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  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    The Case Of Job: Divine Justice Revealed Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,327 views

    In the depths of suffering, Job's story illuminates the enigma of divine justice. Join us as we explore life's profound questions and seek solace in God's mysterious ways.

    The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed I. Introduction Dear Brothers and Sisters, towards the knowledge and the truth of God. Today, we set out on a trip through the heartbreaking and inspirational life of a man by the name of Job. The Old Testament contains a long-forgotten story that has long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Myth: Christians Shouldn't Judge Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,566 views

    Myth: Christians Shouldn't Judge

    Intro Today we are continuing our series entitled "Myths: Exposing the False Beliefs that Bind Us." We are looking at common ideas that effect how we navigate life. You may have heard the term "urban legends." Urban legends is a form of such myths. They are ideas that circulate and can end up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Law Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,158 views

    Was the Mosaic law good or bad? Why did God give it to Israel, and what part did it play for His people?

    OPEN: Why do laws exist? Why do we have them? I thought about that a lot this week…and this was my conclusion: “Laws exist to modify behavior and to help us know what is acceptable and what isn’t.” Now, if that’s true, why were these laws written? In Michigan it is illegal to paint sparrows to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Genuine Article Series

    Contributed by Scott Heine on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,868 views

    Second in a series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on knowing God as he really is, not merely as we might imagine him.

    Some of you have participated in “Twelve Step” programs at some point in your life, as part of your effort to break an addictive behavior. There are plenty of these programs out there — Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous, and more recently Internet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Lord, This Really Hurts

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,629 views

    This sermon deals with the stress we face when unexpected losses come into our lives. Job is the chief character.

    Lord, This Really Hurts NLF 2/8/2004 Job 1:6-22 Matthew 11:25-30 Our Bible Study this week involves the stress of loss. Today’s message is entitled, “Lord this really hurts.” Have you ever had to say to the Lord, or to someone else, “now this really hurts?” We are all going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whoa! Who Is That? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 6, 2013
     | 5,752 views

    A study of the book of Ruth chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

    Ruth 2: 1 – 23 Whoa! Who Is That? 1 There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz. 2 So Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field, and glean heads of grain after him in whose sight I may find ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Bridegroom Of Blood Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,439 views

    Being "in" the Will of God doesn’t necessarily mean that we aren’t distracted by human concerns and relationships.

    Personally, I have a lot of trouble with the theological term, “the permissive will of God.” We usually apply it whenever someone has done something wrong or merely made a foolish, but not deliberate, choice and then, God makes something good out of the human mess. My problem with the term is that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Arrested By The Jews Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2017
     | 6,490 views

    The people seized Paul and dragged him outside the sanctuary and closed the doors so that he could not seek refuge in the inner courts. They intended to kill him but they did not want to spill his blood in the sanctuary for fear that it would defile....

    February 11, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: ARRESTED BY THE JEWS (21:27-40) ACTS 21:27-40 (KJV) 27 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Resurrection) Life Is Full Of Surprises

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,887 views

    Peter’s explanation of the events leading to the conversion of Cornelius (a Roman soldier and Gentile) bears witness to the surprising and yet familiar ways of God and points us to the new possibilities for surprise that the Resurrection message opens in in our lives.

    Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13, 2001 Acts 11:1-18 1st CENTURY PALESTINE: A WORLD WITHOUT SURPRISES This passage is all about the surprising works of God but to get the surprise you must have the back story. Hang in there, the payoff in this passage for your life is worth the extended ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Straight Talk From Dad

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 11,968 views

    Three things a good dad wants his kids to do. (These are also three things our heavenly Father wants from all of us.)

    A traditional Father’s Day sermon would direct its attention to things a good dad ought to do. Instead, let’s look today at some things a good dad wants his kids to do. In Proverbs 4:1-4, Solomon says: "Hear ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (2) For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Higgins avatar

    The Aftertaste Of Alcohol Series

    Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,127 views

    America has failed to realize that the greatest abuse of drugs there is - is the most acceptable one of Alcohol.

    Today I am going to preach on the subject of alcohol and its effects. Let me begin by by making some general observations and quoting some statical facts concerning alcohol. I believe that alcohol is the most abused drug in America. While we have gone through many years of the scare of drugs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving Christmas

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,547 views

    Life is hard. Sometimes so is Christmas. This is about more than surviving it.

    Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7 – Surviving Christmas These two Grand Mananers took a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close calls with hungry wolves, one Grand Mananer turned to the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Griffin avatar

    Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past

    Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    Guilt holds you down, and guilt holds you back, and it doesn’t have to.

    Getting Past Your Guilt From Your Past May 1, 2005 If we could somehow step on a scale today that measured the weight of our spiritual baggage, some of us would break the machine. So many people are groaning under the strain of the baggage in their spirits. That weight is called guilt. We all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God's Plan Is For You Totake It!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,090 views

    We need to prepare our hearts for God’s blessings. Arise and LET GOD --- Take it --- Take what God has planned for you!

    GOD’S PLAN IS FOR YOU TO TAKE IT --- DON’T EXPECT PIE TO FALL FROM THE SKY --- BY Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE WE PREPARED OUR HEARTS TO RECIEVE GOD’S PROMISES AND THE DIVINE BLESSINGS? A. GOD LOVES YOU! GOD HAS MANY PROMISES FOR YOU! GOD DESIRES TO BLESS YOU ... B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ready, Set, Go!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,300 views

    Palm Sunday, what did the people come out to see?

    Ready, Set, Go! Luke 19:28-40 Today we are at the beginning of Holy Week, we have been following Luke’s history of the church in acts and now we are looping back to the week before the crucifixion of Jesus. I am not trying to surprise you with this change of direction I am just jumping to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational