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Why Do Good People Suffer? Job 1

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Mar 30, 2013

In view of many church members’ personal problems that happened in a short period of time, this sermon is trying to find some insights for encouragement in answering the question “Why Do Good Righteous People Suffer?”

1.0 Introduction: I think this will be a year of trial for our church. There is bad news everywhere! Our Children Ministry has been hard hit! Julie is off because of surgery, Pastor Byron has cancer, Alan So’s mother passed away and leaving for HK, Gladys has back and shoulder pain, Paul Hung’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"I'll Pay You $5,000 If You Can Prove The Rapture!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 25, 2014

One of our ladies went to a Bible study and was told there's no such thing as the Rapture. Further, the teacher said she'd pay her $5,000 if she could give a her a Scripture proof of the Rapture. Find out what happened!

"I'LL PAY YOU $5,000 IF YOU CAN PROVE THE RAPTURE!" INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The doctor’s bill 1. Morris was worried because his wife Barbara was very ill and needed a good doctor. Dr. Myers was the best doctor in their city, so Morris asked him to treat Barbara. 2. Dr. Myers said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Joseph Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

Even when God robed Himself in humanity and was born in Bethlehem, the people around Him did not recognize Him.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Genesis 45:1-5 March 16th, 2014 I AM JOSEPH Intro: Every story/climax • Every book written/every movie made/climax • One moment/everything comes into focus • Story begins make sense • Even biblical stories/climax/story ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Offerings Of The Law Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 15, 2014

To show that CHRIST is the end (conclusion) of the Law, and now we live by faith in and thru Him.

I. EXORDIUM: How did CHRIST ended the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is the end (conclusion) of the Law, and now we live by faith in and thru Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:8 (Amplified Bible) 10:8 When He said just before, You have neither desired, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Without And Faith Within

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on May 26, 2014

A sermon encouraging a church to grow in faith, especially faith for bringing and inviting friends and family to attend.

Faith Without and Faith Within (Staying put when the furnace gets hot) Colossians 2:6,7 Hebrews 11:1-6, Daniel 1-3, Exodus 13:17-14:29, John 1:45,46 Intro – The Scriptures teach that “without faith it is impossible to please God.” Jesus says that faith as a mustard seed can move ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pressure Cooker Living

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014

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

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Promised Himself Not Anyone Else

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014

To show that CHRIST promised Himself for us, so we have the Firm Foundation, Himself, living in us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have CHRIST's Life in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST promised Himself for us, so we have the Firm Foundation, Himself, living in us. IV. TEXT: Genesis 43:9 (Amplified Bible) I will be security for him; you shall require him of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Each And Every Word

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

The Bible, God's Word, is Inspired--Profitable--Completing--Equipping

Each And Every Word 2 Tim 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NKJ) During the early days of World ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Blue Jeans And Wine Skins Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Jesus' way is to live out, grow into and share with others.

Mar 2:18 Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, "Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?" • John was in prison, and his disciples were grieving and fasting. • The Pharisees fasted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Beast From The Sea Part Iv: Bizzaro Savior Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

The greatest deception

So far in Revelation 13, we have seen in the imagery seen by Apostle John: Satan calling up Antichrist out of the sea of humanity, specifically the peoples of the Mediterranean Sea; That the rise of Antichrist will be mercurial in speed, brutally strong and vicious in conquest, and will demand the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:5-10

Denomination: Bible Church

God Delivers Himself Into The Hand Of Angry Sinners Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013

In one step across the Brook Kidron, Jesus changes history for ever. Are you willing to follow?

Part 1: God Delivers Himself into the Hands of Angry Sinners (John 18:1-11) Rev. Mark A. Barber The Gospel of Mark mentions that the last thing that Jesus and the disciples did at the Last Supper was to sing a hymn. As this was the Passover meal, we know that Psalm 118 was one of the psalms that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story -Chapter 18 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 6, 2014

Daniel shows us how we can live out our faith in the real world!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Welcome! • Today we as we explore chapter 18 of The Story we will being dealing with a chapter that hits us as close to where we live than any other thus far. • Living out our faith in a society that is getting increasingly more hostile to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Yokes On You

Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 2, 2014

This is a message to both believer and non believer on how to break out of the yoke of bondage to sin. What God has provided to help us.

The title for today’s message is “THE YOKES ON YOU.” I prefaced todays message on my Facebook page yesterday this way: Tomorrows message - “The Yokes on you." From its smallest an Ox is placed in a yoke, the purpose to control it, to harness its energy for the owners use. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Can't, God Can Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 22, 2013

Probably all of us have faced times in our lives when we reach the end of our resources. Today I want to encourage you that the God’s help in your life is MOST RECOGNIZED when our circumstances are at the worst.

Complete the following phrases …I am ready to throw in the… (towel). …I am at the end of my…(rope). …I am just a bundle of…(nerves). …I am at my wits…(end). …I am in over my…(head). Rick Warren, The Power to Change Your Life, The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 6 (Spiritual Thirst) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 19, 2013

Christ thirsted for more than water on the cross. He also thirsted for our salvation. We must thirst for him the way he thirsts for us for us to be truly satisfied.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fourth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ demonstrates His knowledge of scripture. He also demonstrates His humanity and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28