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  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 6, 2015
     | 2,831 views

    Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

    A Facebook theologian has commented in agreement with Christian broadcaster Chuck Swindoll that we should never pray for God to take a loved one home to eternity. It is contended doing so can apparently derail His sovereignty. Apparently, if we believe that He is sovereign, we should know that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forsaken?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2022
     | 1,225 views

    The psalm we sang today, the psalm He prayed on the cross as He gradually suffocated to death, begins with an apparent cry of despair: “God, why have you forsaken me?”

    Passion (Palm) Sunday In the four Gospels there are four slightly different accounts of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. St Mark’s is the briefest of them all. He records only one statement of Jesus. But what all four Evangelists agree on is this: Jesus died praying. He died as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lying Prophets

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2024
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    When the prophets be lyin' souls be cryin' and faith be dyin'.

    Jeremiah14:14 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart. Ezekiel 13:17 Likewise, thou son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Err Is Human; To Forgive Divine Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
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     | 41,719 views

    When you hold onto the sins and shortcomings of others, it hurts you. Forgiveness can release you of that pain. To err IS human; but to forgive FEELS divine!

    INTRODUCTION In the series entitled “No, that’s NOT in the Bible” we discover some of these pseudo-scriptures actually contradict the Bible. For instance, believing the adage “God helps those who help themselves” can hinder a person from seeking God’s help. The aphorism “God won’t put more on you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Fear In Faith Series

    Contributed by William Harris on Sep 20, 2014
     | 6,532 views

    Facing your fears in faith is what this message is about

    Life and Times of Joshua the Son of Nun Learning to Face Fear Good morning family I’m glad you’re here. My prayer as always is that you leave blessed and encouraged for coming. Last week we discussed this idea of what God wants to accomplish as he sends his nation of Sons & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 30, 2012
     | 4,959 views

    Faith isn't something that is meant to be added to our lives, rather it is meant to shape every area of our lives. There are many things that will threaten to crowd out your faith. But when we try to live with one foot in the world and one foot in God's

    How Dark The Dark? How Light The Light? - Matthew 6:22-23 - March 18, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #22 How many of you have seen the movie, “Forrest Gump.” If you have, you’ll remember that the main character is played by actor Tom Hanks and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lead Me (How To Let God Lead) Series

    Contributed by Bruce Weaver on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 31,239 views

    Discover what it means for God to provide leadership in your life.

    "LEAD ME” (HOW TO LET GOD LEAD) Psalm 37:5 November 12, 2000 Dr. Bruce D. Weaver Resistance To Leadership Today we continue in series we have been going through “HOW TO PUT DARE IN YOUR PRAYER.” Specifically, we will consider the prayer, “LEAD ME,” which allows us to figure out HOW TO LET GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Came

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Mar 27, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    An exploration of the thoughts and emotions of the women as they visited the empty tomb and their relevance for us

    They came because somebody had to. They came because it was expected. They came because the men were too scared to come out of hiding. They came because it was the women’s job anyway. They came because it was only right and proper. They came because they were in mourning. They came because all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God's Giving Heart

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    How do I tap into the giving heart of God? Read this sermon and disover the secret.

    HIS GIVING HEART So large is God’s heart that He has a place for every one of His children their lifestyle and level of relationship notwithstanding. Even sinners have a place in God’s heart. This is why God can easily forgive sinners when they come to Him in repentance. And God is so vast in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go Forward

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on May 17, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 107,224 views

    Going Forward is a command from God who knows that there is a possibility of a new level

    INTRODUCTION When statements are made they are made for a certain purpose to be fulfilled. More so when the Almighty God himself is the one speaking. His words are powerful and creative. Jn. 1:1-3. When word like this is spoken it could be just: - a kind of advice to someone - a kind of information ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time; Year C

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 5, 2022
     | 2,529 views

    We have archeological evidence that some ancient Jews had recourse to magic or superstition. For example, many wore an amulet with the stated purpose of to attract people to them, or to prevent against curses.

    There is an old story of a man who needed to send a letter from his remote camp to the neighboring village, so he asked his son to make the trip. The son had never traveled to the village on his own. He looked at the trail ahead of him and said, “I’ll go, Dad, but I don’t see how that path will ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by David Norton on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 34,343 views

    Day to day preparation for physical and spiritual living is essential!

    Pastor Dave 09/04/01 Are You Prepared? Tonight’s topic, Are You Prepared is going to cover two areas in our life. 1. Being prepared for day-to-day living (physically) 2. Being prepared for Jesus Christ’s Return (Spiritually) To begin lets look at the steps taken by most of us to prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Will You Welcome The King?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,431 views

    Palm Sunday

    "How Will You Welcome The King?" At this time every year we celebrate "Palm Sunday" in churches all over the world. Most of the time our celebrations vary little - children process down the aisle waving palm branches, we sing songs of praise to the King who has come, and the preacher speaks for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossing Jordan

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 17, 2021
     | 9,762 views

    The Jordan River can represent places of change and transformation in our lives.

    Crossing Jordan Scripture Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Introduction: Jordan represents places of transition in our lives. We can never remain the same. We grow stagnant and live in depression often because we long for "the way it used to be." The writer of Ecclesiastes warns us "Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace, Hope And Glory

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 30, 2021
     | 3,177 views

    Well in our scripture text today there is both good news and bad news. The good news is that we have hope no matter what happens. The bad news is that we can expect tribulation. But again the good news is that even then, we can have hope.

    Alba 8-29-2021 PEACE, HOPE AND GLORY Romans 5:1-5 A large, two-engine train was making its way across Colorado. While crossing the mountains, one of the engines broke down. “No problem, we can make it to Denver and get a replacement engine there,” the engineer thought, and carried on at half ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ