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A Way In A Manger Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012

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What was God really doing in the birth of the Messiah as He entered into a hurting and broken world?

A Way In A Manger - Matthew 1:18-25 - December 23, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #4 Well last Sunday night we enjoyed the Sunday School Christmas Concert – an evening of celebration that we look forward to each and every year. But we’re not the only church to do something like that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Lostness Of People

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Dec 17, 2002

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Do you remember what it felt like to be lost? The darkness? Hopelessness? People around us are facing that feeling every day.

Lostness of People Acts 16:25-34 Do you remember what it felt like to be lost? The darkness? Hopelessness? People around us are facing that feeling every day. Ephesians 2:1-5 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Unfairness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 24, 2003

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This is the 7th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at remaining faithful in our service to Christ no matter what happens.

LIVING IN UNFAIRNESS 1 Peter 3:8-22 One of the hardest lessons to learn in life is that life is not always fair. It seems like the harder you try to live like a Christian the more difficulties you face. It also seems like those who could care less about God seem to prosper the most. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22, 1 Samuel 21:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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This is Part 6 of a series on the 23rd Psalm. This lesson is about how the Shepherd sometimes leads us through dark valleys.

This week we are continuing our journey through the 23rd Psalm and looking at Psalm 23:4a-c, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.” Let’s look now just as the first phrase… “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Kingdom

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

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Jesus came into this earthly domain, ruled by the powers of darkness, and offered to all who were willing to receive - the benefits of His world.

Living in the Kingdom Text: Matthew 3:1-8 Introduction: Think about this: "Most Christians repent enough to get forgiven, but not enough to see the Kingdom." Now think about what John was saying: "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!" A modern translation puts it: "Turn to God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Attention To The Bible!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 7, 2013

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Pay Attention to the Bible! 1) It was placed in this dark world by God himself. 2) It alone leads us back to God in heaven.

Have you been following the news out of North Korea? That country is threatening to attack South Korea and its allies because it feels their recent war games are a warm-up for an invasion. Or didn’t you catch those reports and the real prospect of nuclear war because you were paying closer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Reflection For Easter Sunday: A Celebration Of Resurrection!

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009

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We travel with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple from the darkness to the wonder and light of Resurrection: from Good Friday to Easter Day!

John 20:1-8 A REFLECTION FOR EASTER SUNDAY: A Celebration of Resurrection! We travel with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple from the darkness to the wonder and light of Resurrection: from Good Friday to Easter Day! ------------------------------------------ I wonder if you ever ask yourself ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handling Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2011

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A spirit of unforgiveness can put us out of God’s grace. We do not want this dark emotion to destroy us.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I do not know about you but it is not very comfortable trying to shed some light on the dark emotions we deal with in life. • Guess what? It does not get any easier today. • I know I spoken a lot about the things that people do to us that can make it very challenging to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Journey

Contributed by Fred Schaeffer on Nov 20, 2008

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Hope is what enables us to see that silver lining around the dark clouds and makes us look for a rainbow during the rainstorm.

I) Eighteen months ago, I embarked on a journey. I packed up my belongings and headed from Kansas to Northern California to begin a new life. I had been divorced for almost a year, and I had begun a relationship with a wonderful woman from San Diego, CA. The little furniture that I had along with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 23, 2014

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The Sword of the Spirit is an offensive weapon for the forward progress of the Kingdom of God. We use it to convey the Good News and poke holes in the darkness.

“Take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,” Ephesians 6:17 Let’s talk a bit about swords…Today’s military bayonet is a multi-purpose knife affixed to the muzzle of one’s rifle, a last-resort weapon in close quarter combat. The only swords in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Congregational

88. Benefits Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

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Imagine what it would be like to have no evil or dark thoughts, ever! Yet, this is God’s existence, and it will be our existence in heaven

IN GOD'S IMAGE 88 - BENEFITS OF HEAVEN This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 5:43-45, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Romans 6:17-18, 1 John 1:5, Ephesians 4:32, Jeremiah 17:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Owl #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 12, 2021

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the real power of the movement of God is smaller groups gathering and expanding to reach more now ( in the summer of the church) before a darkness that will come.

<The Tootsie roll owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 30:25, Zechariah 4:10, Matthew 18:10, Romans 16:3-5, Philemon 1:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Song Of Christ And The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 16, 2017

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Indeed, the deepest meaning of the Song of Songs is the celebration of the love of God, the Bridegroom, for His faithful people, seen as the dark beauty, the Bride.

Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2017 Reformation/Revolution The beautiful Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs, is on the surface a long love song, or compilation of love songs. It celebrates the love of husband and wife, the longing of one for the other, and the joy that can come from a loving and ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:14-18

Denomination: Catholic

Pardon From The Prison Of The Past

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2021

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Christ sets us free so that we do not need to live under the dark cloud of condemnation from past sins.

“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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