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Don't Try To Manipulate God – Fear Him Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2009

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14th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We cannot manipulate God into giving us what we want through our own righteousness and wisdom.

If you go to any store or website that sells books, you will find a number of books by one of the best-selling “Christian” authors of our time. Among some of the things that you will read in these books are the following quotations. Although some of you may be familiar with these books and/or the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Just What I Wanted! Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008

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3rd sermon from 2008 Christmas series where we look at Christmas through point of view of Biblical characters, this is Simeon’s.

“Just What I Wanted” Christmas Through Their Eyes Series Luke 2:21-38 Intro: What is the perfect gift in your eyes? For many, it usually it is something you really, really want. Maybe that new TV, or a new car. Perhaps it might be a long awaited trip or just a quiet evening alone. Whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Inappropriate Prayers Without Really Trying!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 5, 2004

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This message explores ways that we as believers sometimes approach God in an inappropriate manner in our prayer lives. Issues dealt with: Praying for the ears of men, praying for length,praying in pride, and praying to manipulate God to do our will rather

How to Pray Wrong Prayers without Really Meaning to Do So! Matthew 6:6-10 1. PRAYERS MEANT FOR THE EARS OF MEN ARE INAPPROPRIATE PRAYERS! Jesus warned against praying in the streets, etc. so that others could see you praying and hear your prayers. His warning was that we are not to put on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-11, Luke 18:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

It's Just A Regular Sunday Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 3, 2018

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This is the 4th sermon in the "Playing A New Game" series.

Series: Playing A New Game [#4] IT’S JUST A REGULAR SUNDAY Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction: As I was preparing for today’s sermon, I realized that we have had a “special Sunday” for 10 weeks- It started with the March 25th Palm Sunday sermon and went through last Sunday’s Memorial Day sermon. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

Just Get Out Of The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 22, 2012

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We need to learn to follow God and not expect Him to follow us.

Just Get Out of the Way Text: Gen. 16:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of us are like the preacher who was on a diet and prayed as he drove to work- "Now, Lord if it is your Will for me not to have any donuts this morning You make sure there are no parking places in front of the donut shop." ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Trying Times - “a Time Of Peace”

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 9, 2013

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Memories of God's soldiers tried in the fire of their hearts, while, here, on earth, who stood the test of time.

Trying Times: A Time Of Peace by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (8/8/2013) “The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot...And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-32

Denomination: Friends

Why Do Accusers Try To Discredit The People Of God?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas.

1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas. In this passage we read about men who tried to discredit Peter and the apostles who had just received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Peter said, "These men are not drunk as you suppose." (Acts 2:15) Ignorant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can't Make It, Stop Trying! Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Sep 10, 2005

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This sermon explores our absolute dependance upon God for our salvation.

You Can’t Make It, Stop Trying! Galatians 2: 11-21 1. It is impossible for you to live a life worthy of our Lord’s favor (15-17). A. It seems that we so often think that if we are just good enough God will love us. B. You cannot be justified by anything you do (obeying the law). C. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Just Need Is A Word

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 10, 2020

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God delivered them from the hands of their enemies.

As our story opens up, we see that the children of Moab and the children of Ammon, and the Ammonites came against Jehoshaphat to battle. And we could so easily assign names to these enemies that apply to us personally. So easily we could name these same troubles as: attack on our character, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

Just Let Me Remember

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 24, 2022

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Remember who can see you through, just remember it is the Lord

The book of Lamentations is filled with tears and sorrow. It has been so bad that there are some who referred to it as a paean of pain. A poem of pity, a proverb of tragedy, a hymn of heartbreak, a psalm of sadness, a symphony of sorrow, a story of sifting, a tale of tears, a chant of desolation, a ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Used Judas To Try And Hurt The Work Of God

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

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Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. - Luke 22:3 This short passage of Scripture is full of irony and also should put the fear of the Lord in our hearts. Judas was one of the twelve Apostles our Lord choose through prayer and f ..

Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. - Luke 22:3 This short passage of Scripture is full of irony and also should put the fear of the Lord in our hearts. Judas was one of the twelve Apostles our Lord choose through prayer and fasting all night. It was a serious decision ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Not Be Found Trying To Fight God! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2025

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As Jesus moved through Galilee, and later Judea, “a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased.”

Friday of the Second Week in Easter Season 2025 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?” The words of the psalmist are woven into both of our NT readings today. St. Luke and St. John tell the story for us to hear and believe, and the psalmist gives us the words for all of us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-42, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:13-14, John 6:1-15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"I Just Love People" Series

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 25, 2002

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Or are you afraid of them? - A Sermon in a series on RELATIONSHIPS.

Some time ago Jill (my wife) and I attended a workshop given by the Sacred Dance Group at Longmead in Dorset, England. At one session we were asked, "What things do you find enjoyable?" ( Later we were going to praise God for them in movement as well as words). One girl said, "The colour of the sky ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Joseph’s Just Love Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Jan 27, 2012

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THE ONE THING TO DO: In difficult, hurtful situations follow Joseph’s countercultural example and demonstrate “just” love by knowing God’s word well enough to allow it to teach you to turn your anger into grace.

Series: Christmas 2011, Advent Message: Joseph’s “Just” Love Topics: Love, Christmas, Advent, Joseph, Anger, Hurt, Justice, Grace, Bible, Marriage Text: Matthew 1:18-20, Isaiah 42:1-6 Date: Dec. 18, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Credid: In this sermon I rework part of a 1st person sermon on Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-6, Matthew 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

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