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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Unity In Community Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    Second in a series on Building community

    The terrible attack on our land just a few days ago has had one tremendous positive result: Unity People are praying and singing together. Sports Stadiums filled with singing and praying people. Congress sang "God Bless America on the steps of the Capitol Building. Children have been praying in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Age Of Terror

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,472 views

    A message in response to the schoolhouse shootings in the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what kind of news do you anticipate when you turn on your TV set? Good news or bad news? Probably bad news. The media people have learned that the human psyche is attracted to bad news. The more tragic the news, the more attention we pay to it. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Crying Time

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    This sermon focuses on the reality that there are times Christians’s should be marked by tears --- compassion for the hurting is seen in Jesus.

    It’s Crying Time John 11:35 Isn’t it interesting that we men aren’t supposed to cry? It’s true, you know—we’re supposed to be tough and strong. Big boys don’t cry. Unless you’re singing a country song. I remember a country tune from many a year ago that proclaimed: “Well, it’s crying time again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Life Goes Bad Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,731 views

    Faith and trust do not come from understanding.They come from an awareness of God’s character.

    I. INTRODUCTION 1. There are many mysteries in life: things that we cannot comprehend no matter how hard we try. Many of these mysteries lead to questions about God and his ways, particularly when he does not make sense?at least to our level of understanding. A. Perhaps the most often asked of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Ichabod: When The Glory Departs Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025
     | 60 views

    The story of Ichabod is a tragic but necessary reminder that God's presence is not automatic. It can depart when dishonoured, neglected, or taken for granted.

    ICHABOD: WHEN THE GLORY DEPARTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 4:1-22 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 10:18-19, Psalm 51:11, Hosea 4:6, Revelation 2:5, John 15:5 INTRODUCTION: There is no greater tragedy for a person, a church, or a nation than the departure of God's glory. The glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does God Have To Say

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    Thoughts and suggestions in response to Christmas Tsunami 2004

    (Sources listed below) SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE, PRAYER Hear us Lord as we lift dark circumstances into your holy and perfecting light: (Lift up local concerns and thanksgivings) For all victims of natural disaster, especially those who lives were swept away in the Tsunami in the Indian ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    The End Of An Era Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    David’s death brought the end to a unique time of history; have we lived in such a way to make an impact in history for God that will be remembered?

    For David, After he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, and was laid unto his fathers... From Acts 13:36 Every person has a purpose for living, every one of us. The tragedy of all tragedies is that we should live and die and never found that purpose, that special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ain't God Good!

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 269 ratings
     | 54,120 views

    God sets the standard for GOODNESS ... He turns badness into GOODNESS. It’s God’s nature to be good. We can trust in the GOODNESS of God.

    “Ain’t God Good!” INTRODUCTION: God is good … AMEN? I learned this from childhood. 1.- When I was just a child, my mother taught me a prayer to say at mealtime: “God is great, God is GOOD, let us thank Him for our food. By His hands we all are fed. Give us Lord, our daily bread. Amen.” 2.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Living With Low Expectations

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,863 views

    I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit in their lives, live so far

    The Tragedy of Living with Low Expectations Acts 3:1-9 Introduction I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Hughes avatar

    Love Letters

    Contributed by Chris Hughes on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,961 views

    Romans 8:28 is not a spiritual happy pill, but a rather an assurance of God’s love and unfailing grace toward us

    Love Letters Romans 8:28-39 Let movie "Love Letters" run from igniting ministries.com When Becky & I were first dating, we used to write letters to each other. Love letters. Pray Rom 8:28 Almost cliche. often misused. religious ’happy pill.’. Sometimes needed & helpful, often they become ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do Over

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    Sermon using the parable of the fig tree to speak of the relationship between repentance and bearing fruit.

    9 / Do Over Intro: Three demons got together and they were trying to find ways to conquer the world. The 1st demon went throughout the world proclaiming, “There is not God!” Even though few people acted as if there was a God, they knew in their hearts that this message was not true. The 2nd ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's With Job's Wife

    Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,003 views

    This message is on restoration. Job's wife is left alone as the bad person. She was hurting and Job did not have sympathy for her problem " You have spoken like a foolish woman" At the end the three names of Job's daughters show God's restoration.

    There is something called Survivor's Syndrome. It is when tragedy comes to many and one person seemed to escape harm. These people feel guilt, depression and their mind continually takes them back to the tragedy. On one hand nothing happened to them; but on the other hand everything seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Fruitlessness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,751 views

    In the middle of faithlessness and unrepentance, God moves graciously.

    Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 “Fruitlessness” INTRODUCTION Two teenagers were driving along a mountain road near Flagstaff. As some of us have a tendency to do, they were going rather fast—about 75 miles per hour. The driver lost control of the truck. The truck crashed through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is God Good?

    Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 171 ratings
     | 20,532 views

    Thanksgiving message dealing with the goodness of God.

    IS GOD GOOD? Psalm 100:5 An older gentleman was on the golf green about to putt. A foursome was behind him, waiting for him to finish the hole. About the time he was to ready to putt, on the road beside the golf course, a shiny black hearse pulled into view, followed by an entourage of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    Joseph: A Man Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,289 views

    Genesis 50:15-21. A look at how the purposes of God are revealed in the life of Joseph through divine providence.

    LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 | PATRIARCHAL HISTORY JOSEPH: A MAN OF PURPOSE GENESIS 50:15-21 [INTRODUCTION] What do you think of when you hear the word “purpose”? Most of us probably think of either doing something “on purpose” or purposely, or living life with purpose; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist