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  • James Thibodeaux avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer?

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
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    The only thing I can think of is this, we who have been called to this great purpose of conformity to the image of Christ will for that reason also be called to suffer with Christ.

    Intro: When writing this message, not to long ago, I had a conversation with a lady who lives here In the trailer park where I live. I was cutting her yard for her because she was hurt 2 weeks ago and could not do so and asked me to cut the lawn for her till she gets better. When she came to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Switching Drivers - Hitchhiker 3 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,500 views

    This is the third week of our "Hitchhiker" sermon series. When we become overwhelmed... sometimes the best response to give control over to someone who has the power to do something about it! It’s time to give control over to God.

    Jonah 3:1 - 4:1 NIV Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city-- a visit required three days. 4 On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Elements Of Advent

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 8, 2020
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     | 11,557 views

    This message helps to explain three of the four elements of ADVENT: Love, Joy, and Hope. The final element of Peace will be the topic for the following Sunday.

    As I sat down to put together my thoughts for this sermon, and after praying about it, I looked at the calendar and realized that this is one of those years that there are only 4 Sundays of Advent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes there are 5 Sundays but then there are years like 2020 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unclean

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 30, 2024
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     | 4,528 views

    Unclean spirits are more than demons– more than the voices in our heads. In today’s scripture, Jesus finds the unclean spirit in the church

    TITLE: UNCLEAN SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 1:21-28 / LEVITICUS 13:45 We don’t know what Jesus was preaching in the Synagogue in Capernaum. History didn’t record what he said, but people were astounded by it. This makes me think of the people – the men – who witnessed this. I can imagine them saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Questions Of Homosexual Desire Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
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     | 4,007 views

    As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, the response from traditional conservatives has become equally impassioned. A deep animosity has grown between portions of the homosexual community and many who represent a Christian unde

    I want to address a topic that is as difficult as any topic we could address today…. that of sexual identity and homosexuality. It’s a subject that has become the most politically and personally polarized as any in our lifetimes. As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is That All You've Got?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2024
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     | 2,295 views

    We who follow Christ are responsible to present the message of grace at every opportunity. Many will dismiss our message as foolish talk. We must honestly present the truth to such people, refusing to give up our stand for the truth.

    “As [Paul] was saying these things in his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.’ But Paul said, ‘I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. For the king knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lanny Carpenter avatar

    Abraham: Man Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021
     | 2,851 views

    2nd in the series Unlikely Heroes. Reveals Abraham's great heroic attribute of faith.

    INTRODUCTION A famed tightrope walker came to Niagara Falls and stretched his rope across the thunderous currents from Canada to the United States. Before the breathless multitudes, he walked, then ran, across the falls. He did the same blindfolded, with drums rolling. Then, still blindfolded, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Camping Out For Jesus’ Return

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on May 21, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    Jesus, on His return: 1. He will return, 2. No man knows when, 3. We always need to be ready. #3 is often overlooked. ALWAYS BE READY, and also beware of incorrect predictions, while we compassionately pray for those involved.

    5/22/11 Given by: Sterling C. Franklin GKJ (Glorious King Jesus), webcast at http://www.bit.ly/gkj-webcast Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:31-36 31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrection Sunday 2019 - The Main Thing

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 20, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,404 views

    Sometimes even on Resurrection Sunday we can become distracted and drawn into something beside the main focus of the day; the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

    Resurrection Sunday 2019 – The Main Thing Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Sermon # 4 - Seek To Please God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,168 views

    Often we miss out on God’s call for our lives when we disobey the Lord or choose to please people over God. As a church may we not shun our responsibility to proclaim Christ, but stand up boldly to proclaim Christ and the good news of the Gospel.

    We read in Jonah 1:4, “Then the LORD sent a great wind over the sea, and a severe storm broke out. It seemed as if the ship were about to break up.” (ISV) As we continue these studies on the life of Jonah, we will be pleasantly surprised to know that there is a lot that we as a church can learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Go! And Proclaim The Risen Christ- 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 14, 2025
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     | 825 views

    Resurrection Sunday is the day when everything changed. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was empty. Death was defeated. And the risen Saviour stands victorious!

    Go! And Proclaim the Risen Christ- 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4 Introduction Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Today is not just any Sunday—it is Resurrection Sunday, the day when everything changed. The stone was rolled away. The tomb was empty. Death was defeated. And the risen Saviour stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Who Can Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven? Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 10, 2017
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     | 11,275 views

    Being a citizen of the Kingdom of God is the most important decision anyone will ever make in their life. However, along with citizenship comes responsibility. God expects us to Embody Christ’s name, Embrace His mission,and Obey His Word.

    Kingdom of Heaven Series-Lesson #6 Title: Who Can Enter the Kingdom of Heaven? June 23, 2013 Text: Matthew 7:15-29 For six weeks now we have been discussing a wonderful place called the Kingdom of God. But, as we have discovered, this Kingdom is more than just a place; it is a lifestyle, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destroying Your Discouragement

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,036 views

    Discouragement can destroy us if we don’t destroy it first. Here is how.

    Destroying Your Discouragement Nehemiah 4:4-14 From the series "Slaying The Giants In Your Life" Introduction: Most of you have never heard of Lawrence Hanratty, who was named the "Unluckiest Man In New York City." (Profiled in the Los Angeles Times) A Nearly electrocuted to death in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 19,115 views

    In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

    "The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

    Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist