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What's Going On When God's People Suffer?

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 28, 2010

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There are multiple spiritual dynamics to suffering that goes beneath the surface.

What's going on when God's people suffer? Holy Week is about suffering. It is specifically about the suffering of Jesus, but I believe it like the season of Lent is also about our own mortality. It is a time to reflect on our moral place in life and on the humanity of what we endure, waiting for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Deborah And Barak

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Oct 24, 2012

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| 33,942 views

God is willing to use anybody that is willing to be used for His glory. This sermon is about God using an unlikely character to accomplish something big. If He can use this person, He can use anybody.

Deborah and Barak Judges 4 and 5 Intro: Some people never seem to learn. A man pulled into a gas station, walked over to a soda machine, and stared at the sign, which read, “Soda: $2.00.” “Two dollars for a soda – that’s incredible” the man said. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Simply Must Have… Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 4, 2011

based on 8 ratings

| 21,167 views

God recreates the whole life of those who give up small ambitions and admissions.

Read Matthew 13.44-46. Pray. Introduction Matthew again pairs two parables to press on us all the more forcefully one point. Last week we heard two parables of hidden and growing power. The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, small and insignificant, but hidden in the dirt it grows to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Last Days: Haters. Series

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 30, 2015

based on 4 ratings

| 11,782 views

A topical sermon about the end of days, revealing the state of a violent world that despises the good of God's people and the good of God himself.

Living in the last days: Haters Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:3 & Genesis 6:11 Introduction: From an article from Fox News: Rev. Faye Musa knew immediately why suspected Boko Haram militants burst into his home last year as his wife prepared dinner in the family's northeastern Nigeria home. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Christmas Is All About Giving (& Receiving) Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 23, 2021

| 1,982 views

Have you ever wondered why Christmas is all about giving? You probably have an idea. But I want to make sure today that you understand exactly what it means for you.

Have you ever wondered why Christmas is all about giving? Well, I imagine most of us have a feel for this. It’s because Jesus was all about loving and giving. But there’s a little bit more to it than that. And my goal this evening is that you don’t miss what Jesus intended Christmas to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 4:10, John 3:1-16, John 4:1-24, Romans 6:23, James 2:10, Ephesians 2:8-9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Begin With Gratitude No Matter When. No Matter What.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

| 1,772 views

“You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require...

“You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require, not just the emergency response now and the days or weeks ahead…this is going to require years of effort to be able to rebuild, to come back. Basically, you are looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Eulogy John Hayes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 19, 2016

| 12,079 views

This is the eulogy for a man who was married 69 years, outstanding family man, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ.

John Hayes 11/18/2016 Psalm 23:1-6 2 Timothy 4:6-8 It was the year 1929. Al Capone was causing havoc in the city of Chicago with his criminal empire. An influenza epidemic was spreading and taking the lives of over 200,000 people. The Great Wall Street Crash was beginning to happen, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Omniscience Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2021

| 3,841 views

A series looking at God's character. Today we look at His omniscience.

God’s Character January 24, 2021 As a parent there are certain things that are most important when it comes to my children. If I asked you about what comes to mind first - as aunts, uncles, grandparents or parents . . . obviously, we want them to be healthy, happy, content with life, a Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 43,689 views

A Mother’s Day message based on Mary the mother of Jesus

Mother’s Day Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Today I want us to look at Mary, God’s choice to be the mother of his Son. The Lord turned & said, "Have you read the specs on this model? She is supposed to be completely washable, but not plastic. She is to have 180 moving parts, all of them replaceable. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Run With Nike Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 4, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 5,181 views

Quitters never win and winners never quit. How to be a winner

RUN WITH NIKE No this is not an ad for Michael Jordan and NIKE However Madison Ave and the advertisers there have convinced us some how that if we where this product while running or competing in some event we will win just because we wear their product. Is there something magical about NIKE? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enough Faith In God To Submit Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 1, 2000

based on 80 ratings

| 4,567 views

A biographical narative contrasting and comparing Zechariah and Mary calling individuals to commit themselves to examining one part of their lives each day this week – asking if they trust God enough to pray “Thy will be done.”

Text: Luke 1:5-38 Title: Enough Faith in God to Submit Topic: Faith Theme: Submissive Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust Go enough to submit to His plan for their lives. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to examining one part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Role Models For Mothers

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 20, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 12,177 views

The one word that epitomizes Christian motherhood is “love.” Her every action is prompted by love for her children.

ROLE MODELS FOR MOTHERS “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13 The one word that epitomizes Christian motherhood is “love.” Her every action is prompted by love for her children. Someone once wrote: “Mothers write on the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

No One Can Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Mar 29, 2006

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A Sermon on Joy and how to keep it.

Introduction: I can only imagine what is going through your mind now… If there were Balloon thought Bubbles what would they say? A study at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg documented that there is a unique pattern of brain wave activity when a person listens to a joke. By using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Worthy Of Your Call

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 2, 2005

based on 39 ratings

| 9,461 views

Salvation is more than just saying a prayer. Salvation involves living the faith we proclaim that we believe in.

LIVING YOUR FAITH: WALKING WORTHY OF YOUR CALLING EPHESIANS 4:1-3 Most of you know I am fascinated by numbers As I was thinking and praying over the message; over walking worthy; I came across some interesting statistics: Christians Rating Themselves 48% said they maintain healthy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 12, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 5,869 views

The resurrection of Jesus proves He is God’s son, He is with us today, and He will raise us from the dead.

He Is Risen! Luke 24:5, 6 INTRO.: It’s been many years since I played golf, but I remember an incident that occurred when I was playing with some other preachers. I hit a tee shot and lost track of the ball. I was pretty sure it went into the rough and went there looking for it. As I searched, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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