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Searching For The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 15, 2008

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The gift that God desires is not hard to find

1. The Bible is Under constant Attack a. distort and destroy b. making it relevant to modern man NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE - Our Mutual Joy “Opponents of gay marriage often cite Scripture. But what the Bible teaches about love argues for the other side. - Lisa Miller We cannot look to the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 3, 2010

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Second message explaining "church words." As the title states, this message explains the word "grace."

Those Confusing Church Words Series Ephesians 2:8-10 “Isn’t Grace What We Say Before We Eat?” We’re talking about "Those Confusing Church Words." Last week we talked about sin. We defined sin as "any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature." Today, we’re going ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"simon Says...." Part Two: Re-Thinking Possible Series

Contributed by Martin Wright on Jun 10, 2025

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In part two of our "Simon Says..." preaching series we find Jesus challenging Simon Peter (and challenging us as well) to re-think what is possible with God's help. What might happen if you invited Jesus into your home, into your career, into your circumstance?

“SIMON SAYS” REFLECTING UPON THE JOURNEY OF ONE WHO FOLLOWED JESUS. PART TWO: RE-THINKING POSSIBLE Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother-in-law and Others Luke 4:38-41 (See also Matthew 8:14-17 and Mark 1:29-34) 38 Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-41, Matthew 8:14-17, Mark 1:29-34, James 5:13-15, Isaiah 55:6, Luke 4:40-41, John 16:33, Matthew 14:22-33, Acts 2:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Triumphant King

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

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Victory in Jesus through hard times.

With all the bad weather, I can’t imagine that I am the only one who has driven on ice. It can be incredibly frightening to hit a patch of ice. Why? Because you lose control of the car and slide, spin, and even crash into other people and objects. I remember clearly on Tuesday, February 19th, Amy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Difficult Thing

Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006

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Why does it have to be so hard? Doing the most important things in life is often hard. God knows that and will help us!

DOING THE DIFFICULT THINGS March 5, 2006 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 16:21-28 Have you ever asked yourself Why does it have to be so hard?? Why does marriage have to be so hard? Raising Kids so hard? Why is being honest, losing weight, growing in Christ so hard If doing right is the right thing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Perfectionism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

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It is really hard to keep up the pretence of being a perfect Christian. It si so hard that you will probably lose your faith.

Christian freedom – The problem of perfectionism In recent messages we have talked about the things that affect our Christian Freedom. How when we normally claim that we are free people that we automatically accept limits on our freedom. Limits based on cultural limits which might affect freedom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Congregational

The Lord Of The Angel Armies Says: “i Am With You!”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 11, 2013

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The Lord of the Angel Armies Says: “I Am with You!” 1) Take his work seriously; 2) Take his word seriously

“This has been no laughing matter — people have lost their homes and livelihoods. I have a pit in my stomach that hasn’t gone away since yesterday at noon. I’m a single mom who has a worry now as to where I’m going to live and how I am going to clean up” (Tammy ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Hard Out Here For A P.i.m.p (Person In My Position)

Contributed by Paul L Brantley on Sep 12, 2013

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It interesting that no matter how you love God and how much you remember what he done for you, you still find yourself struggling. Struggling with issues of life, struggling with this thing called our flesh. Yes we love God, but we still struggle.

It's Hard Out Here For A P.I.M.P. Romans 7:14-24 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving -Thank You For Your Order....god The Father Asked Jesus A Hard Thing.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2021

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One of the ways that Israel stimulated a sense of gratitude and fidelity was remembering the exodus from captivity to liberation: “remember that you were once slaves...remember that it was God who liberated you and brought you to a land of promise."

Simple Act of Gratitude is a book that tells the story of an inspiration, the writing of 365 Thank You Notes, and how John Kralik’s life was changed from a life full of debts and disasters, to learning to be grateful for the life he had. I decided that I would try this too, and so I did starting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Ii)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

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Continuation of Part I.....Same description.

In my previous message on this topic, I attempted to point out some of the most common traps that satan lays for us. A. We are relatively safe from obviously gross temptations. 1. satan works in the areas in which we are the most susceptible. a. According to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whole Lot Of Shaking Goin’ On!

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Dec 14, 2016

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God's ways are hard to understand at times.

Introduction: Pastor Owen Bourgaize relates this personal anecdote: Sometimes His ways are hard to understand at the time, I can offer a personal example: Teenage children can be quite a trial, even a pain! 25 years ago my son was! He was keen on old vehicles that he intended to renovate. Against ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part Iii)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

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Continuation of part II.

In the past two messages, I believe that I have made the case for the fact that Christians must be prepared properly to guard against satan’s deadly arrows. Eph. 6:18 - 18praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Common Areas In Which Satan Will Work Hard To Trip Up Christians (Part I)

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 25, 2002

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A look at the different ways employed by the devil to trip up the Christian.

Eph. 6:10-13 - 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022

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Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-24, 1 Peter 5:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 2 Timothy 3:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Balaam’s Donkey: A Donkey Says “what?” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 31, 2016

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God shows up in the most unlikely of places, use the most unlikely of persons, to do the most powerful things.

10 Amazing Miracles From Scripture (4 of 10) Balaam’s Donkey: A Donkey Says “What?” Num. 22.22-35 October 25, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Israel had been delivered by God’s man, Moses, from the grip of Pharaoh, safely taken the Red Sea that would ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

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