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  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Not Destroy Evil Right Now? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,889 views

    This message takes a look at how we co-exist in this world with evil and the results that brings. Also looks at the question why God doesn’t destory evil people right now and the hope we have of justice.

    Intro: A) The Sentiments of Asaph in Psalm 73 B) We can relate to his questions. Why is it that evil is so prevalent and appears to prosper while those who do good seem to get trampled upon. And why does it seem that those who do evil seem to get away Scott free? Is there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Banquet

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,372 views

    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

    Jesus’ mission was to establish the Kingdom of Heaven (Matt) or God (Mk/Lk) . Perhaps the difference in terminology can be attributed to Matt felling uncomfortable as a sincere Jew writing the Divine Name of God. Even today the Jews write G-d. G-ttesdienst in the Riehener Zeitung. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Gideon - Small Steps To A Big Impact

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,449 views

    Gideon’s example shows us what God can do with people who will follow him even in the small things.

    Introduction play Nothing Ever Happens by Del Amitri Describes a world that is not liked. The situation is no good. It refers to injustice, American business snap up Van Goghs for the price of a hospital wing. The Second World War, burning down the synagogues. And says it never changes, no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Try And Try Again Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,537 views

    Prayer Warriors, Part Three: Hezekiah’s Prayer

    TRY AND TRY AGAIN (ISAIAH 38:1-20) A good friend sent me an introspective e-mail on his birthday: Dear Victor: Today is my big five O day. My life is in half time. Or maybe it has actually passed half time for a long time. Some of my friends went back to be with the Lord at ages like 37 or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Black avatar

    Respect Authority! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 17,700 views

    God calls Christians to respect authority out of respect for God. Paul illustrates how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work relationships.

    Respect Authority! Ephesians 6:1-9 Focus: God calls Christians to submit to one another and respect authority out of respect for God. Function: To illustrate how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work world. When Celeste and I first found out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Risking It All – Lessons From Esther

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 240 ratings
     | 82,579 views

    There are 4 major lessons we learn from the book of Esther: 1. God has a plan for your life. 2. Satan has a plan for your life. 3. You have a choice. 4. God has the answer.

    All I need to know I learned from Noah’s Ark, and it is quite amazing. One, don’t miss the boat. Two, remember that we are all in the same boat. Three, plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Four, stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone may ask you to do something really ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resolved Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,826 views

    We must have the courage to commit to God.

    RESOLVED Nehemiah 9:38-10:39 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO COMMIT TO GOD. ?: How? How do we commit to God? KW: Values TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 1:1-11 three values we should embrace that will demonstrate our commitment to God. The _____ value we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Intentional #8-Finding Fantastic Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    Next in series on intentionality, this one focusing on the need for authentic fellowship.

    Be Intentional #8 – Finding Fantastic Fellowship Hebrews 10:24-25 March 9, 2003 Introduction How many here today would say that friendship is important? I think everybody does, even those who don’t seem to have any friends. Even Oscar the Grouch had friends – they were other grouches, but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Crucified Body Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    1. Your body is a gift of God. 2. Your body is not be misused. 3. Your body is to bring glory to God.

    Our bodies are very important to us. We feed them, care for them, groom them, pamper them and pleasure them. We go to spas and get messages. We are very conscious of our body and its appearance. Most of us have gotten on the scales this past week. We know our blood pressure, our cholesterol ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Have You Any Figs?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,277 views

    God expects us to bear fruit or face the curse!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keeping The Standard Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,101 views

    We must have the courage to expect righteousness.

    KEEPING THE STANDARD Nehemiah 13:1-31 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO EXPECT RIGHTEOUSNESS. ?: What? What should we be expecting and what should we be watching out for? KW: Compromises TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 13:1-31 four compromises that get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    The Three Parades - Palm Sunday

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 18,570 views

    The three Parades. A sermon for Palm sunday that looks at three different Parades from the Bible -each of which we can learn new lessons.

    The Three great Processions. Everyone loves a procession. A few years ago all of New Zealand celebrated and the Team New Zealand members triumphantly paraded down Queen street in Auckland to a tumoltuous welcome as they bought honme the America’s cup. But the cabinet is now empty. This week the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Send Us A Different Messiah!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    The crowds shouting "Hosanna!" soon were shouting "Crucify Him!" What accounts for their sudden change of heart?

    We are assembled here this morning, as millions of other Christians are assembled in other churches all over the world, to commemorate our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem at the close of his earthly ministry, almost two thousand years ago. We share this celebration, not only with our brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Waiting To Exhale

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 31,045 views

    This message deals with the Seventh and Final Saying of the Savior from the Cross of Calvary. Preached during City-Wide Celebration of Passion Week in Lubbock, Texas.

    Gracious God our Father: I ask in Jesus’ Name that You order my steps in Your Word; that You temper my temperament as I teach the Text; and that You pace my passion as I pull and project powerful principles from the Preaching Passage. So let it be done. So let it be done. I do recognize these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by Tiger Newkirt on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,593 views

    When Jesus is in the house, lives can and will be transformed.

    Years ago at theaters and plays, when a person got sick, someone would ask the question, is there a doctor in the house? If a doctor was in attendance, he would often treat all those who were sick, but at other times despite his medical expertise, he would lose a few. While his medical skills ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic