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  • David Owens avatar

    How Could A Good God Allow Suffering? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2012
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     | 6,887 views

    No answer can completely answer this most difficult question of life. I this sermon we consider some things about God and the world He created, we consider the reasons for suffering, and we consider how to cope with suffering.

    Introduction: A. There is a scene in a British movie where a young brother and sister had experienced the death of their beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Covenant Right To Divine Healing Series

    Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Dec 17, 2012
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    Healing a covenant right and not a privilege to the believer in Christ. The bible tells that by the stripes of Christ we were healed.

    Your Covenant Right To Divine Healing Sickness and disease has been one of the devastating enemies of the human race. Man has been in the struggle and fight against them. Why? They cause discomfort and constitute a serious threat to the optimum functioning of man. They ultimately result in cutting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Covenant: God Pursues Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2012
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     | 32,613 views

    One could make the case that the Bible is the story of God pursuing people who have been running from Him and ruining their lives in the process.

    Covenant: God Pursues Series: “Ancient-Future Christmas” Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/12 What are you hoping to receive this Christmas? American Express did a survey recently and found that 31% of people said that receiving a “fruitcake” would be the worst gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Birth

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 29 ratings
     | 17,137 views

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    The New Birth John 3:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewBirth.html There are a number of different kingdoms. The lower kingdom is what we would call the mineral. That is, the minerals, the rocks, and things that are placed in the earth. That’s the lowest stratum, that’s the lowest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 24, 2014
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    Paul tackles the spiritual immaturity of the Corinthian believers...HEAD ON!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 28, 2014 Date Preached: March 02, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: We are a TEAM - Stay Humble Sermon Text: 1 Cor 3:1-9 [ESV] Introduction: So far in our journey through this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Undeserved Credit Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2014
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    A study of Proverbs 4 verses 1 through 19

    Proverbs 4: 1 – 19 Undeserved Credit 1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When I was my father’s son, tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, 4 He also taught me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Beastly Future Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2013
     | 8,935 views

    In these days when it seems God’s people are losing, don’t despair. Instead, be confident in the victory that’s soon coming, and be ready when Jesus comes to give us that victory.

    There is an old legend that describes Satan in a meeting with all his demons. He wanted to send one of them to earth to aid men and women in the ruination of their souls, and he asked for volunteers. One creature came forward and said, “I will go.” Satan said, “If I send you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    One Shot

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2013
     | 5,745 views

    Sermon I used for our Friend Day that focuses on the urgency to become a Christian.

    Introduction: A. Sometimes in life you only get one shot... 1. Like the well-known statement, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” 2. Sometimes you only get one shot when a grizzly bear is running right at you. 3. Sometimes you only get one shot to hit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are We The 95%

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,883 views

    Comparing the "Occupy Movement 99%" to the Church in America today... the 95%... and how so much of the Church today is like the occupy protestors

    Are We the 95% 10/4/2012 Take your Bibles if you would and turn to James chapter 1… starting in verse 19… I actually did not plan it this way… but we are going to begin this message basically… where we ended the message 2 weeks ago… James 1:19–27 (NIV84) 19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,461 views

    The Gospel has the power to radically change us from the inside out.

    The Power of Transformation Text: Gal. 1:11-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    For We Do Not War Against Flesh And Blood. Series

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012
     | 10,114 views

    Ephesians 6:10-16 charges us to engage in the direct warfare with Satan and his apostate angels, protected by the whole armour of God, and carrying the battle forward with constant prayer for all the Saints.

    SJE Tools for the Apprentices of Christ sermon series Ephesians 6:10-18 Pray. Good morning – we have a slightly reduced community today, and I’m all on my own up here, as our men are on retreat . As we gather as the Body of Christ, we do so in union with them, as we’re unified ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 2, 2012
     | 3,547 views

    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Upon leaving the confines of the Earth's atmosphere and entering the vastness of space, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is alleged to have remarked, "Where is God?" This was said out of a sense of mockery that the Lord of the universe could not be found in the final frontier rather than an honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stop Trying To Rush God-God Knows The Plan

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,635 views

    This message deals with us truly waiting for God to act rather than trying to rush God into handling our situation. David allowed God to Handle Saul in his laife

    “Stop Trying To Rush God, God Knows the Plan by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Calvary 10/28/12 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 1 Samuel 26:1-25 Have you ever felt like saying, “look I am just sick and tired of this and I just this to be over with so I can move on.” How ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Martha, Martha, You're Not So Bad

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 2, 2013
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     | 20,487 views

    Often overshadowed by her sister Mary, Martha is often marginalized as an undesirable example of for disciples. However, when examined through the lens of scripture and not popular Christian books, Martha shines through as an example for all godly women.

    When I survey the women of the New Testament, I find some remarkable women of faith, Mary the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:26-38) is the first to come to mind. But, there are others, such as Joanna, Susanna and Mary Magalene (Luke 8:1-3). Later on, I read about Priscilla who, along with her husband, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Furnace Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2013
     | 8,876 views

    If we're going to accomplish the mission Christ gave us of equipping people to follow Him in a hostile culture, then we need to commit ourselves fully to God, communicate that commitment, and count on God to accomplish His plan in the midst of our pain.

    Jack Groppel is a motivational speaker who works with various kinds of leaders to hone optimum performance. On one occasion, at his training center in Florida, he was working with a group of NFL linebackers. He gave them an assignment. They were to run to the fence at the perimeter of the center ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free