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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    When Pain Hurts Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 991 views

    God intends to give us what we need, not what we want.

    A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 30, 2025
     | 231 views

    Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you will get. But when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal's Father Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,863 views

    The prodigal’s father was not only warm and welcoming but waiting for him to come home.

    The father of the prodigal Luke 15:11-32 A candidate for church membership was asked by the committee, “What part of the Bible, do you like the best?” He said, “I like the New Testament.” Then he was asked, “What Book in the New Testament is your favorite?” He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - Delight In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,261 views

    As we repeatedly expose ourselves to scripture, as we anticipate receiving help, strength, joy, and other blessings from the Bible, as we experience the hope of his promises, we will learn to delight in God’s law and in God himself. Then we will pray with

    Prayer Keys - Delight in the Lord Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Ps 37:4 Our relationship with God should bring us more satisfaction, more pleasure, more joy than any other relationship or possession we have. To be honest with you, that is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make A Statement, Don’t Mumble

    Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Oct 25, 2011
     | 6,390 views

    No greater message has been entrusted to be delivered by man than the message of salvation. Don't Mumble!!!

    Ps. 107:2 INTRO: Life if filled with sadness and joy. When sadness comes often we pull within and become more solitary. However the joy causes us to desire to share it with others. In fact the more we share joy the more joyful it becomes. A great acrostic for joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presentation Of The Lord In The Temple

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 2, 2025
     | 852 views

    Individuals choose their own fate by deciding for or against Jesus

    The Presentation is also Groundhog Day. Originally it was known as Candlemas Day: if it was clear and sunny on Candlemas Day, it means "winter will have another fight." Firstborn is a title. It does not imply that there is a second child. Even if a mother only had one-child like Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Glory Of God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 11, 2015
     | 9,226 views

    Glory of God is difficult to define or explain, one has to experience it! I pray this devotion would take you into the glorious presence of God and you feel His tangible presence!

    Glory! 2 Chronicles 7:1”As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.” “I repeat the glory of the LORD filled the temple!” Glory! This word is so often ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unleashing The Power Of Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,490 views

    Whether it's deep-rooted habits in your life that refuse to move, or mountain-like problems that you're facing that you cannot overcome, or a challenge so great like planting something where there is no soil, God says, your faith is enough to solve those problems.

    Today, we will focus on a prayer made by the disciples that had a profound impact on their lives and ministry. In Luke 17:5, the disciples asked Jesus, "Increase our faith!" This simple prayer holds great significance as it reveals the disciples' desire for a stronger faith to accomplish the ...read more

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    Christ Of The Advent

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017
     | 9,380 views

    Has Christmas got completely lost in all the commercial noise around it as a festival? Is there still a real meaning to Christmas?

    Christ of the Advent Main Passage 2 Tim 3: 1-7 It is advent season again. It is time to sing carols, eat Christmas cakes, wear new cloths, decorate homes, put up the stars, and wish people Merry Christmas. It is that time when we are supposed to rejoice in the good news of great joy that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Curing Church Conflict-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011
     | 2,970 views

    1 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged ? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—I—James 4:1-17 Attention: *Our own behaviors can circumvent the very cure we need. Need: The tensions in my church are are obvious. As soon as you step on the property you know it. Visitors sense it. The community talks about it. Everybody hates it. We’re losing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerously Busy: Learning From Mary And Martha

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 64,086 views

    An over-crowded life can be a hinderance to our relationship with God and lead us into falling into the deceit of Satan.

    Why do we value our time so preciously? It’s an intriguing question with which we all should try to come to terms. In answering the question, we should evaluate the most relevant word. Many would say the word “time” is the most relevant or most important word in the question. However, I say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Considering Consequences Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,515 views

    Every action has an "afterwards" to it & Proverbs is studded with reminders of this fact. Proverbs calls us to the premise that nothing should be completely judged by its initial enticing stages. The moral law of sin & its consequences are written on

    PROVERBS 14: 12 CONSIDERING CONSEQUENCES Consequences are things we rarely consider. But even the smaller issues of life like having an extra piece of chocolate cake has its consequences as well as its appeal (caloric-waistline consequences). It is difficult for most of us to consider the long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Submit To God Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2015
     | 7,798 views

    James explores the symptoms of worldliness, the spiritual condition of worldliness and the escape route from worldliness. What a helpful word from God for us!

    Three weeks ago Kendall preached on the end of James 3 about two kinds of wisdom. The wisdom of the world brings jealousy, selfish ambition, disorder and every vile practice. The wisdom from God brings purity, mercy, righteousness and peace. And James especially stresses peace and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Choose How You Wil Live

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,275 views

    Life choices

    Choose how you will live, Eph 5:1-14 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 2, 2002 Imitation – the greatest form of flattery. When I was a kid I had a vivid imagination. I can remember being in Elementary school imitating everything from my favorite superheroes to Knight Rider ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healed People Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    Message from John 5. The legend of the pool. The Legend of the pool was that an angel would come down and stir up the waters. First one in got healed!

    People… God’s Passion The legend of the pool The Legend of the pool was that an angel would come down and stir up the waters. First one in got healed! Imagine the chaos and people diving into this pool when some waters from a spring below began bubbling up. Like a game of spoon, musical chairs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ