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  • Robert Warren avatar

    A Christian Response To A World Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,201 views

    How should Christians respond to tragedy, especially in light of September 11th, 2001?

    "The Christian response to a world of tragedy: the strawberry plant." 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Robert Warren September 23rd, 2001 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    Facing Terrorism Firsthand

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 2,336 views

    In wake of the September 11, 2001 attack in New York and Washington, D. C., this may serve to help convey some shared feelings in the Church and in America.

    Psalms 46:1-3 On Tuesday Morning, September 11, 2001, the United States of America, this blessed land, was recipient of the worst terrorist attack in the world’s history, forever altering our way of thinking and our way of life. America will never, and should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    "A Sleeping Savior" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,466 views

    How to deal with the storms that come after we commit our lives to Jesus Christ.

    “A Sleeping Savior” Mark 4:35-41 MK 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 18,574 views

    In a world of injustice, it is appropriate to pray a prayer of anguish; God gives us memories of His grace to sustain when He seems absent, and may force us to rock bottom so that we can heal fully.

    There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. People have felt from time immemorial that they were not being treated fairly. Just about everybody thinks that they deserve a better deal than they’re getting. There is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    Shut Your Mouth?

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    A look at the dedication of Daniel who stayed true to God, refusing to forsake his relationship with God.

    Shut Your Mouth? Daniel Chapter 6 I would like to preach a message today that is so incredibly ENCOURAGING! On a topic that I am so comfortable with – SHUTTING OUR MOUTHS! We are going to look at an incredible example in the Word of God today – an example that we have looked at in the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rule Digal avatar

    When God Is Silent (#6 Of Series On Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    It is because of God’s best intention and purpose that He is sometimes silent in answering our prayers.

    WHEN GOD IS SILENT Intro. A. Experience tells us that sometimes God answers our prayer with nothing but silence. It’s undeniable. There are times that we perceived God has deemed to deny us the answer of our prayers. B. Why? What are the reasons behind God’s silence, delay or denial? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Praise During Personal Struggles

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,647 views

    Praising Jesus for who we are in Him gives us the framework for finding victory and comfort during difficult times.

    The Power of Praise during Personal Struggles Ephesians 1:1-14 As we read this passage, here are the three keys to learning the lesson we will focus on today. Before we being, let me tell you this: this is a rich passage of scripture. There is so much here that we could literally spend 6-7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Enemy's Hail Mary Play Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,513 views

    When you are really maturing in your Christian walk the enemy still has tricks up his sleeve: overwhelming numbers and your greatest fear. Learn how God overcomes both.

    Joshua 11 recounts the final battles as Israel takes the northern cities. Do you know what a Hail Mary play is? It’s a thing in football where nothing else is working so the quarter back just tells everyone to go long and he lofts up the ball along with a "hail Mary" and hopes someone catches it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hannah's Prayer-The Sequel

    Contributed by Aaron Jefferson Jr on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,994 views

    Unless we over God thanks we will become complainers.

    “Hannah’s Prayer - The Sequel” I Samuel 1:8-10 In its first day of release, the new Star Wars grossed over 28 million dollars. We have become enamored with sequels; we want to believe there is another story. These sequels or as in the case of Star Wars, prequels seem to speak to a desire in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    Give Thanks for all that the Lord has done

    Give Thanks Sunday July 09, 2000 A.M. Luke 17:11-19 11 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 He looked at them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 5 Of 7! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    A sermon affirming that all things came by,through and from the Living Word of God.Thus all things living and non-living can hear,obey and submit to the Word of God.If problems,storms, demons, sickness , etc arises Just speak they will hear!

    “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” mark 4:39 Just speak they will hear! Your words have creative and authoritative power. All we see today came as a result of the spoken words. Many times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lionel Gruver avatar

    But If Not

    Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 26,624 views

    What to do when it seems like your prayers haven’t been answered.

    “….BUT IF NOT” INTRODUCTION I’m going to preach about something tonight that’s not very popular. In fact, when you hear my opening remarks, you might think that I’m questioning God’s power, but please bear with me. I’m concerned that we have heard so many messages about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Philippians Part 5 – "4 Keys To Staying On Track” Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,398 views

    We need to stay on track with the Lord by choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, by learning contentment in life and by giving like God gives.

    Philippians part 5 – Chapter 4 “4 KEYS TO STAYING ON TRACK” On The lighter side of life: Burglar and an Elderly Woman An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "Remember The Long Way!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,465 views

    This sermon talks about the importance of not forgetting where we came from...

    Deuteronomy 8:1-10, 18-20 Awww come on and praise the Lord up in this house. God bless you as you are seated in the presence of the Lord. Ushers you may admit the door and let the worshippers in. Amen. This chapter of Deuteronomy is a powerful piece, and it’s pregnant with possibility. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Praying In Tragedy

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,099 views

    David teaches how to pray in dysfunction and tragedy

    Absalom 2 Samuel 13-18 Praying in Tragedy Tell the Story - Like a season of the Sopranos Amnon, heir to the throne, is obsessed by his half-sister Tamar (Absalom’s true sister) – he feigns illness and lures her to his room where he tries to seduce her, and then, when she refuses, he rapes ...read more

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