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Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Sep 7, 2002

based on 91 ratings

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This message was prepared to observe the one year anniversary of 9/11/01.

Hope in the Midst of Tragedy Psalm 91 Where were you Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001 when you heard the news about the planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center? What were the thoughts running through your mind? What were the emotions you felt as you watched the towers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Methodist

In His Silence

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

based on 37 ratings

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God’s silence is not a sign of rejection but a call to greater faith

Sermon: In His Silence Matt 15:21-28 August 18. 2002 READ SCRIPTURE I. Introduction A. I am glad you are here this morning for I have a few things I want to say to you: 1. You have to listen (a) A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it is two-tired. (b) A chicken crossing the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Running On Fumes

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 21, 2002

based on 61 ratings

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We can trust God knowing that the future is completely on his radar screen, that the enemy is running on fumes, and that God’s love for his people wins out.

- - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - On Thursday after school a couple of junior high girls, whom I had never seen before, came to the church office door to ask me to pray for their friend who was in the hospital because someone had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-45

Denomination: *other

The Law As Teacher

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Jul 10, 2001

based on 17 ratings

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God’s Law is a stern teacher, but stern for a purpose: to drive us to the Gospel of Jesus Christ where real genuine freedom is found.

One time when Jesus was off praying by himself, his disciples nearby, he asked them, "What are the crowds saying about me, about who I am?" [19] They said, "John the Baptizer. Others say Elijah. Still others say that one of the prophets from long ago has come back." [20] He then asked, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-25, Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace At Any Price.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 9, 2001

based on 251 ratings

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Luke 12: 49-56 Heavenly Father, empower us to do and say the right thing rather than accept peace at any price. Amen. Title: “Peace at any price.” August

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 19, 2001 Luke 12: 49-56 Heavenly Father, empower us to do and say the right thing rather than accept peace at any price. Amen. Title: “Peace at any price.” Continuing his instruction to his disciples on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus expresses his burning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready And Waiting Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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An exposition of Matthew 24 and Jesus’ teaching regarding the end of history.

Ready and Waiting Matthew 24:1-4, 36-51 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A lot of folk thought that I had lost my mind. It probably wasn’t the first time. It probably won’t be the last. People were sure of it when I announced that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust The One Who Rules The Nations

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 6, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Psalm 33 reminds us that the LORD’s plans for the nations of the world will be accomplished. It also reminds us to look to the LORD for safety and blessing for our country

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” If you have been paying attention to the news in the past couple of years you know that there are those who object to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Time To Get Out And Stay Out!

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

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When God has delivered you from certain things, you need to move forward and not look back, lest what happened to Lot’s wife happens to you.

15And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-19, Matthew 5:28, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Failure Is Success

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 11, 2004

based on 33 ratings

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From the world’s view Jesus was a failure. Jesus calls us to become a failure according to this world’s system and find success.

When Failure is Success -It’s not a disgrace to fail- John 17:14-19 I came to faith in Jesus Christ when I was in my tenth grade of High School. I confessed my sins, repented and committed my life to Jesus. I did my best to honor and follow the Lord during my High School years. One of my class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Nineteen Ways To Be Strong In Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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When we show people their worth, value, and importance by believing in them, we show grace. We validate people by assisting them in the ministry of building the kingdom of God and His righteousness. After this kind of affirmation, few persons will label u

Nineteen Ways to Be Strong in Grace (2 Tim 2:1) "Be strong in the grace that it is in Christ Jesus." (2 Tim 2:1) Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as a healthy fear of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Pass Through A Crisis…

Contributed by Simeon Krastev on Aug 28, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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THE CRISIS IS SOMETHING NORMAL, WE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF IT!

THE CRISIS IS SOMETHING NORMAL, WE SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID OF IT Webster’s Dictionary defines the word crisis as; "a stage in a sequence of events at which the trend of all future events is determined." Obviously the crisis is very important. It is a turning point that determines our future. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Three-Fold Warning Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 27, 2003

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In the midst of all these tumultuous end times events Jesus specifically warns the believer about three very real dangers concerning the end times.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 59 “A Three-fold Warning!” Luke 21:5-36 Jesus has made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, cleansed the temple and entered into several debates with the religious leadership that he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Leading In Matters Of Faith

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 30, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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Will you fulfill your God given responsibility to lead your family in matters of faith?

TITLE: Father’s Day - LEADING IN MATTERS OF FAITH TEXT: Acts 16:15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. "If you consider me a believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us. Acts 16:31 They replied, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saul's Kingship Confirmed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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Our God is a God who uses even our rebelliousness to bring about his purposes for his people. The people have abandoned God as king, but he doesn’t abandon them. He continues to deliver them, now using the king they’ve asked for as the avenue through whic

If you thought it was hard to go from a monarchy to a republic, it seems it’s just as hard to go to a monarchy from a Theocracy. You would have to say that Saul has it hard. It takes him three goes before he’s really made king. But then again maybe he was hoping it was all a bad dream so he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Strength In The Storm Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 26, 2005

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Stretching you past your limits to cope, God can use a crisis to bring us close and draw a crowd along with us to him.

Paul’s trip to Rome beginning in Acts 27 is the story of a stormy trip and shipwreck. Few things are as awesome to experience as a big storm. This past year, Florida saw four hurricanes plow through and wreak a path of destruction. We can begin to think we are large and in charge when God allows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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