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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Fooling The Magician

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
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    We fool the magician (Satan, the master illusionist) by refusing to believe the illusion, pulling back the curtain and trusting the unseen reality.

    Some of you may have seen David Copperfield perform his magic. His act includes a lot of glitzy conjuration, including: levitating himself, being sawn in two, and making things appear and disappear. Using illusion, he has carried the art to the extreme. He has “walked through” the Great Wall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Carver avatar

    Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

    Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003
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    Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

    WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Buchanan avatar

    Fixing Our Focus

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
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    When the problems of life get us down, we need to fix our focus.

    A little boy was sitting on a street corner trying to sell his little pup (maybe I’ve told you this before). A salesman passed the corner each day, and after a week he began to pity the boy who was striving to sell his puppy. The salesman knew the boy didn’t See It Big. He stopped and said, "Son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Staying True To Jesus Is Tough But Doable

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 27, 2005
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    An exposition of Psalm 73 with a focus on v.1-2

    Islington Baptist Church October 16, 2005 Psalm 73 Scripture reading: 1Peter 1, Romans 8:31-39 Staying true to Jesus is tough but doable In Matthew 7:13-14 our Lord and Savior is quoted as saying "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Felix Ramirez avatar

    Una Fe Que Vence La Duda

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 9, 2005
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    Nuestra fe se debilita al mirar la porpseridad del impío, pero el Señor nos conforta

    UNA FE QUE VENCE LA DUDA Salmos 73 INTRODUCCIÓN 1. Un lamentable noticia recorría el mundo cristiano. La misionera Veronica Bowers, de 35 años, y su hija de 7 meses murieron por una bala que la Fuerza aérea de Perú disparó pensando que eran traficantes de drogas. Su esposo Jim, de 38 años y su ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Not Destroy Evil Right Now? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
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    This message takes a look at how we co-exist in this world with evil and the results that brings. Also looks at the question why God doesn’t destory evil people right now and the hope we have of justice.

    Intro: A) The Sentiments of Asaph in Psalm 73 B) We can relate to his questions. Why is it that evil is so prevalent and appears to prosper while those who do good seem to get trampled upon. And why does it seem that those who do evil seem to get away Scott free? Is there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Pondering Why The Wicked Prosper

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004
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    Just like many of us, Asaph wrestled with the conflict between the love of God and the many seeming injustices of life. But God eventually helped him to to get a grip on this conflict.

    PONDERING WHY THE WICKED PROSPER Text: Ps.73: 1-3, 12 & 13 Intro: As you may or may not know, not all of the psalms found in our Bible can be attributed to King David. Though David is credited with about seventy-three of the psalms, there were a number of other men who contributed to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "My Feet Were Almost Gone..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
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    The last time you failed, did you stop trying because you failed or did you fail because you stopped trying? WE all feel like giving up sometimes, but God has a different plan!

    Introduction Feel like giving up sometimes? Who doesn’t. If it weren’t for bad luck some of us wouldn’t have any luck at all! But, there is GOOD NEWS. Even when you’ve reached a point when you want to look up toward Heaven and scream, remeber, God is at work. You may not know it, but, many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Dropouts

    Contributed by Dr. Wheeler Jones on Oct 28, 2004
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    As christians we must learn to persevere. When we would leave and give up the watchword is to remain under. Stay where you are for that is where God wants you to be. I did not instruct you to go under but rather I said remain under. Reach out and with

    SPITITUAL DROPOUTS PSALMS 73: 1 & 2 DR. WHEELER L. JONES GENERAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD P.G.T. TYLER, TX. 75701 Why do I struggle when wicked people seem to be so trouble free? The plaguing question is not why do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Quitting On God

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
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    Christians who’ve quit on God.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN AUGUST 15, 2001 SERMON TITLE: QUITTING ON GOD “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    God Is The Strength Of My Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
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    In the midst of a tragedy, return to God - our only true refuge. He is the strength of our heart.

    Psalm 73 - GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART Terrorist attack on New York’s World Trade Centres and Pentagon, 11 Sep 2001. This is one of the most difficult week for all. Much worse for those in the States. We’ve come to see the truly ugly side of what human beings are capable of. In the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Source Of My Hope

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    In confusing times of tragedy and loss like many Americans are facing at the present time, it is hard to make sense of it all. The Psalmist gives us encouragement to seek understanding and confidence in the "sanctuary" of God’s presence.

    The Source of My Hope Psalm 73 I heard on the news this past week that one of the outcomes of what has happened since the September 11th attack on America has been a rush on bookstores around the country. The sale of Bibles is up and that is good news. Alongside of this good news is the report that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Schwer avatar

    Is Walking With God Worth It?

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
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    When its tempting to wonder if walking with God is really worth it - think of Psalm 73

    As we turn to Psalm 73 let me ask you a question. · Have you ever wondered why it seems that the people that are prospering in this world are those who have no respect for God or His ways? · Has it every grated on you that those who are trying to be obedient to God and live a life in right standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jose Rodriguez avatar

    Ten Things To Do

    Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
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    WE all face time when we don’t know what to do. The Apostle Paul had ten things that cause him to go on in Victory!

    Ten things to Understand When you don’t know What to Do! Text: Psalm 73:2 Introduction: Asaph “I had nearly lost my foothold” v. 3-5 tells us why? We sometime feel like this! The Apostle Paul as you know was committed to the call of the Lord! He was willing to do everything possible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Entering The Grace-Sustained Life

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    Five ways to regain confidence in God when everything around you suggests the contrary

    I’m glad to be back from vacation. Thursday afternoon of last week, while Esther was napping and Susan was relaxing in front of the television, I sat quietly in front of my laptop in the Palm Spring resort home where we were staying. Susan suddenly asked me what I was doing. I sheepishly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other