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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    For What Should We Pray? Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 15,428 views

    The natural response when we see someone who is sick, or going through tough times, or marital difficulty, or financial reversals, is to say, "We’re praying for you." But for what should we pray?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In Tony Campolo’s book, "The Kingdom of God Is a Party," he tells of an event that took place when he visited Hawaii on a speaking tour. If you’ve ever flown to the Hawaiian Islands you know that the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is God Just?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

    OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thirst Quencher Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,987 views

    Life can be bitter, but God has a healing for our waters of life as well

    OPENING: There once was an oyster whose story I tell, Who found that sand had got under his shell; Just one little grain, but it gave him much pain, For oysters have feelings although they’re so plain. Now, did he berate the working of Fate Which had led him to such a deplorable state? Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practicing Patience

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 14, 2010
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    The Bible tells us many ways we can practice the spiritual fruit of patience, this sermon deals with three tings we must do in order to display the fuit of patience.

    PRACTICING PATIENCE (All me sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Many times I pray for Wisdom - to understand my teenagers; Love - to forgive them; Patience - for their mood swings; Because, Lord if I pray for Strength, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Life Is Unfair

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 214 ratings
     | 39,103 views

    As we all look back on our past, there always people or circumstances that cause us to remember pain and suffering. We all experience humiliation and injustices in various extent and we cannot help but ask ourselves. How can I rise above those pains?

    Have you been betrayed by the people you trust? Have you been abandoned by your family? Are you a victim of false accusations and suffering injustice? Have you been punished by the crime that you did not committed? We can surely relate to the story of Joseph after he handles the series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 32,603 views

    If we want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, we must let God break us of our self-sufficiency and our sin.

    Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Beginning Of… Pain Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
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    God curses the universe for our rebellion, but in discipline there is hope.

    Scripture Introduction In certain segments of Jewish culture, there is a way of pretending to say something nice, then adding a twist that turns it into a curse. Alan King lists a number of these in his Great Jewish Joke Book: • May you inherit a hotel and die in every room. • May ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Can!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,696 views

    We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

    Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suicide

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 24,980 views

    I NEED HELP! - THERE IS HOPE!

    1 Samuel 31:41Sa 31:4 Then said Saul to his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it. 1Sa 31:5 And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reigning With The Lamb Who Reigns Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,980 views

    We can reign with the Lamb who reigns right now by obeying him, be intercessors and by sharing in His suffering.

    Last week we began the process of putting on our spiritual 3D glasses by looking at John’s vision of heavenly worship that began in Revelation 4. We’ll complete that process this morning as we examine the continuation of that vision in Chapter 5. As I pointed out last week, the vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    Getting A Handle On Loneliness

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,147 views

    In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – I will make him a help meet. Loneliness is one of the most heart wrenching feelings you can experience. You do not have to be alone to feel alone. You can

    HOW CAN I HANDLE LONLINESS? INTRO: It has been said that an individual can live forty days without food, four days without water, four minutes without oxygen, and about four seconds without hope. In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 16 - I Don’t Recall Grumbling Being A Fruit Of The Holy Spirit! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,968 views

    I like Moses response to people who grumble. "Your grumblings are not against us but against the Lord." That’s calling it like it is! Grumble for be grateful but grumbling is not one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit!

    Exodus 16 - New and Fresh Every Morning! I don’t think I have ever been tested in my trust concerning food. I have always had enough. I have never been without. Julie was away recently in Sydney for a brief time and the food ran out, but all I had to do was to go to the shop and buy some more. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Love Myths Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,640 views

    God's definition of love is also counter-cultural.

    Love Myths: How then should we love? January 10th, 2010 Intro: Let’s begin by working together on some verbal pictures of love. I’m inviting you to describe the image or images that pop into your head that picture what you think of when you hear the word “love” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God In Our Grief? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,984 views

    The earthquake in Haiti has brought home the reality of suffering on a massive scale. In the big things, and in the smaller things, where is God in grief and mourning?

    Sermon for CATM – January 17, 2010 – God and Suffering: Where is God in our Grief and Mourning? Haiti. A country known for its poverty and its desperate need. Yvonne Martin, a nurse from Elmira Ontario and a missionary within my denomination, the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. Yvonne ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Easter 2011, Part 3

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,121 views

    What is the price of a human being? Do we fully comprehend the cost that Jesus paid when suffering for our sins? We must; else His death is empty and without meaning.

    Easter, Part 3 Matthew 27:22-31 Introduction - This morning we continue our 5 week mini-series on the Easter season - Over the past two weeks we’ve discussed the triumphant entry -- Understanding the response of a crowd who needed a Savior - And we’ve also covered the Lord’s Supper, final team ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational