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  • Jay Robison avatar

    Where Is God When It Hurts

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 18, 2009
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     | 7,760 views

    This is a natural question. Job was a righteous man we should consider the reasons for suffering and then remember that suffering can be redemptive.

    WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS April 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison JOB 1:1-3 & 13-21 Douglas- Faithful Xian who after yrs of training in psychotherapy turned down a lucrative career to start an inner city ministry few yrs ago wife discovered lump in breast, had breast removed Aft 2 yrs cancer spread to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Keys To Giving Thanks Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 330 ratings
     | 297,703 views

    This is a sermon of Thanksgiving. My prayer is that God is thanked – with joy and gladness – with thankfulness and gratitude – and with a heart dependent on Him.

    Five Keys To Giving Thanks What Do You Think of When You Think of Thanksgiving? Eating, Football, Long Weekend, Shopping, History, or Family? Thanksgiving is much more than any of this. True thanksgiving is not just a day for food, football, and family. It’s not just a holiday every fourth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Luke 2:8-20 What Did The Shepherds See And Hear?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,692 views

    Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make away for man kind to do something

    # 3~ LUKE 2:8-20 WHAT DID THE SHEPHERDS SEE AND HEAR? 12-25-10 Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patience, The Why And The How Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
     | 5,068 views

    This message from chapter 5 deals with patience.

    Patience – the Why and the How James 5 CHCC: November 28, 2010 INTRODUCTION: When my wife heard I was preaching about patience today, she started laughing … for some reason … It made me think of an old saying: "Patience is a virtue; attain it if you can; seldom in a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Just Like Me"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 8, 2011
     | 3,237 views

    Peter knew the things God promised to those who remain faithful and it is the same promises we must believe in today.

    “Just Like Me” Did you ever compare yourself to a biblical character? Maybe there is someone in God’s Word that reminds you of yourself. As Christians we are to imitate Christ but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Councelling By Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor Cosmos on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,973 views

    Advice from Jesus and you need to know it

    It was not a cool morning that day nearly 2000 years ago, as Jesus walked along a hot, dusty road. It was nearing the hottest part of the day and Jesus had been walking with His disciples for a while now. I want to give an analogy this morning based upon this story of the woman at the well as she ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Making Of Mara (Bitterness) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,627 views

    God’s wondrous workings may take us through a deep struggle with sovereignty.

    Scripture Introduction One old commentator wrote about our text: “Names are given to men and women, not only to distinguish them from each other, but also,—1. To stir them up to verify the meanings… of their names. Wherefore let every Obadiah strive to be a “servant of God,” every Nathaniel to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,267 views

    Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

    Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why I Come To Church

    Contributed by Deldrick Leasure on May 31, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,175 views

    This sermon brings to light the excitment of the Psalm writer, when he declared that he was glad when they said let us go into The House of The Lord. The sermon tells us what to look for and expect when we come to church

    Psalm 122:1 “Why I Come To Church” During election times we often hear about the various polls that are taken during this time. You have what is known as a straw poll, then you have a telephone poll, then in recent years they have even come up with what is known as the online poll. All of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rejoice!

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,953 views

    In Isaiah 66 God gives his people a reason to rejoice when all signs pointed to despair. We need this kind of hope today

    Isaiah 66:10-14 Happy 4th of July! I love the 4th of July because I can’t help but spend some time re-reading some Revolutionary War History. What a wild time in our nation’s history. And what bravery it took to declare independence from the preeminent military power of the day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Goal 3: To Know The Fellowship Of His Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,796 views

    We get so busy doing other things that we forget the main things. But God has great goals for our lives. Today we will focus on the fellowship of His sufferings.

    God’s Greatest Goals for Your Life Part 3: To Know the Fellowship of His Sufferings 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 8, 2009 *Last week I mentioned The Beverly Hillbillies to you. But when it comes to goals, Eric Thomas makes a good point from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inward Christian Qualities Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,471 views

    This is an exposition of Philippians 4.4-9.

    Inward Christian Qualities Text: Phil 4.4-9 Introduction: 1. The Christian life is not conformity to an outward standard, like the Pharisees, but rather inward qualities that are developed and lived from the inside out. 2. Our series on Philippians has uncovered a great many of these inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Jesus Is Known By Many Names

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    A Poetic sermon for Christmas eve, based on Luke’s story of the nativity

    Christmas Eve December 24, 2009 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious Christ, babe at Bethlehem, who is also Lord of lords and king of kings, enable us to praise you, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 15 - How To Sing In A Desert Situation Rather Than Complain! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,582 views

    It interests me that God tests me by allowing me to go through difficult situations in order to prove the quality of my character, the genuineness of my worship and the motivations of my service. What is your Marah?

    Exodus 15 - Singing and Suffering Exodus 15 is an anthem of praise to God for Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. It’s often called the song of Moses and the men got a choir together and sang it. Then in antiphonal response the women under the leadership of Miriam sang as well. As soon as they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lost & Found

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,995 views

    We all lose items, but God does not want to lose His children.

    Text: “And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day” (John 6:39). Has anyone here ever lost anything? For example, have you lost a key, an address, some money, your wallet, your credit card, or anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church