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    Optimistic Outlook Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2011
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    When we rely on the promises of God, we can look ahead with confidence; we can look up with commitment; and we can look around with compassion.

    John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Life Isn't Fair Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 1, 2011
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    When life is unfair, put your faith in the Lord; be faithful to Him; and if things get worse, keep your faith in the Lord. Don’t stop trusting the One, the only One, who is absolutely trustworthy.

    One of my favorite stories, which I’m sure I’ve told before, is about a young paratrooper who was learning to jump. He was given the following instructions: First, jump when you are told; second, count to 10 and pull the ripcord; third, in the unlikely event that it doesn't open, pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    And First Place Goes To... Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012
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    How greatness in the Kingdom of God is determined by our level of service to others.

    INTRODUCTION I admit my humor is a little corny sometimes, but bear with me for a moment. See if you can answer these questions: (1) What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Poultry in motion. (2) What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t work? A stick. (3) What do you call four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stripes Of The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
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    To show that CHRIST JESUS in His Love, treated us His friends after we have hurt Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have wounds on your body? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST JESUS in His Love, treated us His friends after we have hurt Him. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 13:6 (Amplified Bible) And one shall say to him, What are these wounds on your breast or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Glory To Come Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2013
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    If we glimpse the glory that's coming tomorrow, we'll be able to carry the cross today

    There were three sisters – ages 92, 94, and 96 – who lived together. One night, the 96-year-old drew a bath. She put one foot in, then paused. “Was I getting in the tub or out?” she yelled. The 94-year-old hollered back, “I don't know, I'll come and see.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith Seeking Understanding

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2014
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    God redeemed the world through suffering, and we can understand, if not fully comprehend, the mystery.

    Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2014 Lumen Fidei On this first day after the solemn beginning of Lent, as we begin our forty-day retreat, the Church gives us some stark words. Deuteronomy tells us that the choice is between life and death, between blessing and curse. Honor and obey God alone, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    No One Likes An Exaggerating God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 15, 2014
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    There are some passages that seem to suggest that God might be stretching the truth with some of His promises, but the reality is the God of the Bible does not lie.

    Background: • Our difficult verse is found in Psalms 37:25 – “I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread.” Is it true that no Christians (God’s children) have ever been hungry enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
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    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Encouraged (A Funeral Message) Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 7, 2014
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    A service of encouragement and thanksgiving for a life well lived. For a life cut short by illness.

    Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 ..... was a great encourager. She would always have a word of encouragement for Rochelle and I in regards to how a service had gone. When I saw her last Saturday her words were again encouraging hoping that the service went well for us on Sunday. We celebrate her life today ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When They Want To Bring Me Down Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 16, 2014
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    Ever faced opposition - or had someone who wanted to bring you down? Ps. 27 was written for you.

    “Soul Talk: When They Want to Bring Me Down” Ps. 27 It was a tough period in ministry. A discovery was made that demanded we release a staff person for moral, spiritual, biblical, and safety reasons. Because of the sensitive and potential legal ramifications of the situation, it took ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Affliction Confession And Conversion

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
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    An Expositional Series on the Book of James

    James 5_13-20 Affliction Confession and Conversion Read As Pastor James looks around his congregation he sees: • the rich suffering from too much consumption • the poor suffering from too much envy • They are both: o Physically sick o Mentally exhausted o Spiritually under ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressure Cooker Living

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,482 views

    How do you handle the pressures of life? How can we make sure the pressure cooker of life doesn't cause us to explode?

    “Faith That Works: Pressure Cooker Living” James 1:1-12 Pressure cookers are wonderful. They are manufactured to help bring food to a proper tenderness and fitness. It’s an amazing process in which the pressure inside the cooker is intense – so much so that if the cook is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Master Manipulators Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 3, 2014
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     | 19,630 views

    Here is David's attempt to manipulate others in order to hide his sin. Far to many today still manipulate others in an attempt to get their way or to hide their sin. "O, what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive."

    2 SAMUEL 11: 6-27 [The Life of David] MASTER MANIPULATORS [Revelation 21:8] Forty-two years ago (June 17, 1972), hotel personnel noticed that a stairwell door lock had been taped in the open position. Three police officers responded to find five unauthorized individuals inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Of Him And Less Of Me

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 9, 2017
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    A personal testimony of God's faithful trustworthiness

    More of Him and Less of Me When God blessed me with the person I married she had been diagnosed with a serious illness and given the prognosis of a living a short life of just seven years. I was counseled by numerous ‘spiritual’ advisers to end the engagement because of how this would affect ‘my’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Martyrdom Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017
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    Jesus doesn't promise He'll deliver us from our stresses (Tribulation), He does, however, promise to use our suffering for good, and offers an eternal weight of glory in return for our sacrifice.

    And to the Angel of the Church in Smyrna, write: These things says the first and the last, who died and came to life I know your tribulation (stresses) and poverty, but abudance And the blasphemy of those who claim themselves to be Jews and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan. Do not fear ...read more

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