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  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 20, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    This sermon attempts to give an answer to this often asked question. We need to learn a few things about God’s will in order to understand why things happen. We must also remember that God can make good come out of the bad. Is there really any good peo

    WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE We know by reading ( Rev. 20:1-10) that God will ultimately destroy satan and his host . As Christians we look forward to that day with hope, many other people reject God and the gospel because of the fact that evil is still in the world. They might say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church.

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,537 views

    I’m not no cook, but I know that for a cook to be able to make a meal that’s just out of this world; the cook must use the right ingredients. The same emphasis is necessary for the success of a Christian in his efforts to win the lost, in this world of wi

    3 Ingredients For A Successful Church Text: Acts 17: 1-9 A. What we need in the church is some more trouble-markers! Trouble-makers? Yes, Trouble-makers! That’s what the enemies of the church called the Christians at Thessalonica. They said they were the ones, “who have caused trouble all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Meekness Is Not Weakness" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,154 views

    A truly meek person quietly surrenders each day to the Lord without a big show.

    “Meekness is not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 Beatitudes - #3 Intro: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you really want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display a lot of meekness along the way?” Meekness ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Make Room For Daddy

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009
     | 3,979 views

    “Make Room for Daddy” was a sitcom that ran on CBS during the 50’s and 60’s which depicted a nightclub entertainer trying to balance

    Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Title: “Make Room For Daddy” Introduction: “Make Room for Daddy” was a sitcom that ran on CBS during the 50’s and 60’s which depicted a nightclub entertainer trying to balance his job with the responsibilities of a family. MAIN POINT – “There’s A Battle Going On” (“I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Don't K.i.s.s. Method

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    When we get hit right in the face with the reality of who God is, we come to the realization that we have only had a tiny taste of Him, if that! Here’s how to tell if you have EVER really encountered God

    The “Don’t K.I.S.S.” Method – Proverbs 1:20-33 “Simple” – def.: one without moral direction (or one that chooses not to follow it) and who is inclined to evil Intro.: Job’s friend Elihu had it right when he said, “Behold, God is great and we do not know him.” When we get hit right in the face ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jose Imperial avatar

    Daniel-Man Of Strong Character

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,696 views

    Daniel was just like one opf us, he faced hardship and difficulties in life, but his destiny was transformed from a captive to a prince when he brought with him a value that each one of us should have....

    Daniel is a man we know who being a foreigner became a person second in Babylon. His life can be a valuable encouragement to many of us living with difficult situation and facing hard decision like him. Daniel was a man of strong character, and had a deep love to pleased God in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mending The Mind Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    The Influances upon the Mind You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    "As a man thinks within himself, so he is" Prov 23:7. This proverb is simply stating that what you think you are is what you will be. THE INFLUENCE OF THE MIND How we think affects our attitudes, our hopes and our fears. Our thinking affects our behaviour and how we relate to family, friends and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Who Hath Hindered You?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 33,191 views

    How important is your destiny to you? This sermon deals with enemies to your destiny

    Ye did run well: you were keeping to the course, you were making steady progress. You were putting forth a reasonable amount of effort, This wording is used to describe a persons career or life work: Paul is saying, At one time you had taken this to be your lifes work, your goal, your ambition, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your New Life Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Dec 12, 2010
     | 3,532 views

    Paul outlines what he expects as evidenve of a regenerated life in Christ.

    INTRO: Tonight we conclude our series on Romans 1. The mega-theme: Because of sin the whole human race (Jews and non-Jews) need to be put right with God—Through Jesus Christ 2. Everyone are sinners – believers and non-believer – no difference between them 3. God has made a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,296 views

    The conquest for Faith, Patience, & Joy is won through Him that loved us

    The Battle of Iwo Jima 35 days (February 19 – March 26, 1945), or Operation Detachment, capturing the two airfields The battle produced some of the fiercest fighting in the Pacific Campaign of World War II. The Japanese positions on the island were heavily fortified, with vast bunkers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    ’choose Life’

    Contributed by Robert Kenneth Smith on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,560 views

    The Lord not only gives us four choices of the way to live our lives, but He gives us the answer.

    I want to focus on verse 19, ‘I have set before you life and death…blessing and cursing… We see by this scripture that it’s God’s permissive will that comes into play…He will always give us a choice…but He will never force anything on us…let’s read the rest of that verse again…‘…therefore, choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Last Lightning Strike - Christ's Second Coming Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,324 views

    Many people, Christians included, are scared to death of Christ’s Second Coming. Why? What does the Bible teaches about preparing for Christ’s Soon Return? How can we prepare? What difference does the Second Coming make in my life?

    Presented at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Moscow, ID on November 12, 2005, Pastor E. Douglas Venn Opening Text: "For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.¡¨ Luke 17:24 New American ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sanctified For Service

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,991 views

    Transition: The process of bringing the anointing of God into reality is called sanctification, the act of separating from the world and being set apart to serve God.

    Sanctified for Service What to Expect from the Moment You Accept God’s Call to Enter the Priesthood of Believers. Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 18, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Allen James avatar

    The Sending Of A Savior Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    This first message in our Advent 2009 Series, explores Gabriel’s announcement to Mary in Luke 1.

    The Sending of the Savior • Luke 1:26-28 • Advent Week 1 KEY THOUGHT: Often times God interrupts the ORDINARY to do the EXTRAORDINARY. I. The APPEARANCE of the Angel (vv 26-27) God commissions the angel Gabriel. apo tou qeou – sent from God’s dwelling A) Gabriel appears in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    An Amazing God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,606 views

    There are times when God seems distant and hidden to us. The psalmist reminds us of God’s greatness and where we can experience God’s presence in our lives.

    Psalm 19:1-14 “An Amazing God” INTRODUCTION As a child, I loved to play the game, “Hide and Seek.” I would spend entire summer afternoons hiding and seeking with five or six of the kids in my neighborhood. I gave up the game when I grew older, but I now find myself increasingly occupied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran