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  • David Smith avatar

    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
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    It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

    They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Pour Yourself Into Others!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008
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    Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

    POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Give Growth A Chance?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2019
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    Healthy growth seldom comes by chance. We need a plan for maturity and growth. Why throw the clay away, try again. Growth takes getting down into the dirt. Who knows this might be the day...

    GIVE GROWTH A CHANCE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Look up these words: GROWTH, INCREASE, MATURITY… DISCUSS WHAT WILL WE DO THIS DAY, THIS WEEK, THIS MONTH, AND THIS YEAR? THE LESSON OF ANOTHER CHANCE…. Why do we seldom desire to give another chance? 1. They wasted their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    A Fresh Start (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 7, 2019
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    We can need a fresh start for many reasons- a bad relationship, financial debt, addiction, etc. So, we make a fresh start. We move away, we change jobs, we get involved with new people, etc. A fresh start feels good and can make all the difference in the world.

    A FRESH START (part one) We can need a fresh start for many reasons- a bad relationship, financial debt, addiction, trouble with the law, job loss or problems at work; you name it. So, we decide to make a fresh start. We move away, we change jobs, we get involved with new people, we make changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Alive - But Not Productive

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jan 29, 2019
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    This sermon examines why Jesus cursed the fig tree, and what that means for followers of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION A while back, I visited an old family friend. This person had not seen me for a long time. Let me reenact our encounter (place and then slowly take off cap). The reason why my friend’s voice trailed off at the end is because my afro had taken an extended vacation. Oh mind you, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition Of Luke 13:1-9

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 21, 2019
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     | 7,975 views

    Trying to compare yourself favorably to those who sin more than you is a dangerous endeavor.

    Were These Worse Sinners? An Exposition of Luke 13:1-9 The natural tendency of human beings is to justify one’s self by finding someone who sins worse then himself/herself. Psychologists call this “projection.” It is a survival reflex in which one wishes to place their justly deserved punishment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Parable Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 25, 2019
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    Lent 3, Cycle C: Living your second chance

    From Luke 13: 6-9 today: The situation: A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. The complication: The fig tree did not bear figs when expected. The resolution: The owner, therefore, orders that it be cut down. The second chance: The gardener proposes another solution that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lent 3, Year C: God's Not Mad Atcha!

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019
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    Rian Adams: Parable of the landowner and the fig tree. Different intrepretation​ that places us at the cent​e​r of the parable.

    God Ain’t Mad ‘Atcha The Rev. Rian Adams Luke 13:1-9 There’s a question that troubles so many people. It’s a question that churchgoers and nonchurchgoers, struggle with; “Am I good enough for God?” I can’t speak for you but at certain times in my life I’ve felt like my decisions, and my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Spiritual Manure - It Helps A Body Grow

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 14, 2019
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    This sermon focuses on how God can use the stinky stuff in our lives to help us grow

    Scripture: Luke 13:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8 (Call to Worship) Theme: Lent/Growth Title: Spiritual Manure – It Helps a Body Grow INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spring. You can tell that it is getting closer to Spring Time – you can smell it in the air. You can smell the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    The Culture Of Appreciating What Bears Fruits For You And What Doesn’t

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 20, 2019
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    Not all things bear fruits. Know what does and what doesn't so you don't use your time chasing the wind

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 13 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 11th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE BARREN FIG TREE* Luke 13:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2019
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    Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

    Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Unless You Repent Luke 13:1-3 Now on the same occasion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Why?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2019
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    We have many questions that begin with the word, "why".

    WHY? Luke 13: 1 – 9 Intro: How many questions can you think of that begin with “WHY”? 1) Why is the time of day when traffic moves the slowest called “rush hour”? 2) Why do we park our car in our “driveway”? 3) Why is the sky blue? 4) Why does our hair turn gray when we get older? 5) Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Debunking The Just World Theory

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 24, 2019
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    Who do bad things happen to good people? There are no easy answers; yet Jesus teaches there is not always a direct link between misfortune and sin. And every calamity is a wake-up all for all of us.

    Luke 13:1-9 Debunking the Just World Theory [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] In a “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip sometime back, Calvin says to his dad, “Why can't I stay up late? You guys can!” Then with a wide-mouthed protest he declares, “IT'S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Suffering All About, And Can We Gain From It.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 24, 2019
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    Why do bad things happen to good people? Why should we suffer; and what are we mean to do about it.

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th March 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Exodus 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 “Please join me ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Ryan Ferwerda avatar

    Nobody Is Better Than Anybody

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,765 views

    When we are faced with someone who thinks they are better than we are we try to rise above this through the reassurance that we would never treat anyone else the way they treat us. But with that kind of attitude, are we really any better?

    At one point in our lives, I am sure that we have all have come across someone that has an “I am better than everyone else, especially you” mentality. I myself have encountered this kind of attitude at multiple points throughout my life. I have experience it in the food service industry in which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran