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  • Chip Blackshear avatar

    God's Refinery

    Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,914 views

    Why does God permit pain and suffering? One reason is to help shape us to be more like Christ.

    “GOD’S REFINERY” Isaiah 48:1-11 First Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi, TX Rev. Charles S. Blackshear • April 29, 2012 Have you ever had one of those days when it seems that nothing is going your way? From the time you get up in the morning it’s as if the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Waste Your Sorrows Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,202 views

    One reason God allows suffering is so we will depend on him. Suffering shows us the value of God’s grace. Sometimes we think grace was just something way back yonder when we got saved. But we forget that God’s grace is active right now, present tense.

    INTRODUCTION I felt the tugging of the Holy Spirit this week telling me to go back and look at verses 3 and 4 of Romans 5 because I know some of you are going through some very difficult times right now, struggling with suffering and pain and tribulation. I hope the Holy Spirit will use this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Brown avatar

    The Christian's Response To Suffering For Christ (1 Peter 4:12-19) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,489 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:12-19

    The Christian’s Response to Suffering for Christ Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prepared To Suffer For Righteousness (1 Peter 4:1-6) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 6,985 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-6

    Prepared to Suffer for Righteousness Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting God Even When The Reasons Are Not Clear

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,963 views

    How to trust God even when the reasons for compliance to His will is not clear

    God’s Gift to Abraham and Abraham’s Obedience to God – Gen. 21:1-7; Gen. 22:1-19 Illustration:Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace. Thomas a Kampis. 1. Aim: To lead the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    10 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    Some common reasons and excuses people use for not attending church

    10 REASONS PEOPLE DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH HEB 10:24-25 1 - TIME work schedules ballgames kids mowing gardening 2 - BORING IRRELEVANT music preaching - cannot relate to it (or the people) 3 - OTHER INTERESTS friends hobbies t.v. ....etc. 4 - GUILT living a sinful life that they love more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Now, And Let Us Reason Together

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,670 views

    Christianity, showing true Christianity in todays world.

    "COME NOW, AND LET US REASON TOGETHER," A CALL TO CHRISTIAN SERVICE By modest estimate, more than a quarter of the entire population of the Australia have professed an evangelical conversion experience. William Iverson wryly observes that "A pound of meat would surely be affected by a quarter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Abraham's Faith Was Superior To Human Reasoning

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12)

    Why Abraham’s Faith Was Superior to Human Reasoning (Rom. 4:10-12) Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. Why do you suppose that Abraham’s faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wah Lok Ng avatar

    5 Reasons Why We Pray For The Harvest Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 54,575 views

    There are grave consequences if we do not pray for the harvest.

    5 REASONS WHY WE PRAY FOR THE HARVEST BY NG WAH LOK Introduction. Mt 9:37,38 “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest”. Jesus commanded us to pray for the harvest. Prayer for the harvest is not an ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Reason #6, The Spirit Helps Us Pray Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,734 views

    Our relationship to God is the foundation of our lives, and prayer is what connects us to God. It is an awesome privilege. We don’t always know what to pray for, or even what to say, but God will help us and will satisfy our deepest needs—even the ones

    Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED! Reason #6, The Spirit Helps us Pray >Romans 8:26-27 “I do not know of any subject that has caused more perplexity for more Christians than the subject of prayer.” -So commented James Montgomery Boice, Bible teacher and Pastor. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Reason #8> We're On The Winning Team! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,014 views

    At times it appears that a LOT of things are against us. We may have enemies, and often we’re our own enemy; but since God is on our side, nothing can defeat us.

    Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #8> We’re on the Winning Team! Romans 8:31-39 A little over a year ago I attended a sports banquet in Natick with my next-door neighbor Michael. The event was hosted by Athletes in Action, and featured several members of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Brian Moon avatar

    God Is Dead??? "Is It Reasonable To Believe In God?"

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    2 part sermon that ask if it is reasonable to believe in God, and then if Christianity is the best picture of that belief in God.

    God is Dead??? (Is it reasonable to believe in God) by Brian A. Moon Story – It was my first year at Palm Beach Atlantic College when a person I latter became good friends with ask me questions that I had never thought of growing up in the church. They ripped my faith apart with their arguments ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    2 Reasons The Christian Should Obey The Government Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,049 views

    A teaching message on Romans 13:1-7.

    Romans Series # 53 September 11, 2002 Title: 2 Reasons the Christian Should Obey the Government Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 13 of Romans as we continue with message #53 of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lee Black avatar

    7 Reasons Why People Come To Jesus

    Contributed by Lee Black on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,394 views

    The reasons why people come to Christ.

    7 Reasons Why People Come To Jesus I. For Freedom.[Eh.1:5-7] Ephes. 1:5-7 Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, [6] to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Reason #1, We're Covered, Not Condemned! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,379 views

    The “righteous requirements of the Law” are fully met in us because we’re covered by the blood of Christ, the price paid for our forgiveness.

    Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #1: We’re covered, not condemned! -Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: There are many reasons why we come to church—one is to get some encouragement. In spite of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational