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  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Story Of Job Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,797 views

    Suffering, trails, restoration, faith

    THE STORY OF JOB Job 1: 1-22 (p359) Sept 26, 2010 INTRODUCTION Right before I left for New Orleans the History channel was running a series of shows remembering the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on American…Kari and I watched many of them "Hotel Ground Zero" "102 minutes that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Glorious Future Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 13, 2013
     | 3,652 views

    Suffering, redemption, transformation, hope

    OUR GLORIOUS FUTURE Romans 8: 18-25 (p800) February 10, 2013 INTRODUCTION: An heir means that you are to be the recipient of an inheritance …Most of us normal folks doesn’t use words like “heir” or “inheritance”. Our Dad might leave us a watch…or after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lamentation Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2024
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     | 366 views

    A warning, and the long-suffering of God.

    THE LAMENTATION OF JESUS. Matthew 23:34-39. 1. Context. Matthew 23:13-33. Jesus spares not to warn those who are on the path to ‘the damnation of hell’ (cf. Matthew 23:33), using such expressions as ‘woe unto you’ (eight times), ‘hypocrites’ (seven times), ‘blind guides’ or ‘fools and blind’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do In Pain Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 101 views

    God is not the author of pain or suffering.

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rurel Ausley avatar

    Narnia: Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Series

    Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,384 views

    Explores Lucy’s surprise experience of Narnia with the truth that there are "wardrobe doors" for us to walk through to discover the Kingdom of God.

    Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Lk.1:29-35; 2:8-15; Mk.1:15; 2 Kgs.6:14-18 Intro… 1) Lk.1:29-35…Mary and Joseph are going about there merry, obscure little way, when….all of a sudden the unseen spiritual world contacts them with a message from the angel Gabriel…you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Aaron Holbrough avatar

    Not Everything Is As It Seems

    Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Jul 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,165 views

    Jesus meets a sick man, and Jesus question to him seems odd - "do you want to get better?" But sometimes what we want and what we need are two different things.

    Not everything is as it Seems. John 5:1-15 Jesus is heading up to Jerusalem for a Feast of the Jews (doesn’t say which one) On his way he passed by pool that in Aramaic is called Bethesda archeology has uncovered these pools and they had colonnades or covered parts and the invalid and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Bring It On

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,447 views

    Too often, we run from challenges. Yet the people we love to read about in the Bible are impressive because they battled challenges. If God sends you on stony paths, He will provide you with strong shoes.

    Opening illustration: A TV program on the History Channel featured the world’s most extreme airports. The one that caught my attention is no longer open, but it is one I had flown into. I agree that Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport was definitely a thrill ride for passengers and surely a challenge for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It’s Friday But Sunday’s A Comin

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 62,776 views

    This is an Easter Sermon based on a message I once heard Dr. Anthony Campolo preach.

    Introduction: What a difference a few days make. This time of the year a few days can make a big difference. It can be 75 or 80 degrees on one day and a couple of days later it could be in the 30’s or 40’s. On January 19th, 2008 President George W. Bush was the leader of the Free World and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Expected

    Contributed by Brent Hutsell on May 22, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    Nathanael wasn’t sure what that anything good could come from Nazareth, but what a surprise!

    More Than Expected John 1:43-46 I. Introduction A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus Christ. 1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer for them or their problems 2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Who Would Have Ever Guessed Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the "Christmas Surprises" series. This sermon looks at the earliest Biblical account of the promised Messiah.

    Sunday Morning December 9, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#4] WHO WOULD HAVE EVER GUESSED? Genesis 3:15 Introduction: 1. As most children, I enjoyed the Christmas game of trying to figure out what gifts I was getting. I would shake them. I would look at the size ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vi Series

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,362 views

    The Power of "How?" How CAN we life the Abundant Life of Jesus? The answer may surprise you!

    The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VI: The Power of How? John 10:10 Are we living an Abundant Life? Or are we barely getting by, hoping to make it throught the day? Jesus wanted us to live this life. so let’s really try. Questions can help. I’ve shared that God "wired" our brains such that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Schultz avatar

    What Does Christianity Look Like?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,193 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan surprises - it’s not what you’d expect, as a picture of Christianity - but it works.

    Luke 10:25-37 WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY LOOK LIKE? Have you ever been surprised when you have met someone in person, surprised by the way that person looked? During the fair, the local radio station personalities are there, and you’re able to see what they look like. And almost always, you’ll hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Advent Iv, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    God’s ways are not our ways. God has plans for our lives that surprise us all.

    Sermon for Advent 4, Yr B 22/12/2002 Based on Lk 1:26-38 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One grim winter day in 1754, Horace Walpole was reading a Persian fairy tale called “The Three Princes of Serendip.” The story touched him, and writing to his friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    The Invasion Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,401 views

    In this message, we invade yourspace. PAY ATTENTION! You may be surprised at what you find out.

    The huge craze right now is “myspace” MySpace is a social networking website based in West Hollywood, California offering an interactive, user-submitted network of blogs, profiles, groups, photos, MP3s, videos and an internal e-mail system. According to Alexa Internet, as of August 2006, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A View From The House Of The Potter

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,263 views

    The surprise here is that the intention of God can be resisted, and if (we) turn He speaks of changing His mind.

    A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one or two small pottery items while at school (one of which remained on my mother’s back doorstep long after I had left ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational