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  • John Beehler avatar

    Whaddaya Want?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,770 views

    We expect things in life. God expects things of us, too.

    Whaddaya Want? Louie Anderson 7-Eleven monologue So let me ask you today, “Whaddaya want?” What do you want out of life? Are you looking for a good deal? Do you want a good job with even better pay? Do you want your children to make the honor roll and get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Narnia: Not Safe But Good Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,053 views

    some things are not safe but good, while other things are good, but not safe

    1. There are things that seem good but are not safe - Name some Remember Ralphie from A Christmas Story "I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!" What did Santa and his mother say? Ever want something so bad you could taste it, then when you got it - you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unchanged

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,280 views

    There are some things that will never change, but there are some things that ought to change immediately.

    In this one little verse, the Lord God makes a wonderful, comforting statement about Himself. He says, "I do not change." There is a very simple reason why God never changes, and that is that is already perfect. He cannot become more perfect, therefore, He never changes. His word doesn't change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,554 views

    Do you hunger for the things that satisfy you or the things that satisfy God?

    The Bread of Life In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 6:26-58 INTRODUCTION: With this lesson, we begin a new sermon series, “In His Own Words,” the seven I AM statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John. 7 times in John’s Gospel Jesus reveals something important about His divine nature, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stars And Shepherds Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025
     | 241 views

    God uses tangible things to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

    A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas Symbols? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is Our Hope In Hopelessness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2022
     | 1,893 views

    We think about bad things. The Lord provides good things.

    THE LORD IS OUR HOPE IN HOPELESSNESS (Outline) August 28, 2022 – Pentecost 12 – 1 KINGS 19:3-8 INTRO: We have a sinful nature. This sinful nature tends to believe the worst first. It is exactly what happened to Elijah in our text today. He looked inward and felt all was lost. Everything was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rich Fool Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 156 views

    Realize God’s ownership of all things and your stewardship of things.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. You should never call anyone a fool. “…whosoever shall say, ‘thou fool,’ shall be in danger of hell fire” (Matthew 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, “to be without mind; not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind.” ~Vines. “A fool is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unbelieving Believers

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2024
     | 1,684 views

    This is message is about how we believe God for one thing and then be unbelieving in Him for something else. We must ask ourselves do we believe God for all things, most things or some things. Our goal should be all things.

    Unbelieving Believers Scripture: John 20:24-27; Luke 10:38-42; John 11:1-40 Good morning Strangers Rest. I want to open this message with a familiar story recorded in John 20:24-27. It is the story of Thomas doubting Jesus’ resurrection and it says, “(24) Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Knew That Sometimes Things Are Allowed To Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,263 views

    1. Jesus knew that God often uses tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

    1. Jesus knew that God often uses tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems. The Savior said, "Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful." (Jn. 15:2) Thank the Lord to for His pruning of certain habits, thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Taught That Sometimes Things Must Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 63 ratings
     | 57,977 views

    Sometimes the Lord allows conditions to get worse so He can make us better. No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our p

    No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our perspective. The Lord is far more interested in developing our character than in seeing us succeed in our jobs. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not As Bad As They Seem Or As Successful As They Might Appear

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and the adaptability to see our situations more from God’s evaluative perspective. Paul wrote, "I know how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every si

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not as Bad as They Seem or as Successful as They Might Appear (Phil. 4:8-13) Illustration:Faith understands that God intervenes in the natural course of events; on the other hand, if the natural course of events should happen to answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing Things We Have Never Done To Get To Places We Have Never Been

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,272 views

    Doing Things We Have Never Done To Get To Places We Have Never Been

    Doing Things We Have Never Done To Get To Places We Have Never Been Absalom was away from the king because of his terrible actions but he had a wonderful intercessor whose name was joab and joab talked david into allowing Absalom back into the city but he was forbidden to see kind davids ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014
     | 1,454 views

    How God works His plan in the face of evil

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    If You Could Ask God To Do Just One More Thing, What Would It Be? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,860 views

    A sermon urging the listener to turn their face to God and trust in Him and not their own strength. Psalm 27

    The question: Have you ever watched Columbo? He was a great detective - and he, like me, always asked a lot of questions. And often just when the person he was speaking to thought Columbo was finished with his questions, Columbo would often open his mouth and say: just one more thing. So that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "I Am Leaving, But Before I Go I Need To Tell You Some Things"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,760 views

    Jesus to tell the disciple before his departure they need to Keep Keeping the Faith, They need to know I am sending, they need to keep Carrying on, and They need to rejoice because he goes away.

    John 14:23-29 " I am leaving but I need to tell you some things" ---Jesus in chapter 14, Jesus speaks directly about his impending absence from the disciples (vv. 1-14). 2. I am leaving so I need to tell you to be "Keeping" 23-My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist