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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    "Why Does God Allow Suffering

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,856 views

    Suffering is an all too common reality in our world. God permits suffering, obviously, but is He responsible for it?

    CATM Sermon - “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” September 12, 2004 Sometimes it’s too easy to find illustrations to a sermon. Sometimes as a preacher you search and struggle to find stories from the community and stories from other places that help to make what you’re trying to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    "Who Would Have Ever Thought?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    From reading Isaiah 53:1-3 who would have ever thought Jesus was the savior of the world.

    Text: Isaiah 53:1-3 Title: Who would have ever thought? “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tearing Down The Walls

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    This short message deals with tearing down the walls that keep us separated from a lost world that needs us.

    Tearing Down the Walls II Timothy 1:3-14 We have a problem with walls. Aside from holding up the roof – what is the purpose of a wall? What walls do we have that separate us from the world today? Walls of fear, walls of inadequacy, walls of insecurity, walls of self, and walls of sin. Three ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pursue Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,442 views

    Christ calls his followers to be different from the world. We show this difference in our efforts to reconcile relationships.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:17-26 TITLE: “PURSUE RECONCILIATION” INTRODUCTION: A. A young insurance salesman had just completed a training seminar in which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W F avatar

    Christians Under Pressure

    Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,619 views

    How should Believers live in a world hostile to God? We find some answers in the closing verses of James.

    James 5:7-20 “Christians Under Pressure” INTRODUCTION It wasn’t long after his birth that Jesus first experienced hostility (i.e. Herod in Matthew 2:13-23). In our generation we are seeing Christians experiencing hostility around the globe (e.g. Churches in Indonesia). There is an element to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    There's A Great Day Coming

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    There is a great day coming in which the Lord is judge the world. Let’s consider the Surety, Scope, and Standard of Judgment.

    There’s A Great Day Coming by Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church When the Apostle Paul was being transported as a missionary prisoner to Rome, his ship docked to the south of Rome in the Italian port city of Puteoli. This was a holiday resort for fashionable Roman society, a spa with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rev. Roberto D. Abella avatar

    Bad News And Good News

    Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    The Bible speaks of two principles operating in this world: 1. The principle of decay (destruction) 2. The principle of life (hope)

    The Bible speaks of two principles operating in this world: 1. The principle of decay (destruction) 2. The principle of life (hope) I. THE BAD NEWS A. The whole creation has been subjected to decay and destruction (vs. 20, 22) B. Believers who are the firstfruits of the Spirit groan inwardly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help For The Abused

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,784 views

    Abuse is rampant in all parts of the world. May the Lord give the church wisdom on how to deal with this vital issue.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske What is abuse and who does it affect? Abuse comes in many different forms: emotional, physical, sexual, verbal, etc. Regardless of the form, the victim suffers greatly. Family violence affects people from both poor and wealthy families. Parents sometimes abuse one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Justice-Week 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    Are we really interested in seeing justice done at home and around the world? Do we even understand justice?

    Today I am beginning a 3 week series entitled: Do we really want the same things God wants” Matthew 23:23 23 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. It is these you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Theology 101: Human Nature

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    We live in a fallen world, the image of God remains in us, giving us reasons to rejoice in our humanness.

    Theology 101: Human Nature Genesis 3:1-19 Thesis: We live in a fallen world, the image of God remains in us, giving us reasons to rejoice in our humanness. What is your reaction to the word theology or theologian? If you are like most people, you cringe at the very mention of it. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Don Scotland avatar

    Take A Stand For Truth's Sake Series

    Contributed by Don Scotland on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,590 views

    If we are going to be able to live Godly lives in a Godless world it begins with taking a stand for truth’s sake!

    Text: Titus 1:1-4 Title:Take a Stand for Truth’s Sake! Introduction Today we’re beginning a new series in the book if Titus entitled, “Godly living in a Godless world.” It’s hard to imagine a culture less concerned about sin, or more enamored with material goods, individual rights, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Emerging Trends In The Kingdom Of God Today

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,959 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE EMERGING TRENDS IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD TODAY AND HIGHLIGHTS THE NEEDS OF THE CHURCH TO COMPLETE THE TASK OF WORLD EVANGELISATION

    EMERGING TRENDS IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD TODAY ************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SPIRITUALLY HUNGRY SOULS IN NON-CHRISTIAN RELIGIONS 2.SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE MINISTERS FUNCTIONING INDEPENDENTLY 3.DESPERATE NEED FOR HOLINESS AND EXEMPLARY LIVES AMONG CHRISTIANS 4.NEED FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Sense Of It All

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,135 views

    Why do major disasters happen in God’s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians

    By Michael Prabaharan This sermon is rated R18. It contains strong violence, adult themes and disturbing content. Making sense of the week that was Our reading from Matthew reminds us of one aspect of the Christmas story that doesn’t get much airplay. The visit of the Magi in search of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Allen Hern avatar

    "Jesus, The One Who Will Bless All Nations Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,450 views

    At a time of his greatest trial, God revealed to Abraham the greatest blessing which the world would ever know.

    200354.ser Preparations for Christmas # 2 “Jesus, the One Who Will Bless All Nations” CLBC November 16, 2003 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: Jesus Christ, the means of Salvation Passage: Genesis 22: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    John The Baptist - The Prophetic Forerunner

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    John the Baptist was the prophetic forerunner to Jesus Christ heralding the One who is coming to save the world from sin.

    “John the Baptist: The Prophetic Forerunner” Matthew 3:1-6 A. The MESSENGER. (v. 1) Malachi 3:1; Luke 1:13-17 1. The PERSON. (v. 1a) Luke 1:13-17, 80; John 1:6 2. The PURPOSE. (v. 1b) Matthew 28:18-20; John 1:7-8 3. The PLACE. (v. 1c) Luke 3:1-2 B. The MESSAGE. (vv. 2-4) Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist