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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    God Is Good, All The Time

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,680 views

    With so much hatred, evil, terrorism, and now destruction by Hurricane Katrina present in our world today, how can we know that "God Is Good, all the time?" This sermon answers that question.

    GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME --PSALM 23; HEBREWS 12:3-11; JOHN 10:7-18 Gary Younge, a reporter for the British newspaper THE GUARDIAN is covering the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi and Louisiana. In his article for yesterday (Saturday, 03 September 05) he notes that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    His Memorial

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,849 views

    A Memorial Day Sermon: We remember those who died to make us free; Above all, we remember Christ who died to free us from sin and death.

    His Memorial I Corinthians 11:23-26 May 29, 2005 (Memorial Day) 2395 words 23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body that is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,339 views

    Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

    OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breathing A Messiah Of Relief – Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    A Study Of Palm Sunday

    /****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /****************************************************/ Our culture says it is wrong for us to ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honoring All Vets

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 146 ratings
     | 12,544 views

    We need to give honor to whom honor is due.

    INTRO. – ILL.- Military expectations. While talking to a potential recruit, the military recruiter said, "Exactly what kind of job are you looking for in the military?" The high school kid said, "I’m looking for something with an enlistment bonus of about $20,000, where I won’t have to work too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living For Love

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,456 views

    It help the listener understand that loving Jesus results in living for Him.

    Living for Love Scripture: Ephesians 4: 17-32 Date: 14 February 2010 Purpose: It help the listener understand that loving Jesus results in living for Him. I will say his name is Jeff. He was a young married man with two small children. I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Worry Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,173 views

    Jesus clears the path for us to live a worry-free live.

    When Glenys and I arrived at our cabin in Sauble Beach for our vacation, a sign over the two sinks in the cabin said “Don’t drink the water.” Most of us don’t like anyone telling us we can’t do something. The Ten Commandments of Exodus 20 are similar. “Thou shalt not” or “You shall not” ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Bible: An Ancient Book With A Current Message

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
     | 4,429 views

    The third of three sermons on the Bible and its importance

    As I begin this morning, I am asking you to dip into your historical awareness (realizing as I do that not everyone loves history) with this question. (Slide 1) In your opinion, what has been the most important military battle in history? No one mentioned (Slide 1a) The Battle of Salamis. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Courage Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
     | 8,492 views

    Courage is simetimes a choice...Faceing ptoblems is not reason to hold on to fear.

    Last week as a sort of a set up for the Book of Philippians as a letter that we can learn how the apostle Paul reacted to his personal situation. We found a thread of Joy, and encouragement in the book. The underlying point of looking at the scripture is that we live in and are affected by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Finding Strength For The New Year

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,377 views

    A message on finding strength during times of personal and national crisis and challenge. Given the last Sunday in 2009.

    Finding Strength for the New Year Where do you find strength in times of personal and national challenges? Where do you find strength when a member of your family has a pre-mature death? How do you make it through hurtful experiences that are not justified? Last November I attended a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Since You Have Been Raised With Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    In our text, Paul speaks of the new life that we have in Christ. He looks at it from three different perspectives: past, present and future. 1- A past experience 2- A present enjoyment 3- A future ecstasy

    INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the old story about the funeral of the unsavory character who had never been to church in his life. He had led a very questionable life, meaning he’d done about anything and everything a person could think of and it wasn’t good. The service was being conducted by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Me Just One More Last Chance ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,952 views

    God provides many chances to repent from our transgressions, but at some point, even though it will break his heart, God will allow us to drift away from him if we choose.

    Additional Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:1-15 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Last week’s Old Testament reading discussed God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,480 views

    Jesus refutes the Pharisee’s false teaching regarding retaliation.

    Matthew 5:38-42 38“You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.’ 39“But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40“If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Fugitive Planet Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,500 views

    Crisis and Choice, Pt. 3

    THE FUGITIVE PLANET (GEN 3:1-15) The mythical story of the Pandora’s Box tells of how Greek god Zeus’ plotted to ruin man, seal his fate and cause suffering on earth. Zeus created the beautiful Pandora, sent her to humans and gave her a mysterious chest or box, along with a warning not to open it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Directionally Impaired Man

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,902 views

    I am intrigued by the unwillingness of lost men to ask for directions. It is a complaint so common it is a frequent subject of jokes and TV comedies. Almost every woman has a story about a man who drove around for hours looking for someplace and refused

    The Directionally Impaired Man In researching for this message, I came across a joke that is told about a couple relating their vacation experiences to a friend. "It sounds as if you had a great time in Texas," the friend observed. "But didn’t you tell me you were planning to visit Colorado?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist