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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    God's Guiding Hand

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,254 views

    One of the greatest tragedies in the Bible is the killing of the innocents. As terrible as the story is, though, it does show us how God moves in the middle of tragedies and injustices.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “God’s Guiding Hand” INTRODUCTION While we were celebrating the gift of Jesus with our family and friends, a lot was going on around the world. Bhutto was assassinated in Pakistan causing the country to more social and political upheaval. Several of our troops were killed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Slaves Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008
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     | 5,730 views

    This is the second of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 6:16. "Do you not know that if you present

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Slaves of Righteousness Text: Romans 6:15-23 Introduction: Slavery. It’s an ugly word; usually. When we hear the word “slavery” it brings up all kinds of images. Images of trafficking in human misery. Images of poverty and oppression. Images of cruelty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Walk In The Dark

    Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 11, 2006
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     | 3,183 views

    A camping trip opens up to me the powerful insight of the opening words of John.

    A Walk in the Dark John 1:1-9 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stairsteps Of Blessing Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,868 views

    They say that the greatest sermons are lived not preached. As Jesus delivers the sermon on the mount, we see that it is not just a sermon he preached, but one that he lived.

    They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. At the outset of his sermon on the mount, Jesus lays out the steps that lead to blessing. Step one: Realizing your spiritual condition. "Blessed are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Justice Versus Injustice Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    Jesus curses both the fig tree and teh temple for their fruitlessness. Rather than standing for justice and assisting the poor, the temple has sided with Roman Imperialism and in doing so has promoted injustice.

    Mark 11:12-21 “Justice versus Injustice” INTRODUCTION What do you do if you do not reach a goal for which you were striving? Do you give up, try again, make a different goal, or do something else? What do you do if your children fail to live up to your expectations—your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving The Lord, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 17, 2008
     | 3,514 views

    Focusing on Loving your Enemies

    Loving the Lord, Part 1 (Loving your Enemies) Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction For some of us, the title of this message could be “Mission Impossible”. Ask yourself tonight -- How can we love our enemies? How can we look at people who have done us wrong and honestly look at them with a heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Edify?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013
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     | 5,024 views

    Are the gifts given you all about you or Him?

    1 Cor 14:1-12 14:1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No One Likes A Hating God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on May 5, 2014
     | 4,368 views

    This sermon seeks to answer the questions, "Does God hate me?" "What does it mean for God to hate?"

    Ill: “Don’t be hating on me.” Author Anne Lamott – “You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people that you do.” Background: • Reading of 1 John 4:7-8 & Malachi 1:2-3. • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Good Does It Do? (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 6, 2014
     | 4,742 views

    What does God hear you say about Him?

    Malachi 3:13-15-“Your words have been harsh against Me,” Says the Lord, “Yet you say, ‘What have we spoken against You?’ You have said, ‘It is useless to serve God; What profit is it that we have kept His ordinance, And that we have walked as mourners Before the Lord of hosts? So now we call the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother Wisdom’s Advice

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 12, 2014
     | 3,552 views

    Mother Wisdom cannot guarantee that following her advice will create a personal Utopia, but her principles are likely to make our lives much, much better.

    Mother Wisdom’s Advice (Proverbs 3:1-8) 1. Mothers are, by nature, on the lookout to correct their children. Here are some fictitious quotations from the mothers of famous people: • After all the money we spent on braces, is that the biggest smile you can give me? [Mona Lisa’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
     | 5,069 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Parable of the Dishonest Manager: Living Shrewdly Luke 16:1-17 September 27, 2009 In the parable of the Prodigal Father we saw the younger brother squandering his inheritance and now we see how a manager squandering his master’s wealth. The point ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Piercing The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2014
     | 8,069 views

    Through the Spirit, God's servant will be a light to the nations, bringing justice and release to prisoners.

    Isaiah 42:1-9 “Piercing the Darkness” INTRODUCTION For most of us our Christmas preparations have been completed or nearing their finished splendor. The Christmas tree is up and decorated. Garland has been hung around the house and special Christmas candles have found their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bear Witness Boldly Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 2, 2013
     | 4,716 views

    Persecution, boldness, our message, courage

    BEAR WITNESS BOLDY Revelation 10 & 11 (p 866) July 14, 2013 These two chapters can be hard to understand. How can they help me in my Christian Life… first notice the main characters: Read Revelation 10: 1-11, John is the featured character in chapter 10…but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Different Perspective Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,711 views

    Christians see life from the perspective of the cross and eternity and live different lives because of it.

    Romans 13:8-14 “A Different Perspective” INTRODUCTION Those of us who grew up in the North Country often like to tell stories of our harsh winters. We tend to glory in the fact that we survived huge snowfalls, and some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded this side of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Inhibiters To Christian Patience

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011
     | 2,245 views

    THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE LORD”.

    THE INHIBITERS TO CHRISTIAN PATIENCE PSALM 37 INTRODUCTION: THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist