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  • John Sears avatar

    The Crutch Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,282 views

    Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

    I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Scandal Of The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Nov 29, 2010
     | 6,665 views

    How we respond is more important than whether or not God explains himself.

    Scandals of Christmas: Part 1—The Scandal of the Virgin Birth Introduction In some ways it is an interesting time to begin this new series. It was this weekend, one year ago, that news of a potential scandal involving golfer Tiger Woods began playing out in the media. As always seems to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Keller avatar

    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,248 views

    God is looking for you. Are you hiding or are you willing to respond to his invitation?

    WHERE ARE YOU? I. INTRODUCTION A. Me losing my keys 1. I lose my keys all the time 2. Share example of how my wife waits for me while I look for my keys B. Lost and Found Signs 1. Lost and found a. We know someone is looking for what is in that box. b. Someone is missing something 2. Lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Man They Call Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,059 views

    Love Him or hate Him, you have to respond to Jesus. There is no denying Him.

    The man they call Jesus John chapter 9:1-12, 35-41 Introduction- This week a 29 year old man from Missouri named Chris Shaw won 258 million dollars in the power ball lottery. He bought it from a convenience store that he worked at. This man had 28.96 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Live In The Face Of Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,541 views

    19th in a series from Ecclesiastes. How Christians are to respond to uncertainty in the world.

    There was once an elderly gentleman who loved playing golf. But he was almost eighty, and his vision was not very good anymore. He always had partners with him when he went out to play so they could watch his ball and tell him where it went. One day his buddies did not show up. It was a beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God's Plan Involves Pain

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,281 views

    A sermon examining how to respond when you encounter trouble in the Christian life.

    WHEN GOD’S PLAN INVOLVES PAIN Acts 5:33-42 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025) - Annie Johnson Flint wrote a hymn that says: God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “you Were Planned For God’s Pleasure” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 23, 2013
     | 6,016 views

    God calls his children to respond to His love for them with love in return.

    Jesus had just finished answering a trick question posed by some of His enemies who were trying to trip Him up. After witnessing our Lord’s answer and because he was impressed, the Bible tells us that one of the teachers of the law decided to ask Jesus a legitimate question. (READ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is About Our Reaction Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 19, 2015
     | 5,483 views

    This message looks at how various folks in the Christmas Story responded to what was happening.

    Last week we celebrated Christmas with our children’s presentation, which I’m sure Marilyn and her crew would testify is kind of like herding cats. And that was part of the process that led Charlie Brown to ask in frustration, “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Nothing, Nada Thing, Is Impossible With God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 30, 2015
     | 5,157 views

    Advent 1 Sermon - Mary responds to the promise of God through the Angel Gabriel.

    Sermon for Followers Mission and Church at the Mission - Nothing is Impossible With God Luke 1:26-38 It’s a beautiful thing to join together today in worship and in the presence of Jesus, who is the centre of our praise and adoration. Who we worship today is the exalted King, the Risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Herod-The Forgotten Player Series

    Contributed by John Pearrell on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,777 views

    There were four responses to the Christ Child. How do you respond to Him?

    During this time of year, in churches around the globe the story of Christmas–the coming of Christ to earth–is told. We tell of the shepherds, of Mary and Joseph, of the inn keeper, of the wise men or magi from the East, but there is one actor in this divine drama, who, though often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christ Of The Crisis

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 30, 2020
     | 15,448 views

    The example of Paul and Silas in jail reveals how the disciples of Jesus are to respond in a crisis.

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Equilibrium Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,720 views

    This message focuses on the last two temptations that Jesus faced and how He responded.

    Spiritual Equilibrium: Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 4:5-11; Mark 16:17-18 This is part two of my message “Spiritual Equilibrium.” In part one we reviewed the first of three temptations that Jesus experienced at the hands of Satan. Last week we learned that we needed to have a balance in our flesh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Jesus Is Hated Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017
     | 11,543 views

    Are you ready for God to get the glory as you respond to His goodness and grace?

    I wanted to apologize for something. I feel badly that I’ve let something slide. Many of you are no doubt wondering about it so I thought I better make it right. Pardon me for going a couple months without showing pictures of our grandson. Here’s a recent picture of Pip on a swing at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Embracing God's Call Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 16,091 views

    The proper way to respond to God when He is calling you to serve Him.

    EMBRACING GOD’S CALL 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-25 What will you do with your life? That’s a mind-blowing question. As a graduating senior, it is like a freight train coming at you in a tunnel. Don’t fret, though, because it’s good practice for you. It seems I’ve spent most of my life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    The Wrong End Of The Sword Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,868 views

    Dealing with the hurts of life and responding correctly when we cause hurt in others

    Matthew 26:47-54 (NIV2011) 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God