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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Problem Of Evil; The Solution Of Praise

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009
     | 3,758 views

    Politics cannot relieve our suffering, nor can science; only praise from the midst of suffering can make us like Jesus and the saints.

    Septuagesima Sunday 8 February 2009 The Problem of Evil “The pain of death surrounded me, and the sorrows of the netherworld encompassed me, and in my affliction I called upon the Lord, and from his holy temple he heard my voice.” The words of the ancient Introit antiphon tell us one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Witness Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2020
     | 4,474 views

    The persecutor became the persecuted. The one who was hunting down believers became hunted down. Paul who afflicted suffering on Christians, now suffers as a Christian.

    Good morning. We are going to read the post-conversion account of Paul today. • His conversion, which we saw last week, was both miraculous and traumatic. • He was blinded for 3 days and did not eat or drink, until a stranger Ananias came to minister to him. He was restored physically, but more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Radical Spiritual Amputation

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2015
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     | 14,296 views

    Anything that would hinder us in our walk, our work or our service must be radically amputated from our lies and replaced with that which will glorify God.

    Radical Spiritual Amputation Mark 9:42-50 On April 26, 2003, Aron Ralston was hiking through Blue John Canyon, in eastern Utah. While he was descending a slot canyon, an 800 pound suspended boulder, became dislodged, as he was climbing down from it. It crushed his right hand and pinned his right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride Revealed In A Dream Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 2, 2021
     | 2,428 views

    This chapter deals with sinful pride.

    Well, we finally made it to chapter 4 in the Book of Daniel. This chapter deals with sinful pride. People who are filled with pride exalt themselves and demean others. That pride is sinful because it belittles and sometimes oppresses others. Sinful pride can cause rulers to subject people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By The Brook - Three Observations Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Sep 22, 2012
     | 7,919 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of ten sermons on Elijah.

    Text: 1 Kings 17:1-7 Prayer of Illumination Our Father in heaven . . . holy, holy, holy is your name. As we turn to Your Word may you give us eyes to see your truth, may your give us ears to hear your voice, and may you grant us hearts that are open & receptive & responsive to you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013
     | 6,005 views

    Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God's Phone Number Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 47,599 views

    Why did God tell Jeremiah to "call upon" Him? And just how do I "call upon the name of the Lord?"

    OPEN: Last year, when Jim Carrey starred in his movie “Bruce Almighty” the writers of the script gave God a phone number that Carrey could dial to talk with the Almighty. But instead of using the 555 prefix that movie makers and TV shows generally give phone numbers – they gave God a 776 prefix. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Zechariah's Praise - God Has Come! Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,886 views

    Zechariah's praise reaches reminds us that God has provided an answer to the sorrows and evil that is in this world today. The answer is found in the reality that GOD HAS COME to us in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Where is God when tragedy strikes? On Thursday we learned of another devastating tragedy in one of our nation’s schools. Another massacre of innocent children by a crazed murderer - this time in Newtown Connecticut. Where is God when 20 children and 6 teachers are gunned down in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tempted Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,578 views

    Deals with the temptations of Jesus in the desert.

    “THE TEMPTED JESUS” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Read text ILLUSTRATION: “Cocoon” The cocoon of the Emperor moth is flask like in shape. To develop into a perfect insect, it must force its way through the neck of the cocoon by hours of intense struggle. Entomologists explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rising Above Doubts And Fears

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 15,769 views

    Eight realizations for dealing with trouble.

    The book of Second Corinthians is about trouble so we’re going to use a small passage from chapter four of this letter to gather some clues on how to deal with our trouble. This is the last sermon in the series "How to Have a Great Year!". We’ve learned that if we’re going to have a great year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Like A Motorcycle

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,048 views

    Wrote this message for a "Bring Your Bike to Church Day" friend event

    Life is a Bike (This was written for our annual Bring Your Bike to Church Day) As you can tell from the video and from some of the rides out front there are all kinds of motorcycles. Some are really nice and cost a lot of money and some are just basic transportation. But they are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Embrace The Struggle In 2021

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,128 views

    Things will probably get worse before they get better in 2021. Do not give up hope. Embrace the struggle.

    12.31.20 Embrace the Struggle of 2021 If you look through the Scriptures you see the drama of story after story after story. Nobody lives easy lives. The Israelites are put into slavery. When they escape, they have to live in the desert for 40 years. When they get into the Promised Land, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Forgiving God Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 1, 2018
     | 5,037 views

    What happens when you are so upset at God that you actually tell Him you are upset with Him and that He doesn’t care? When you feel upset … and disappointed … and hurt by God … what do you do? This message wrestles with these questions.

    Message Psalm 69:1-3 Forgiving God You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/forgiveness/ Over the past months we have kind of been working our way through a mini sermon series. The topic of this series was FORGIVENESS. So far we have talked about … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By His Wounds We Are Healed

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 19, 2023
     | 1,470 views

    This is a message, the 2nd of 2, about the suffering servant in Isaiah 53.

    March 19, 2023 Sermon - Isaiah 53:6-12 - By His Wounds We Are Healed An event in my life, maybe 24 years ago, came back to mind this week as I was dealing with massive fatigue that resulted from not being able to take rheumatoid arthritis meds this week for 4 days. Here’s the story: My family ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's In A Name? ("Christian" Or Christian) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,926 views

    What’s in a name? What is a Christian? What is a Christian and what makes a Christian a Christian?

    What’s in a name? “christian” or Christian Acts 11:21-26 NIV 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. 22 News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. 23 When he arrived and saw the evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal