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  • justin yarnell avatar

    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,467 views

    God wants to do new things in our life, but we have a part to play!

    My wife and I came on board full-time here last June, and we brought with us the vision of reaching the unsaved and training people up in the ministry to which God has called them to. I said from the very beginning that it was going to take some time. As I said a few weeks ago, we had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Rain - No Rainbows Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 13,735 views

    23rd in a series from Ephesians. God uses suffering for our benefit and for the benefit of others.

    When Mary and I went to Kauai for our 25th anniversary, I came across a t-shirt that was imprinted with Kimo’s Kauai Rules. In fact, I liked the t-shirt and the rules so much that I not only bought the shirt, but when I returned from that trip I also preached a series of ten sermons based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live In Frustration City

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    A look at how the Apostle Paul was able to cope with frustration, specifically as it related to his unjust imprisonment.

    How to Live In Frustration City Phil 1:12-21 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus The Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,393 views

    Jesus suffered for us; how should we respond to suffering

    Jesus the Suffering Servant – Is. 42:1-7; 52:13-53:12 Steve Simala Grant, January 12/13, 2002 Intro: Oswald Chambers wrote: “Suffering is the heritage of the bad, of the penitent, and of the Son of God. Each one ends in the cross. The bad thief is crucified, the penitent thief is crucified, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    What Christ Offers

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 205 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    A 9/11 Remembrance message

    What Christ Offers Selected Passages September 8th, 2002 9/11 Remembrance Service Introduction One year ago the clear skies of New York, Washington D.C. and rural Pennsylvania were pierced by hijacked airplanes and a diabolical plan to pierce the soul of our nation. One year ago we woke up from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Facing Your Giants: Slump Guns Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 22,201 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down.

    “Slump Guns” 1 Samuel 30:1-6 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: It is never too late to get up when you have been knocked down. Introduction: In Max Lucado’s book, Facing Your Giants, he relates the story that was not David’s finest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Destroying The Yoke Of Delay

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 169,123 views

    It analysed the causes of delay in destiny and concluded by profering biblical ways out.

    DESTROYING THE YOKE OF DELAY Deuteronomy 2:1-3 Destiny is a function of time. And it is the devils target. Satan does not attack you because of your past, he troubles you because of your future – that is his primary target!  For most of the time, when Satan see that he cannot derail you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Illness Leads To Death Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    Final message on series “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

    WHEN ILLNESS LEADS TO DEATH John 11:1-44 INTRO: Many of you enjoyed the Mary Tyler Moore show. One of the most famous episodes was about Chuckles the Clown. In this episode, a clown named Chuckles is killed in a bizarre accident. He was dressed as a giant peanut at a parade. An elephant thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflections On America's Tragedy

    Contributed by David Swensen on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,500 views

    Reflections on the tragedy in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001.

    REFLECTIONS Fiery plane crashes. Billowing smoke. Imploding buildings. Contorted metal. Mountains of rubble. Burned out fire trucks and police cruisers. Walking wounded. Dead bodies. Anguished, broken-hearted loved ones. Bone weary rescue workers. We have all seen the heart-wrenching sights. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Encouragement"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 17,522 views

    We extend compassion as wounded healers. But before we can help others, we have to learn how to weep. The word compassion means “to suffer with others”.

    “Encouragement” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts King David is faced with a bittersweet victory. His son Absalom turned against him, raised up an army to overthrow his father, and in battle against David’s forces he met a violent death. In the previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Dodgeball

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    A message on how to stay in when life tries to knock you out.

    DODGEBALL How To Stay In When Life Tries to Knock You Out 7/7/04 I. Introduction Twentieth Century Fox has just recently released the movie DODGEBALL. The story is about a small local gym that is threatened with extinction by a gleaming sports and fitness palace unless a group of social rejects ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tracing The Rainbow Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,984 views

    The conquest of Christ in the face of suffering encourages us in the face of our suffering.

    In nineteenth century Scotland there lived a man with an amazing amount of promise and potential. Everyone around him readily agreed the young man was destined for greatness. Everything seemed to be going well for him and the sky seemed to be the limit for this promising young man gifted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Bond avatar

    When Failure Hits Home Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,030 views

    When we face failure, God will not abandon us, He wants to restore us, He can still use us and teach us.

    Introduction When I was in high school I was on the swim team. As the years went by I became reasonably successful. In fact somewhere I have a small bag filled with medals I won during my swimming career. But if I looked at those medals today I’d be hard pressed to tell you anything about the swim ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Warren avatar

    A Christian Response To A World Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,106 views

    How should Christians respond to tragedy, especially in light of September 11th, 2001?

    "The Christian response to a world of tragedy: the strawberry plant." 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Robert Warren September 23rd, 2001 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Ground Zero Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    Ground Zero events change everything around us. Suffering is a reality, and suffering comes from the presence of sin in us and in our world. But with Jesus as our foundation, we can have forgiveness and security.

    Sept. 8, 2002 Genesis 3:1 - 24 ¡§Ground Zero¡¨ INTRODUCTION I need you to do something for me this morning. Each of you should have received four slips of paper as you came in today. If you do not have these, please raise your hand, and an usher will get them to you. On these four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist