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  • Ellick Wu avatar

    Why Do Good People Suffer? Job 1

    Contributed by Ellick Wu on Mar 30, 2013
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     | 7,334 views

    In view of many church members’ personal problems that happened in a short period of time, this sermon is trying to find some insights for encouragement in answering the question “Why Do Good Righteous People Suffer?”

    1.0 Introduction: I think this will be a year of trial for our church. There is bad news everywhere! Our Children Ministry has been hard hit! Julie is off because of surgery, Pastor Byron has cancer, Alan So’s mother passed away and leaving for HK, Gladys has back and shoulder pain, Paul Hung’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian B avatar

    Love Your Enemies And Be Perfect! Or ( No One Is Perfect? )

    Contributed by Brian B on Dec 8, 2012
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     | 5,343 views

    As part of the Sermon on the Mount, This sermon highlights some of the things that are expected of those who would be a part of God’s kingdom. Loving your enemies is but one of the things that Jesus commands us to do in a list of things that are are imp

    Works Cited/Consulted include J Vernon Magee, Holman Commentary, College Press NIV commentary, various sermon central illustrations, as well as Bible and personal observations. Slides available upon request... brianbyers@live.com Opening Scripture Slide… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Faith: Still Here

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,094 views

    The meaning of life, the tenure of life, and the essence of life is always God’s conclusion.

    Sunday, January 7, 2007 “Faith: Still Here” Text: Joshua 4: 1- 9 Without a doubt all of us here today have a faith statement we can make on January 7, 2007 – we are still here. For some 2006 was a difficult year, you may have had challenges that seems insurmountable, but you are still here. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    You May Run, But You Can’t Hide From God!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 44,041 views

    Everywhere you look, There God is, you can not escape His presence! He’s right here, right now, you don’t have to go any farther than the whisper of your voice to Find Him.

    You May Run, But You Can’t Hide From God! Everywhere all over the world this morning there are people who are not in church this morning, For whatever reason they choose not to frequent the church on a regular occasion and its sad, but they choose not to frequent church at all. Some say I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take It To The Streets

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,725 views

    In the story of the Good Samaritan you will see vital qualities that are necessary in carrying our faith into the street.

    1487 Are you taking your faith to the streets? I am not speaking of literally going into the street and preaching, or something of that nature. I am speaking of living and sharing your faith after you leave church. I turn to the story of the Good Samaritan for help with this idea. In Luke 10 we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Restore Your Joy?

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,600 views

    Jesus turns the water into wine--Wine represent our joy.

    How do you restore your joy? John 2:1-11 Story: Some years ago when Johnny Carson was the host of the The Tonight Show he interviewed an eight year old boy. The boy was asked to appear because he had rescued two friends in a coalmine outside his hometown in West Virginia. As Carson ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Gift With A Cost Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    This time of year, we get excited and touched by Baby Jesus in a cradle but you can’t separate the cradle from the cross. This gift of Jesus comes with a sacrificial cost. A lot of us understand the cradle but we fail to connect the cradle with the cross.

    The Gift with a Cost Isaiah 53:1-12 Christmas has become the #1 self-focused consumer day in America. It’s so interesting that Good Friday leads into Easter and Black Friday leads us into the Christmas holidays. The church needs to lead a movement of conspiracy to reclaim Christmas from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Anchor

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 45,720 views

    God fashioned an anchor of hope for us, so that we can ride out our storms. We’re going to look at the purpose of this anchor, what it’s made of, how we hold onto it, and how it holds us.

    THE ANCHOR Heb. 6:16-20a INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Husband/Wife Follies 1. A husband asked his wife about what she wanted for her birthday. She answered, "I want something that's bright and shiny, and can go from 0 –150 in 3 seconds; That's what I want for my birthday!" So He got her a bathroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Faith Enough To Follow

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,064 views

    This message poses the question, "Do you have faith enough to follow the Lord, even when He does not explain where you

    Faith Enough to Follow Text: Gen. 12:4 Intro: Learning to live in an attitude of faith toward God is the foundation stone of the Christian life (Heb. 11:6a). However, faith is not merely a word in our religious vocabulary. Faith is the only way the child of God can experience intimate communion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Truth About Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,622 views

    Jesus doesn’t tell Zacchaeus, “I’ll stand in your doorway, but I will not come inside.” Jesus doesn’t tell Zacchaeus, “I’ll look in your window, but I will not come inside.” No, Jesus says instead, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” (Luke 19:5b)

    We are in a short series of sermons entitled The Truth about You. And we conclude this series with a very famous story, the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. This is the last of Jesus’ personal encounters (in Luke’s gospel) before He arrives in Jerusalem to be tried, crucified, and eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Over Discouragement

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,522 views

    When we feel overwhelmed or attacked by demons, we often try to fight on our own and often forget to calm our spirits. If we could just quiet our souls and the demons that bring discouragement, God can work wonders in our life.

    Victory over Discouragement Mark 1:23-28 (Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit) Yard sales are interesting. It is very common in the suburban area. We all might see a new yard sale every week, during the summer. Yard sales exist by the motto, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” There might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Failure Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 29, 2016
     | 10,381 views

    The messages teaches Christians how to handle failure in such a way that we learn from it.

    Annual Sermons Volume 1 freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com DEALING WITH FAILURE “Go tell His disciples, and Peter…..”Get Mark and bring him with you” (Mk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Failure Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 29, 2016
     | 5,850 views

    The messages teaches Christians how to handle failure in such a way that we learn from it.

    Annual Sermons Volume 1 freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com DEALING WITH FAILURE “Go tell His disciples, and Peter…..”Get Mark and bring him with you” (Mk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Water To Wine—declaring God's Anointed-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2015
     | 3,470 views

    3 of 6. Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Where is Jesus heralded as God’s Anointed? or Why turn water into wine? God’s Anointed is heralded on the stage of...

    WATER To WINE—Declaring God's Anointed-III—John 2:1-12 Attention: On Stage— Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Jesus is set apart as God’s Anointed. Declaring God’s Anointed can/may be accomplished thru ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    God Is Love: A Valentine's Day Message

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 76,090 views

    The gift of Christ is the proof of God’s love.

    [To receive free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] GOD’S PROVES HIS LOVE This Saturday is Valentine’s Day. This is the day when a man is supposed to give his girlfriend or wife a special gift to show that he loves her. Popular gifts include flowers, candy, and jewelry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist