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  • The God Who Supplies

    Contributed by Gerald Nash on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    God is a God that supplies our needs.

    The God Who Supplies Philippians 4:9 The Apostle Paul was very appreciative of how the church met his needs(v 15-18). He was not like the lawyer whom was approached by the local United Way official. Illust.: The local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from the ...read more

  • Bringing Real Issues To Jesus

    Contributed by Chris Green on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 9,834 views

    Jesus is concerned with our issues; He is waiting us to decide to approach Him with them.

    This woman, Mark says, had an issue of blood. He gives no specific diagnosis, but most likely she suffered from an unending menstrual flow. Her issue created issues; it generated a burden of pain and pressure and persecution. She had social issues, marital issues, spiritual issues, bodily ...read more

  • Getting The Lucky Breaks Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,335 views

    In this message we discover how we can experience God’s favor in our lives, as we continue in the book of Ruth.

    GETTING THE LUCKY BREAKS... Ruth 2:1-23 INTRO: Some people put a lot of stock in “luck.” That explains why I always get stuck in line paying for gas behind someone buying lottery tickets. Last week, the Kentucky Derby – “The most exciting two minutes in sports.” Trust me, the excitement has ...read more

  • The Big Finish Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    You never know what circumstance or what person God will use to accomplish something extraordinary…

    THE BIG FINISH Ruth 4:13-22 INTRO: At a young age, George Herman Ruth was left at St. Mary’s Industrial School, where he met brother Matthias. It was there that “Babe” Ruth learned about baseball. [Clip from The Babe] You never know what circumstance or what person God will use to accomplish ...read more

  • When God Is Silent (#6 Of Series On Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    It is because of God’s best intention and purpose that He is sometimes silent in answering our prayers.

    WHEN GOD IS SILENT Intro. A. Experience tells us that sometimes God answers our prayer with nothing but silence. It’s undeniable. There are times that we perceived God has deemed to deny us the answer of our prayers. B. Why? What are the reasons behind God’s silence, delay or denial? ...read more

  • The Heartbreak Of Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,702 views

    Part 1 of 3 part series. God will never waste a hurt. He uses the broken heart of disappointment to make us more like Christ and to minister to our world through us

    The Heartbreak of Disappointment Scripture: I Corinthians 6:19 Exodus 2 & 3 Theme: Sometimes God allows us to be disappointed so that he can shape us and prepare us for the tasks to which he has called us. Seed: Devotional by Oswald Chambers Purpose: To help the congregation realize that ...read more

  • The Heartbreak Of Abandonment Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,994 views

    Part 2 of 3 part series. God will never waste a hurt. When we have been abandoned by everyone else, God remains faithful to us and will use our pain to minister to our world

    The Heartbreak of Abandonment Scripture: I Corinthians 6:19, Romans 8:28, Genesis 37, 39-41, 50:20 Theme: Because people are infected with sin, they will fail us and abandon us. But God is unfailing and his love is unchanging. Seed: Personal study Purpose: To help the congregation ...read more

  • The Rollercoaster Of Life

    Contributed by David Sorn on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    When we suffer through trials, we should look for ways we can learn from them and trust that God is in control no matter what the outcome is.

    INTRODUCTION One of my biggest worries during my senior year of college was getting a job. It was now time for me to enter the “real-world.” Well actually, I wasn’t going to enter the “real-world.” I was going to Seminary. But nonetheless, I still needed a job to provide for myself and my ...read more

  • Flood Assurance (Revised)

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,856 views

    The question is not, "Why do bad things happen." The better question is, "Why were we spared." And the answer? Because we have a God who loves us!

    Title: Flood Assurance Text: Luke 13:1-5, but it only makes sense in the context of Luke 12:54-57,1-9. FCF: We are all judged and worthy of death, but God be praised we have an advocate who pleads to give us more time. SO: I want my congregation to feel sympathy for the people of New Orleans, ...read more

  • Problems. Problems.

    Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,372 views

    Learn how to successfully use life’s problems to your advantage.

    Problems. Problems. Psalms 23:4 - Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Keep that verse in your thinking as we get into the Word this morning. Problem: - a perplexing situation or question; a question presented for cosideration, solution or discussion. There are all kinds of problems in ...read more

  • Philippians Part 5 – "4 Keys To Staying On Track” Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,370 views

    We need to stay on track with the Lord by choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, by learning contentment in life and by giving like God gives.

    Philippians part 5 – Chapter 4 “4 KEYS TO STAYING ON TRACK” On The lighter side of life: Burglar and an Elderly Woman An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its ...read more

  • Where Is God When Trouble Strikes?

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,703 views

    Trouble strikes us all at times, and often out of the blue. Do we press the panic button, ot trust that God is with us in the storm?

    A tale of two acorns: Two acorns fell on the earth. One was in open ground; the other in the middle of a dense forest. The acorn in the open ground produced a sapling as its roots began to grow. For a while the growth was held back as the root system developed going deep into the soil and round ...read more

  • Lie: God's Children Are Not Supposed To Feel Pain Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    We live in a world where people, even Christians, believe they are entitled never to suffer pain. Yet, God uses suffering for His glory.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FEEL PAIN 2Corinthians 12:1-10 Clyde Reid says in his book, "Celebrate the Temporary" "One of the most common obstacles to celebrating life fully is our avoidance of pain. We do everything to escape pain. Our culture reinforces ...read more

  • The God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by Robert Brent on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    God’s comfort can be a present reality to all who suffer.

    “The God Of All Comfort” [2 Corinthians 1:3-7] Everybody likes to be comfortable.... Thermapedic mattress $2500.00.... This book begins with a doxology..... about suffering and comfort. The Greek word rendered comfort/consolation is found 10 times in these verses. The word tribulation thilipsis ...read more

  • Questions, Questions

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,194 views

    How do we respond to the questions of life? How did Jesus respond?

    It seems that questions fill our daily lives. Everywhere we go, we are confronted by questions. At home it might be very simple things like, “What’s for tea?” or, “When’s Grandma coming?”, “How can I afford it?”, “Who does she think she is?”, “What was that referee doing?”, “Why can’t I have ...read more