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The Consequences Of Sin

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 17, 2016

The consequences of sin are hard. The price is heavy. It’s time to plead for God’s mercy. It’s time to confess our sins and ask God to restore and rebuild us.

Have you ever noticed that life isn’t always fair? After all, if it was fair, people who believed in Christ would never suffer and evildoers would always be punished. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and we saw a good example of this in the reading from Psalm 79:1-9. The psalmist ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Parable Of The Workers

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

A description of the kingdom of God. This parable teaches how fair and just God can be to all who call on Him.

THE PARABLE OF THE WORKERS Matthew 20:1-16 Key Verse and Theme: “But he answered one of them, ‘Friend, I am not being unfair to you. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? Take your pay and go. I want to give the man who was hired last the same as I gave you.’” (Matthew 20:13-14) 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004

This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part One

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 10, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair.

Psalm 73 "If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair?" Part 1 Introduction: Read Psalm 73. Illustration: On April 20th of this year Missionary Veronica ``Roni’’ Bowers, 35, and her 7-month-old daughter, Charity, seated in her lap, were killed by a single bullet when the jet fired on the Cessna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010

Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Outside Of Paradise

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2015

To list the things we don't need: (a) fair sky, (b) perfume (c) precious stones

I. EXORDIUM: Are we clothed in JESUS? Yes. Don't forget to always put on our clothes. Romans 13:14 (Amplified Bible) But clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for [indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shipwreck Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 14, 2008

The Apostle Paul is thrown into (literally) a very tough spot while on his way to possible execution in Rome. Why does God allow turmoil upon turmoil in our lives and how can he use it for His (and our) good?

Recently Margaret and I had the opportunity to spend some time at sea. At times all you could see was ocean. There were no islands or land of any kind in sight. All you had was the rolling waves. I thought what it must have been like for the Apostle Paul—on his way to Rome where he would most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Everyone Has A Ministry

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 3, 2002

A brief teaching, before the Ministry Fair, on the importance of using our unique gifts and anointings to serve the Lord and one another.

Everyone Has A Ministry  We are a church that believes that everyone has a ministry and should use the gifts and deposits of grace in our lives to glorify God MAIN TEXT Rom 12:1-13 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jumping As A Stranger Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 8, 2007

Why does God call us to live differently than the world around us? It doesn’t seem fair!

Way back in September, when we started Breakaway for the new school year we introduced our theme for the year as Jump! The whole idea was looking at the importance of jumping into a relationship with Christ. We picked this word for three main reasons. First, we said that jump communicates no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting What God Says Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 14, 2008

God’s Word cannot fail because He is faithful and He is fair...and He will never drop you.

Trusting What God Says Romans 9:6-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/14/08 Note: I have benefited greatly from the insights of my friend and ministry mentor Ray Pritchard. Parts of this sermon are taken from “God’s Word Has Not Failed” and are used by permission: www.keepbelieving.com. In May 1995, Randy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprints Of The Universe Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 28, 2014

How is that God knew whom He was going to choose before the universe began? And how does that speak to God's fairness?

o understand Ephesians 1:4 we need this week to head back to the gospels: John’s gospel, to be specific, and chapter 6. John 6:37-44, 63-65. introduces us to the subject of God making choices. Jesus has just fed thousands of people and also walked on water. The people follow Him to the other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Kingdom Keys - Job Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023

God’s wisdom, goodness, and justice transcend our assumptions about fairness and push beyond the limitations of human reasoning.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Job 38:4, Job 38:19, Job 40:9-13, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 99:4, Revelation 15:3, Revelation 16:7, Matthew 12:20, Micah 6:8, Hosea 12:6, Amos 5:12, Matthew 25:40, James 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God In The Storm Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This continues my series through the book of Acts.

“God in the Storm” Acts 27 August 17, 2008 The opportunities are many and the temptation is strong for a preacher to take this passage and approach it from an allegorical perspective. Some pastors have done just this and posted their messages online, with titles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Baggage - A New Thing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to let go of their past and embrace the new things God is doing in their lives, trusting in His faithfulness and expecting Him to exceed their expectations.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 Have you ever seen a movie or heard a story about someone who was constantly referencing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Letting Go, New Beginnings, Divine Expectations

Sermon Series: Baggage

The Faith Of The People

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jun 29, 2010

Most of the time, the Hebrew people haven't demonstrated a lot of faith. In the wilderness, they were constantly murmuring, but in this text, God speaks of their faith.

“The Faith of the People” Hebrews 11:29-30 When you think about the Hebrew people that Moses led through the wilderness for 40 years, you don’t think of them as being “faith people.” And, they really weren’t. The Bible tells us that all those, who were over 20 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist