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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    How To Respond To God When Things Don’t Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,604 views

    Habakkuk’s psalm helps us to know how to respond to God even when things don’t make sense.

    This morning we’re going to return to our journey through the Old Testament prophets in preparation for our study of the Book of Revelation. So go ahead and turn in your Bibles to the Book of Habakkuk. If you’re not familiar with that small book, you can find it by going to the first book in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encourage One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 24,042 views

    We can encourage others through our example, presence, and words.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salvation Panic

    Contributed by Paul Searight on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,703 views

    How doctrines of election and predestination relate to our chosing God, Him choosing us and crucially the surety of our salvation.

    Salvation Panic When Andy emailed me last month to say that the theme was ‘Chosen from Eternity’ I replied saying that we would need to open the question of predestination. Now predestination isn’t in itself a problem – the idea that God foretold who would be saved and who would not before he even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Alone For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,629 views

    It is possible to be so used to seeing imitations that we fail to recognize the real thing. I fear that is happening in American churches. It has been so long since American Christianity has boldly lifted up a holy God before the culture that lukewarm C

    Standing Alone for Christ Revelation 3:1-6 Purpose: To warn against a type of Christianity that is impure. Aim: I want the listener to love Christ so much that they will stand alone, if necessary, for Christ. INTRODUCTION: In the 1930’s the rage was imitating Charlie Chaplin’s “Little Tramp” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Hope Of Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,698 views

    In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because we have the hope of future glory.

    Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Your Blessings Come, My Will Be Done

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 27,581 views

    Prophets ought to be encouraging but Isaiah said, "You are going to die." Hezekiah was hesitant about dying. He didn’t want to die. He wanted to live. After all, who wants to die? He was a good king, by comparing him with others. He got rid of the Baal

    Did you know that some people live too long! Have you ever known anybody like that? Hezekiah did. He lived too long. As the years go by, you ought to get sweeter but some folk get sour and rotten. I’d like you to look at this. Come over here to second book of Hezekiah 2:1.... Are some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,684 views

    In one way or another, we all have imperfect families. This sermon introduces the series "Home Makeover for Families"

    Sermon Opener: Drama by Judi and Dave: “Choices” from 52 Dramatic Moments, p. 57. Does that scene hit a little too close to home? Have you been there, done that, and have the scars to prove it? Maybe it was a terrible fight between you and your spouse. Maybe it was between you and your child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unless The Grain Falls Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,938 views

    A sermon that discusses what it means to die to christ - Uses a graphic description of Christs death and an amusing story to emphasize it’s points - Was well received

    Unless a grain of wheat John 12 – 23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the son of Man to be glorified, I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Unwrapped Gift

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    Christmas

    For most of us this week will be time to put away the Christmas stuff. We will take down trees and lights, repack decorations and put away manger scenes. Some of us will and have already returned things. We unwrapped the gift and then realized it didn’t fit wasn’t the right thing or we just plain ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Footprints Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,466 views

    Discover the impact Mary’s faith had on her and how it is a model for us in unexpected times.

    “Footprints of Faith” Luke 1:26-38 [Come in from “Life of Mary” video clip] INTRO: When I think about Mary, one word blankets my mind: F-A-I-T-H! Every step of the way was a step of faith. Think about it – from… • The angel’s announcement • The public’s response • Joseph’s surprise • Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Preparation Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,839 views

    How can I get ready for Christmas?

    Let Christmas Change Your World! Part 1: Christmas Preparation Sermon by: Rick Crandall Isaiah 40:1-11 McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 3, 2006 *I went to the mall with Mary the day after Thanksgiving. Wow! And while we were there, we went to Bath & Body Works. Double wow! There were 800 women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free At Last

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    God is setting people free from chains that we didn’t even know existed.

    February 3, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Acts 12: 1-19 Subject: Breaking Free From Bondage Title: Free at Last There is a strange phenomenon that takes place when I am driving. And I would be willing to bet (if I bet) that I am not the only person that this happens to. When I am driving on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Christmas According To The Magi

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,185 views

    The reactions of Herod, the religious leaders, and the Magi to the birth of Jesus mirror people’s responses to Jesus today.

    How “Wise” Are You? True and False Questions about the Wise Men Questions 1. The wise men arrived in Judea after Jesus had been born. 2. The Bible says that there were three wise men. 3. The wise men went directly to Bethlehem when they arrived in Judea. 4. The wise men were kings. 5. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Henry avatar

    How To Have A Wise Christmas Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,816 views

    Lessons we can learn from men known for their wisdom.

    I want you to think about something this morning. If you had to describe yourself in one word this morning, what would that one word be? If other people had to describe you using one word, what would that one word be? Think about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Does Happy or Grumpy describe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good People

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life.

    Title: Good People Text: Matthew 5:8 Truth: Integrity of life is necessary for a joyful life. Aim: To challenge them to live more consistently and clean. INTRODUCTION Other preachers and I speak to the generation of Watergate and Monica-gate. Surely we have an easier time convincing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist