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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Does God Make Good All Bad Life Experiences? A Deep Exegesis Of Romans 8:28.

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 19, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    It seems very clear from both the Bible and life itself that everything does not work together for good just because a person loves God. Many evil things happen to those who love God.

    I am a cancer survivor and struggled with the threat of it returning for years. My late wife was diagnosed with a terminal illness just before our marriage and given seven years to live. Her numerous health challenges permeated every minute detail of our lives and finances for over three decades. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing Is Impossible

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,434 views

    The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible.

    Introduction: The Christmas story among other things teaches us that with God nothing is impossible. In this story we learn from Mary how the seemingly impossible can become possible. God is showing us that as he initiates the impossible, he gives favour for the impossible, he understands our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dan Waite avatar

    The Sign For A Desperate People

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,069 views

    King Ahaz and Judah were in serious trouble. Isaiah is sent to confirm God’s covenant with Judah with the message to “stand firm.” [7:4] God offered King Ahaz a sign which included four impossible things.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 7:14 – 17 “The sign for a desperate people” Situation: King Ahaz and Judah were in serious trouble. They were at war with not prospect of even competing let alone winning [7:2]. Isaiah is sent to confirm God’s covenant with ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Cultivating Good Soil

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005
    based on 136 ratings
     | 84,755 views

    In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

    Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Worry Less, Pray More

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022
     | 1,624 views

    People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach.

    People worry about things throughout their life which can cause some physical issues. To worry causes stress. To worry is bad for the heart, it is bad for blood pressure, it is bad for blood sugar, and it is bad for the stomach. To worry also causes spiritual issues. It consumes our thoughts, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    The Games People Play - Monopoly Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with wordly goods.

    The Games People Play – Monopoly Intro: In 1923, nine of the worlds most successful financiers met at Chicago’s Edgewater Beach Hotel. Financially they held the world by the tail. Anything that money could buy was in their grasp. They were by all definitions rich. The members of this group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    It Is Time For A Change: From The Former To A New Thing

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 11, 2020
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     | 19,321 views

    God promises to do a new thing in the life of His people today, but we must be willing to look up unto Him and believe Him for His words to be able to possess the new thing.

    IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE: FROM THE FORMER TO A NEW THING. Study Text: Isaiah 43: 15 - 21. Introduction: - God is sharing with us what we need to do whenever life gets stressful and we are overwhelmed. - We need to forget the past and the ways things used to be and look up unto Him for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    If You Know Just One Thing

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,070 views

    In a world where so many people know so much, its good to be reminded of what is most important to know. This is summarized in John 9 by the words of the beggar who was healed: “One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”

    John 9:1-41 The Gospel of John is a wonderful book. Its 21 chapters are organized a little differently than the others. He tends to group themes together in order to that the reader can see the theological connections between events, and places, and the teachings of Christ. I have to admit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Biblical Leaven

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2018
     | 4,536 views

    The Bible uses leaven to symbolize how both good and bad things grow in our lives. Let's put in the good leaven and leave out the bad, because either one can fill our lives.

    Prelude The Bible uses leaven to symbolize how both good and bad things grow in our lives. It’s important for us to know the difference, so that we make sure that the good things in our lives grow and not the bad. Purpose: Let’s learn about the meaning of leaven in the Bible. Plan: We’ll look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Our Differences!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
     | 1,851 views

    One of the things that we often talk about is the differences among people.

    For example, we often see: (1) GENDER DIFFERENCES The differences between men and women are noticeable differences. I am not talking about the physical differences, but our behavioral differences. For example: • Men are Vain. Before they go somewhere, they will check themselves out in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Husband & Wife: Bad Tah Da Bone" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    To motivate Christian Couples to avoid the SIN of clinging to their material things, and help bear the burden of caring for less fortunate believers through their financial distributions.

    ”Husband & Wife: Bad Tah Da Bone” 12 February 2006 Galatians 6:2 (KJV); Philippians 2:5-8 (MSG); Acts 4:33-36 (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Christian Couples Should Be Warned of The Dangers of Trying To Make The Best of Both Worlds by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    First Things First!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    If anyone preaches any other thing than the gospel, run as fast away from that church as you can! To many feel good, get rich, be healthy sermons and not enough…We are sinners, deserving Hell, but instead received Grace and Mercy!

    1 Cor. 15:3-8-For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The "One" Thing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2017
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,814 views

    Families can often be shattered by pain and anger and bitterness. There's only one thing that heal those broken homes and fix what has been damaged by the abuse, neglect and selfishness that family members often inflict on each other. What is that?

    POEM: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours, if it doesn't, it never was. (Pause) But, if it just sits in your living room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money, and doesn't appear to realize that you've set it free... you either married it or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eldon Reich avatar

    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,855 views

    Goodness a missing ingredient in todays christians.

    FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: SON-RIPENED FRUIT- GOODNESS (GENEROSITY) Ephesians 5: 1-14 Today I want to talk with you about another fruit of the spirit --Goodness: Did you know that there is more then one way to honk a horn. Two weeks ago after the sermon a man said to me that his Most difficult time with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    One Thing

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 375 ratings
     | 49,715 views

    "One thing I DO," "One thing I KNOW," "One thing thou LACKEST," "One thing is NEEDFUL." Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    One Thing Philippians 3:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneThing.html [hundreds more free sermons and PowerPoints at website above!] Only a few people can do more than one thing at a time, especially us men. It’s a proven fact that ladies are multi-tasking just as surely as they are multiple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist