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Why,why,why

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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Sometimes things happen in our lives that we have no answer for and we ask "Why,Why,Why?" Here the prophet knows the answer but asks "Why,Why,Why, won’t you listen?"

WHY, WHY, WHY HABAKKUK 1:1 - HABAKKUK 1:11 Introduction: The great theological questions that have transcended through the ages are not only those that are recorded in theological textbooks, and discussed in seminary. Believe me, I wish they all could be. It would be easy to prepare when such ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On "High Alert"

Contributed by Gary Cox on Sep 24, 2001

based on 134 ratings

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The Church’s response to the Trade Center Tragedy

The bloodiest day in United States History was September 17, 1862 when 4700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until September 11, 13 days ago when over 5000 ( and the number still rising) were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just The Same Ol', Same Ol' Again?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

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Message about going into the New Year with a commitment to deepening your relationship with Christ.

Just the Same Ol’ Same Ol’ Again? Luke 1:37; Proverbs 16:3 December 30, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Jeanette Case, from Erie, PA, sent this in to Reader’s Digest: Last year when I called my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Presumption

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 9, 2007

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Religion does not create a relationship with God, nor does ritual. It is refinement born of repentance that shapes that relationship. Repent, relate, and receive.

“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” Famous words supposedly spoken by journalist Henry Morton Stanley somewhere in Tanganyika at the end of his expedition to find the missing explorer. “I presume”. It means, “I think I know what I am doing. Would you please confirm it for me? You look like what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pain Reveals Our Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008

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Trials in our lives show us how much faith we have in the Lord.

1. Remember that Peter is writing this letter AS A PASTOR to those who were suffering greatly for their faith. • Scattered. Suffering. Confused. Perplexed. • They are going through some seriously tough times. • Nero is taking some & using them for his own sick entertainment. • Society at this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contend , Construct And Confess But Never Compromise.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 14, 2007

based on 28 ratings

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This sermon is an insight into the letter of Jude with a call to contend, construct and confess the faith in the light of those who are compromising the faith.

Contending for the faith from the book of Jude. Background: Jude brother of James-half brother of Jesus early Church leader.Probably written around A.D.65. Reason: The book of Jude was written to exhort believers to contend for the faith against those from within who were disputing, disrupting ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of Jesus: It's The End Of The World As We Know It

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 21, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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The Apostle Peter is clear - The return of Jesus is very real. Though nuts try to name the day, though the world mocks us, Jesus is returning - so live like it.

Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it four times. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus; Putting Feet To Our Prayers

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2007

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Heart and Head Knowledge are insufficient

He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Face To Face With Jesus Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Mar 14, 2006

based on 141 ratings

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Message # 2 in a series focusing on the Mission of Jesus to say and to show people, "Your Life Matters."

Message # 2: “Coming Face to Face with Jesus” John 4:1-26; 39-42 Introduction: Ted Stallard’s story This morning, I want to tell you the story of Ted Stallard. A young man who was turned off by school. Very sloppy in appearance. Expressionless. Unattractive. Slow. Often times he would simply sit ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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The 1st in a series on the 7 churches in Rev., we’re challenged to keep Christ our first love.

“You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” Rev. 2:1-7 Do you remember the famous scene in the movie “Top Gun” where Tom Cruise sings to Kelly McGillis? Do you remember the song he butchered? “You’ve lost that loving feeling”. We chuckle at that scene, but the sad truth is that this is a serious problem in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011

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Fourth of five in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the commitment that would be required to achieve the vision presented

Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-14, Title: New Riverlutions, Res #2: Playing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/30/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the pig and the chicken gonna cook bacon and eggs for the farmer, 40 Inspirational Speeches in Two Minutes video, “to do the same things in the same ways and expect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Smile Jesus Loves You

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 9, 2011

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Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your heart. Happiness includes a feeling of calmness when all around you is disturbed. And, in my opinion, Happiness should also include joy. You should feel an almost overwhelming joy that you are doing, thi

Smile Jesus Loves You 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 Intro: All of us want to be happy in our lives, don’t we? That might be one reason a person would go to church; to find happiness. But have you ever really thought what happiness includes? Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

A Noble Task Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

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1- The noble task of being an elder 2- The noble task of being a deacon 3- The noble task of being a leader’s wife

INTRO.- A noble task. What’s that? It depends on what you consider to be a noble task. I personally would not commend tending bar as being a noble task nor many other jobs in this world. Like: prostitution, dealing at a table at a gambling casino, etc. Nobility carries the idea of excellence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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How do you view sin? ... How do you deal with sin in your life?

MATTHEW 5:29-30 “THE SINFULNESS OF SIN” A) On a sunny September day in Chicago, a stern-faced, plainly dressed man could be seen standing still on a street corner in the busy Loop! * As people were hurrying on their way to lunch or business, he would solemnly lift his right arm, point to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

I’ve Got The Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 16, 2010

based on 39 ratings

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To do the works Jesus did, we have to have the power Jesus had (and we do)

During the course of a week there were probably hundreds and likely thousands that passed this lame man on their way into the temple, and most of them were probably true believers who loved and worshiped God and most likely everyone on them had some kind of experience of what God had done for them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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