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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2024
     | 80 views

    3 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

    The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--III —Habakkuk 1:3(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: Salem BC’s ‘foundation plants’ recently got a much needed trimming/hedging. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work For The Night Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 383 ratings
     | 52,800 views

    Because the "night is coming" we should be working the works of Jesus while we still can.

    Intro: To get a picture of what Jesus may be saying in this verse, I picture a hard working farmer in days before modern farm machinery. He rose up early each day in order to be in the field before "first light" to take productive advantage of every minute of daylight in cultivating his crop for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fire From Hell

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,371 views

    This sermon outline illustrates four truths concerning the tounge.

    I. Introduction a. Book of James i. Written as a pastoral encouragement and rebuke ii. The book caused a lot of controversy in the early church. b. James uses the term we in these passages i. Many of us can think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    Paul moves from the words of encouragement to Timothy in Chapter 1 to words of wisdom in a credible work ethic that all Christians should strive to maintain.

    Practical Work Ethic 2 Timothy 2:1-26 I. Work’s Zeal (v. 1-7) a. Enduring Hardship (v. 3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:10) b. Maintaining Integrity (v. 5; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27) c. Brings “first” fruits (v. 6) II. Work’s Motivation (v. 8-13) a. Jesus is alive (v. 8) b. God’s Word is active (v. 9; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devotion And Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,738 views

    In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

    Acts Pt4- Devotion and Service Opening Comments P Tony, K Malone, P Mario- challenged us- offerings. Review/Recap Gospel of Luke, Acts- both written by Luke- Luke- living picture of Christ as seen in history Acts- picture of work of HS- Jerusalem/nations. Acts- beginning of the life/mission of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Emmanuel

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,476 views

    Christmas

    Matthew 1:18 - 25 EMMANUEL I. THE MIRACLE OF THE NAME: 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    In What Sense Is Mary The Mother Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2014
     | 2,973 views

    We will understand better the term Mother of God if we realize that the January 1 feast is really a feast of Our Lord Jesus.

    Solemnity of Mary Mother of God–January 1 (Thirteen Days of Christmas) To begin every New Year, the Church gives us a great gift, the Solemnity of Mary in her title “Mother of God.” But even though the feast has Mary in the title, like every Marian celebration, it is really a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Be An Encourager Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,188 views

    This is the 50th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#50] BE AN ENCOURAGER Acts 18:1-28 Introduction: Over the last few Wednesdays, we have been studying how to make wise choices in who are your close friends. One of the main points is- To have a close friend, you have to be a close friend. We live in a time where people enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Letter Of Concern- The Resurrection Of The Dead Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 24, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,679 views

    This is the 96th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 27th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#96] A LETTER OF CONCERN- THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 Introduction: For many pastors, today is known as “Let Down Sunday”. Why? Easter Sunday is past and things at Church are back to normal. Back to normal should mean that nothing is different based ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vessel Fit For Service.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,689 views

    We have both something to flee, and something to pursue.

    A VESSEL FIT FOR SERVICE. 2 Timothy 2:20-26. 2 TIMOTHY 2:20. “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.” This is a fifth metaphor. The “great house” is God’s house, the visible church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage, Divorce, And Celibacy.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 270 views

    "From the beginning it was not so." Matthew 19:8.

    MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, AND CELIBACY. Matthew 19:1-12. The Pharisees’ question about divorce was cynical in that it, like many of their questions addressed to Jesus, was asked with the intention of “tempting” Jesus into saying something that would cause offence (MATTHEW 19:3). I assert this on two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proper Usage Of The Church Treasury

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,140 views

    This is an examination of how the early Church used the monetary funds contributed by its members. The practice of the early Church, under the directions of the Apostles, gives us a pattern to follow today.

    Proper Use of the Church Treasury It is proper and perfectly Scriptural for Christians in a community to put money in a common fund. There has never been a great deal of disagreement among brethren over this matter. Christians generally agree that it is right to contribute to a general fund to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Framing Your Life (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    Your life is not the product of random forces acting upon random events to create random circumstances. Your life is the result of a very intentional God who is working out a divine plan in and through your life.

    Framing Your Life, Romans 8:28-31 Introduction A few years ago I purchased an old house in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It was a real “fixer-upper.” It was built in the early 1920’s just a few blocks from the Anclote River which spills into the Gulf of Mexico less than a mile from there. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What's Written On Your Heart?

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,416 views

    29th Sunday, Ordinary Time Year C More important than GOd’s words on monuments, t-shirts or bumper stickers is God’s word embodied in our thougths, words and actions.

    What’s Written on Your Heart? Jeremiah 31:23-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The date was August 28, 2003, and the following is a portion of the article that appeared originally in the New York Times and then in other papers around the country. The author – reporting from Montgomery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Right To Get Paid

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    Sermon articulates four reasons why pastors have the right to be financially supported by their congregations.

    The Right To Get Paid Today I’m going to speak on topic that I’ve dreaded preaching about for over fifteen years. The topic is controversial and the preacher delivering the sermon is immediately judged unfavorably. My topic is clergy compensation. Here’s the controversy. First, clergy who ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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