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Skepticism Isn't Terminal

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 17, 2007

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Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty.

Title: Skepticism Isn’t Terminal Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty. Introduction There are many questions that are deeply troubling to me… (tongue in cheek) • What if your hot pocket is cold? Is it still a hot pocket or is it a cold pocket? • What if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Isn't For Sissies Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

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Prayer matters. Real prayer is worth whatever effort it takes to make it the source of power in our lives. In our text, John reveals the secret of effective praying. Note the three keys that can unlock prayer’s power for you.

Prayer Isn’t for Sissies! 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Prayer isn’t for sissies! A lot of people think otherwise, perhaps some in this room Some think it is a cop-out. They say, “praying is an attempt to find an easy way out. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Isn't Fair Lord

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

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A meditation in 2 parts - a Christian complaining about how awful Christmas has become, & God’s response. I included the Christmas story from Luke in the service.

A CHRISTIAN AT PRAYER Lord it just isn’t fair the way they treat us at Christmas time. We’d worked hard to put on the specials this year. Harder than ever perhaps. Did they come – did they heckers like. And the crowds down in town this year seemed bigger too Lord. From the moment they switched ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Perfection Isn't Optional Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 25, 2011

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We must be perfect to enter Heaven

Why did Jesus ascend into Heaven, why didn’t He stay here on earth for ever? Wouldn’t it have been easier for us to be certain about our Christian faith if He had, if we could see Him and ask Him all those difficult questions that keep on cropping up about how to live the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Holiness: What It Isn’t.

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Dec 6, 2010

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A sermon addressing a few misconceptions of holiness and what it is or isn’t with the aid of theologian, preacher, and founder of The Salvation Army, William Booth. The inroduction is from my personal experience and can be left out if being used in your c

Holiness “Holiness is like a diamond. It has many facets” – Dr. Roger Green at Holiness Ablaze, 2010 Holiness. Holy is defined by Dictionary.com as, “1. Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred. 2. Living according to a strict or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Salvation Isn't Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 21, 2015

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This is the 16th sermon in the series "The Cure". There are many opinions about salvation- Many of them a wrong.

Series: The Cure [#16] WHAT SALVATION ISN’T Romans 9:6-33 Introduction: Most weeks I start off with a personal story; but this week, I want to share with you what God has shown me. God speaks to us in several ways: Through prayer, through Scripture, through circumstances, through other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-33

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Isn't Enough Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 20, 2015

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This is the 4th sermon in the series, "The Cure". Religion won't save you.

Series: The Cure [#4] RELIGION ISN’T ENOUGH Romans 2:17-29 Introduction: We have studied many different areas of sin in just 2 chapters of Romans. This morning’s sermon may point out one of the most dangerous problems in the Church- Religion. I do understand that Christianity is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Life Isn't Fair!

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

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If God is just why is life so unfair?

Life isn’t fair? “Life isn’t fair!” How often have you heard those words spoken? We read ‘unfair’ news stories everyday. Widows and pensioners defrauded of their life savings; young women attacked and raped; young men killed or maimed in car accidents; refugees from yet another war in Africa dying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Freedom Isn’t Free"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others - while tears, pain, and death still exist – to set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans enjoys.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Memorial Day Worship Service Killeen, TX 30 May 2010 Big Idea: Soldiers (and family members of military members) should set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Just Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

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From this episode in Joseph's life, we learn that God is always with us, God can help us grow through our suffering, and we learn that there is a better day coming.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a statement that I think that all of us can agree on – “Life just isn’t fair!” 1. Can we all agree on that? 2. Do any of us need proof that life isn’t fair? 3. Look at this cartoon – “Life is unfair…for proof ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isn't Christianity Arrogant?

Contributed by Pierre Naude on May 6, 2011

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Christains are so often accused of being arrogant when they claim that Jesus is the only way. If you know someting to be the truth, is it arrogant to claim that?!

Isn’t Christianity Arrogant? Jn 14.1-6 I’m sure we all understand the word ‘blasphemy’ – “using the Lord’s name in an inappropriate way” – perhaps as a swear word or a curse, or even just thoughtlessly. But have you ever noticed that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Failure Isn't Fatal Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018

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When it comes to failure and sin in your life, you have two options. You can try to hide it, or you can admit it.

INTRODUCTION This is a message about how to overcome failure. If you’ve never failed, then you are free to leave now so you can beat the Methodists to the restaurants. But if you’ve ever failed, God has a word for you today. Let me tell you the true story of Walter. He grew up in a very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 28, 2016

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Life Isn’t Fair. What are we as believers supposed to do about it?

LIFE ISN’T FAIR 1 PETER 2:11-25 INTRODUCTION Life Isn’t Fair. * In the very first family, Adam and Eve had one son kill another over worshipping God (of all things) and that son was banished out of the family. That isn’t fair. (Genesis 4) * Abraham had a son born to him by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Isn’t Fair

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023

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God isn’t fair. God is lavish. Everything is a gift, including our lives, whether short or long.

Do you remember the Palm Sunday five years ago when twin suicide bombings took place in Egypt? One was at St. George’s Church in the Nile delta, and the other was at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, the seat of the Coptic papacy. It’s one of the oldest Christian communities in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Isn't God Fair Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 22, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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Message 4 of 4 on tough questions. This message is based on Psalms 73

Tough Questions ï¿½ Real Answers Why Isn’t God Fair? May 6, 2007 If God is good, shouldnï¿½t we receive more ï¿½goodï¿½ things in our life? 1 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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