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  • David Smith avatar

    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

    They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    We're In A Race

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    As christians we’re in a race as we sojorn here on earth, therefore we must stay in good spirital shape as we are nearing the finish line.

    Hebrews 12:1-3 “WE’RE IN A RACE” WTBI 9- 2-06 All of us as Gods children need to be reminded from time to time that we are in a race. It’s not a sprint were in, its not a 100-yard dash. And it’s certainly not a jog through the park. This Christian race we’re in is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Call To The Poor Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,281 views

    Poor Christians are special people to God. He saves each of us on the basis of the work of Christ on the cross & not because of anything that we are or have. But the poor are more receptive to the gospel message therefore they seem favored by God.

    JAMES 2:5-7 GOD’S CALL TO THE POOR [1 Corinthians 1:26-27] Preferential treatment of the rich is wrong. James makes his case that biased judgment is wrong through four rhetorical questions he will ask, expecting an affirmative answer. Those who have entered into a faith relationship with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    God's Open Doors

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,208 views

    As we begin a new year, one with many opportunities of ministry, we must be prepared spiritually to recognized the doors opened by God as He invites us to be a part of His work. Growth is His business - Service is ours!

    You have often heard me mention the name J. Vernon Mcgee. He began and developed the famous radio program “Thru the Bible” that is still broadcast today. Above their welcome desk was this verse. READ REVELATION 3.8 This verse is on the bottom of all of my church emails after God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Carol Revisited

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,118 views

    This is a sermon which applies the timeless tale of the Christmas Carol to the Gospel message of Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS CAROL PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE WE’VE JUST WATCH A TRAILER CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED BY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS STARING JIM CAREY........ • Show Christmas Carol trailer THE PLOT LINE : A ’ TIMELESS TALE ABOUT EBENEZER SCROOGE S A MISERLY OLD MAN WHO BELIEVES THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Path Of Servanthood

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    Each one of us is responsible to find out where we fit into the kingdom of God as a worker who shows himself approved by God. servanthood is a blessing.

    The path of Servanthood John 13:1-09 Introduction This morning I want to talk to you about servanthood. About serving others. After about 30 of us have given 5 nights to VBS, they are probably sitting here saying I cannot give anymore time , I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    The Canons Of Dort Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 22, 2014
     | 4,316 views

    What is the TULIP of Reformed Theology and where did it come from?

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 11: The Canons of Dort QUESTION: How many of you have ever heard of the theological acronym TULIP? Typically the TULIP is known as the Doctrines of Grace. Sometimes it is referred to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh Glorious Day - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 23, 2014
     | 4,193 views

    Peter emphasizes salvation is spiritual birth. No earthly inheritance can compare with it. And, then he comes to the central truth of our justification. Not only do we have an inheritance that is reserved in heaven, we ourselves are put under special guard.

    Rising, He Justified Freely Forever 1 Peter 1:1-5 Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Today we come to the fourth in our series titled Oh, Glorious Day! Each of these messages is built around the theology ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Winked

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 27, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,943 views

    We’re going to look at an instance of GOD WINKING. We’re going to hear some wrong ideas of what that means, what it really meant, and why it’s important for us today.

    WHEN GOD WINKED Acts 17:30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE QUESTIONS 1. Q: Who was the greatest male financier in the Bible? A: Noah - he was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation. 2. Q: Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible? A: Pharaoh’s daughter - ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Story 17 Jeremiah Was A "Bulldog"

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 27, 2014
     | 6,344 views

    Jeremiah displayed a persistent, faithful quality. He was tenacious in his mission to a hard-hearted people.

    1. Decisions (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. -- And he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    I Want Patience Now ! Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,514 views

    We all want patience, but we do not want the Lord to have teach us through suffering or have to wait for it. we want it now.

    Lord, I want patience- Now James 5:7-11 Introduction- We are continuing in the series “Faith that works”. Today, we are looking at patience. James is talking to Christians about being patient for the return of Christ. He gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Disabled But Equally Empowered

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,803 views

    “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?” Romans 8:35.

    Theme: Disabled but equally empowered Text: 2 Sam. 9:1-13; Rom. 8:31-39; Mark 5:22-24, 36-43 The George Bush highway, the N1, has been commissioned and it was an impressive commissioning. A group of people, the disabled, however boycotted the commissioning. They complained that facilities for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Moses - God's Fellow Worker Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,334 views

    Moses was a worker for God. Hebrews 11 shows how he gave up pleasures and the palaces of Egypt for the pain and pressure of leadership. He was looking for a reward. Can we do that in Christ?

    Last week we started a study on what the Bible says about work. We noticed that the very first two chapters of the Bible introduces God as a worker. God worked six days creating everything, then God rested on the seventh day setting up a divine pattern for a work week for us. When God made man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trying Times - “a Time Of Peace”

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 9, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,132 views

    Memories of God's soldiers tried in the fire of their hearts, while, here, on earth, who stood the test of time.

    Trying Times: A Time Of Peace by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (8/8/2013) “The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot...And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,703 views

    Many battles are won in our minds! Temptations are first overcome in our minds because that is where the battle is and that is where the victory also is. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a great weapon to fight temptations.

    Matthew 4:1-17 ILLUSTRATION: My wife is a consummate shopper and she once saw this cart with variety of rugs being sold near our home. When she asked how much it was, the guy said, Rs. 17,000/-. She managed to bargain and bring the price down and she got the rug. Later another day, the same ...read more

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    Denomination: *other