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"The Power Of Patience" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

based on 99 ratings

| 36,237 views

Eleventh in a series on the book of James. When problems overwhelm us, (1) We are tempted to Lose Patience, (2) We are tempted to Lose Perspective, and (3) We are tempted to Blame Others.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon #11 THE POWER OF PATIENCE JAMES 5:7-11 Is patience difficult for you? A man in Los Angeles, California was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon after shooting his toilet bowl ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful To His Promises Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2005

based on 251 ratings

| 236,819 views

In this sermon we are reminded of the fact that God is faithful to his promises and we learn how to receive them.

Introduction: A. Here’s an interesting story for you: A man named Russell Edward Herman left trillions of dollars to thousands of people he’d never met. 1. What was the catch? Russell Edward Herman didn’t have trillions of dollars. He was just a simple, poor carpenter. 2. While the wild, wild ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can We Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

based on 154 ratings

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Covers four areas that confirm the reliability of the Bible

CAN WE TRUST THE BIBLE? by Randy A. Croft Tonight’s question is a popular one among Christians and non-Christians alike? The Bible. Is it reliable? Is it all myth? Just good literature? Or God’s word? Can we trust it? I want to present four reasons why I believe in the reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 26:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Storms

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002

based on 206 ratings

| 28,070 views

I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Lead An Unashamed Ministry

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 5,125 views

We need to be careful that we don’t spend more time pondering over how we say something to the detriment of what we are trying to say.If we claim to be a Christian, then we had better act like Christians.

Sermon Title: How to Lead an Unashamed Ministry Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Sunday Evening, July 16, 2000 Scripture Introduction: In our society there is much emphasis on what were the last words of a man before he dies. What is it in a persons life that would be so important that they would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

Was It Your Will That An 18 Yr Old Girl Got Cancer And Died? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 10,689 views

This is a sermon that dealt with a question about the death of an 18 yr old girl who passed away after battling cancer for 2 years. A member asked if I would address this topic.

Intro: 1) Explain the difficulty of this series and the struggle I had w/ this sermon. 2) Tell the story of Tonya Nowell 3) Debbie asked this difficult question, “Was it God’s will that this girl got cancer and died? 4) This leads to even more questions. Could God have stopped ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Waging War Against The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

based on 124 ratings

| 20,783 views

After we come to Christ there are two natures that live inside of us - the fleshly nature and the new life given to us by God. These two natures don’t get along well at all - in fact they are at war with each other. Learn how to wage war against the flesh

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com In early 2003 America prepares for war. Troops are massing in the Middle East in preparation to oust Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq. Now whether war will happen or whether it is or is not a good thing is not what I’m going to talk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Tragedy Becomes Victory

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 8, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 4,942 views

This sermon talks about how God can turn the tragedies in our lives to symbols of victory

When Tragedy Becomes Victory Rom 8:28, John 19:38 - 40, John 20:9, John 20:2-8, Rom 8:28 March 24, 2003 I. I want to ask you a question. But, I need to tell you that at first, its not going to make any sense. I know that it will greatly surprise you that I would ask a question that doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 19:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Christian Sins?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 16, 2003

based on 205 ratings

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When a Christian sins relationship is NOT altered, position is NOT altered, BUT fellowship is broken.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN SINS? PSALM 51 Scripture makes it abundantly clear that if we believe in Jesus and have put our trust in Him, then we are His, and nothing or no-one can change that. How wonderful it is to know that we are secure in the Lord Jesus Christ! WELL THEN, SINCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Batten Down The Hatches – Preparing For The Storm” Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2003

based on 200 ratings

| 18,174 views

I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will That Be Short Or Long Hair?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 5,014 views

God’s conflict resolution plan for the family is centered in relationships of respect.

On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And one way you must do that is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Stepping Out: Just Do It!

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003

based on 134 ratings

| 16,016 views

God has a direction for all of our lives.

Stepping Out: Just Do It. This is the third in a series of messages designed to call us to a sense of mission and calling in our lives. Every one of us who are attempting to follow in Christ’s steps will sooner or later come to a place where we will need to be involved in serving Christ through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-13

Denomination: *other

The Necessity Of Walking With God

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 22, 2001

based on 24 ratings

| 5,454 views

If God is in us, then we will walk with him.

9-16-’01 The Necessity of Walking With God A. Armstrong "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." [Gatatians 5:25] There is something within every man, woman, boy, and girl. The Bible tells us that Jesus knew ‘what was in man.’ Whose we are determines ‘what is in us.’ And ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do I Know That God Exists?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 28, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 5,782 views

We offer three agruments: 1. Cosmological -- God’s fingerprint is on the cosmos. 2. Teleological -- God’s design is seen in the universe. 3. Anthropological -- God’s character is reflected in mankind.

Jim Carrey plays one of his more serious roles in the 1998 movie The Truman Show. It is a fascinating film in which Carrey plays Truman (True Man) Burbank, a young man who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. OmniCam has created a movie set the size of a city and places Truman in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The God Game

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 13, 2001

based on 24 ratings

| 3,825 views

God versus Cloning....God Wins!

I recently read in Newsweek Magazine’s Special Double Edition Magazine an article that caused me to write the Lesson for today. The article wastitled "The God Game No More". Now after reading this, I was righteously angered. I thought,"Ya! You think so? How dare you say such a thing!" I then heard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28, Revelation 13:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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