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  • David Henderson avatar

    Recycling Our Pain Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2014
     | 4,316 views

    Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

    “Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Death Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,065 views

    The cross is the measure of the magnitude of our sin.

    The death of Jesus John 19:23-30 Jerry had been a bus driver in Toronto for 12 years and he really loved his job. He had the same route and met the same people almost everyday of the week. And then one day someone new got on and he was a huge man in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 3,687 views

    Why God doesn't eliminate suffering in our life?

    A. QUESTIONS ABOUT SUFFERING 1. Isn’t suffering the work of satan? 2. Since God is completely good, how could He use suffering? 3. Since God wants to bless His children, why does He allow them to suffer? 4. Why pain and sorrow since God never glorifies them? 5. Has Christ asked us to buy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have Joy In Spite Of... Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,324 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SPITE OF… Sunday March 16, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:12-14 Intro. A. What would say is the Christian’s biggest little question? Any ideas? I think the Christians biggest little question is this, “WHY?” The biggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Counting It All Joy Brings Stability

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    This is a new sermon and teaching series from the book of James.

    Counting it all Joy brings stability! Text: James 1: 1-8 1. James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    How To Have Inexpressible Joy In Trials! Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,610 views

    This passage helps one have the right perspective about trials when they come so that they may have joy.

    1 Peter 1:6-12 How to have Inexpressible Joy in Trials Introduction: Last Week we saw that Christians should bless (Eulogetos, “to speak well of”, “to praise” God because: He has saved us (v.3). He gives us a living Hope (v.3b). He give us an inheritance (v.4). He guards us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    New Song Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,860 views

    BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY

    BIG IDEA: BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY Important theme throughout the Psalms: 33:3 "Sing to Him a new song" 40:3 "He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to out God" 96:1 "Sing to the Lord a new song" 98:1 "Sing to the Lord a new Song, For He has done ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 11,028 views

    Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring other people to faith in C

    Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring other people to faith in Christ. Yet, Jesus knew that eternal joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Manage Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control

    1. Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control. (I Pet. 5:7,8) 2. Every conflict situation has thc potential for making us bitter or better (Heb. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Live In Full Freedom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,706 views

    How to Live in Full Freedom - Rom. 8:2-8 Americans love freedom, yet many do not know the true freedom found in Christ Jesus.

    How to Live in Full Freedom - Rom. 8:2-8 Freedom: The condition of being free or unrestricted; personal, civic and spiritual. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. Illustration:The divine "scheme of things," as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reasons For Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    This is the second sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon looks at reasons for rojoicing at the preaching of the Gospel.

    I. Introduction a. In times like these we need reasons to rejoice. b. Paul writes to the church at Philippi three reasons to rejoice. c. These same reasons are true today. d. So the question is, Why Should We Rejoice? II. The first reason to rejoice is the Preaching of the Gospel through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Restoration Realized" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 36,793 views

    Joy is the outcome of the Christian life; we don’t generate it—God does.

    Psalm Steps>> “Restoration Realized”, Psalm 126 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We can detect in the words of Psalm 126 a sigh of relief. The release from captivity in Babylon was like a dream come true. The people knew about the promises of return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Growing By Doing The Unpopular

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    We could grow and rise beyond our situation when we do the unpopular. Based on the example of Mary, the sister of Lazarus, we can do these 4 actions so we can grow.

    Growing by Doing the Unpopular Matthew 26:6-13 6 Now while Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfumed oil, and she poured it on his head as he was at the table. 8 When the disciples saw this, they became indignant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Hall avatar

    A Tale Of Two Dances Series

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    The tragedy of Herod contrasts with the triumph of King David.

    There are two different gatherings mentioned in our readings this morning. One of them takes place in the court of King David, and the other takes place in the court of Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Judæa. They are similar in that they tell about two powerful leaders putting on elaborate feasts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    I'm So Excited (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,728 views

    THERE ARE HINDERANCES TO OUR EXCITEMENT, BUT WE CAN OVER COME THEM.

    Title: I’m so Excited (Part II) Text: Psalms 37:4 Intro: God’s desire is for us to be blessed and live a life filled with Joy, Happiness, and Excitement. But the enemy of our soul’s desire is to keep us in the clutches of depression, fear and heartache. Today I want to tell you about the hindrances ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal