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When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014

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Joseph is unjustly put in prison; yet God is present with him there.

Genesis 39:1-23 "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" INTRODUCTION We go through life telling ourselves little lies. These lies include: "If I work hard, I can get whatever I want," "If I earn just 20% more, I'll be happy," "Affluence, security and comfort are what life really is all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 39:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Little Things Of Christmas Luke 2:12

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016

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“I can’t do much…I don’t have much to give” are statements often made by Christians who would really love to serve God in some way, yet they often feel too small for God to use. Thanks Gary Huckaby for the original writing.

Little Things of Christmas Luke 2:12 “I can’t do much…I don’t have much to give” These are statements often made by Christians who would really love to serve God in some way, yet they often feel too small for God to use. I read about an elderly widow who had a hard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Influence Someone To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2015

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Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The letter he wrote to his friend Philemon is a great example of that. Let’s take a look at how Paul sought to influence his friend to do the right thing.

HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE TO DO THE RIGHT THING INTRODUCTION: Book-“How to gain friends and influence people”. Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The book of Philemon is a great example of that. Paul writes a letter to his friend ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Things Happen When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Dec 1, 2015

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When we pray God moves in a supernatural way

2 December 2015 GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WEHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Key Scripture: Acts 12:1-24 Prayer carries a wonderful privilege with it. God has opened the door to His throne and invited us to come to Him by way of petitioning (Heb 4:16) God hears us when we call to Him and answers us when we pray in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 20, 2015

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We must remember that when bad things happen, God is in control. He loves us and wants us to be saved. He allows events for his good purpose.

An old church building needed remodeling, so during his sermon the minister made an impassioned plea and looked directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and said, “Pastor, I will contribute $1,000.00” Just then plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

"Jesus Can Turn Things Around If"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 18, 2016

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Jesus turn things around if He is invited to, If He is asked to, If we do what He says to do, If we use what is available to, and if we have faith in Him to.

John 2:1-11 “Jesus turns things if” Jesus can turn things if he is invited to, If he is asked to, if we do what he asks us to do, if we allow him to use what is available to use, and if we have faith in him to. 1. Jesus can turn things around if he is invited ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God Had Done All These Great Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

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To show that GOD does great things for us because of (a) His WORD and His Heart, (b) He wants us to know and understand Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Had GOD done all great things for you? Yes and Amen! 2 Corinthians 1:20 (Amplified Bible) 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five More Things To “be” Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

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Christian Living

Series: Be Week: 3 Passage: Colossians 3:12 Title: Five More Things to “Be” Focus: Christian Living Introduction: The definition of “be” points to three basic factors: (1) identity, (2) quality and (3) condition of a person or thing. • First Week: Talked about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Good People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

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A look at David's sin and the hope that remains for those who have sinned.

The children begged for a hamster, and after the usual fervent vows that they alone would care for it, they got one. They named him Danny. It was 2 months later when Mom found herself responsible for cleaning and feeding the creature. She located a prospective new home for it. Mom was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Righteously In Light Of The End Of All Things Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

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Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living Righteously in Light of the End of All Things

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living Righteously in Light of the End of All Things 1 Peter 4:7-11 David Taylor We are finishing up our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” which connects the way we live to the mission of Christ, making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Craziest Thing You've Ever Done

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Feb 7, 2014

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What is the craziest thing you've ever done? If you reject Christ's gift of salvation THAT is the craziest thing you'll ever do.

Acts 26:19-25 What’s the CRAZIEST thing you’ve ever done? Ask yourself this. What is it you’ve done that people would say, “You’re crazy man” or “You’re crazy lady.” Don’t worry, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Do The Things I Do Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

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Ever wonder why we do the thngs we do? Why we do the things we don't want to do? God has the answer.

Why I do the things I do? Romans chapter 7:14-25 Introduction- We started a new series last week “Looking for answers”. Last week we looked at what it means to be alive in Christ. We also saw what it meant to be dead without Christ. This week, we ask the question, “Why do I do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Nazarene

When You See These Things. - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

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Many things are happening around us today, showing the return of Our Lord Christ. Christians should remain strong Him and be ready for His coming

WHEN YOU SEE THESE THINGS. - PART 2 MARK 13: 28-37 You are welcome to the hour of the trumpeter. It's a moment God, is blessing his people through the undiluted word from Him. We also use this station to position the believers in Christ for the imminent return of our Lord, Jesus Christ-and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Anglican

When We Trust.....amazing Things Happen

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 15, 2014

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Trust is an important aspect of being a Christian...this sermon explores what it means to trust God and grow in trust with fellow Christians

When I think about all the remarkable things that happen in this world. When I look at some of the greatest achievements. There is a common thread… they happened because there was a significant level of trust. Trust that something good, Trust that something great would come from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 15, 2011

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Christmas Story

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Luke 2:1-2:20 Christmas 2006 His name was William Spurling. He was big for his age, and he was a little slow mentally. But he was a good kid, and all the other kids in the 7th grade liked him. In the school play, he wanted to play a shepherd, but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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