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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Where Is The Man For The Day?

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 26, 2022
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     | 2,543 views

    Christians must have faith to change the course of history, and they must act on that faith.

    WHERE IS THE MAN FOR THE DAY? Text: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Before we begin this morning, I want to read to you a quote from Charles Spurgeon. I’ve read it before, but it’s so good it bears repeating. It’s from a sermon he gave in 1888, and he begins by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Things Sometimes Get Messy!

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,779 views

    Life is hard, unfair, and sometimes just plain messy! It requires sacrifice! This is true even of God, who sent His Son as a Sacrifice -- a lamb -- who would pay the price for the injustice, sinful messiness of humanity.

    Isa 53:1-12 1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. 3 He was despised and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tell Us Pleasant Things

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    The rebellious want to believe a lie, escape responsibility and avoid God, but the people of God are called to model truth and love.

    Very often, on my day off, I enjoy going to the state forest near Loudonville and hiking through the woods. I put something to eat and drink in my pack and head out. I am energized by being alone where there are no phones or other means of communication — except the best communication one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Things Might Get Messy Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    April 7, 2002 -- Sermon 1 in a series on the Gospel of John. We like our life nice and clean -- but life sometimes gets messy and difficult.

    April 7, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Isaiah 49:1-11 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do These Things Bother You?

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,643 views

    Why do Christians have a problem with Jesus being the only access to God? He is the way, the truth and the life.

    Do These Things Bother You? John 14:6 Let me share with you some things that bother me today: telemarketers who call at 8:58 PM or any other time; kids without respect for anything or anyone; motorized scooters; rap music; a lack of commitment that permeates our society; certain cap-less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing I Know Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 16,234 views

    The Pharisees claimed to know everything but nothing about Jesus. The former blind man only knew one thing.

    Someone said to Helen Keller, "What a pity you have no sight!" to which she replied, "Yes, but what a pity so many have sight but cannot see!" A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4understanding Small Things Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,565 views

    We close the series on understanding by pondering SMALL THINGS.

    #4 Part in 5 part series on UNDERSTANDING This is Part #4 UNDERSTAND SMALL THINGS GROW. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are pondering and studying understanding. This study will address the fact that small things can grow and dominate, then destroy. TEXT: James 1:15 Then, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The One Thing They Took With Them

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 4, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 14

    July 3, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 10:1-11, 16-21 The One Thing They Took with Them Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus sending 70 followers out on a mission. Before they head out, Jesus gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Good Things Happen To Bad People

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2009
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    Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church: In a world of injustice, "bad" people get good things they do not deserve. But grace gives us gentle gifts, gives us the satisfaction of outwaiting our enemies, and allows us to wait for God’s justice.

    I was in my office at Takoma Park church, and, as so often happened, someone stopped by to ask for help. The story was very much like most of the stories I had heard. He said that he just needed a few dollars to get by. Tomorrow there would be a job and, “Pastor, if you’ll just give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Things Go Wrong

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,397 views

    This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

    When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Love People, Use Things

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,613 views

    Thanksgiving Eve sermon 1989: We have a hard time giving up our attachment to things material. We do need to feel, however, that what we use makes a difference for someone -- a way to love them.

    When we read that the city of Washington is going to get everybody out of an infamous homeless shelter by Christmas, because that shelter is no longer fit for human habitation, we have a variety of reactions. Some react at the thought that we still have not come very far at settling the issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    An Overall Picture Of Things To Come Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,245 views

    John once again needs to be lifted up and encouraged. So God gives him a broad overview of what is yet to come.

    The end time will be one of great horror and tragedy. We have watched scene after scene of catastrophe take place. Imagine what John was going through. He had to look upon these scenes and be an eyewitness of these horrors. That is why every so often Christ gives John a scene of hope and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 5 Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014
     | 9,066 views

    Today we want to talk about being angry when bad things are being done which is right, but we will look at Moses who did the right thing but did it the wrong way.

    Right thing the wrong way Pt. 5 Anger Management Moses correcting the complaining Israelites Introduction A. We are continuing our sermon series, “Doing the right thing the wrong way.” A right thing done in a wrong way can be as disastrous as either not doing it at all or even doing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Change--- Searching For New Things

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014
     | 6,611 views

    Some people achieve and stay the same? How long does a honey moon last? Ever feel like you are chasing donkeys? The is more?

    HOW WE SEARCH FOR NEW THINGS... By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WANT TO DISCUSS A NEW LIFE? DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE COUPLE THAT WORKED ALL THEIR LIVES AND SAVE MONEY AND INVESTED WISELY? A.They finally achieved financial security. They purchased a huge double axle motor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clay Gentry avatar

    5 Things To Remember In A Crisis

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013
     | 15,708 views

    In the midst of a crisis it becomes easy to forget God's promises.

    It a plain and simple fact of life, if you’re breathing you will experience a crisis of biblical proportions. Maybe your crisis is a divorce, or a job loss, or foreclosure, or the death of someone close, or a prodigal child, or the betrayal of a close friend, or abuse, or you are told those ...read more

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