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  • Brad Henry avatar

    "In A Good Way Expect The Unexpected"

    Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 7, 2011
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    This is a story that God is still in the miracle business if we slow down and trust Him.

    I want to thank you for all your prayers and support yesterday. Yesterday was one of the toughest and rewarding days of my life. I woke up in the morning to see our bank account in the red with no hope in sight. BUT, I know God. I have set my hope on the One who is faithful and I will not question ...read more

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    Beautiful Scars

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 28, 2011
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    This sermon teaches us that our scars are simply reminders that a wounding has occurred; but that a healing has taken place; a healing that lifts us higher than we ever could have risen without the wounding.

    Beautiful Scars Proverbs 27:6a By: JB Hall Introduction: Scars are usually not considered to be a beauty mark. People often try to hide their scars with clothing or make-up. And yet scars have a story to tell. Scars serve as a demarcation line between the past and the present; between what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Going Gets Tough!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jul 26, 2010
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    When the going gets tough, the tough remains intact!

    Introduction: I slumped on my couch in front of my newly purchased (on installment) LCD TV and watched the news one night, as I munched a paper bag of caramel-coated pop corn, and alternately sipped a large mug of ice-cold cola placed on a coffee table to my right. Not a healthy habit, I know. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Hope-Filled Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2011
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    In this sermon based on a chapter from Max Lucado's book Just Like Jesus, we learn how to have a hope-filled heart like Jesus.

    Introduction: A. Peter Robinson, former speech writer for Ronald Reagan, wrote a book titled How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life. 1. Robinson relates a lunch meeting he held with Edwin Meese, who had served in many official capacities within the Reagan administration, including Attorney ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Rejection To Acceptance

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018
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    We have all experienced rejection, but we do not have to live in rejection for acceptance is available.

    John_6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Many people feel rejected or fear rejection and thus live in dejection. It is true that in life you will face many situations where people will reject you because of your looks, social ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipline Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2019
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    Why does God disciplines?

    Please open your Bibles to the Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 12…….. We have noted from Hebrews 12:1-4 that we need to fix our eyes on Jesus Christ as we run with perseverance the race marked out for us! In other words, each one of us are to live the specific life according to what God has given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Carry That Weight?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2015
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    Jesus died to forgive our sins, and He also helps us bear our pain and suffering, as Isaiah 53 describes. Why would we want to bear our sin and suffering alone when Jesus stands at the ready?

    [This is a short homily given at evening program at an inner-city mission church, mid-week meeting]. We’re in the season of Lent, when we get ready for Easter. Part of getting ready for Easter is preparing our hearts to be able to take in what Easter is about. What is Easter about? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Handle Burdens Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 18,565 views

    There are three kinds of burdens: The kind we share; the kind of we bear; and the kind we wear.

    INTRODUCTION On my mission trips to China, I’ve noticed the standard of living keeps rising. More Chinese people are driving cars, and because of American fast food, they are getting overweight as well. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed yet—the main mean of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Haunted By Hurts Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 10, 2014
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    We no longer have to be haunted by hurts

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If there is one common experience we all share in life it is being hurt. Being hurt seems to be a part of the human experience. • One of the reasons we experience hurts in our lives is the fact that God created us to be relational. WE are created in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defeating Depression Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
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    Part 2 of a message on dealing with depression, particularly of how God helped Elijah through his episode of depression

    TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-9 INTRO: Depression - - - pushed down de/pressed An area that is sunk below its surroundings A hollow / a hole When we push down hurts, pain, abuse, guilt... ...we are de/pressing ...it will show up Push down - - - Hurt Anger = becomes bitterness = Rage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Storm Of Job Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
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     | 14,869 views

    Job experienced what we might call the "Perfect" storm of life... we can learn how to handle these times by looking to his example.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 21, 2010 Date Preached: January 24, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: The Perfect Storm of Job’s Life Sermon Text: Job 30:26-31 [NLT] 26 So I looked for good, but evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
     | 7,585 views

    When we experience suffering and pain our first reaction is usually one of striking out, but Job teaches us how we are to respond to God during the trying times of our lives...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 22, 2010 Date Preached: January 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: How To Respond to God Sermon Text: Job 42:1-6 [HCSB] 1 Then Job replied to the LORD: 2 I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Henry avatar

    "God Does Give Us More Than We Can Handle"

    Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 23, 2011
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    God loves us enough to give us more than we can handle so we finally call out to Him.

    Lifting weights is an interesting trial for the body. I say trial because lifting weights is a lot like our walk with Jesus. If I was to start out doing 10 repetitions of 10 lbs for 1 set I could be sore the next day. But God made our bodies to be very adaptable. If we can exercise and increase by ...read more

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    The Hurt Dealer Vs. The Hurt Healer

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 20, 2011
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     | 7,641 views

    A spiritual battle rages, Satan will is a dealer of pain and fear if we give into his temptations, God on the other hand, Heals the hurts we have from our past...He can set us free!

    The Hurt Dealer vs. the Hurt Healer Pastor Glenn Newton February 20th, 2011 Text: Matthew 12: 22-32 MT 12:22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    When Sin Entered In-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2011
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     | 3,230 views

    5 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

    WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-V—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: Answers to Your Baby Questions for New Parents: Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel & act normal again? A: When the kids are in college. Q: I’m two months pregnant now. When will my baby move? A: With any luck, right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist