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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Suffering & The Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    Is God to blame? We find in Job that this life is often unfair, but there is a difference between the unfairness of this life and the just character of God.

    Sovereignty And Suffering, Job 1:13-20 Introduction A minister’s son was caught skipping school for three days. His father reprimanded him and prayed for him and though the boy wept and was truly contrite, he was still punished. “Son, one of the facts of life is that where there is sin, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    It's Never To Late To Return To Go Home

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
     | 13,771 views

    Naomi a widow and childless, and grieving the death of her husband and two sons, she now gives thought to return to her homeland.

    Studies in the Book of Ruth “It Never Too Late To Go Home.” Ruth 1:6-21 “Have you ever experienced disappointment with God? It happens when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving God Through Trusting Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 27, 2023
     | 1,519 views

    Loving God Through Trusting Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 12, 2023

    Loving God Through Trusting Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 12, 2023 Intro Do you remember when someone you consider yourself to love… spouse…parent… friend… when you said… “I want to stagnate this love… ?” “I want my love to fade and fizzle…so that it doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sleep In Heavenly Peace

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2021
     | 5,382 views

    I read an article where the writer posed a question: "what keeps you up at night?" It's too early to think about Christmas songs but I thought, 'what better sleep could there be than to sleep in heavenly peace?' Let's see how.

    SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE There are times when it's hard to get to sleep. It can be because we had caffeine too late in the day or we had a snack too close to bedtime and now we're paying for it. Then there are other reasons-you have a deadline to meet and you're not ready. You have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Study Of Cain Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025
     | 829 views

    Cain’s life serves as a warning against jealousy, anger, and disobedience. Though he had potential, he allowed sin to rule over him, leading to his downfall. His story highlights the importance of a right heart in worship and the dangers of unchecked emotions.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF CAIN – FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE, MURDERER OF ABEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?" – Genesis 4:9 Supporting Texts: Genesis 4:1-16, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Jezebel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
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    Jezebel was a powerful and influential queen, but she used her position for evil. Her story serves as a warning against pride, idolatry, and ungodly influence.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JEZEBEL – EVIL QUEEN, WIFE OF AHAB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 1 Kings 21:25 "But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up." – Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 16:31-33, 1 Kings 18:4, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Zechariah – Father Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 1,101 views

    Zechariah’s life teaches us the importance of faith, patience, and obedience. Though he doubted initially, he remained faithful and experienced God’s faithfulness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ZECHARIAH – FATHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PRIEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Understanding Forgiveness: A Good Friday Message SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,035 views

    The First Word uttered from the Cross? 1.) Father 2.) Forgive 3.) They Don't Know what They are Doing

    Close your eyes and imagine the scene: the sand in the air, the crowd shouting for Barabas, the soldiers escorting Jesus to Calvary, the sound of nails being driven into His hands and feet. In the midst of this agony, Jesus utters His first words from the Cross. Can you hear them? "Father, forgive ...read more

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    Wow, What A Mom

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,564 views

    A Mother's Day sermon to honor our mother's by looking at the divine disposition of a woman whom embodied the godly traits of a biblical mother.

    What is a mom? Is she the one that gave birth to your life? Is she one who raised you with the warm embrace of her arms? Is she the woman who gives the all of life, so that yours could be prosperous and long? Many mothers are probably all theses, and many things more. Moms are often ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unity In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 8, 2022
     | 2,144 views

    When people are trying to drive you apart, how do you stay together? When there are major differences between us, how do we stay united? Does it even matter?

    INTRODUCTION Which way should the toilet paper goes on the holder? Should the toilet seat stay up or down? How do you squeeze the toothpaste tub? (When I was growing up, toothpaste tubes were metal and this mattered!). When the kids don’t get what they want from Mum, what do that do? Go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,225 views

    This sermon explores God's boundless love and mercy, emphasizing that our value comes from His love, not our accomplishments or possessions.

    Good morning, church family. It's a joy to be here with you today, to gather in this sacred space of fellowship and faith, to share in the warmth of God's love and the richness of His Word. There's a comforting familiarity in this act of coming together, isn't there? In setting aside our worldly ...read more

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    God Is In Control Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    A look at Daniel chapter 2 where we examine some of the Christian myths about Daniel’s propechies, learn that God is in control and that God answers prayer.

    In a cartoon, a man was phoning his pastor during a crisis. With a fraught look, the man asks the minister: "My wife has left me, my kids are on drugs, and my life is falling apart. Can you explain to me the difference between amillennialism, postmillennialism, and premillennialism?" We have and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Prayer For Power Under Pressure Series

    Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,562 views

    In order to become the unified church that builds something together, we need to pray and rely on the power and strength of God the Holy Spirit.

    A Prayer for Power Under Pressure Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Good morning! This morning, we’re going to be looking at one of the greatest recorded prayers in the bible. There are many great prayers in the Scriptures, but what sets this one as unique is that it is prayed by a church ...read more

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    The 5000 Or The 12?

    Contributed by Joseph R. Main on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,264 views

    What is our goal? To be one of the 5,000 who were fed and listened for a time, or the 12 who lived the life they were called to?

    John 6 “ 1Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025
     | 441 views

    When we begin to feel anxious or overwhelmed, misjudged or offended, occupied with our needs and self-gratification, take a few steps back and take time to look at the big picture

    How many enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles? Normally, we turn all of the pieces face-up; set aside those that have a straight edge (the outside frame) and start assembling those first. Then we begin to assemble the rest of the pieces, looking for pieces that more obviously fit in a section, and work on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational