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  • Mike DuBose avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 36,585 views

    Why does God allow so much hurt and pain in the world? What’s His reason? How can bad things work for the good? I have an answer...

    Why Me, Lord? Romans 8: 28 – 31 June 9, 2002 You know it’s going to be a bad day when you wake up in the hospital all broken & bruised and your insurance agent tells you that your accident policy covers falling of the roof… but not hitting the ground… Or, when you call Suicide ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Born Free Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,881 views

    The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

    Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Messiah's Messengers And Our Mission"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,836 views

    Christ encourages his disciples not to fear persecution.

    Matthew 10:24-39 “The Messiah’s Messengers and Our Mission” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Believers are often persecuted. We are bypassed, shunned, withdrawn from, isolated, talked about, ridiculed, mocked, considered strange, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,496 views

    This is a sermon on Communion, the Lord’s Supper based on John 6

    Introduction: A. Satisfaction is a feeling that comes when a need, a desire or an expectation has been fulfilled or gratified. What a wonderful feeling that is. Time to celebrate. B. Eating and drinking. Hungry and then eat at the buffet. What a feeling that is after extremely hungry and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising The Bar Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,690 views

    This is part of a series of sermons that encourage believers to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the church.

    RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE Colosians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> This summer our son Alan was in the play ¡°Big River¡± which was performed at the Bucyrus Little Theater. Ken Barnett from MG High School was the director. Not long before the first performance they had a dress rehearsal. Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elijah - Down But Not Out Series

    Contributed by Bob Groves on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,790 views

    Dealing with tough times in life. Especially when you are down emotionally.

    Series... People Like YOU & ME ELIJAH...RemindS ME of a "WORD" – TIRED. Today – Look at ELIJAH a MAN Greatly Used of God – Who Ran into a Dark Time in LIFE... We can Learn from Him what to do & not to do – When You’re Down – Not Out Read I Kings 19:1-10 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dare To Go Beyond!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,108 views

    Only the righteousness of Christ enables us to go beyond selfishness and greed.

    Remember the old Star Trek television series? It captured the imagination of an entire generation when it first came out. The crew of the starship USS Enterprise endeavored on a 5-year mission – and as those familiar words explain – “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” “Go beyond!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    3 Counter Offensives Of The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    The church is not a fortress, but a force, and therefore must implement 3 counteroffensives in response to our enemy’s attacks!

    The Church’s Three Counteroffensives to Our Enemies Attacks Acts 8 17 Nov 2002 INTRODUCTION: We are going to return to our broad outline for understanding Acts, you’ll remember the theme is THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT. While our three major points were: 1. Being a witness in Jerusalem (1:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Perfected In Works

    Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 33,762 views

    If our faith does not lead to practical holiness of life, it is indeed just like a body without a spirit --having no value whatsoever.

    Faith Perfected in Works James 2:14 - 26 A crippled boy was once hurrying to catch a train. Carrying gifts under his arm, he was struggling with his crutches. Suddenly, a man bumped into him, knocking his parcels in all directions. The man then paused and scolded the boy for getting in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

    A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,249 views

    Jesus through his actions, the story he tells and the application that he makes exposes the character flaws of those in attendance.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 38 “When Jesus Comes To Dinner” Luke 14:1-14 Have you ever been in a home of a fellow Christian and seen the plaque hanging on the wall saying, “Jesus is the head of this home, the silent listener to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Holiness” Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

    September 12, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1:13-16 “Holiness” 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Walking With God Is No Leisurely Stroll Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,388 views

    #2 in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series, this focuses on walking according to the flesh or the Spirit, essentially, selfishness or obedience.

    Romans 8:5-9 – Walking with God is No Leisurely Stroll I read a true story that happened some time ago at a hospital in Montreal. Apparently, there was a 73-year-old hospital patient who insisted on lighting a cigarette while hooked to an oxygen supply, causing a small explosion. The woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Salvation Of The Gentiles, Pt. 1--The Searching Soldier Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    CORNELIUS WAS A GOOD MAN, A GOD-FEARING MAN, A GENEROUS MAN, A PRAYING MAN, BUT NOT A SAVED MAN...YET! [GOOD HURRICANE ILLUSTRATION AND MISSIONS APPLICATION] Powerpoint at website.

    The Salvation of the Gentiles, pt. 1 “The Searching Soldier” Acts 10:1-16 It’s now about 10 years after the day of Pentecost, and though the early church has made great strides and reached a lot of people, they are making no efforts to reach the Gentiles. Those 3k saved at Pentecost…all Jews. 5k ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    Stay In The Running Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    Our spiritual health is so important because the condition of your soul determines the quality of life you will enjoy both here and now and in the next life – in eternity (Part 1 "How to Be An Elite Spiritual Athlete").

    INTRODUCTION Watching the male gymnasts at the Athens Olympics last night from the comfort of my armchair! When you become a sports spectator instead of a participant, all the wrong things start to happen to your body. Your weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate and cholesterol all go up. And ...read more

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