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  • Greg Hanson avatar

    If God's So Good, Why Does Evil Exist? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,513 views

    How do you reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a good, all-powerful God? Part 5 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    If God’s so good, why does evil exist? Good question, and a question that theologians, philosophers, and even sceptics have dealt with for centuries. Several possible answers have been proposed, but each one seems to spark more questions. And we’re not going to be able to exhaustively answer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Winning Circle Of His Love - A Nascar Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,897 views

    Nascar has one of the loyalist fan bases in the US and it is the only major US sport that opens its ceremonies with prayer. See how Colossians 1 applies to the "race for Christ."

    TEXT: Colossians 1:12-23 TITLE: The Winning Circle of His Love (The stage was decorated with various racing items including race flags crisscrossed on the pulpit and a racing streamer across the length of the stage. I entered the sanctuary wearing a one piece pit-crew outfit and racing helmet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working On Sunday? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,885 views

    Our legalism vs. God’s graciousness

    Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: legalism vs. God’s graciousness Almost every state in our nation still has laws on their books that would surprise most people. For instance, In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Walking With The Shepherd

    Contributed by James May on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    This past year has been some challenging and yet some very rewarding times as we have walked with the Great Shepherd.

    Walking With the Shepherd By Pastor Jim May Hasn’t God been good to us! To sit back and just see the hand of God as He has so graciously moved on our behalf has been such a blessing. Who can doubt that the windows of Heaven have been opened and the blessings of God have been poured out on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paul's Story Can Become Your Story

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,956 views

    Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story.

    Paul’s Story Can Become Your Story -Journey to the Cross and Beyond- Acts 9:1-6 Many of the teachings of Jesus were in the form of stories. There is power in a story. Everyone has a story. If given a chance everyone likes to tell his/her story. There are some words that when you hear them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Angels At Our Side #1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,136 views

    Angels: Their reality, their reason and their Ruler

    Angels at Our Side #1 Hebrews 1:1-14 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 22, 2006 *Do you know whose birthday is today? George Washington. He was born on Feb. 22, 1732. This country was founded through some of the greatest men who have ever lived. *To give you a taste of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Love You? Series

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,014 views

    An Exposition of Malachi 1

    How Do I Love You? Mal. 1 How do you know somebody loves you? How do you show somebody you love them? Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a bestselling book several years ago entitled The Five Love Languages in which he suggests people give and receive love in one of 5 different ways: 1. Words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating The Birth Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,727 views

    A sermon for Christmas time that focuses on the impact of Jesus’ birth. What would things be like if Jesus had not been born?

    Introduction: A. Good morning! I’m so thankful to be here this morning to worship Jesus, our Savior and Lord! 1. If you are visiting with us this morning, we are so happy you are here, and we pray that you have a very uplifting experience with us today. 2. May God bless you with hope and joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Nature Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
     | 26,734 views

    Purpose Driven Concepts. This is the first of three sermons I plan in this series. This sermon is a reworking of another of my sermons "What Is The Church."

    God’s Committed Community: The Nature of The Church Did you know the word church is not found in the Old Testament? The concept may be there and the foundational ideas for the church are there but the word church is never used in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about “a holy people”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginnings Of A Great Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,684 views

    Basic Tips to having a dynamic prayer life.

    The Beginnings of a Great Prayer Life Matthew 6:5-8 How many of you have heard the name George Mueller. George was known for a number of things in his lifetime. One of the greatest accomplishments of his life was the formation of an orphanage in Bristol, England. One day as George looked down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,525 views

    Faithful Christians must make a commitment to the Lord’s Day. I used this as a New Year’s sermon.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other,” Author Unknown. Certainly pessimistic, but often true. 2. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Goodness Trap

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 121 ratings
     | 36,367 views

    The goodness trap: 1- a human question 2- A human response 3- The divine way

    INTRO.- ILL.- A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper when the professor thought he would have some fun with the boy. "Young man," said the professor, "If you can tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Die Another Day Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,049 views

    How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary... Geographically, Historically, and Spiritually? Will you make that journey?

    Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. By the end of the day on Wednesday it’ll be over. The presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2002 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 17 weeks until we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    In The Beginning ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,579 views

    As described in the opening verses of John’s Gospel, God reveals five aspects of Jesus Christ: 1. Eternal 2. Creator 3. Incarnate 4. Saving 5. Welcoming

    May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Good Morning. Today is the First Sunday after Christmas. And while the image of the baby Jesus in the manger is still fresh in our minds, John explains to us who Jesus is and why ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Very Jewish Messiah

    Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,973 views

    In a predominantly Gentile church, it’s easy to forget how important Jesus’ jewishness is to his mission as savior and Lord. This message explores his Jewish roots and shows how God’s purposes are fulfilled by our very Jewish messiah. Special emphasis on

    The Jesus I Never Knew: A Very Jewish Messiah Text: Matthew 26:17-30; Romans 11:17-24 November 5, 2006 Jeffrey Hayes Wildrick Today, we’re beginning a new series of messages inspired by the book, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancy. Christians usually think they know a lot about Jesus. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed