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  • Lacy Scott avatar

    But God

    Contributed by Lacy Scott on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 156 ratings
     | 169,655 views

    Satan had done so many things to us that are meant for bad, “But God” means it for good!

    “BUT, GOD”! Gen 37:22-27 & 50:20 Brothers and sisters, each of us have encountered situations where we just felt like throwing in the towel. We felt like the whole world was against us. We felt like no matter what we did things would turn out bad. We’ve often said to ourselves, “No matter what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating The Faithfulness Of God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 41,821 views

    We know that God is faithful because the Bible tells us so, and we see His faithful track record.

    Introduction A. Well, a lot has happened in each of our lives in the last three weeks, and even more so in the world. 1. Last Sunday when we met together, a major hurricane named Katrina was aiming its furry at New Orleans and the neighboring cities and states. 2. As you know so well, it came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Family: The Givens And The Choices

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    In every family relationship we have "givens’ and "choices". Here are 3 important life-lessons we can learn from the family.

    FAMILY: THE GIVENS AND THE CHOICES 1. If you were to ask me the question how I am feeling today, I would have to respond that I am feeling totally “familied out” – at least for the immediate future. I need a vacation from family! 2. Now that may seem like a harsh and hard comment coming from your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Son Of God - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,260 views

    What possible meaning could Peter’s "good confession" have for what we should know and believe about Jesus?

    OPEN: St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the escha-tological ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Divorce: Hope For The Hard-Hearted And The Heavy-Hearted

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 3, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    What does the Bible say causes divorce? Why is it such an epidemic in our land? Here’s hope for the hard hearted and the heavy hearted!

    Dealing with Divorce: Hope for the Hard Hearted and the Heavy Hearted No one knows the pain of divorce more than one who has been divorced. Divorce is not a topic that I can talk about from personal experience; in twenty-seven years of marriage Ronda and I have never even entertained the idea. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let God's Word Work Its Medicine In Your Emotions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    "All your anxiety, all your care.Bring to the mercy seat, leave it there;Never a burden He cannot bear,Never a friend like Jesus." No matter what happens, you can find joy in the Lord and His word.

    Let God’s Word Work Its Medicine in Your Emotions (Proverbs 4:22,23) Today, so many people are hurting with emotional pain, put-downs, feelings of fear and anger. People who are hurt tend to want to hurt others. What a joy to know that He heals the broken-hearted and sets the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Work Of The Riddler

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    A message about the masterful work of the Riddler. The sovereignty of God prevails.

    I Kings 6:7 ¡V ¡§And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.¡¨ l Kings 6:7 ¡V ¡§The Temple was built throughout of stones roughly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Endurance For The Long Haul

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,089 views

    The theme is will power, endurance, and overcoming in spite of difficulty. Every one of us come to a point a times when we want to give up and quit. Just like the disciples who fell asleep while they waited for Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. When w

    Finding Endurance for the Long Haul Mark 14:32-42 January 23, 2005 The scene for the gospel lesson this morning is set on Thursday evening of Holy Week. It had been an incredibly busy and eventful week for Jesus and the disciples. It had started with the triumphant ride down the Mount of Olives ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heart Burn?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    Do we have heart burn? Does our hearts burn with zeal for Jesus in our midst?

    DO YOU HAVE HEART BURN ? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Before we can understand this lesson we must have a basic understanding of WHAT PRESENT MEANS: PRESENCE: Being in view or at hand. The fact or condition of being present. Being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,356 views

    Grace enables us to forgive others and ourselves.

    The Freedom of Forgiveness, Luke 7:36-50 Introduction It is told of a famous smith of medieval times that, having been taken prisoner and immured in a dungeon, he began to examine the chain that bound him with a view to discovering some flaw that might make it easier to break it. His hope was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Charles Scott avatar

    What Is Christian Spirituality

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    Spirituality is grounded in committed Christian living.

    Trinity 8 Proper 10A What is Christian spirituality Isaiah 55:1-5, 10-13 Thus says the Lord: “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Biblical View Of God's Love

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 20, 2006
     | 3,517 views

    This text is written in the author’s own "shorthand". It was written the week Hurricane Katrina came in and was delivered 6 weeks latter with the hope of bringing the listeners to see both sides of God’s love

    A BIBLICAL VIEW OF THE "LOVE OF GOD" Various Scriptures • Have taken a couple of weeks in aftermath of Katrina for "Storm Stories", this message has been burned into my psyche. • Candidly - Some messages are better understood "After the storm" because in the aftermath of a storm we are more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Draw Near 1 Lessons From Mt. Horab Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,095 views

    At Mt. Horeb God spoke to the Israelites; we learn that God’s central desire is personal connection to His People.

    Drawing Near #1 Lessons from Mt. Horeb (Some ideas from Drawing Near, John Bevere) Exodus 19-20, 33, Deuteronomy 5 SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Last summer … when I was on Sabbatical … I read a book called Drawing Near by John Bevere. The main thing I got from that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    7. Always A Place For You! Who? Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,022 views

    CTK church always has a place for non-Christians and Christians who are repentant, but we do not have a place for unrepentant Christians.

    INTRO: ACTUAL TABLOID HEADLINES FROM “WEEKLY WORLD NEWS” TIME-TRAVEL DOG FROM FUTURE HELD CAPTIVE! – WWN March 2006 MAN WITH LARGE FUZZY SLIPPERS CREATES ENOUGH ELECTRICITY TO HEAT HIS HOUSE — WWN February 2006 URBAN PLANNING NIGHTMARE: SELF-BUILDING STRIP MALLS INVADE U.S. — WWN February ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,689 views

    How do we find happiness? Paul gives us some fantastically good advice! For the non-formulaic (that’s me!) this is as close to a formula as you get!

    The secret of happiness. Phil 4:4-9 WBC 19.03.06am Well- another fantastic passage this morning. Tonight is ’the secret of contentment"- which is slightly different - and I don’t want to be a hypocrite, this morning. I’m not saying this is something I’ve got sussed. Sometimes I’m a good example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist