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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 3, 2022
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    This message probes the question of theodicy. How are we to understand suffering? How do we develop a healthy and Biblical Theology of Suffering?

    April 3, 2022 Sermon - Hard Questions Series; “If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?” Where IS God when things go wrong? If God is good, why is there suffering? Today is the last in our short series where we have been exploring hard questions of the Bible, of God. I hope you’ve enjoyed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Touch God Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
     | 4,829 views

    What does it mean to touch/encounter God

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. What Does It Mean To Touch/Encounter God? 1. You intentionally meet or encounter God. 2. In a time of great need. 3. Through unexpected circumstances. 4. When God reveals something about Himself (or His plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010
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    Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

    Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Minister's Prayer For God's Church: Lord, Help Us To Walk Together

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 29, 2005
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     | 8,161 views

    This is a sermon that stresses how important it is to have a deep fellowship within the congregation and the greater church body.

    May 1, 2005 Psalm 133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! A Minister’s Prayer for God’s Church: LORD, Help Us to Walk Together I. As an individual church When we were at the Seminary one of my professors told us to “beware of the loners” - the fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    God Wants A Church For Forgiven Sinners Who Get A Jesus Welcome

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 22, 2007
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     | 1,908 views

    Saul was formerly a ’Preacher of Hate’. He was once a Religious Terrorist! After his dramatic conversion Saul, like us, was a forgiven sinner. He received a Jesus welcome into the Church from Ananias and Barnabas. That’s the Church God wants!

    He was once a religious fanatic and a religious terrorist at the same time. He was once a preacher of hate. There was a time when he was “breathing out murderous threats against followers of Jesus” (9:1). Saul! We heard last week that Saul’s conversion was as dramatic as the transformation which ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Seven-Fold Purpose Of Marriage - A Biblical View Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 28, 2014
    based on 29 ratings
     | 42,955 views

    “The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." (Genesis 2:18)

    The Original purpose of marriage, family, relationship and Completion in Scripture are found in the Book of Genesis. Listen as I read Genesis 2:18-24. According to Dr. David Mace, "Poor communication is the main problem in 86% of all troubled marriages." A Happy and healthy home is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Chosen Man

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,403 views

    Revealing the purpose of the male man

    God’s Chosen Man Jn. 15:15-16 Bishop David Ibeleme Many times we as men do everything to be chosen;  Job interviews  On Sports Teams  Competitions The problem is we do things primarily to be chosen above someone else. This makes us see each other as enemies or even aliens ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    God Knows The Future

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,953 views

    When events or circumstances in our lives seem to be out of control, it is sometimes easy to wonder if God’s plan is really unfolding according to design. From the pages of Scripture, however, we are assured that God does know the future intimately. He e

    With all that is happening in the world today, concern for the future is everywhere. There is speculation, anxiety, and uncertainty. The political realm is constantly changing, markets are always fluctuating, and our personal lives are affected by it all. When events or circumstances in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    When God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,204 views

    In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

    * The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,936 views

    Our styles of worship are different in music, preaching, offerings, even annoncements. Do we come together to play church or do we come to really Worship the King of Kings. Dont let worship divide you from what God wants of you. Worship Him in truth

    WORSHIP FOR GOD’S PLEASURE New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg , IN , 6-6-10, Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: I Thess 5:15-20, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 149:1 I Thessalonians 5:15----Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    God Has A Plan Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,949 views

    In our society today many think that God does not have a plan. Some think God is dead, or distant, or uncaring, or not in control – but the reality check is He always has a plan and His plan is always in motion. The real thought for us today is, “Are we g

    “God has a Plan” Opening Illustration: God has a plan from Blue fish Tv.com In our society today many think that God does not have a plan. Some think God is dead, or distant, or uncaring, or not in control – but the reality check is He always has a plan and His plan is always in motion. The real ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting On God's Anointing Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,316 views

    Part of a message about God anointing David and what to do while you are wainting on God’s anointing.

    This is not a full message but a thought about the process of preparing for God’s anointing. What to do while we are wainting for his call, purpose. Introduction When we first meet David we find that he is the last son of many brothers. People didn’t think much about David. He was this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    God's Expiry Date Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 24, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,184 views

    This is Part 1 of a series of 3 titled "God's Expiry date"

    I found a bag of garlic hiding in the refrigerator the other day, but I couldn't recall how long they'd been there. And I couldn't find an expiration date. Now, I know garlic can last a long time but not forever! We get used to thinking everything has an expiration or "best by" date, and we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God's Love For Us

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
     | 11,168 views

    Jesus loves me this I know is just a song we sing until it becomes a truth in our hearts.

    God’s Love for us Psalm 139:1-3;13-16 Psalm 27:1-27:8 Prayer- Introduction- This morning, we will look in a moment at the broken hearted words of David as he sought the Lord in his hard times. Most people relate to Peter because he was the outspoken one and one who usually talked first and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,354 views

    Why you exist and how to fulfill that purpose.

    Life in the Fast Lane Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Revelation 4:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 19, 2004 Introduction When we began this series a couple of months ago, we began with a message titled, Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life. I told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist