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  • Guy Caley avatar

    The Do's And Don'ts Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,860 views

    Peter gives us instructions on how to deal with suffering.

    The Do’s and Don’ts of Suffering Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction In Basic Training, soldiers quickly become acquainted with two simple facts about suffering: 1. You will suffer 2. There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with suffering as a Basic Trainee. Ways that will only increase ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part Iii

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,479 views

    A prophet’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon—4 positive aspects.

    WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE-III—Jonah 4:1-11 Need: God’s people can become disappointed/displeased with the direction God takes or the way God does things. Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Displeasure is met by God’s grace. What is present where displeasure meets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who For The Joy Set Before Him...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,809 views

    Short evangelistic Good Friday message given at a community Good Friday service.

    Who For the Joy Set Before Him Hebrews 12:2 (Community Good Friday Service, Friday, April 13, 2001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church), Introduction Good afternoon! It’s my pleasure to tell you that though we are here to commemorate the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, He is alive and well today, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Narnia: Aslan Is On The Move Series

    Contributed by Shannon Kimbell-Auth on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    A sermon introducing the power of using CS Lewis’ novel to reawaken our understanding of what it means to be awed at the name of Jesus.

    Isaiah 40:1-11 (Read from The Message) Weary and heavy laden, the people of Israel waited for the Savior to be born and Isaiah proclaimed the Good News, God was coming! Sins were forgiven. Joy would enter into the darkness of their winter. It was exciting news. Was? But friends, it still is! Why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Training For Reigning

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,280 views

    We are never to feign happiness in pain, but if we are growing in Christ-likeness, we should be demonstrating a more eternal, positive perspective (considering it pure joy), because we are realizing that we are training for reigning.

    Depth of character is realized under pressure. Anyone can be a Christian when things go well, but how do you do when a little pressure, a little pain, a little discomfort, criticism or gossip, a sick child, loss of income, are applied? When your fruit is squeezed, what kind of juice comes forth? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Dare You Be Merciful!!! Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    Jonah knew God’s grace, but he didn’t want God to be merciful. Jonah complains in anger, but God responds with another lesson in grace.

    Jonah 4:1 (NLT) This change of plans upset Jonah, and he became very angry. Unrighteous Anger • Jonah did not want to see the Gentiles spared – He did not want to share God’s message – The Israelites were God’s people, there was no room for anyone else • Jonah had forsaken God’s call for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Landmine Of Slothfulness Series

    Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 170 ratings
     | 34,990 views

    Some people go about their work with energy and joy, giving their best effort to every detail. Others do as little as they can, as slowly as they can, as indifferently as they can. What about you? Do you work with intensity or indifference—or somewhere i

    Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 2: The Landmine of Slothfulness Summary: Some people go about their work with energy and joy, giving their best effort to every detail. Others do as little as they can, as slowly as they can, as indifferently as they can. What about you? Do you work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All A Gift Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,566 views

    All of life is a gift. Christians are invited to celebrate God’s gifts in both good times and bad.

    Deuteronomy 8:7-18 “It’s All a Gift” INTRODUCTION One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Settling Disputes Promptly

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,022 views

    Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

    SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Worth The Trade?

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    WHAT WILL A MAN TRADE HIS SALVATION FOR? JESUS ASKS A GOOD QUESTION. NOT JUST A GOOD QUESTION BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION A PERSON WILL EVER BE ASKED.

    08 IS IT WORTH THE TRADE? Matt 16:26 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? KJV INTRODUCTION: WHAT WILL A MAN TRADE HIS SALVATION FOR? JESUS ASKS A GOOD QUESTION. NOT JUST A GOOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Promise Keeping God

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
     | 5,280 views

    Revival

    Malachi 3:1-12 A Promise Keeping God 1. A Promise Keeping God Promised the . . Messenger. 1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Following Jesus Means ........................

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,348 views

    There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS Which are you

    Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life John 6:53-69 There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When You Don't Like Where God Is Leading You

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,325 views

    A look at struggles we have with the idea that God gets to shape us rather than us being in charge of our lives ourselves. What does it mean to let Him shape us like a potter shapes the clay?

    WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO BRING THAT INTO MY LIFE? We want to be shaped in the way we choose. - It can be painful to be shaped. - Like a potter pressing his fingers into the clay to mold it into a different shape would probably not “feel good” to the clay if it were sentient, so the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pastoral Responsibility

    Contributed by William Wyne on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 24,300 views

    Preaching of the gospel should be an encouraging word.

    The world has much religion, but it has only one gospel. Religion in itself or in its own vacuum is man made. There lies the difference between religion and the gospel. Religion is man made, the gospel is God given. Religion is what man does for God; the gospel is what God has done for man. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Do You Value Him?

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    A consideration of how much we value Christ, using the betrayal of Judas as a starting point

    Thirty pieces of silver, or as we would say it today, thirty silver coins. The traditional price of a slave. The fine that an owner of an ox would have to pay if it gored somebody to death. A decent sum of money for an ordinary, working member of the public. A decent sum of money, but not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army