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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    To What End? Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,235 views

    Both the arrogant rich and the suffering poor get the same message: “today is not all there is.”

    Almost every commentator and preacher I looked at while preparing this sermon splits this passage of James into two parts. The first part, v. 1-6, is a discussion of the danger of depending on wealth. The second part, v. 7-11, typically focus on patience. Well, I’m going to buck the trend. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Stayed Open To Suggestions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions.

    One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions. When people becomes so proud that they close their minds to new ideas, they are bound to fail. Keeping your mind open allows you to see all the opportunities that the Lord has for you every hour of every day. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Old Rugged Cross"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2014
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     | 5,414 views

    The old rugged cross reaches, reasons, reaps, and redeems humanity.

    “The Old Rugged Cross” I found this description of what it was like to be a victim of the Cross • Crucifixion was one of the most cruel and barbarous forms of death known to man. It was practiced, especially in times of war, by the Phoenicians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Allow The Spirit Of God To Do His Work With You And Through You Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 15, 2018
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     | 5,493 views

    Precjous Holy Spirit needs you to manifest theough you and you need Him far more to be able to survive this ailing and wicked world

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 4 (ALLOW THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO DO HIS WORK WITH YOU AND THROUGH YOU) Acts 2:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 2 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,157 views

    Psalm 22:1-21 gives us the experience of the Sufferer.

    Scripture Psalm 22 is an appropriate psalm for our meditation tonight, Good Friday, and also for this coming Easter Sunday. The reason is that the first part of Psalm 22 (verses 1-21) focuses on the experience of suffering on a cross, and the second part of Psalm (verses 22-31) announces the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Dykes avatar

    A Better Eightfold Path, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,904 views

    Life is tough. There really is no secret pathway to avoid suffering. But we don’t have to avoid suffering, because God has promised to give us the strength to endure.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re familiar with world religions, you’ve probably heard of the eightfold path of Buddhism. The two most famous Buddhists in the world are the Dali Lama and Tiger Woods. A couple of years ago, Tiger was guilty of some bad conduct that cost him his marriage and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Groanings

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 5, 2020
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     | 4,725 views

    While this world is no longer the one that “God pronounced very good,” Romans 8:18-27 states we as Christians can experience unspeakable joy while living on this earth when we allow our groaning to focus not on our current suffering but on the glory we are about to receive!

    New Year’s Groanings Romans 8:18-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since God announced a curse upon this world it has been incredibly difficult to survive and thrive amongst the “thorns” of life. Living through the pain of violence, disease, starvation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Christianity : A Call To Persevere Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019
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     | 10,040 views

    We live in times of great stress. Everything around us is changing, and we feel lost. But Christ calls us to persevere and press on.

    Christianity: A call to Persevere We live in times of great stress. We read the news papers and shake our heads in disbelief. We watch the news and it depresses us. We look into our WhatsApp messages and most of them bring bad news. We hear about the economy doing badly. We hear about the GDP ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross We Don't Want To See

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,341 views

    This sermon takes a look at the pain and suffering Jesus experienced on the cross.

    Introduction: Three weeks ago we looked at the Compassion of Christ. We saw how Jesus showed compassion to a Widow who had lost her son, a man who was suffering from leprosy, and over 4000 people who were hot, tired and hungry. This morning I want us to look at a passage of Scripture that deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Success In Singleness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a temporary, necessary stage of life. Some might even go as far as to see as a 'necessary evil.' Too frequently to b

    “SUCCESS IN SINGLENESS” 4th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 31, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,645 views

    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The New Testament Church; Its Memorial Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    Biblical reasons for the frequent (weekly) observance of the Lord’s Supper.

    The New Testament Church; Its Memorial I Cor. 11: 17-26 INTRO.: One day while donating blood, a nurse asked me, "Does your church observe communion each Sunday?" When I told her "yes," she said, "I think every church should. I’m thinking of joining a Christian Church just for that reason." Thru ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    To The Tired Christian Worker! See Beyond!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    In God’s highest graduate school courses, suffering is always the lesson.We learn through suffering not resignation nor patience, but rejoicing in tribulation. see beyond.

    TO THE TIRED CHRISTIAN WORKER! SEEING BEYOND! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. In God’s highest graduate school courses, suffering is always the lesson.We learn through suffering not resignation nor patience, but rejoicing in tribulation. When we are tired we must press on! ROMANS 8:37 Nay, in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Knight avatar

    The Day The Earth Stood Still

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    A look at the suffering of Christ and the nature of sin that makes a crowd move from "Hosanna" to "crucify him"; the suffering of Christ provides for us the call and example of living for God.

    The Day The Earth Stood Still Mark 15: 1-20 Introduction: 1951. Price controls are introduced to curb high inflation. 1951. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I premiers on Broadway June 25, 1951. CBS presents the first commercial color TV broadcast. It lasts for four hours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    Real Compassion Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 5, 2021
     | 2,505 views

    Real compassion is not pity or empathy, but suffering with the sufferer. This often takes experience. [Watch video: https://youtu.be/McY-TyeB93s]

    Scripture Reading: Mark 6:30-34 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational