourselves to be our very best. For years we've believed that stress is a bad thing - it damages our health. But stress can have a good side. Illus: For example, for a violinist to make music, the strings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Snap The Chains"

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,293 views

    The Shadow Christian, as we will call him, was a cranky guy. He did not smile easily, and when he did, the smile often had a cruel edge to it, coming at someone’s expense.

    Refining Christian Maturity Pastor Allan Kircher “Snap the chains” “They cried to the Lord in their troubles, and he rescued them! He led them from the darkness and shadow of death and snapped their chains” (Psalm 107:13-14, TLB). Are you crying out to the Lord this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Faith Of The Doubter

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,201 views

    We know Thomas as "the Doubter," but he had great faith.

    Introduction: When I watch movies, I find myself asking, "Is that a good guy or a bad guy?" You see, Hollywood generally portrays its characters as either good guys or bad guys, and you have to understand which character is which if you’re going to understand the story line. The good guys ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Full Recovery Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 26, 2014
     | 5,942 views

    The Good News may not be appealing to everyone, but the Bad News of the Gospel still applies to everyone.

    Recovering Redemption Series (2 of 6) September 28, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Good News may not be appealing to everyone, but the Bad News of the Gospel still applies to everyone. 1 Explain: There are people who want nothing to do with God, Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Well Beyond Common Hospitality

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 8, 2022
     | 660 views

    God, who is all good and has made everything good, never wills anything but good.

    Saturday of the 32nd Week in Course 2022 Take a look at this judge in the Gospel. You talk about corrupt politicians? This guy doesn’t even fear God, and has no respect for any human being. I don’t ever want to have that kind of guy pushing justice in a lawsuit or criminal trial. He would have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

    Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "in Search Of The Perfect Gift"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020
     | 2,304 views

    Some of us have in our lives a person who is very difficult to buy for. Perhaps they already have nearly…you know what do you buy for the guy who has everything?

    “In Search of the Perfect Gift” John 3:16 Some of us have in our lives a person who is very difficult to buy for. Perhaps they already have nearly…you know what do you buy for the guy who has everything? What does Bill Gates‘ wife get him for Christmas? After all, he is now worth 75 billion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding The Comparison Traps (Spiritually( Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    part 2 of Avoiding the comparison traps of life. we cannot compare ourselves to each others faults or successes. we must compare ourselves to what the Lord desires for our lives.

    AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP (SPIRITUALLY) LUKE 18;9-14 INTRO- THIS MORNING WE ARE AGAIN GOING TO BE LOOKING AT THE COMPARISON TRAP. THIS TIME SPIRITUALLY. INSTEAD OF LOOKING AT OUR LIVES OF WHERE THE LORD WANTS US ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "If I Had It To Do Over Again,..."

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,851 views

    Sermon could be used leading up to Easter concerning individuals who made poor decisions leading to the arrest and then the trials of Jesus. Their sins are probably similar to those we have committed. Would they (we) do the same thing over again?

    “If I Had It To Do Over Again, …” Text: Luke 22:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction Have you ever regretted a decision you made? Guys, has your wife ever asked you: “If you had it to do over again, would you still marry me?” And, I hope you had sense enough to know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fail Safe Investing Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    This message will contrast 2 investors that Jesus talks about in Luke (a smart guy and a fool)and it will teach us what the only fail safe investment is. (Money Matter pt 2)

    Fail Safe Investing Money Matters – part two Floyd… LAST WEEK – we began a brand new message series that we are calling, ‘Money Matters.’ AND – in that message we talked about how all of us needed to begin thinking differently about money… SPECIFICALLY – we talked about 5 new ways of thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Why Star Wars Is Better Than Titanic: A Devotional For Valentine's Day

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    Using the titanic and star wars motif to speak about the profound mystery of the love of God for the church, His bride!

    Why Star Wars Is Better Than Titanic: A devotional for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, ah romance, some people think one of the best stories of romance in recent history is that movie Titanic. But let me tell you why star wars is better romantic story than titanic. * The Titanic is big, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    So Who's Your Favorite Superhero? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    Learn to give thanks for a superhero too wonderful for words

    Those of you here earlier will know the answer to this but try to guess who I’m talking about. From an idyllic place this father sends his son to a world in which he would be alone, seen as strange and in which no one would understand him. The son, on earth lives with his adoptive parents till ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why We Repeat Our Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,422 views

    Part 1 of a two part series looking at why we repeat mistakes and how we can break bad habits.

    Why We Repeat Our Mistakes Matthew 26:30ff Tonight I would like to begin a two part series on mistakes and bad habit. Why we make mistakes, and then next week how do we break bad habits! When we find ourselves making the same mistakes over and over again, and if we desire to stop doing that, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist