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  • Paul Kuzma avatar

    Where Is God When It Hurts? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,046 views

    To adequately answer the question calls for the willingness to embrace three critical concerns.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. Star Over Bedlam If I were to choose one word to describe 2001, I would have to choose the word bedlam. 2001 started in confusion with the presidential elections and it ended with the insanity of Osama and his followers in Afghanistan. In a word: Bedlam--total confusion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Loveliest Place

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    Worship as a Christian, in the context of fellow believers, is critical to spiritual well-being.

    Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place Bible Reading: Psalm 84 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place p.1 "What on earth was I thinking?" It was a dark February evening when this thought kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keep On Dancing

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,912 views

    Christians should follow David’s example when dealing with their critics.

    Keep on Dancing by Ian Biss 7/2/01 Intro... Harrison’s Postulate states, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism." * Rotarian, Aug. 1994, p. 56 Some folks are very involved in the lives of others, in fact: Have you heard the story of a woman who was so entwined in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    Lesson 7: Are The Heathen Really Lost?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,369 views

    Four questions asked by critics regarding the unsaved and life after death.

    A. 4 QUESTIONS RAISED BY CRITICS 1. Universalism. DOESN’T THE BIBLE TEACH SOME FROM EVERY TRIBE WILL GO TO HEAVEN? a. All tribes in Heaven. “They sung a new song . . . Thou was slain, and hast redeemed us . . . out of every kindred and tongue, and people, and nation” (Rev. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Humberto Hilario avatar

    Building A Home Series

    Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 24, 2014
     | 10,056 views

    Building your family within a society has no faith values is critical

    Building a Dream Home Psalm 127 "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. 2It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beatitudes- Sermon 2 Series

    Contributed by David Tack on Oct 26, 2012
     | 4,277 views

    A realized spiritual poverty leads on to recognize their critical need for Jesus Christ.

    Have you reached the point of Realized Spiritual Poverty Beatitude Series: Sermon 2 October 26, 2012 David Tack- Sounds of Joy Ministries TODAY'S TEXT (1) Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” PRELIMINARIES The Kingdom of God To properly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Imelda Mesa avatar

    Godly Contentment

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,515 views

    Being content is critical to experiencing joy in life. It is key to a happy life!

    In the wake of many natural calamities in many parts of the world, the world needs generous people more than ever. We are on our 4th week of bushfire appeal, and thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to help. We have heard pledges of financial support around the world to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Divine Assignment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 28, 2018
     | 10,036 views

    The life of Jesus is the greatest example we have of how we should conduct ourselves as Christians. Jesus was both celebrated and ridiculed. Today we will discuss what to do when this happens to us by looking at the life and ministry of Jesus as our example.

    LUKE 4:23-27, 35 INTRODUCTION • The life of Jesus is the greatest example we have of how we should conduct ourselves as Christians. Jesus was both celebrated and ridiculed. • Not everyone will celebrate you! Some will mock and ridicule you. They did the same thing to Jesus even at the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Custodians Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,230 views

    Serving the Lord is not all that complicated. Just serve Him faithfully and humbly. Every day, just humbly do what He asks you to do and leave the results up to Him.

    I’ve had some experience in signing contracts with various musicians over the years to do concerts in the church. Those contracts spell out the details of what each party expects, and they contain few, if any, surprises. That’s not the case with some of the big-name entertainers. For example, Van ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Have You Ever Noticed How Criticism Can Be A Way Of Life?

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    In a culture where the lines of right and wrong, good and evil have become blurred, how and who determines what is the standard for what is true and what is false?

    Have you ever noticed how criticism can be a way of life? In fact, we might say that it is the democratic way of life and an integral part of our society. We have music critics, art critics, drama critics and movies critics. Politicians, athletes, teachers and preachers are critiqued. We critique ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 25. The Control Of A Critical Attitude (James 4:11-12) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
     | 1,846 views

    The passage for today’s lesson contains the last mention of the law in the New Testament. A particular Bible commentator states that the law refers to the old moral law applied in its complete spiritual fullness by Christ, “the law of liberty.”

    Text: James 4:11-12 (NIV) 11Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    The Love Of Christ For You

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,455 views

    If you want to be the Lord’s disciple, the understanding of the love of Christ for you is critical.

    The Love of Christ for You The whole emphasis of Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14 – 21 is on your understanding the love of Christ for you. If you want to be the Lord’s disciple, the understanding of this truth is critical. Listen to Paul’s prayer: “14. For this reason I bow my knees before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paddy Venner avatar

    Of Foxes And Feeble Men

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,689 views

    Some clear guidelines about handling criticism and good, honest self evaluation

    Foxes and Feeble Men  As we stand now we are about 2 weeks away from next year, and about 349 days from the last New Year when we promised that this year would be different and that we would finally accomplish all that we’ve been putting off for the last 10 years.  ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Protecting The Boundary Markers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,118 views

    Uses a Supreme Court decision to illustrate the critical nature of Scripture in our lives.

    OPEN: I have a test for you this morning. I’m going to give you certain common phrases and ask you to tell me whether or not they came from Scripture. If it will make you feel any better, I had lunch with two preachers last Wednesday and they missed about half of the references… so don’t feel too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    What Does The Ascension Mean?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,382 views

    The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

    What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible