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  • Jeffrey Samelson avatar

    Never Invite God To A Pity Party

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

    July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Do You React To Pressure And Adversity?

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    What happens when you subject the following items to Hot Water? Carrot, Egg and Coffee. The carrot turns to mush, the egg turns hard and the Coffee’s flavour is released. Which one do we imitate when under pressure?

    Youth Service - Reaction to Hardship – Carrot, Egg, Coffee (Start by boiling carrots, an egg and coffee in three separate pots) Who’s been watching the Olympics? • Any special Olympic moments that stuck out for you? • What is fascinating about the Olympics is that we see individuals and teams under ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Tears Help Series

    Contributed by Erick Riddle on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    Jesus teaches us the value of mourning.

    INTRODUCTION My dad’s parents lived in a very old house. It was a small house, just two bedrooms. They had seven children and 18 grandchildren. When the kids were all grown and moved out, Grandma and Grandpa moved into a tiny house. There was not room for much more than two people. Large groups ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desperate Times Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,818 views

    We live in desperate times, this sermon helps us to deal with them.

    DEALING WITH DESPERATE TIME: RESPONSIBLE WITH OUR TREASURE 2 Kings 7:1-16 Today I want to speak ABOUT OUR RESPOSIBLITY TO THE GOD GIVEN TREASURE HE GIVES US. And how in our adversity our faith can help us And we can help other in their trials as well. We all face adversity of one kind or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,158 views

    Helps people to deal with the many disappointments they face in life.

    When Your Brook Dries Up” Elijah at Cherith I Kings 17:1-16 Last week we talked about desperate times. This week we want to talk about disappointing times. If you open the paper, turn on the TV, attend a family reunion Go to church or just go home. Life is filled with disappointment. I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Is God When Life Tumbles In?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,367 views

    This message is given to give people hope in times of hardships.

    Where is God when Life Tumbles In? As Christians how do we cope with tragedy and Crisis? What do we do when life tumbles in? We can face crisis in a number of ways: Unreal Optimism: We can become numb to pain and say, "All is okay." If anything good is going to happen it will happen to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Three Encouraging Promises Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    Three encouraging promises for God’s children from romans 8:12-17

    Three Encouraging Promises Rom. 8:12-17 INTRO.: for the past two weeks, we have been meditating on the eighth chapter of Romans with the theme of "Encouragement for the Christian." we found great encouragement in verse 1 - no condemnation in Christ. We looked at the wonderful promise of verse 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deciding To Suffer?

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,571 views

    A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

    INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    I Have Seen The Pilot

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    Our lives are literally a journey, and like those who once sailed the seas in magnificant old sailing ships, we shall encounter many storms. We need prepare for them and firmly establish to whom we shall entrust our helm .

    † I have Seen The Pilot † Mariners tell of a story about an old square rigger sailing ship which found itself hard pressed on a lee Shore For you landlovers - a lee shore is a dangerous shore which the wind is blowing toward and any ship said to be on a Lee Shore is one which finds itself in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shelter On The Stormy North Side Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 3, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    A Christian’s life is lived in battle until the day of glory.

    Sermon: "Shelter on the Stormy North Side of Jesus" Rev. David P. Anderson Isaiah 43:6-21; Phipl. 3:8-14; Luke 20:9-19 We read again from God’s perfect Word, recorded in the Gospel of Luke, and we read in Jesus name: 17 Jesus looked directly at them and asked, "Then what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Then

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    The present may dog us with problems, but our future glows with promise.

    Sermon: “Then... Then... Then” Rev. D, Anderson Isaiah 35:5-7 (James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11) Reading from the prophet Isaiah: 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking In Shadows

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 5, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,774 views

    A simple reminder using the imagery of the shepherd to show how God is personally involved in our times of trouble to comfort us so we can proclaim, "I fear no evil; for you are with me!"

    MARTIN LUTHER ONCE COMMENTED THAT, "FAITH IS A MATTER OF PERSONAL PRONOUNS." IN OTHER WORDS, IT IS ONE THING TO SAY "THE LORD IS A SHEPHERD"; IT’S ANOTHER TO SAY, "THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD." THE IMAGE OF THE SHEPHERD HAS PROVIDED US WITH MANY POSITIVE THOUGHTS. JUST THE WORD ITSELF CARRIES WITH IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Paul Handled A Crises

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    What to do when you are facing a multitude of crisis? Are you becoming better or bitter?

    How Paul Handled Crisis Acts 27:21-25 Crisis - A decisive moment, a difficult time that becomes momentous. "Crisis can make us either better or bitter." Illustration:Rules for crisis management: 1) Hope for the best, bur prepare for the worst. 2) Look first, then act. 3) When you do act, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Lessons Of Conflict Resolution

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,955 views

    Successful people know how to apply the principles of the art and science of conflict resolution

    Lessons of Conflict Resolution (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries that as long as the statue stands, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Benefits Of A Healthy Debate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,253 views

    Learn how you can profit from a healthy debate

    Benefits of a Healthy Debate (Acts 15:1-5) Illustration:"The apostles and elders met to consider this question if the Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses." (Acts 15;5,6) 1. Have you ever considered how controversies can produce beneficial effects? The Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational