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  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,002 views

    Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Breaking The Cycle Of Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,810 views

    This is the first message in our Living Beyond Myself series. It looks at the fact that if we want to live beyond - we have to get past "Me."

    This week we are starting a new series of messages based on Ephesians 4:11-13. Let’s look at it together. This passage is one of our favorite passages because it looks at the church. The church is a body of believers, and this passage talks about the roles we have within the church, the purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Lindsey avatar

    Finish

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Dec 30, 2022
     | 9,201 views

    Before you embark on a new year, close out the old year first. To truly experience a new start, you must finish the old.

    “FINISH” ECCLESIASTES 7:8-10 Now that Christmas is behind us, the real work begins: de-decorating. To me, this is the worst part of Christmas. Have you ever tried to out your Christmas tree back in its original box? It is impossible! Here is the easiest way to store your Christmas tree. (Picture) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Willis avatar

    From Major Mess To Masterpiece Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 39,020 views

    The first of two messages based on Ephesians 2:10. The work that God does in our lives is based on His grace that makes us into masterpieces.

    Note: In preparation for this message, I set the atmosphere as such: 1) We hung artwork (Van Gogh, Kandinksy, Salvador Dali) around the auditorium, on easels. 2) We played classical music - ambience. 3) An artist in our church made a painting of three crosses (in remembrance of Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testimony Of The Soldier

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 5,362 views

    This sermon was preached on Easter 2002 as I was dressed in a Roman Centurion Soldier costume. I preached the sermon as the soldier that was an eyewitness to the events of the first Easter.

    Easter Sunday 2002; Sermon delivered in Roman Centurion Costume What a strange religion these followers of Jesus Christ profess. Giving their money to the poor, helping the rejected, believing a virgin can have a son, and that a man raised from the dead. That’s the impression we all have when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,384 views

    The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ.

    “Why do bad things Happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen

    Contributed by Patrick Synnott on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    God does exsist

    GOD DOES EXSIST Throughout my life as a Christian I have heard many people say God does not exist because of three mail reasons the first is “ God would not let bad people exist if he existed”. The second is “ I prayed and God did not answer them”. And the third is, “ God lets his followers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Night Of Self-Imposed Misery

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 4, 2023
     | 1,126 views

    One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.

    JONAH’S NIGHT OF SELF-IMPOSED MISERY But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lay Them Down

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,205 views

    Freedom is not found in discarding the yoke of Christ; it's found in losing our own burden. It's not found in discarding his authority; it's an amazing truth that freedom is found under the yoke of Christ.

    Opening illustration: All of us enjoy receiving invitations—to a meal, a wedding, or a concert. Usually, when the invitation is printed on a little card, there are cryptic letters written at the bottom: RSVP. We know what those letters mean. They are an abbreviation of a French request to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Convinced Of Better Things In Your Case

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,663 views

    God believes in you and has given you great resources to live an abundant life.

    WE ARE CONVINCED OF BETTER THINGS HEBREWS 6:9 Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation. {Hebrews 6:9} PRE-SERMON QUESTION: Hey do you have your phones with you today? I have a text question for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Loving God Starts With Our Need Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 28, 2023
     | 2,067 views

    Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023"

    Loving God Starts with Our Need Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – February 26, 2023 Intro I want to invite us to open ourselves to this truth today: We are never home… apart from the love of God. The Scriptures testify of our being created to live in relationship to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,475 views

    This is the first message in a series on how we auto-correct God -- how we take what God says and interpret it to suit our desires.

    Our society values intelligence. Think about it. Smart people receive a Nobel Prize, a Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award, or the Intellectual Property Legends Award. You have to be pretty smart just to win the annual spelling bee contest! A smart person, and you may never hear anyone say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Foolish

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    How we use our time reveals the priority God has in our lives. We should be careful to always seek first the will of God.

    Don’t Be Foolish – Ephesians 5: 15 - 20 Intro: I’m not real fond of country music. Perhaps it’s because my dad and his brothers had a country band that practiced at our house --- The one thing I do like about country music are the titles for the songs. Here are a few I remember reading in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    A New Heaven And A New Earth Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 12, 2020
     | 2,951 views

    Have you ever waited a long time for something special? Story of seeing pictures of moms holding their newborns for the first time. It was worth it!

    The Last Word – Revelation 21 A New Heaven and a New Earth November 15, 2020 Show this photo - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1949-ford-f1-pickup/ Have you ever waited a long time for something special? Story of seeing pictures of moms holding their newborns for the first time. It was worth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Making The Sacrifice That Meets The Need Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    We all want to be used by God to extend His kingdom, but we first must realize that being used by Him requires great sacrifice.

    Having an Effect our the Community Making Sacrifices that meet Needs John 6:1-15 I.Be ready to address the needs of the people.(1-5) A.Jesus draws the crowds. (v.1-2) 1. Why did Jesus perform miracles on the sick? a. He had a genuine concern for the sick but, b. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist