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  • PAUL STERRETT avatar

    Angry At God

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 1, 2013
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    What are the danger signs that we have become angry or embittered towards God?

    ANGRY AT GOD Jonah 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION I would direct your attention this morning to the OT Book of Jonah as we consider the life of a man who was ANGRY AT GOD. It may seem odd to you for us to be dealing with the topic of being angry with God on the Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend—after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
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    How can we get to the point that we are able to forgive each other’s sins, all of those sins, from the bottom of our hearts?

    Right here at the beginning of this sermon, let us quietly and honestly ask whether we know anyone from our own circle of friends and family whom we have not forgiven for some wrong that person might have done us; a person from whom we once separated ourselves in anger—perhaps not even in open ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sheherds, Sheep And The Good Shepherd"

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012
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    A Sermon for Proper 11, Series B preached 7/22/2012 as a guest speaker at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Estherville, Iowa. Redeemer was in the midst of a pastoral vacancy at the time I preached this sermon.

    I found it rather interesting that out of all the Sundays I could have come to visit your congregation and share a message from God’s Word with you, it had to be this one. In the readings you just heard that were appointed for today, we are given word pictures of sheep and shepherds. I just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hell And Being A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
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    So what difference does it make? If Hell is real, what difference not only does it make in how you live your life today but what difference does it make in being a disciple of Jesus

    Hell and Being a Disciple Luke 16: 19-31 Dan Kimball writes, “I am passionate about hell. That sounds odd – but I am not passionate about hell itself, but passionate about studying what it is because of the seriousness of what it is. I am passionate about it as I don’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sound Advice Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2014
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    A study of Proverbs 6 verses 1 through 11

    Proverbs 6: 1 - 11 Sound Advice 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; for you have come into the hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Beach Heads Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Rueben Johnson on May 27, 2014
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    This is a Memorial Day message looking at the nature of our spiritual battle in daily life.

    Battles on the Beach “Our Victory, Our Hope” John 21:1-19 "Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely....The freemen of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nephilim And Satan Vs God Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on Jun 22, 2014
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    The Bible is a cosmic chess match. God vs Satan, Good vs Evil, Angels vs Demons. Satan would stop at nothing to destroy the Messiah that was prophesied to "Crush his head" in the Garden of Eden!

    The entire Bible is a chess match between God and Satan. Now we know that God is going to win in the end but we see countermoves by Satan to try to go against every move from God…right until his final breath in the last days! Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shamgar

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2013
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    It was a time when the people of Israel were filled with fear

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 1 Sept. 2013 Judges 3:31 SHAMGAR: THE OBSCURE SAVIOR Intro: Bible/filled/tales/obscure people who appear/pages/Bible and then promptly disappear. • These people step out/shadows • used mightily/Lord then they fade away • Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Case For A Creator (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013
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    In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

    The Case for a Creator (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/28/2013 If you’re a guest here this morning or you just missed a couple of Sundays, we are now on week four of a five-week series examining the evidence for God’s existence—the case for a Creator. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Boys, Bears And Baldness Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,948 views

    Elisha teaches us the importance of respecting divine authority

    September 15, 2013 Weird Stories in the Bible Boys, Bears and Baldness 2 Kings 2:23-25 Opening words: Today, I begin a new six part sermon series, Weird Stories in the Bible. Before I begin, I will admit two things. First, I will admit I have not selected these pieces of scripture. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Beauty Of Poverty Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
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    Blessed are the poor in Spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

    The Beauty of Poverty Matthew 5:3 The Sermon on the Mount: a new way of viewing how one has a right relationship with God. blessed=makarious (Greek)=supremely happy. OUR secrets keep us from discovering THE secrets Jesus is revealing about how to gain supreme happiness. Secret #1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tomb For Sale

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2016
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     | 9,576 views

    We look at the Uncomfortable Truth about Easter. Then we look at the “many convincing proofs” that Jesus gave us that He is alive, from the cross and then the tomb.

    TOMB FOR SALE: USED ONLY 3 DAYS Mt. 28:1-3; Lk. 24:36-47 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman and her over-bearing husband went on vacation to Jerusalem. While they were there, the husband passed away. 2. The Jewish undertaker told the wife, "You can have him shipped home for $5000, or you can bury ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship In Spirit And Truth Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016
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    As an outworking of the Second Commandment Jesus has come to bring a renewal to worship; in this way we will not make a substitute.

    Message John 4:19-24 Worship In Spirit and Truth What is it about worship, and the issue of worship, which has the potential to create so much dissension among the people of God? I’m not saying that it is happening in our congregation but I am sure you have heard the stories. We know of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy, Holy, Holy

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 16, 2016
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    There are only two places where we see the expression in the Bible, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Isaiah 6:3 and the Apostle John’s praise and worship of God found in Revelation 4:8. Why is God considered Holy? Why did the Seraphim say Holy three times?

    Introduction I love that hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy” written by Reginald Heber (1783-1826) and John B. Dykes (1823-1876) Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty," read Reginald Heber's widow. Among her dead husband's papers, she found the words of one of the most powerful and beautiful hymns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman’s Devotion Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 8,704 views

    A combination Mother's Day message with Mary Magdalene's response to the risen Christ.

    John 10:10-18 – A Woman’s Devotion Being at church every time the doors open. TV Bingo. Facebook or online gaming. Gentlemen… start your engines. Let’s get ready to rumble. Oh, the good old hockey game. Sa-wing, batter batter batter, sa-wing. Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist