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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Funeral Message Unbeliever - Suicide

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 1, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,088 views

    A hard living, rough and tough Alaska man takes his life and is not a believer.

    We are each entrusted with one life, formed by the hand of God the Father in our mother’s womb – surely God has his hand on us from the very first moments of life. Surely God knows all we do, all we think and, all we dream for. Surely God desires the best for us - You can see that, it is so obvious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Impatience With God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 30,033 views

    At times it is hard not to get impatient with God. It’s hard to wait for Him to move. But such impatience can cause us to act rashly and our rashness can cost us dearly.

    OPEN: Caitlin was a 4 year old and an only child. She really wanted to have a baby sister and kept pestering her mother asking when she could have one. One morning Caitlin told her mother, "Maybe if we both prayed out loud, God would hear us." So they prayed together. As soon as they finished, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Foolishness Of Preaching

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018
     | 8,791 views

    Some things are hard to hear within the volume of God’s word. Some things are hard to understand and comprehend. Something may even sound foolish to folks but I assure that is not the case.

    The Foolishness of Preaching 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Message: The idea of preaching as a method to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ is viewed by many in our day and time as foolishness. Strangely this was the very same attitude of the people who heard St. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Stall Full Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 2, 2019
     | 3,822 views

    Begins with my experience in an AIDS orphanage

    It was near Christmas, but it didn’t feel like it. In Cambodia there are two seasons. Hot and hotter. Christmas is just hot. I had led a study tour with fifteen over privileged Hong Kong students to a orphanage called Wat Opot, run by an American expat in his 60’s. It is difficult enough grasping ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Why We Preach On Giving

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,835 views

    Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

    What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Believing 101 Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,011 views

    Instead of downgrading our theology to match our experience we need to upgrade our experience to match our theology.

    A Course in Miracles: Believing 201 05.12.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the series titled A Course in Miracles. Last week’s evotional was on seeking 101. Next week’s evotional will be on waiting 301. This week’s evotional focuses on believing 201. To check out old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Rizpah, A Mother Who Stood Her Ground

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 49,077 views

    This is a Mother's Day message that encourages mothers to work hard at their calling to raise their children.

    RIZPAH, A MOTHER WHO STOOD HER GROUND TEXT: 2 Samuel 21:10 2 Samuel 21:10 KJV And Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth, and spread it for her upon the rock, from the beginning of harvest until water dropped upon them out of heaven, and suffered neither the birds of the air to rest on them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,856 views

    Fear - Paul’s experience in evangelism

    Do not be afraid Acts 18:5-11 Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. Between 1875 and 1883 he robbed 29 different stagecoach crews. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Leaving The Past In The Past

    Contributed by George Rennau on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 38,598 views

    It’s hard to move forward when you keep the past in the present

    Introduction There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and the man came home to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Precious Peace Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,664 views

    There are three types of peace which experience.

    Precious Peace Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Helen Keller said, “I don’t want peace that passes understanding, I want the understanding that brings peace.” What is peace? It has been described as a sense of security, a sense of a foundation underneath you, the assurance that God is in control. See ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    It’s Real… Oh Yes, It’s Real!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,844 views

    There are some lessons in life that some folks seem to have to learn the hard way.

    Illus: A first grade teacher asked her class to write six things in life they had learned the hard way. One little girl jotted these six things down. She had learned: • No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats • When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    Sex In The City - Or - Sex In The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,415 views

    Hard Question #1 What about sex outside of marriage, homosexuality and masturbation?

    INTRODUCTION A little boy ran into the living room where his father was reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” The boy’s mother cleared her throat and excused herself to let the father answer this long-feared question. Father cleared his throat and went through a long, careful explanation of how ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    4 Epiphany C Jesus Comes Home

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    It is hard to come home, but why did Jesus come looking for a fight?

    4 Epiphany C Luke 4:21-30 28 January 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen If you grew up in a small town, you know about small town rivalries. The hockey teams that play just a little tougher when playing a certain town. The anger at the boys because the girls want to date boys from the other town. Won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change.

    Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating one's proverbial head up against a wall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Yet, I Will Still Praise Thee

    Contributed by Justin Joiner on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 13,751 views

    Through hard times and good times we need to praise God.

    Yet, I will still praise thee. Open in Prayer. ~ Habakkuk 3: 17-18 ~ All of these things were happening but he still praised the Lord. ~ Even though I wasn’t getting an increase in pay at work and the bills weren’t paid, I still praised him. ~ Through the thick and thin we have to praise the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational