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  • Sang Kwon avatar

    When Things Don't Go Your Way

    Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 35,209 views

    How to overcome our suffering?

    Introduction: Last June, one of my students named Steve applied for university. As July came closer and closer, all of Steve’s friends began to get their college and university acceptances except for Steve. He got rejected at every school he had applied to and now; he is having very hard time ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Beyond Obedience

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    Is there anything greater than obedience? Yes there is!!

    LIVING BEYOND OBEDIENCE Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 2 :4, 5 Introduction One day a farmer on leaving for a long trip called his son and gave to him specific instructions. He told him; while I am gone I want you to reap the harvest and plant fresh seeds for the next harvest. The son being an ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Choosing The Good Portion

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,599 views

    A slightly different twist on the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Using an analogy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, how do we act when life treats us to chicken wings? Have faith in God because He is bigger than our problems.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you brought home a family-size bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken? I imagine more people will be buying those again since KFC announced they no longer use partially hydrogenated fats for frying. What portion do you usually choose from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Five Pentecostal Principles Of Parental Perpetuation

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    The Five Pentecostal Principles of Parental Perpetuation 1. Prayerfulness 2. Preservation 3. Protection 4. Perseverance 5. Patience.

    The Five Pentecostal Principles of Parental Perpetuation Pentecostal: A Christian, walking and living in God’s Word Principle: A basic truth, law, or assumption. A rule or standard, especially of good behavior. Parental: relating to, or characteristic of a parent Perpetuate: To cause to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Way Satan Steals Your Heart

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 18,521 views

    This is a message that shows the way that Satan tries to steal your heart by studying the life of Absalom when he rebelled against his father’s kingdom.

    THE WAY SATAN STEALS YOUR HEART! TEXT: 2 Samuel 15:1-6 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: David loved Absalom very much, yet the one whom he loved is trying to steal his own Father’s kingdom. This is an awful chapter that shows some of the events that takes place after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contrasts Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2006
     | 4,386 views

    What are those things that bring your heart closer to God and what are those that drive you further away? We learn them from studying contrasts in people Jesus tells us about or encounters in this chapter.

    This is a chapter of contrasts. There are two kinds of people represented here: those that think they have it together, and those that know they don’t. Jesus gives us the contrast between them by showing us various different portraits. I think the idea is to give us a picture of what our approach ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Churches Journey Towards Revival

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    As this passage unfolds it speaks of Solomon’s temple that was erected for the purpose of worshiping Jehovah God, and then dedicated by prayer, sacrifice and finally it was consummated by the presence of God being made manifested by fire. Now, at the clo

    Illustration: A few years back the Lord called my wife and I to Pastor a small community church that had two active deacons; one of which I became very close to during our 2 ½ year tenure. We had noticed the Sunday School record books held a sad truth, the church had been on a gradual decline for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Created To Do Good Works

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 35,432 views

    We are made with a purpose, to serve God by serving people.

    You are made with a purpose. You are made to serve God by serving people. You don’t exist for yourself. The Bible says, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Eph 2:10 Just like a potter makes a clay pot to hold water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hope: The Prophetic Hope

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,990 views

    Jesus gives us hope

    Hope Lost. An elderly man lay dying in his bed, close to his last breath..suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered all his remaining strength, and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Old Life: Low Salt Diet

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    Don’t look back on that old life of yours it will bring you great harm.

    Lot’s Living Large. In our Scripture this morning the account of Sodom and Gomorra a fantastic story. One that always struck me as….kind of, unusual -Angels visiting, Lives threatened, Lot gets away by the skin of his teeth and this curious thing of his wife (who is never named) turning into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sheep Power

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,618 views

    As God’s sheep we have the advantage over the wolves. We don’t need to fear, just remember who we are in Christ.

    SUNDAY MORNING 8/19/2007 SHEEP POWER! MATT.10:16 What do you think about this as a job description? “WANTED: VERY KIND, LOVING, AND FAITHFUL PEOPLE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THOSE WHO MAY BE MEAN AND AGGRESSIVELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY WON’T WANT TO HEAR THE MESSAGE.” This doesn’t sound like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing The Truth (Part 1)

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
     | 2,536 views

    The epistemological validity of the Christian Faith. The relativism of Christianity in a postmodern world.

    "I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth." Paul has clearly stated his reason for writing Timothy in the above verses (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Casting Your Cares On The Lord

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,520 views

    Character and substance are shaped in the crucible of adversity

    Casting your Cares on the Lord Ps 55:22 NIV, gives us a wonderful promise: 22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. These words are so dear to us, especially since mankind has always struggled with adversities. 1.Every since Adam and Eve ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Of Promise

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,396 views

    Trust God! He’s worked in creation and is now working in us! His Word is HIS PROMISE! Follow Him and He will reward us with a meaningful life and eternal reward.

    The Power of God’s Promise (Hebrews Chapter 11) Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Introduction: In tonight’s lesson we wish to discuss the power of God’s Word in our lives. God’s Word is the foundation on which all things are created, sustained, and increased. If we conclude that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Behind Enemy Lines Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,792 views

    The path into the promises of God begin high, but followers of Jesus eventually must engage the fight below. Authentic Discipleship is to have given our hearts to the only One, who can make us fully alive to go where He sends us, to live into His promises

    While parachuting of any kind is risky, the incoming fire of a fortified enemy, raises the danger profile for any special forces mission seeking to get behind enemy lines. Not only does a paratrooper become an easy target, but the sound of the aircraft would also alert the enemy. HALO stands for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God