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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 28,542 views

    It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

    Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Burden Of Guilt

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,142 views

    To one extent or another, we all carry a burden of guilt. That is not God’s desire. He wants us to get rid of it and has given us the means to do so.

    January 26, 2003 Zechariah 3:1-10 ¡§The burden of guilt¡¨ INTRODUCTION In January of 1985 Roger Boisjoly, an engineer for Morton Thiokol, observed that under unusually cold conditions, an o-ring seal on the Space Shuttle¡¦s solid rocket booster would fail. Further tests were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Wine In Old Skins Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 94,486 views

    Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change.

    NEW CLOTHES ON OLD COAT__ MATT 9:16-17 NEW WINE IN OLD SKIN__LUKE 5: 36-39 TEXT. Luke 5:36 “He told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. 37 And no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wedding Day Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 24,762 views

    This is the 4th study in the study "Intimacy". In this study we find the Wedding Procession of the Shulamite woman and Solomon. I also take time to look at a Wedding ceremony and some funny stories.

    WEDDING DAY Song of Solomon 3:6-11 The one day that most girls dream about growing up is their Wedding Day. They dream of beautiful white dresses, long trains, beautifully decorated churches, etc¡K On the other hand most young men dream about their Honey Moon. Most men could skip the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Passionate Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    First in a series in Romans dealing with introductory matters and Paul’s portrait, passion and persuasion

    Alliance Church May 13, 2001 Pastor David Welch “A Passionate Purpose” Romans 1:1-17 Introduction to the series How is it possible for a person to compensate for ignoring the living God? How does an errant person reconcile with a holy perfect God? Can a person corrupt by their very nature ever get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    An Encounter With The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,347 views

    Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

    An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Encounter With The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,983 views

    Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

    An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Slay Giants

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    adapted from Steve Higgs at MCC

    Learning to slay Giants Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 23, 2002 I have always enjoyed a classic story of good versus evil. In every story of good versus evil there is a hero. Perhaps some of the greatest heroism came from our childhood.. I may be a little different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sudden Impact 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    The I Am proclamations of Jesus in John’s Gospel reveal that Jesus is the Messiah and that He is the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush in Exodus 3. Jesus 6th impact statement reveals that he is the only path that leads to truth and to eter

    Sudden Impact 5: "I AM" statements of Jesus Thesis: The I Am proclamations of Jesus in John’s Gospel reveal that Jesus is the Messiah and that He is the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush in Exodus 3. Jesus 6th impact statement reveals that he is the only path that leads to truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,765 views

    He is the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace. In this series we will take a look at each of these titles given to the Promised One of God.

    The Gift of Christmas “Wonderful Counselor” Isaiah 9:1-7 Four the next four weeks I want us to spend our study time taking a look at a section of the Prophet Isaiah. Isaiah was a prolific prophet in perilous times. He wrote 66 chapters that are filled with judgment, justice, love, and redemption. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Becoming Fully Committed" Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 47,289 views

    God requires that all who follow Him, follow Him completely with all that they are and have.

    “Making A Difference” – Pt. 2 “Becoming Fully Committed” It is often times a funny thing being a follower of Christ. When you are fully committed to God and fully committed to His leadership in your life things sometimes happen that are beyond your control. But it is through these leadings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Reg Watson avatar

    Esther: An Orphan Who Saved A Nation

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 70,878 views

    A sermon built on the 50 Day Spiritual Adventure series "More Than Survivors."

    Esther: The Orphan Who Saved A Nation Esther 4:12-17 The story I’m going to share with you today reads like a made for television movie. In it we’ll find, suspense, intrigue, betrayal, conspiracy, and treachery. The cast of characters includes: a king, a queen that loses her throne, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Name Above Every Name Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,434 views

    Specifically we’re going to take a look at the process that Jesus went through for us because there are certainly elements of His coming that don’t sound quite right.

    Have you ever received a Christmas present that you didn’t really like? Here’s what you should say if you get a gift that underwhelms you. * Hey! There’s a gift! * Well, well, well… * This is perfect for wearing around the basement. * To think…I got this the year I vowed to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    The Sins Of Communities Noted And Punished. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,681 views

    This Sermon is #29 of 29 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXIX. The Sins of Communities Noted and Punished. Matthew xxiii.36. "Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation." THIS is predicated of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Isn't Anything Sacred Anymore?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    This sermon discusses the need for change in our lives: From repenting and turning towards Christ to the willngness to step out of our comfort zones to follow Him.

    January 23, 2005 Good morning. Let me start by saying that Diana and I could not wait to get back up here. It’s like that old John Denver song: ‘It’s Good To Be Back Home Again.’ And, we do consider this our home now. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your church. I want to talk to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other