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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Persecution Can Be Good

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 30, 2021
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    We grow soft and cold without it. Sometimes it takes the fire of persecution for us to seek the fire of God.

    1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? 19 Wherefore let them that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Does Not Disappoint Us

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 20, 2006
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    Pentecost 1(C) - Hope does not disappoint as we boast about God’s glory which also leads us to boast in our sufferings.

    HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT US June 11, 2006 - PENTECOST 1 - Romans 5:1-5 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: How many of you have ever been disappointed? It would not take us much thinking to think of a disappointment or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving People And Using Things Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 7 of 7.

    LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LK. 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is Les Miserables, the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial, and selfless man late in his life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Created To Do Good Works

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2022
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    Apostle Paul states we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We have been sculpted by the Master to serve in His kingdom so why then isn't every Christian serving?

    Created to do Good Works Ephesians 2:10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Great Works of Art The ability to take existing materials and either paint, sculp or build something spectacular is something a rare few creative genius’ have been able to accomplish. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4: Turn From Your Evil Ways Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
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    STORY: Wife goes with husband to doctor. Not good, husband has but one week to live. Extend time by cooking, rubbing feet, back, take golfing, fishing, etc. Be as affectionate as when you were first married. This might extend his life. “Honey, what did do

    I. INTRODUCTION If your visiting with us we want you to know -studying this fall on the subject of revival and beginning next week we’ll be looking at some of the greatest revivals in the Bible. This week we will conclude our study of that great verse in the Bible telling us what God is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Eve - What If There Was No Christmas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
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    Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

    Worship Set - December 24 Christmas Eve Service Opening Prayer – Welcome – Pastor Mike Joy to the World (A) How Great Our Joy (A) Emmanuel/His Name is Called(A) Pastor Mike “Merry Christmas” Music/scripture reading (Pastor Mike and Kathy and singers/musicians) Kathy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    War A Good Warfare Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
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    This message is intended to alert us to the fact of spiritual warfare and give us information that wll help us in our spiritual battles.

    War A Good Warfare 1 Timothy 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Our passage for this morning reads, This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to embrace the qualities of the Good Shepherd, guiding and protecting others in our modern society with love, courage, and faith.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We find ourselves once again in the embrace of our faith, seeking solace in the Word of God, and yearning for the nourishment of spiritual enlightenment. We are here, not as individuals, but as a flock, a community bound ...read more

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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 9, 2024
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    This message was preached just before Veteran's Day, reminding us that every believer should be a good soldier for the Lord

    A Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Intro. Tomorrow is Veteran’s Day - I am so grateful to and for the men and women who have served our country in the armed services. -On Veteran’s day, we honor the living, on Memorial.Day, we honor those who have fallen. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
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    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Songs Of Ascent – Part 7 – Psalm 125 – The Unmovable Mountain And The Righteous And The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2023
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     | 1,897 views

    Mt Zion was a comforting security for the pilgrims. It means our stability too. Wickedness rules our nations but we must uphold the scepter of righteousness and do good to one another for God does good for us. Contrast of good and evil.

    THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 7 – PSALM 125 – THE UNMOVABLE MOUNTAIN AND THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED Psalm 125 A Song of Ascents [A]. THE GREAT SIMILE – THE MIGHTY COMPARISON {{Psalm 125:1 “Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.”}} We take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dying For An Answer: An Attempted Theodicy To The Problem Of Evil

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 2, 2013
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    Dying for an Answer: An Attempted Theodicy to the Problem of Evil

    It is perhaps one of the greatest intellectual stumbling blocks in all of religious thought. As much as any soul would like to avoid the topic all together, sooner or later each person will be forced to grapple with the seemingly incongruous realties resulting from the simultaneous existence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011
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    What Jesus says is that he’s not here to lead us into constraint...he’s here to lead us out! The door isn’t the gate to a cattle stall or a chute to the slaughter house! This gate leads out into the vast beautiful pasture, a life of freedom… full of joy.

    The Good Shepherd – John 10:1-10 The imagery of Christ the Shepherd and the sheep has made for beautiful pictures to decorate our homes, lovely greeting cards, and beautiful hymns, but the meaning and implication of this symbol is deeply personal and convicting. Far too often when we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Start

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007
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    It is great to know that Enoch walked with God, but it certainly is great to know that God walked with Enoch

    A Good Start 1This is the family tree of the human race: When God created the human race, he made it godlike, with a nature akin to God. Genesis 5:1 (MSG) 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Reason

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
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    God is constantly at work.

    Good Reason Matthew 26:1-68 1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 "As you know, the Passover is two days away-- and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified." 3 Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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