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  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Groaning In Hope Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
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    Thank God that relief from suffering is coming through Jesus Christ!

    1. Sin has done much more damage than we really realize. 2. We suffer in this world… because of sin. – Read 8:18 • We experience pains & problems in this world… because of sin. • Fears, anxieties, hurts & bitterness… because of sin. As we go back to the Garden of Eden. • Adam & Eve learned in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But God Meant It For Good Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2020
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     | 16,925 views

    New Sermon Series, "But God ..." on how God intervenes in human history. Today's message is how God uses adversity and suffering for our good and His glory.

    Ever since the Garden of Eden, there have been those that question the existence of God. Many who acknowledge that God exist, will say that God is distant. He set the universe in motion and then stepped back to see what happens. A few years ago (1990) there was a popular song sung by Bette Midler ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Hardship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 18, 2010
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     | 10,574 views

    God works His good through our trials when we pray and when we stay.

    How to Handle Hardship James 1:2-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/18/10 I came across this response from a man who was asked for additional information from an insurance company. In blank #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weighing God Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 25, 2012
     | 4,923 views

    God ought to be honored through our heart, words, and our body.This will be a testimony to the world of the glory of God.

    Before he became president, Andrew Jackson was known for using violence in order to defend his honor. He survived 15 duels so that it was said that his body was so filled with lead that it "rattled like a bag of marbles." Duels are no longer held today. But in the past, they were fairly normal. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Running With A Limp

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,469 views

    4 Points on learning how to deal with the "Wilderness Seasons" of our lives. 1. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP A STEADFAST HEART WITHIN ME. 2. God leads us into seasons of growth and not gratification. 3. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP THE COURAGE OF A WARRIOR. 4

    Running with a Limp The Role of the Wilderness When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Praying Through Persecution Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
     | 4,627 views

    Your suffering guarantees your present faith and your future fate.

    A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets Of A World Class Runner

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,888 views

    Milton Berle, David Letterman, & Chuck Norris on running. A World Class Runner gives us the secrets of running our Christian race at peak performance to a photo-flash finish befitting the accolades of heaven!

    THE SECRETS OF A WORLD CLASS RUNNER Heb. 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Comedian MILTON BERLE said, “My doctor recently told me that jogging could add years to my life. I tried it. He’s right! I feel ten years older already.” 2. David Letterman said, "I pulled a hamstring during the New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keys To Becoming A Great Christian

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    Jesus calls us all to grow

    Keys to Becoming a Great Christian Selected Passages October 1, 2000 Morning Service Introduction Average is said to be the best of the worst and the worst of the best Christ gave us a call to live life beyond average and to be all that we were meant to be in Him How do we rise above the average ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Does Christianity Work?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,255 views

    The question isn’t, "Does Christianity Work?" The important question is "How?" What is there about Christ’s teachings that make a real difference in our lives?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Thanksgiving Day is over, & if you have been to the mall, you know that the Christmas shopping season is well on its way. But let me ask you, "What gift can you buy for people well up in years who already have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Christians, Defend Your Worldview

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    Christianity offers what people long for, so Christians can confidently project and defend their worldview!

    Christian, Defend your Worldview! February 3, 2001 Why does it seem that Christians are always having to defend themselves, in our society and always having to answer for being Christians? Why is there so much focus on people who are Christians and on making Christian people defend who they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Christians "Pray Up"

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up."

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Christians ’Pray Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 17:9-23, KJV Purpose: "Pray?" you ask. "Why pray?" you ask. Because prayer is our great privilege! Talk to God. Let God speak to you. Let the Christians "pray up." INTRODUCTION This Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Beehler avatar

    The Christian And His New Bicycle

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,530 views

    We all start off as children but we must grow.

    The Christian and His New Bicycle 1. Bike story 2. Lincoln quote - fool some of the people.... 3. 1John 2:6 :Whoever claims to live in Him, must walk as Jesus walked” a. Sunday School debate - insert the word “try” b. pick sport - not the best but we still play. “TRY” c. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Developing Contagious Christian Character

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001
    based on 378 ratings
     | 31,868 views

    A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

    Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    How To Live A Christian Life Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 59,338 views

    Paul gives three simple steps to how to live the Christian live -- Seek Christ, Think Christ, and Live Christ!

    How does one BE Christian? How do you live the Christian life? Paul offers three very simple steps in the passage we read this morning, and I want us to walk through them today. The first step is very simple -- seek Christ. There is an old Candid Camera episode. You remember that old ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Christian's New Dress Code Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,438 views

    Clothe yourself, says Paul, in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience -- all aspects of love.

    Sunrise Sermons Sunrise Presbyterian Church 18400 NW 68th Ave Miami FL 33028 Telephone: 305 821 5841 Email: SunPCUSA@aol.com “The Church’s Dress Code” October 28, 2001 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Introduction to Scripture… We are continuing our series of sermons on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed