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Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 19, 2022

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We all want justice, but we do not always get justice.

Illus: Makes me think of a young lady who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer on this particular day. She was very excited about her picture being taken. As she walked out of the park, she looked at the Polaroid picture in total ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Independence Day! The Samaritan Woman Encounters Christ

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 25, 2023

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This is from a series on encountering Christ.

Title: “Independence Day: Jesus Encounters a Samaritan Woman” Script: Jn. 4 Type: Series Where: GNBC 3-26-23 Intro: "Independence Day" is a song written by Gretchen Peters, and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. The song was officially released in May 1994 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace And God's Choice Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 19, 2011

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This sermon gives an extensive treatment of Christian thought on the doctrine of election.

Series: Understanding God’s Grace Grace And God’s Choice Lesson Twenty Nine Romans 9:14-29 A. Have you ever wondered whether you chose God or he chose you? B. Further, if you chose God, does that mean you determined your salvation and God only responded to you? C. Or did God choose you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

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The antidote to "self-esteem" - othewise known as pride.

Meekness not weakness By Adrian Warnock Audio available at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/meek.wma 8th Feb 2003 (Mat 5:5) Like the other beatitudes, this one is completely contrary to what the world says- the world says blessed are the RICH, the Happy and the assertive. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Tragedy Strikes- God Answers

Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 21, 2001

based on 107 ratings

| 7,991 views

A response sermon to the September 11th WOrld Trade Center attack based on Luke 13:1-5. It deals with both tragedy and terrorism.

To paraphrase a past President, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 will forever go down in history as a day of infamy. I remember watching as a child the funeral of John F. Kennedy. I remember as a young college student watching the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. The bombings of embassies, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Promises And Prisoners Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 26, 2002

based on 90 ratings

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Paul makes it clear that faith and not the law has always been the key to God’s favor.

Introduction In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A frightened public demanded a response, and the government wanted to send a message to criminals. Their message was named Alcatraz. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationships–all In The Family Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 15, 2002

based on 136 ratings

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God has a plan for our family relationships. Let’s discover God’s plan using the acrostic F.A.M.I.L.Y.

An old saying that hold a lot of truth goes: “You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.” God gave you your parents–your brothers or sisters; God gave you your children, and God has no exchange policy. Your family is yours for life. God has created or designed man to share ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Producing Righteous Men Of God Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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The Word of God urges fathers to come under His guidance and become righteous men of God.

Producing Righteous Men of God (Father’s Day 2002) James 1:19-20 Introduction Lucille Ball was on the Merv Griffin show and maybe out of his own desparation and desire for answers he asked this woman only known for her comedy "Lucille, you’ve lived a long time on this earth and you are a wise ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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· Tamar represents those who are forsaken and lonely · Rahab represents those who are fearful of the future

The Family Tree of Jesus Tamar and Rahab Matthew 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas season is upon us. For most of us that means Christmas cards, Christmas shopping, Christmas cooking, and, of course, Christmas trees. You might be surprised to discover that there was a Christmas tree ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fix Your Judgements Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Lesson 13 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. This one focuses on judging others and what it means and does not mean. We can still be fruit inspectors, just not judges of another’s heart.

Fix your Judgements Matthew 7:1-5 This morning we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount. We’ve been talking about making permanent fixes in our lives. We are rapidly coming to the close of this series and we have examined several areas of our lives where Jesus tells us we need to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Great Dad" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 14, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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What makes a great Dad according to scripture.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches June 15, 2003 Father’s Day “A Great Dad” Psalm 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. Anyone can be a father but it takes a special person to be a Dad. The title for today’s message is a “A Great Dad.” Just what are the characteristics of a great Dad? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Hang On One More Day Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Holy Saturday is a day of mourning and lament. We would do well in modern Christianity to learn how to authentically pour our pain out to God like the Psalmist.

Dare to Hang On One More Day Jn 19:30; Ps 22 Holy Saturday: April 19, 2003 Intro: I have no doubt that the Sabbath which began the day Jesus was crucified was the worst Sabbath the disciples had ever known. It was supposed to be a day of worship and celebration. And the Passover Sabbath was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Man And Wife Or Spouse And Strife? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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God wants Christian husbands to be gentle initiators and Christian wives to be confident responders. Yes, this often – though not always -- makes for a better marriage; but it is first and foremost God’s revealed will.

Man and Wife or Spouse and Strife? (I Peter 3:1-7) 1. Marriage bears the brunt of a lot of humor. 2. Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" ? "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Apart From The Law

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The law is important, but only in the context of grace.

APART FROM THE LAW TEXT: Is. 40:1-5; Rom. 3:19-24 In the New Testament portion of our Daily Walk readings, we are moving from the book of Acts, which told us about the formation of the early church, into the writings of Paul. The writings of Paul in the New Testament begin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

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