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Is God Unfair? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 4, 2001

An inductive exploration of the unfairness of life and an elimination of inadequate answers to the question “Is God unfair?”

Introduction: There are three ancient questions that are as current as the latest news bulletin. Many people refuse to think about them. Others consider them the “Three Questions No One Asks Out Loud.” 1. Is God unfair? 2. Is God silent? 3. Is God hidden? The book of Job struggles with these ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:25-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Repentance - The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 3, 2015

It Wwas not the shepherds, the wisemen, or the religious teachers that proclaimed the reason Jesus was born. It was John the Baptist

Well. It’s Christmas season again. Wal-Mart is filled with Christmas decorations. Christmas events are happening all over. Christmas specials fill up the TV schedule. I checked my DVR and there are at least 5 or 6 Christmas shows recorded. Of course, “Charlie Brown’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2-12

Denomination: Foursquare

I Could.... Or I Could.... Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 15, 2019

We all face alternatives when we could do this or we could do that

“I Could.... Or I Could....” Luke 16:19-31 David P. Nolte We are often confronted with alternatives such as: We come to a fork in the road; do we leave it there or pick it up? Okay, wrong kind of fork. Which branch of the road do we take? We have an opportunity to go fishing or to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exodus 9 - What Does It Take For The Lord To Get Your Attention? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

God gives people time to respond to Him. And that’s why we are still here. He doesn’t just zap us out of existence. Even the plagues showed God’s patience in giving Pharaoh opportunity to change his mind.

Exodus 9 - What does it take for the Lord to get your attention? In Exodus 9, Moses goes to Pharaoh again and says "Thus says the Lord, let My people go!" Pharaoh says "no!" and three more plagues come to Egypt, just as Moses predicts. Even though Egypt’s livestock die, and the people develop ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Is An Awesome God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Our God is an Awesome God

Psalm 118 Our God is an Awesome God 1. His Difference - The Revelation of His Goodness - 1 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: The Resolution of His Goodness - because his mercy endureth for ever The Recognition of His Goodness - 2 Let Israel now say, 3 Let the house of Aaron ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Seven Bowl Judgments Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 9, 2022

The final outpouring of God's judgement in an unrepentant and unbelieving world

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Everything that is happening today and will happen during the Great Tribulation are warnings from God to an unbelieving man that God will one day unleash his judgment and wrath. God has worked over all of the time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Poor Lazaruses

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 28, 2005

To motivate the hearers to use their personal finances to care for the POOR Lazaruses (the sick, hungry, and less fortunate in this life) in order to ensure their HEAVENLY destiny hereafter.

Luke 16: 19-21(KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Church of God in Christ Spring Retreat 2005 Seoul, South Korea BIG IDEA: How we use our finances to care for the sick, hungry, and the less fortunate in this life - determines where we spend eternity hereafter. REFERENCES: Movie: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 13, 2009

While judgment, salvation, discipleship, and the kingdom are elements of this story, this parable is about wealth. Jesus is concerned with the neglect of the poor because people are selfish with their wealth.

The Parables of Jesus The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 July 12, 2009 Now we turn to the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is true that this is parable about discipleship as well as the future kingdom. But it is a parable specifically about money. How discipleship impacts our use of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Place Of Stress Or Rest

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 20, 2014

The Garden of Gethsemane began as a place of stress and ended as a place of rest. We can learn much from our Master.

Your Place of Stress or Rest Mark 14:32-52 • Do you know what stress is? Everybody in this room understands this term because it is seems to be so evident today. Little kids have stomach problems, teenagers have relational problems (peers), and everybody seems to have emotional problems if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-52

Denomination: Baptist

When It Is Right To Be A Copy Cat Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 24, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 17: 11 – 19

Luke 17: 11 – 19 When It Is Right To Be A Copy Cat 11 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their voices and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Approved, Appointed And Anointed Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on Oct 21, 2007

Every Christian should have these three characteristics, namely: Approved, Appointed and Anointed.

Approved, Appointed and Anointed “APPROVED OF GOD” - Part 1 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. II Tim 2:15-16 Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

#2 Seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We develop a deeper thought on the testing process of life.

#2 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of pondering about being tested. TEXT: James 1:12, blessed is the man that endures tests, for when he is tried, he shall obtain the crown of life. Hebrews 12:11 is very clear-- No chastening for the present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Situation, A Spirit And A Saviour

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 29, 2005

Everyone one of us, from the oldest to the youngest; from the wealthiest to the poorest,and from the least educated to the most educated, has experienced a season of problematic situation, but thank God for a Savior that can bring us through.

“A Situation, A Spirit And A Savior” H Lee Clay The word or term “situation” is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, “The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs; A critical, problematic,or striking set of circumstances.” Everyone one of us, from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Only Believe! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

Faith sometimes begins by stuffing your ears with cotton!

Only Believe Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Mark 5:21-24 21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 16, 2007

Sell out to Jesus, Give Him your all. Don’t hold back.

LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING From the desk of Pastor W.C. Blankenship TEXT: 2 KINGS 20:1-6 1 ¶ In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic