Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Worship, Fasting, Prayer, Preaching, And Trouble

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 88 ratings
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    Let’s think about the importance of serving the Lord and how a person might get selected for specialized Christian service. 1- Realize that not everyone wants to serve 2- Remember God’s process for selection 3- Recognize evil and stand strong

    INTRO.- ILL.- In New England, the long-standing custom was for a visiting preacher to have his room provided by one of the families in the church. On Sunday morning, the lady of the house had prepared a big breakfast of ham and eggs, biscuits and gravy, even pancakes, along with coffee and juice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Alpine Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007
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    Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

    In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Do You Believe God's Word As He Does Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2007
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    Part 2 focuses on Mary and Joseph response to God’s word while facing ridicule if they obeyed.

    Do You Believe God’s Word As He Does Part 2 Scripture: Luke 1:26-45; Matthew 1:18-25; 13:53-58; 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Introduction: In my message two weeks ago I asked you the question “Do you believe God’s word as He does?” I shared with you three different examples from the Old Testament of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Yap avatar

    I Can See Clearly Now

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
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    Joseph, Pt. 3

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (GENESIS 41:1-41) Growing up, I had my fair share of “Why” and “Why not” questions. Why was I the overlooked youngest child, and not the popular middle or influential eldest child in the family? Why was I not better looking, better built or better off? Why did I have a flat ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Will Follow Him Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Apostles, Pt. 1

    I WILL FOLLOW HIM (JOHN 1:29-42) Have you heard of the “The Pew Potato Prayer”? The lazy man’s prayer goes like this: “Dear Lord, please leave me alone! Just let me sit here in my pew on Sunday. And Lord, guard my seat, the last seat here in the back row. Please don’t let anyone else try to sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Storm In A Teacup Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
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    Apostles, Pt. 7

    STORM IN A TEACUP (MATTHEW 14:21-33) Storms are mostly “powerful winds in the air.” Unfortunately, our church, located along the 15/60 freeway corridor, is a street away from extremely wind-friendly Ontario, one of the windiest cities in Greater Los Angeles. Our church’s portable basketball hoop ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who's In Charge? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    Joshua, Pt. 3

    WHO’S IN CHARGE? (JOSHUA 3:1-17) Famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawabest’s black and white movie “Ikiru” certainly makes one ponder about life’s meaning and purpose. The story is about the choices a dying man faced and made upon learning he had cancer. Kanji Watanabe, the Chief of the Citizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Two Halves Make A Whole Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,942 views

    Couples, Pt. 10

    TWO HALVES MAKE A WHOLE (ACTS 18:1-4, 18-26) A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. A local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage. “Well, it dates back to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Doomsday Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    Crisis and Choice, Pt. 10 (Final)

    DOOMSDAY (MARK 13) Christians are often confronted with apocalyptic, millennial and eschatological expectations whenever a disaster occurs. On the morning of 9/11, a relative called from overseas, asked if we were alright and eventually ended the call with a sigh and an exclamation: “This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Saul, Pt. 3

    LIFE IS A TEST (1 SAMUEL 13:5-15) There are many tests in life: death of loved ones, getting the pink slip and struggles in the family, to name the most stressful. One of the most stressful periods of my life was when I returned to full-time continuing theological education. My savings dried up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 32,567 views

    David, Pt. 2

    CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) What makes a champion? Here are some quotes: “A champion is a person who can achieve a difficult goal or overcome challenging obstacles.” “A champion is a person who has earned the right and respect to be called a winner through an endless effort ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    It Takes A Village To Raise A Child Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,023 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt 4

    IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD (2 CHRONICLES 22:10-24:27) I enjoy reading bumper stickers on cars and one caught my attention more than most. It was on the back of a car that was in front of me at a red traffic light. The “Dear God” beginning made me curious and I read the rest before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Out Of The Ashes Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,608 views

    Esther, Pt. 1

    OUT OF THE ASHES (ESTHER 1) I have little to no interest in crossword puzzles or any other kind of puzzles; it sure is a puzzle why people bother, but it is a sight to see crossword puzzle fans patiently working on the latest puzzle in their newspaper and to see how they cannot get enough of it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Power Game Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,067 views

    Esther, Pt. 3

    THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power, from politicians to pastors. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of as a youth had a heartbreaking split every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Series Of Coincidental Events Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    Esther, Pt. 6

    A SERIES OF COINCIDENTAL EVENTS (ESTHER 6) Somerset Maugham, the English writer, once wrote a story about a janitor at St. Peter’s Church in London. One day a young vicar discovered that the janitor was illiterate and fired him. Jobless, the man invested his meager savings in a tiny shop, where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible