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Fruitlessness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

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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

Scripture: Luke 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

What's With Job's Wife

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Feb 4, 2015

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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

Scripture: Job 2:9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Secret Weapon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2016

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On 9-11 our nation needed someone to tell us they understood our fears, our enemy and our future. It needed someone to say they had a plan to deal with our enemy and that together we would overcome. Essentially, that's what Revelation 4 is all about.

OPEN: Fifteen years ago, two of our families went on vacation. They went to NYC and had gone to see the sights and enjoy the pleasures of the city. But their plans were shattered in a moment’s time… along with the plans of millions of Americans across the nation. 19 evil men, with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is God Good?

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000

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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

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Man Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Nov 18, 2009

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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

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Four Myths Concerning Our Busy, Busy, Busy Lives

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001

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Discussion of four of the biggest lies the world believes about living hurried lives.

Myth #1: Busy equals important. - we think when you’re really busy it means you’re really living. - actually, being overly busy cuts us off from the time we need to spend cultivating the important relationships in our life: with our spouse, our kids, our friends, our God. Myth #2: Someone wins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Peace In A Tragic World

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Apr 21, 2007

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In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech Massacre, this message points people to the Perfect Peace that God offers to those who trust in Him.

Perfect Peace in a Tragic World Isaiah 26.3 We have come together this morning to Worship God. Most of us know the events of this past Monday at VT. Many people, and maybe even a few in here this morning, wonder, how can we worship a God who allows things like this to happen. I want this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 2 - Scripted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

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The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Scripted I. Introduction We are moved by stories. Culture is shaped by stories. We tend to like stories that are filled with tragedy and triumph, failures and victories and plot lines that keep us guessing. At least until our story is filled with those things. Then we want to skip the tragedy, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In Thanksgiving

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 23, 2015

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When we have hope, we can be thankful … because He is in in control! It's when we focus on ourselves that it's easy to lose hope. This Thanksgiving, are you putting your hope and thankfulness in the right place?

Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction - The title of the message is “Hope” Hope is a powerful weapon against the enemy because in it we are restored If we have hope, we are able to face the most difficult times of live If we have hope, even in the face of great loss we are able to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thoughts And Prayers Matter

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 20, 2019

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In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, politicians and many Christians are repeating “Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need action.” Could it be that they, like many Christians, don’t truly understand prayer and what it can accomplish?

In 2015, after a shooter left 14 dead in California, the cover of the New York Daily News shouted “God Isn’t Fixing This! As the latest batch of innocent Americans are left lying in pools of blood, cowards (referring to politicians) who could truly end gun scourge continue to hide behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 18:23-32, Exodus 8:13, Numbers 14:20, James 5:13-18, 2 Kings 20:1-6, Acts 12:5, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 1:9, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 26:36-39 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 25, 2003

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This is the third aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. All Christians should have a peace beyond anything this old world has to offer. That peace is only found in Christ. May you find this peace.

The Fruit of the Spirit – Peace Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Horatio Gates Spafford (1828-1888) In 1871 the city of Chicago was nearly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"What Meaneth This” To Them And To Me Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 6, 2007

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“What meaneth this” in Acts 2. What meaneth this coming of the Holy Sprit to the early church.

“What meaneth this” to THEM and to ME Acts 2:1-36 There are roughly three main events in the history of Christianity: Bethlehem, Calvary, and Pentecost. Bethlehem is “God with us.” Calvary is “God for us.” Pentecost is “God in us.” We understand what Bethlehem means. We understand what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Titanic

Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012

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Lessons and warnings that led to the sinking of Titanic, and challenges for Christians and the church.

Titanic Much of this sermon is original. However I’ve picked up thoughts, points, illustrations and quotes from many sources. 1. (Slides 1-5) Always been fascinated with the Titanic, elementary school library book, Titanic was found when I was in high school, the movie (James Cameron pitched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

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Beginning a new series on life lessons we can learn from Job. It is always better to learn the easy way rather than the hard way.

Lessons from Job Series # 1 Why bad things happen to good people Job chapter one Introduction- We begin a new sermon series today and I am excited to see what God will do in our lives. When I put together this series, I was praying and hoping that we would learn life lessons that can be ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing With Disappointment Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 18, 2004

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In spite of what seems to be insurmountable problems, we find strength by clinging to God.

Dealing With Disappointment 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1 (First in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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