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The Truth About Divorce Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

based on 185 ratings

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1 of a 2 part series on divorce

THE TRUTH ABOUT DIVORCE © 3-2000 by Mark Beaird Text: Matthew 19:1-12 Recently, the Fox network broadcast a show "Who Wants to Marry a Multi-millionaire?" In spite of the remote possibility of good intentions, it showed just how lightly some people in America take the institution of marriage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

based on 50 ratings

| 3,983 views

The defence of God’s fairness

PSALM 19:9 "IS GOD FAIR?" A) One time or another in life, we have wondered about this question! * The Psalmist said ....... * "The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." * Is this true? B) Then what about babies who are born with physical deformities? * What about two mothers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:9

Denomination: Baptist

Cowardly Christians

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 23, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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Being called a "coward" can be quite the insult...but being a "cowardly Christian" has consequences that are eternal!

April 23, 2003 Wednesday Evening Title: "They Would Not Confess Their Faith" or "Cowardly Christians" or "No Fear" Text: John 12:42-43 Introduction "Yer Yellow"!! That was one of the most devastating insults in the Old West. If you told someone, "you have a yellow stripe ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-43

Denomination: Nazarene

American Holocaust

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 3,671 views

Our goal is to consider life as God does; its design, purpose and value from His point of view. From there, we will develop a Biblical response to the atrocity that is abortion.

On September 11, 2001, two planes crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center and extinguished more than 3500 lives. Among the lost were future leaders of this nation, doctors who could have saved many, scientists who may have found a cure for cancer and an evangelist who may have lead ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Other

Thanksgiving

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003

based on 30 ratings

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Being thankful is more than simple a self-centered "Thank God for what he has done for ME." It is gratitude to God for his character and faithfulness.

The story is told of two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Love & Unity Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 18, 2004

based on 71 ratings

| 26,511 views

A sermon focussing on Christian love and unity.

Sermon for 7 Easter Yr C, 23/06/2004 Based on Jn 17:20-26 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christian Love and Unity” In today’s gospel, Jesus prays the high priestly prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 9,955 views

Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 6,119 views

How to know God’s will through prayer. Gives some practical questions to ask yourself

SBC Philippi 5/29/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will Through Prayer Mark 14:32-42 Primary Purpose: To evaluate how God speaks to us through prayer and how we can hear him. We started talking last week about how to know God’s will. One thing I emphasized to you was that often times we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Figs?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 20, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 3,498 views

On a close inspection of our life what do we find. Have my years of privileged & opportunity through my sin & indifference has carried me future & further from God?

Where Are The Figs? Mk. 12:11-21 Many are like that famous painting of olden time, in which the artist depicted what seemed at a distance a holy friar with a book before him,, and his hands crossed in devotion, looking like a saint indeed, but when you came close to the venerable impostor, you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Later Than It Has Ever Been!”

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 17, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 8,875 views

The elderly couple had spent the evening with some friends and time passed rapidly. When they saw that it was past eleven....

“IT’S LATER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN!” “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 3,196 views

We all have asked the question, "Why?"

PSALM 19:9 “IS GOD FAIR?” A) One time or another in life, we have wondered about this question! * The Psalmist said ....... * “The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.” * Is this true? B) Then what about babies who are born with physical or mental deformities? * What about two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:9

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Care Of Business

Contributed by Frank Lay on Nov 15, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 3,944 views

Jesus told this story to establish the fact that there would be a period of time before the kingdom would be restored. The king would go away, and then one day he would return and set up the kingdom.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Luke 19:11-27 As we soon begin to focus on the Christmas season and the coming of Jesus Christ into the world over 2000 years ago, I want us to focus on the fact that our Lord Jesus will some day come again. He came the first time according to the promises of the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Closer Look Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 27, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 4,580 views

The birth of John the Baptist puts a different spin on the birth of Jesus. We get to see the birth and life of Jesus through the eyes of relatives who were going through the same odd happenings

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:68-80 A closer look Based on the book with the same name by Rubel Shelly Part II-B ILL: History tells us that early in the nineteenth century the whole world was watching with bated breath the campaigns of Napoleon. There was talk everywhere of marches, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hope For The Future"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 25, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 11,377 views

The journey of the Christian life, during difficult times, leads to a hope-filled life.

Jeremiah 1-3a-6-15 “Hope for the Future” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org This is indeed a very troubling time in which to live. Our country is at war… …engaged in a different kind of war than we have ever ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Don;t Bail Just Keep Paddling

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 14, 2005

based on 98 ratings

| 6,546 views

This sermon incourages people to hold fast to Jesus and not give up. We must learn to overcome fear by trusting in Jesus in the mist of our storms

Things our kids teach us 1. A king size waterbed holds enough water to fill a 2000 sq. ft. house 4inches deep. 2. If you spray hair spray on dust bunnies and run over them with roller blades, they can ignite. 3. A 3-year old’s voice is louder than 200 adults in a crowded restaurant. 4. If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

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