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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 3, 2022
     | 2,195 views

    This message probes the question of theodicy. How are we to understand suffering? How do we develop a healthy and Biblical Theology of Suffering?

    April 3, 2022 Sermon - Hard Questions Series; “If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?” Where IS God when things go wrong? If God is good, why is there suffering? Today is the last in our short series where we have been exploring hard questions of the Bible, of God. I hope you’ve enjoyed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    14 The Decisive Question Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 24, 2020
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     | 2,226 views

    This is the 14th of 31 Devotions on the book of Jonah, where I make a comparison between the story of Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

    # 14 – The Decisive Question Jonah 1:11: “Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you that the sea may be calm for us?”—for the sea was growing more tempestuous.” “What shall we do to you…” In our last devotion, we looked at the first question the sailors asked Jonah – “What have you done?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darrell Williams avatar

    Blessed, Even If My Family Is Jacked-Up

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 7, 2019
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     | 4,845 views

    The make-up of our family, does not determine the outcome of our future.

    THE NUTTY PROFESSOR 2 IS A DIFFERENT KIND OF MOVIE. NOT ONLY DOES IT HAVE SOME COMEDY, IT CAN ALSO BE USED, IN A SMALL WAY, AS A PARABLE: AN EARTHLY STORY WITH A HEAVENLY MEANING. YOU SEE, SHERMAN KLUMP HAD A PROBLEM. HE DIDN’T APPRECIATE WHO HE WAS OR THE GIFT THAT HE HAD; IT DIDN’T MAKE HIM ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divorce And The Bible Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011
     | 2,658 views

    How to address Marital problems

    Divorce and the Bible Part 4 The Book of Mark Mark 10:2-12, various I. Introduction: A. We have defined the ideal for marriage as revealed by God, Jesus and the apostle Paul – it is the union between one man and one woman for life. B. We have seen that divorce is a destructive action which has it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Was Naaman Cleansed? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 22, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,676 views

    Naaman had two problems - one was leprosy. But the other problem was the one that threatened to prevent him from being cleansed. What was his "other" problem, and what "fixed" both of his problems?

    I read the true story about a man who had gone to the hardware store for supplies he needed for a minor plumbing repair job. As he was leaving, the owner said, “See you in a little while.” “Why?” asked the customer. “Is there something else I need?” “No. You haven’t forgotten anything,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Identity?

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,587 views

    • By our name? By our job? • By our income level? • We can be accomplished and have many people admire us and gain a positive reputation.

    INTRODUCTION: How do we identify ourselves? • By our name? By our job? • By our income level? • We can be accomplished and have many people admire us and gain a positive reputation. However, that doesn’t mean we won’t still wonder who we really are. Illustration Take Nicole Kidman. She is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Recall Notice

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,159 views

    until you admit you’ve got a problem, God won’t help you with that problem!

    · A common saying in our culture is, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” meaning basically, “If it’s still tolerably functional, leave it alone.” · Many people live their lives that way as well. Their motto is, “My life is functioning just fine, so I don’t need ‘fixing’ – I don’t have any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • CHRISTOPHER GREGAS avatar

    Facing The Giants Of Your Life With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Christopher Gregas on May 17, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,783 views

    A message that encourages us to commit the great challenges and trials in our life to God in prayer.

    “Facing The Giants In Your Life With Prayer” Text: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 We all have probably heard the story of David and Goliath in I Samuel 17…how God used a brave young man full of faith to face a huge hulk of a man so that God could get the glory. With sling in hand, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turning To God For Help

    Contributed by Jose Wallace on Dec 27, 2013
     | 5,596 views

    Life is filled with troubles, and often it seems the best thing to do is just to ignore them. But, if we realized how serious and close to home some of our troubles really are, we would take action.

    Turning to God for help: On March 9th of 1994, a German tourist checked into a hotel near Miami International Airport. That night in his room he noticed a foul odor. But, travelers must put up with all sorts of discomforts, he thought, so he slept in the bed that night without a complaint to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Way We Accidentally Trip Up New Believers Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2018
     | 2,929 views

    The Christian life is challenging and one way we trip up new believers is by giving them false expectations about what the journey will be like. This passage details the difficulties Paul encountered and serves as a good summary of the struggles any believer may encounter.

    HOW WOULD THEIR MINISTRY BE DISCREDITED? If their children in the faith didn’t continue the race. - 2 Corinthians 6:3b – “. . . so that our ministry will not be discredited.” - Paul talks elsewhere about his children in the faith being his joy. And certainly they were. Here we see another truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Super Secrets Of The Wheat And Tares

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 21, 2019
     | 8,825 views

    This simple parable turns out to be a treasure trove, answering age old questions like “Where do good and evil come from?” “Why are there so many problems in churches?” “Why doesn’t God stop evil?”and “What will happen at the end of time?”

    SUPER SECRETS OF THE WHEAT AND TARES Matt. 13:24-30,36-43 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COMPLIMENT ON HIS SERMON 1. After a very long and boring sermon the parishioners filed out of the church, saying nothing to the preacher. Towards the end of the line was a thoughtful person who always commented on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Simpson avatar

    Unspeakable Tragedy

    Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,574 views

    A sermon in response to the school shooting in Florida on Feb 14, 2018. God is greater than any evil!

    February 18, 2018 David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Unspeakable Tragedy Matthew 2:13-18 The unthinkable happened again on Wednesday. Seventeen innocent children and teachers were murdered, others seriously injured. It is a senseless tragedy and makes us angry, as you can tell, by watching or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Confronted With Your Belief? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 30, 2017
     | 6,103 views

    What spiritual problems can we have while still on earth and what is the solution?

    Please open God’s Word to Mark 9…. A bit of introduction before reading our passage: We noted last week that the beginning of Mark 9 tells the story of the reality of God, Jesus Christ, people, and God’s Word. Jesus took 3 of the disciples to a mountain to see that reality. The remaining disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Wright avatar

    Belonging

    Contributed by John Wright on Aug 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,041 views

    There are times in life when you need a good loving snuggle to feel secure. You need someone to wrap their arms around you and let you know that you are loved.

    1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Helping Children Heal From Divorce

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,770 views

    Marriage is the foundation from which a family is created. Children are born, and grow up in the gentle care and training provided by both mother and father.

    Introduction Marriage is the foundation from which a family is created. Children are born, and grow up in the gentle care and training provided by both mother and father. Marriage is sacred, a decree of God himself when he said, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army