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  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Sure Cure For Care

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    There is a universal aspect to care. The entire world is affected. No one is exempt...but there is a sure cure if we anchor our trust in the Lord.

    THE ONLY SURE CURE FOR CARE "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." I Peter 5:6-7. DEFINITION OF "CARE" " A troubled or engrossed state of mind or the thing that causes this." "Suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worry Wart

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,636 views

    Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life.

    Worry Wart Thesis: Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life. Illustration: A young boy was driving a hayrack down the road when the wagon fell over in front of a farmer’s house. The farmer came out, saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guilty As Charged

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    Caught with a hand in the cookie jar. It can happen to those within the walls of the church just as the one who runs with the ways of the world.

    Sermon Title: Guilty as Charged Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Date: August 17,2003 Scripture Introduction: In typical fashion, the young husband and father rushed out the door and on his way out gave his wife and young child a kiss and grabbed the sack lunch on the counter by the back door of his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    The Immutability Of God

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,995 views

    In a world kept chaotic by change, you will eventually discover that this is one of the most precious qualities of God. He doesn’t change.

    TEXT: Malachi 3:6a TITLE: THE IMMUTABILITY OF GOD (A God Who Does Not Change) In a world kept chaotic by change, you will eventually discover that this is one of the most precious qualities of God. He doesn’t change. Do you ever feel like just holding up your hands and screaming, “Time out!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 237 ratings
     | 91,474 views

    “Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

    Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 3, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,634 views

    There are many people in the world today who have suffered greatly for no other reason than that they were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Text: "But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye..." Introduction. For the Christian believer no suffering is meaningless. Paul said that,"in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). But yet there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Missions: The Messiah's Mandate Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 14,564 views

    This message takes the Great Commission and illustrates the Mandate of the Messiah to reach our World for Christ and reveals the Messiah’s methodology in the process.

    Missions: The Messiah’s Mandate Matthew 12:21; 28:18-20 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) Matthew 12:21 “In His name the nations will put their hope.” “Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So You Want To Be Unique Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 8,413 views

    Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World -- Developing a Christlike character is possible, and just what we all need.

    So You Want To Be Unique? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Developing a Christlike character is possible, and just what we all need. James 1.19-27 February 4, 2001 Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rich Young avatar

    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    Eighth and final sermon on developing Christian character. Sermon includes examples of Christian persecution both in the United States and around the world.

    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted TEXT: Mat 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION · Finishing up series on the Beatitudes · Other sermons deal ingredients of Christian character · This one talks about the maltreatment the Christian can expect · Basic Beatitude is in verse 10; expanded on in vss ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    When Heaven Became Silent

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    Heaven became silent when sin entered into the world, when Jesus died, and when sinners stand before God at the judgment.

    REV.8:1 "WHEN HEAVEN BECAME SILENT" * Heaven is a place of rejoicing! * There are angels that are praising God. * All the saints of old are there marching around the throne saying, "Glory to God and honor to the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah, Amen!" * Heaven is not a quiet place! * But our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Who Cares? And Who Cares!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    There are two types of people in the world today those who say "Who Cares!" and those "Who Cares?" and we are one of the two.

    "Who Cares! "and "Who Cares?" Thesis: There are two types of people in the world today those who say "Who Cares!" and those "Who Cares?" and we are one of the two. Text: Luke 10:25-37 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    3 Pentecost A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    Jesus wanted mercy not sacrifice. He calls us, as he called Matthew to bring mercy into the world in which we live.

    3 Pentecost A Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Oh, the life of a Pharisee! They worked so hard to get it right with God, and seemed to get it all wrong. They had rules and regulations. They knew when to come to the temple, how to behave there. They knew how everyone else was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Does Evil Come From God, Or From Us?

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    The death of the innocent children in Bethlehem tells us much about evil in the world, and what we can offer the non-believers.

    The Holy Innocents (The Eve of) Does Evil come from God, or from Us? Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Octave of Epiphany, Evening Prayer, 10 January 2002 Matthew 2:13-18, Revelation 21:1-7 Collect: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose children suffered at the hands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dr. Stafford Miller avatar

    Changed By The Calling Of Your Name.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    Easter to the world means the end of the gray day of winter. Yet in the Christain life is a reminder of the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

    EASTER SUNDAY, 2001 THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 15th OF April, 2001 THE TEXT ::::: John 20: 1-18 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ALL THOSE WHO ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 9,813 views

    In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

    Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran