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  • David Henderson avatar

    "Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,471 views

    The question we are tackling this morning has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ.

    “Why do bad things Happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Church Do You Want This To Be?

    Contributed by Roger Smith on Oct 8, 2023
     | 2,093 views

    Jesus said: Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it! Considering we are Christ's Church; what kind of church do you want this one to be? Do we want it to be pleasing to the Lord or do we want to just get by until He comes??

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus said: Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it! There’s a rumour going round in the Catholic Church that they are the only true church because they claim they can trace their origins back to the Apostle Peter. That the church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    What Is Your State Of Mind? Are We Trying To Re-Define Truth?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 4, 2017
     | 4,033 views

    Few people can accept what a dangerous time we are experiencing: THERE IS A GREAT ATTEMPT TO TRY TO RE-DEFINE TRUTH according to popular opinion? We must live with eternities values in view for there is too much to gain to lose.

    WHAT IS YOUR STATE OF MIND? SEEMS WE ARE TRYING TO RE-DEFINING TRUTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use a bow and arrow. Have you ever heard of string slap? Launch and arrow and hurt your arm? STATE OF MIND? I DO NOT MATTER? WHAT I DO DOES NOT MATTER? OFTEN WE ALLOW OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Do You Say Thank You To A King

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 478 ratings
     | 24,245 views

    First Person Narrative of Leper who went back to say thank you for healing.

    How do you thank a King? Luke 17:11-19 It's been three weeks since my wife touched me again. It had been three long years. I didn't know if I would ever feel her touch again. I didn't know if I would ever feel the touch of another human being ever again during those three years. But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making The Right Choices: Do Not Be Unequally Yoked In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,939 views

    God’s people should make the right choice by marrying "in the Lord". Read all about the wrong choice of wives made by Esau.

    MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES: DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED IN MARRIAGE (GENESIS 26:34-35) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Do We Please God? Part 5

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,842 views

    We please God by following the Holy Spirit and allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.

    Have you ever tasted or smelled chlorine? It’s that wonderful smell we smell when we get near a swimming pool. It is designed to keep bacteria from growing in the pool and making us sick. Those with pools know how important it is to get the right balance in the water between too much chlorine and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Do You Know God's Way To God's Heaven??

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,282 views

    The Choices needed to make it to Heaven!!

    DO YOU KNOW GOD’S WAY TO GOD’S HEAVEN?? Isaiah 1: 10 - 20 Tonight do you realize that God’s a remedy for your sin??? Men are constantly seeking remedies for bodily illness’s and infirmities.. And when they find them, they are eager to recommend them to other ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter: They Didn't Get It, Do You?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    This sermon looks at the first reactions of the women and disciples, upon arriving at the tomb. Some people in our culture still don’t get it. After evaluating the facts, there is a choice to make. He is risen!

    In Jesus Holy Name April 8, 2007 Text: Luke 24:1-12 Redeemer “They Didn’t Get It! Do You?” He is Risen! He is risen, indeed! In February Oscar-winning director, James Cameron (The Titanic) along with Emmy award-winning documentary film maker Simcha Jacobovivbi held a press ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Must I Do To Achieve Eternal Life?

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 19, 2010
     | 3,153 views

    Looking at the question that generated the story of the Good Samaritan

    This story that Jesus told has so ingrained itself into our psyche that there is even an organisation that has taken the name. The Samaritans are there to help, to provide a listening ear for the most desperate people who have nowhere else to turn. That's the power of simple stories with a clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Must I Do To Get Eternal Life?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,609 views

    There are only two options available to us for getting eternal life. Find out what they are.

    Every time a fancy car raced by the family minivan, the boy sitting in the back wondered: “What do I have to do to lay my hands on one of those beauties?” His sister sitting next to him, however, was more interested in the mansions they passed. Her hope was to live in such a place one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    How Do We Live A Life That Pleases God

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,184 views

    We as Christians need to stop and evaluate our lives. • We need to get out of our comfort zones • So that we seek a deeper relationship.

    How do we live a LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 First of all - How You Spend Your Time? What do you do with your day! • 3 years in business meetings, • 13 years watching TV • $89,281 on food, • Consumes 109,354 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Kairos: What Can God Do In One Day?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 18, 2023
     | 2,851 views

    Three Biblical words for time in the Bible. YOM, CHRONOS, KAIROS... Let us study about TIME. Time is finite as we know it.

    WHAT CAN GOD DO IN ONE DAY? KAIROS? SUCH A TIME AS THIS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) This is several part lesson. TEXT: REDEEM THE TIME… MAY WE BE VERY CAREFUL HOW WE SPEND OUR TIME… Ephesians 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How To Deal With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 68 ratings
     | 24,071 views

    Jesus says I have to love my enemies. But there’s a reason they’re my enemies - I don’t like them! So why should I do this?

    OPEN: The military apparently understands the need to make their instructions memorable and so they occasionally resort to humor to explain the basics. For example: Instructions printed on Rocket Launcher tells soldiers to "Aim towards the Enemy." U.S. Marine Corps tells its recruits that when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Restoring Our First Passion

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012
     | 6,143 views

    Is "church" just a club? Do we attend a congregation just to be entertained or is there a deeper reason? Learning to OBEY God is essential to our lives. It is part of our passion for the One who is passionate about us!

    1. Bad News The doctor shook his head. "John, you’re in terrible shape. You’ve got to do something, and I mean starting today. First, I want you to tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. I want you to stop working like a dog. And tell your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remove Those Burial Clothes

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Nov 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,444 views

    There should be no reason for us to be bound and closed behind a bolder in a tomb, dressed in Burial Clothes, unless we are spiritually dead. The question is this: How do I get rid of those burial clothes?

    INTRODUCTION Everyone got dressed this morning - Thankfully But it Takes time to get dressed – To choose what we are going to wear. Also the Clothes we wear reflects who we are. Some of us wear the clothes of our Favorite sports team. We get people who wears the Stormers jersey. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal