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  • Joel Smith avatar

    When God's People Do Bad Things Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,450 views

    What’s going on when the saints sin?

    When I put my faith in Jesus Christ decisively at the age of 21, God spoke a sentence into my consciousness that I will never forget: “You’re forgiven. Go and sin no more.” From the moment that lightning bolt realization struck, I’ve never doubted God’s complete forgiveness. That simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

    They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Well Witnessing, Part 1: The Pattern Of People Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    People are different in so many ways, but in many ways, they are also the same. But no matter how similar or different people are, they all share the same core problem with the need for the same solution.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com The fourth chapter of John is a very familiar event to us. Most of us are very familiar with the woman at the well. So we should just be able to fly right past it, right? Wrong—because, like every other event in this book, this one is rich. It is full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Games People Play: Hungry Hungry Hippos Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 25, 2006
     | 6,133 views

    When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

    Games People Play: “Hungry Hungry Hippos” Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION: Hungry Hungry Hippos is the game of get all you can while the getting is good. [Demonstrate game] My kids love to play Hungry Hungry Hippos; unfortunately, so do most Americans as we play for all the "marbles" we can. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning With People: Offer Your Very Best Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 19,594 views

    Epaphroditus would be considered one of the “nobodies” in scripture. He never wrote a book in the Bible, nor is he mentioned anywhere else. He never had a statue erected in his honor or became famous for his accomplishments. However, Paul called Epaphro

    “Offer Your Very Best” Epaphroditus PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 Epaphroditus would be considered one of the “nobodies” in scripture. He never wrote a book in the Bible, nor is he mentioned anywhere else. He never had a statue erected in his honor or became famous for his accomplishments. However, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why People Can't Stand Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 7, 2006
     | 3,724 views

    "Who do you say that I am?" This is the most essential question Jesus asked, and for us to answer.The creed says, "Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord"

    "Who do you say that I am?" -- the most essential question Jesus ever asked, and for us to answer. And not just any answer will do. In the end, every person must deal with Jesus Christ. No one can escape him. You can avoid the question, or delay it, or postpone it, or stonewall it, or pretend you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Work Ethic: You're Not Working For People”

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    We are working for God, the ultimate authority.

    HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Ephesians 6: 5-9 “WORK ETHIC: YOU’RE NOT WORKING FOR PEOPLE” We as Christians believed in our hearts that we are special in the sight of God. His only begotten Son Jesus Christ died for us, He love us so much and we are so thankful about the reality that He willingly gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Why Are We Losing Our Young People

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 36,518 views

    Both the Church and parents face a growing problem of losing kids to "the world". Why is this happening and what can we do to prevent it?

    Why Are We Losing Our Young People? (NIV) On April 20, 1999 in the small town of Littleton Colorado, two high school students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold enacted and all out assault on Columbine High School. The boys plan was to kill hundreds of their peers using guns, knives, and homemade ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Why Should Young People Serve God?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006
    based on 188 ratings
     | 125,764 views

    This passage of Scripture raises a very interesting question. WHY? Why should the young remember God and serve Him in their youth?

    WHY SHOULD YOUNG PEOPLE SERVE GOD? Eccl. 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; Every day we live, we grow one day older. There are some old people who wish they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Loves People More Than Anything

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,946 views

    A sermon on Jesus healing the man with a withered, shriveled hand on the Sabbath- Luke 6:6-11. (Much material taken from Sermon Central Contributor Clark Tanner in "Christ: Compassionate". I reworked the outline)

    Sermon for 6/25/2006 Luke 6:6-11 Introduction: Ron Ritchie- Some years ago we sent a team of men to minister at a Midwestern college. We were holding meetings in a large room in the women’s dormitory. There was a rule at that college that the girls had to be in their rooms at 10:30 pm. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    What People Don't Want To Hear Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 25,950 views

    Many of today’s believers simply do not want to hear the Truth of the Gospel.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 12, 2006 Date Preached: July 16, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the church Sermon Title: What People Don’t Want to Hear… Ascribing to the Idol of Self Worth… Sermon Text: 2 Tim 4:3-4 (NASB) read now… Essence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Burke avatar

    He Will Destroy The Veil That Veils All People

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,362 views

    The beautiful face of Jesus Christ is hidden from us or is extremely dim.

    He Will Destroy The Veil That Veils All Peoples "On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples. A feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. 7 On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, The web that is woven over all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How Did Ot People Get Saved? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 15, 2007
     | 3,613 views

    Exposition of Galatians 3:6-14

    Text: Galatians 3:6-14, Title: How did OT people get saved? Date/Place: NRBC, 2/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: I remember trying to teach and adult Sunday School class on Youth Sunday when I was a brand new Christian. The passage that I was teaching was from the OT. And like much of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DeWayne Howard avatar

    Changed Lives, Caring People, Sharing Christ

    Contributed by Dewayne Howard on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,482 views

    This is a great sermon dealing with sharing our faith in Christ after having a life changing experience.

    Changed Lives, Caring People, Sharing Christ Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: Our world today is so interested in changed lives. If you don’t believe me, try watching an episode of What Not To Wear. They begin by taking someone who seems so plain or wild, but has no sense of fashion. They begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #2 Rock & The Rubble – A Reproach To The People Of God Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,293 views

    #2 in the Nehemiah Series. The destruction of our walk with the Lord leave clear signs that indicate the spiritual condition of our soul.

    Book of Nehemiah Series #2 Nehemiah Chapter 2 By Pastor Jim May Rock & the Rubble – A Reproach to the People of God Nehemiah 2:1-18, "And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible