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  • Arthur Miller avatar

    When Nightmares Come True

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jul 21, 2025
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    We are a people who think negative thoughts, most of which do not come true. But how does the Christian cope when their nightmare does come true?

    This is a follow up lesson. I am about a year and a half past my sons tragic death and thought it was time to give more encouragement to those who are in or going to go into the valley of the shadow of death. INTRODUCTION Our brains are pretty weird. Studies indicate that we have about 60,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do You Find Hope?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    How can we find hope, when the world is falling down around us. Where do we turn to?

    "HOW DO YOU FIND HOPE?" PSALMS 62:5-7 I was recently reading an article in the magazine, "In Christianity Today" that caught my interest. The author was recounting an event that recently took place which George Bush Sr. attended in Russia. The author wrote, "As Vice President, George Bush ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman Incognita

    Contributed by Willie Woodberry on May 17, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    This sermon will be an encouragement to mothers.

    Introduction: Certainly the Bible Recognizes women in positions of power women who contributed to makinng the world a better place. Miraim who led the people in praising God after the crossing of the Red Sea (ex.15:21) Ruth who put God first and became the ancesteress of King David (Ruth.1:16; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of Hope

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    Preached for Christmas Service at a home for the Elderly.

    “THE BIRTH OF HOPE” Christmas Program at Newark Baptist Home THESIS: God chose an elderly man & woman, both devout & pious, to proclaim & prophesy the birth of hope for all people. Even at the end of their lives, they saw hope and life in Jesus and passed this on to others. I. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of The Deacon

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 18,321 views

    What scripture says about the role of deacon.

    THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Have The Office Of A Deacon? A Biblical View

    Contributed by Joel Carwile on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    Looking at the Office of a deacon from a biblical perspective.

    Why Have the Office of a Deacon? A Biblical View 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:13 1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Greek word: diakonos {dee-ak’-on-os} Vine’s Word(s): Deacon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Difference A Day Makes!

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next day it will be that; are we prepared for the final change?

    What a difference a day makes! Our status will change many times over the years; one day it will be this and the next it will be that; are we prepared for the final change? We know what some of those changes will be: Going to school-Graduation, Single-Married, Husband/Wife-Father/Mother, No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Small Still Voice

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,146 views

    Even in the midst of despair, we can still hear the small, still voice of God.

    The Small Still Voice 1 Kings 19:1-18 1. Even great men of faith have moments of doubt and fear A. Elijah had seen God do great things - Stood before Ahab and predicted drought 17:1 - Fed by Ravens and drank from the stream 17:2-6 - Cared for by the widow of Zarephath 17:7-16 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anchors For Life's Storms

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 404 ratings
     | 21,061 views

    As we face the many storms/difficulties that life brings our way, let us remember that God has provided us "anchors" that will help us to endure in the storms.

    ANCHOR’S FOR LIFE’S STORMS Acts 27:22-25 INTRODUCTION A man drives to work at 6:30 a.m. as he has for 8 years. He punches in his time-card and is soon confronted by his supervisor. John is berated and humiliated as he has been repeatedly over the years over minor things. This time he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Giving Becomes Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    One way we give thanks to God is through our offerings, but our giving is not necessarily giving thanks. Paul when and how our giving becomes thanksgiving.

    Introduction 1. Thanksgiving Day is a day when we celebrate God’s goodness. We thank Him for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. 2. Today we have a thanksgiving day offering. If we give it the right way, we give thanks to God in ever increasing proportions. Teaching 1. Paul has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Travis Moore avatar

    A Godly Couple

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,788 views

    The godly example of Pricilla and Aquilla form a pattern for family life today.

    A GODLY COUPLE A Pattern For Us All Eccl 4:9-12; Acts 18:1-3, 19, 24-26 1. The Benefits of a Good Marriage A. Mutual Effort · (Eccl 4:9) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: B. Mutual Support · (Eccl 4:10) If one falls down, his friend can help him up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Explain The Death Of A Gazelle?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    When bad things happen to good people, people can begin to draw "Bad" conclusions about the character of God, and in turn they begin to acting badly... Dorcas died, why?

    Title: “How to explain the death of a Gazelle?” Text: Introduction: The meaning of the name of Dorcas is "Gazelle." It seems clear in scripture that Dorcas died a premature death. She died because of "sickness," not old age. Everyone seemed startled that God would allow the death of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Luke's Portrait Of A Beautiful Woman

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,210 views

    In the book of Acts, Luke paints a portrait of a truly beautiful woman...her name was Dorcas.

    LUKE’S PORTRAIT OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN Text: Acts 9:36 – 42 Introduction: · “Beautiful” – delighting the senses by excellence and harmony, and often also giving great pleasure to the mind by an inner goodness (World Book Dict.) · We have traded beauty for sensuality · What is true beauty? · Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found In The Right Field

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    Ruth met her redeemer and enjoyed the benefits of the being in the right field

    In the first chapter of Ruth, we find Ruth’s acceptance of the God of Naomi by faith. She rejected the false gods of Moab and declared to Naomi, thy God will be my God. We must reflect on the Condition of Ruth. •She was poor - absolutely no supply •She was a widow - no security •She was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Wife And A Mean-Spirited Husband

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,249 views

    I used to work as a tour guide in a Scottish castle, so I was used to telling this kind of anecdote. See if you can recognise this one. It is not about Scottish clans and lands. It comes from the Bible.

    A GOOD WIFE AND A MEAN-SPIRITED HUSBAND. This is a true story concerning a wise woman, a foolish chieftain, and a band of outlaws. The leader of the outlaws was an honourable man who, like Robin Hood in England, had unjustly fallen into disfavour with the ruler of the land. Whereas Robin Hood ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational