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Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

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Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17, Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Memory Of God

Contributed by Vicki Fisher on Jun 18, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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A sermon for Advent recalling that God will not forget, even though people do.

POINT: God will not forget you Background: We’re going to talk some more about Mary’s response to the announcement of her child who would soon be born. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 “And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Hope In The Midst Of Despair

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 23, 2004

based on 96 ratings

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This is a funeral message, sermon, or homily preached at the funeral of a young suicide victim whose commitment to Jesus was unknown. It is a message of grace and hope for his family who has many unanswered questions.

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR! --a funeral sermon for a young suicide victim Romans 8:32, II Corinthians 6:2, II Corinthians 12:9, Romans 10:13, Genesis 18:25, Matthew 7:1-2, I Samuel 16:7 --by R. David Reynolds It is my understanding that every seventeen minutes a self inflicted death occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Did Anybody Call While I Was Out? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

based on 11 ratings

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Part 10 in Elijah series - what God’s call is (and isn’t), and what we are to do with it.

1 Kings 19:19-21 – Did Anybody Call While I Was Out? There’s an old legend that tells the story of a maniacal Dutch sea captain who was struggling to round the Cape of Good Hope in the eye of a terrible gale that threatened to sink his ship and all aboard. The sailors warned him to turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why America Is Free

Contributed by Robert Pue on Sep 5, 2004

based on 17 ratings

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Why did God set America aside as the "New World?" Why is America Free?

I have several things on my mind as I sit down to write this monthÕs column. WeÕre just a week or so into the month of June now. The cold, rainy weather of Spring seems to have finally given way to summer. The kids will have their last day of school before summer break this week, and our family ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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Those who derive their reality from the world they see and hear about them are not living in the true reality that God wants for them.

The Jewish people were confident of their standing as the "People of God." They had this confidence for two major reasons; they could trace their lineage back to Abraham, and they bore the sign of the covenant which was circumcision. Jesus acknowledged their physical lineage in the previous section ...read more

Scripture: John 8:39-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Advice For A New Beginning

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004

based on 84 ratings

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The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

“Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pilate: How To Decide What To Do About Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004

based on 68 ratings

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We all must decide what we are going to do about Jesus.

Introduction: In Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, one of Jesus biggest assets appears to be the Roman Prefect, Pilate. A Pilate goes head to head with the religious leadership in defense of Christ. a If Jesus was a self-professed King, then Pilate could kill him for treason. b If Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Sold Out For Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2004

based on 71 ratings

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Discipleship means giving Christ our best.

Acts 5:27-32 “Sold Out for Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Suppose someone threatened to kill you if you didn’t stop talking about God? You might be tempted to keep quiet. But after being threatened by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Inheritance Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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Mrs. Ruth left a spiritual inheritance! It wasn’t written on paper or signed by a lawyer but it was much easier to read. It was her life.

We have come this morning to remember Mrs. Ruth Bishop. We have many sweet and precious memories to remember her by. Those memories we will never forget, but this afternoon I want to direct your attention toward some things she left behind, that are more powerful and more valuable than any last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters Most In Life!

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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What Matters Most In Life! Love is the key to attracting the lost to church!

I almost died this week... The words, “I love you.” became meaningful to me. Love came alive in Janet, when she didn’t want to leave me even though they kicked her out. Almost every phone call - the words I love you were spoken from the heart. Tonight - Communion - I will tell about the walk ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Philemon

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 13, 2004

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A study on the unique letter from Paul to Philemon "requesting" the forgiveness of his returning runaway slave Oneisimus.

The letter to Philemon is sandwiched in between Titus and Hebrews, it is one of a small group of personal letters that Paul wrote. Surely there were more of these but these are the ones in our Bible. They are grouped together and include 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. All of Paul’s teaching ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 30, 2003

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We will look at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and discover three important principles for our lives.

Matthew 21 The Triumphal Entry As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready For The Rapture

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 26, 2003

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This message seeks to show that since the Rapture could take place at any time, we need to be ready, by knowing that we have trusted Christ as Savior, and by living holy and godly lives.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE RAPTURE? Text: I Thess.4: 13-18 Intro: Though the word “rapture” is often used in theological discussions, it is never used in the Bible. This does not mean however, that it is an unscriptural term, or that it should not be used. In verse seventeen of our text we find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd's Voice

Contributed by John Nadasi on May 9, 2003

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The story of the shepherd is one that should be intimately familiar to us. It is our story. I share my own story of hearing the shepherd’s voice. Feel free to edit and share your own.

The Shepherd’s Voice John 10:11-18 Paonia United Methodist Church May 11, 2003 A young wife called a newspaper office and asked for the food editor. "Would you please help me?" she asked. "I’m cooking a special dinner tonight for my husband’s boss and his wife. I’ve never cooked a big ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

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