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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,138 views

    It is hard to understand why God doesn’t answer our prayers as we would like. When God says no, He never says, "Because I said so!" ALSO USEFUL FOR FUNERAL SERVICE

    Parents often have to tell their children, “no.” From time to time God tells His children no also. We have all experienced the confusion and disappointment that floods our hearts when God tells us no. + Isaiah 40:10-15 10See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and his arm rules for him. See, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Non-Biblical Passages

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019
     | 3,413 views

    Ten sayings not found in Scripture.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many think these “sayings” are quoted from Scripture, but they are just not there. However, they have biblical truths taught (a) in principle, or (b) application. 2. Some wrongly apply some of these “sayings.” 3. Condition: become a man/woman of the book, i.e., the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Say No To The Dress Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,278 views

    When we daily put on Christ and wear Him openly, then it promotes true unity and fellowship within the church

    Introduction: • The Apostle Paul has made a perfect case to the church in Colosse, why Jesus Christ is preeminent above all. He has dealt with faith, doctrine, and salvation. In chapter 2 Paul addressed the enemy that was attacking the church, but encouraged the saints to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Do Whatever He Says"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,234 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid “in the flesh” embarrassment by doing “ Whatever Jesus” told them to do.

    “Do Whatever He Says” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris John 2:1-11 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel, Monterey California BIG IDEA: Mary’s last words in all of scriptures is a one liner: “Do Whatever He Says”. REFERENCES: John 2:1-11 (The marriage at Cana – the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Soldiers For Christ

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,661 views

    A Veteran's Day sermon. The Bible often uses warfare as a metaphor for the Christian life. This sermon examines how Paul likens the Christian life to warfare and what this teaches us about how to win the battle in the Christian life.

    Soldiers for Christ Veteran’s Day Sermon November 9, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION Illus. – For a long time I didn’t understand my father-in-law, Sydney Robertson. He was the quietist man I ever met; almost unnervingly so. Having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready To Be A Disciple Of Christ?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
     | 6,887 views

    There are times when it is very easy to be a Disciple of Christ. there are other times when it is the most difficult thing there can be. This message looks at putting Christ first regardless of how life is.

    ARE YOU READY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST? JOHN 6:1-70 I. IT IS EASY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST WHEN JESUS SERVES US, AND LIFE IS GOOD. 1.) It was easy to be a disciple of Christ when he had fed the 5,000. A.) There was likely never a time that Jesus was as popular as this day, unless it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

    “A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Work Hard

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,243 views

    This is the 22nd sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

    Series: Accounting [#22] WORK HARD Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, we have looked at several types of relationships. We have looked at the wife, the husband, the parents, and the children. Today, we are going to look at the employee and employer relationship. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Endure Hardness

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,657 views

    Paul wanted Timothy to know the reality of the ministry.

    Endure Hardness Pastor Ken Crow 2 Timothy 2 (King James Version) 2 Timothy 2 1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Just Say No Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    Like Job’s friend Zophar, we eagerly find faults with others, thinking that pointing out their mistakes is all that is needed, and failing to build a relationship first. Contrast with Christ, who "became sin" for us.

    We are studying the very human issue of faultfinding during this Lenten season. We are using the story of Job and his friends, if you call them that, as they tried to console him, no, really, instruct him in his misery. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, three miserable comforters, Job said, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Hard To Be Humble Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 22, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    God despises pride and lifts up those who are humble. But how do I know if I'm proud, and how I can make sure that I am humble?

    The sermon series we’re preaching this month… is called “ONE THING”. We’re looking at ONE word that points to something important for us Christians. Scott began with the word GRACE; last week I preached on “UNITY”; and todays word is “HUMILITY.” HUMILITY - Back in the 1980s a singer named Mac ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thinking Is Hard Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 13, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,873 views

    When thinking of the past and the future, we often lose sight of the present. That robs us of present joy. Never let past failures or future fear rob you of present joy.

    Thinking Is Hard Philippians 3:12-16 2014 Baccalaureate Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries I have been privileged to speak at many baccalaureates through the years. Since I have three sons, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Hard Truth Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,043 views

    Repentance is the hard truth that sets us free to enjoy God forever through worship.

    A Hard Truth, Luke 13:1-9 Scripture “Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Faith Believes The "Hard Teachings"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,615 views

    Pentecost 14(B) - Faith believes the "hard teachings" of Scripture. Many decide to reject Christ and his word. God’s Spirit gives life through Christ’s words.

    FAITH BELIEVES THE “HARD TEACHINGS” (Outline) August 17 2008 -- PENTECOST 14 -- John 6:60-69 INTRO: One basic meaning for the word faith = trust. Everyone has faith in regards to the word trust. Each and every day people trust that certain things are going to happen. This is faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hard Or Simple?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    In one of the final debates with the Pharisees, Jesus exposes their penchant for complicating the simple meaning of God’s Word, while ignoring those parts of God’s word which truly are full of mystery.

    Hard or Simple? Matt. 22:15-22 A university research wished to study the differences in perception that are related to ones vocation. So, they devised a simple test in order to detect how a person’s professional vocation influenced their answer to a simple question. The first to be tested ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican