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  • James May avatar

    Why God?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    This is a sermon for those who have ever questioned why God allows sin to continue and why He allows His children to suffer.

    WHY GOD? Sermon Text - Psalm 73:1-28 Have you ever sat and read the newspaper, or watched the news on TV and wondered why does God allow such things to happen? Small children are kidnapped and murdered, and not just those from ungodly homes, but Christian homes as well. The case of the recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Servanthood In Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 16,255 views

    This is the 6th sermon in a series of 8 on discipleship. This sermon describes the important roleof servanthood in discipleship.

    31"When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His throne in heavenly glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33He will put the sheep on His right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Buy Oil While The Sun Shines Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 8 of 9

    BUY OIL WHILE THE SUN SHINES (MATTHEW 25:1-13) A good friend called me shortly on the Saturday afternoon exactly a week before the day of my wedding. He asked hesitatingly, “What are you doing?” I sensed something was not right and asked him what he meant. After a brief pause he asked meekly: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being A Body Part

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    Learn about the Context, Motivation, and Operation of the gifts of the Spirit as we study this chapter. Learn the four keys to living life as a part of the body of Christ.

    For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Spiritual gifts probably causes more controversy among Christians today than almost any other topic. On both sides of the issue we have stereotypes – the wild-eyed charismatic who throws his hands out to heal people and they fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Love Like A Red, Red Rose Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,840 views

    The coming of Christ offers hope to lives dried out in meaninglessness, beyond our limitations, and in the midst of sin-weariness. Advent series illustrated with Chrismons

    “Hope is like a harebell trembling from its birth, Love is like a rose the joy of all the earth, Faith is like a lily lifted high and white, Love is like a lovely rose the world’s delight. Harebells and sweet lilies show a thornless growth, But the rose with all its thorns excels them both.” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By The Book, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    It is our attitudes in action that determine the blessing we receive.

    August 3, 2003 Morning Service Text: Matthew 5:3-6 Subject: The Beatitudes Theme: Living by the Book, Part One A middle-aged woman suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While in intensive care she had a near-death experience and saw God. She asked, “Is it my time to go now?” God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Do You Believe In God?

    Contributed by Danny Ferguson on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,078 views

    A survey of three arguments from classical apologetics (cosmological, teleological and moral).

    Why believe in God? Sermon for Adrian Christian Church Danny Ferguson Intro Why do you believe in God? Have you ever been asked this question? Are you prepared to answer this question? 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Land Of Beginning Again

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    For New Year’s: a participatory sermon, raising the questions: [1] What comfort zone is God calling you to leave? [2] What frightens you most about what God is calling you toward? [3] In what ways have you resisted God’s desire to bless you? [4] How is G

    Every now and then God does something which guarantees that those among whom He is working will never be the same again. Whatever it is that He does may seem small and insignificant at the time, but after a while you come to realize that He has done something which has changed everything. We’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,500 views

    Let’s walk with Israel this week as Jethro returns Moses’ family. We will see Jethro praising Moses’ God above all gods and sacrificing to God. This is something we would do well to always remember.

    Giving Thanks to God When God Moves People know God’s activities are organized activities DBF Sunday Sermon, 11/24/02 You know a lot of times we are so busy looking at the bad things around us that we fail to see what is that good and perfect thing that God is doing in our midst. Lets remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Factor Episode One Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    This was a two part message on conquering our fears and was loosely based on the TV show Fear Factor

    So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends Goosebumps up and down your spine, brings your heart to your throat and makes you want to throw up just thinking about it? Snakes, heights, spiders, enclosed spaces? Most to those things have been explored at some point or another on ¡§Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is The Big Deal About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,822 views

    Part 3 of this series that is looking into the true meaning of Christmas.

    “Christmas beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 3 (What is the Big Deal about Christmas) Brian A. Moon A television interviewer was walking the streets of Tokyo at Christmas time. Much as in America, Christmas shopping is a big commercial success in Japan. The interviewer stopped one young woman on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Living Lyrics Of The Lowly Life

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    One of the great surprises of Christmas is God’s propensity toward working thru the lowly.

    - - - - - - - - - - Unless noted otherwise all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - "Oh, how I praise the Lord. How I rejoice in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and now generation after generation will call me blessed.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,935 views

    What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

    Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where's Your Help Coming From?

    Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 300 ratings
     | 64,103 views

    We need to recognize who sustained us through our past and be faithful to Him in the future.

    Where’s Your Help Coming From? Psalm 124 December 28th, 2002. I can picture the processional party of pilgrims passing through the pleasant countryside. From all different walks of life, they come. Some are common shepherds who had toiled all year round under the brisk, bleak blanket of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "Vcr Faith”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 2,779 views

    To overcome our doubts we must first face them head on and have a bout with doubt.

    I’m so glad our God doesn’t impose a question quota on us. God welcomes our doubts, questions and feelings. Sometimes we all have bouts with doubts. 1. Those who are pre-doubters. 2. Those who are doubters. Every once in a while that doubt drives you crazy. 3. Those who are dead. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational