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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Casualties Of War

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    Response to the Wedgewood shootings One need not have the prophetic gifts to read the signs of the times.

    Amos 7:14  Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:  One need not have the prophetic gifts to read the signs of the times. Well, here we are again mourning another act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider This

    Contributed by Rob Mcqueary on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,118 views

    Times of loss are wonderful opportunities to consider how we stand before Almighty God.

    Consider This Introduction Why do we do this? It is certainly not exclusive to our American culture. Funeral services will take place all over the world today… hundreds upon thousands of them. A thread of similarity will run through each one. Among the many things we do at funerals, perhaps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Using Opportunities

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year.

    1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year. It is a busy time. It takes much work. But the rewards are worth it. 2. Jesus is talking to His disciples. And He is talking to us as well. In vs. 35 He says - I tell you, open your eyes and look ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Did Jesus Know When To Let The Disciples Assume Their Own Responsibilities?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,827 views

    There comes a time for every parent to let their children grow up and assume their own responsibilities.

    There comes a time for every parent to let their children grow up and assume their own responsibilities. No parent wants to let their children depend on them for the rest of their lives. Neither do parents want their children to leave prematurely and face the cold world on their own. Jesus knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Searching For Comfort

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,379 views

    God comes by our side during times of crisis to give us comfort and hope

    Searching for Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-5, Isaiah 41:10 September 16, 2001 Introduction This has been a long and difficult week. We have seen pain and suffering on a whole new scale in the United States. We were shocked to helplessly watch as airliners slammed into the towers of the WTC. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Keep On Loving Each Other

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,096 views

    An outline demonstrating God’s love through Christian concern offered in times of tragedy.

    Introduction Keep on Loving Each Other! – Hebrews 13:1-8 I. In the face of hardship because of the faith a. To provide help and hospitality to those in need (esp. brothers and sisters in the faith) – Abraham and lot entertained angels as a result - may we be so blessed. b. To suffer along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Gate Is Still Narrow"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    This is not a full sermon. It is a devotional to be used in your Bible study/discussion group. But the message is timely.

    “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 15,614 views

    When was the last time you thanked God for all that He has done for you?

    An Attitude of Gratitude One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Allow Anything To Stomp Out Your Fire

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 5, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,104 views

    How to stir up the fire of God inside of you and keep it burning at all times

    2 Tim. 1:6-6 - Stir up the gift of God that is in you. Paul is encouraging his son in the faith - Don’t let anything or anyone discourage you. - It’s our responsibility to keep that fire burning. #1. The enemy will trie to use people and situations to stomp off, put out or steal your fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Busyness In Our Lives

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    This sermon focuses on the need for Christians to simplify their lives and establish a regular time to fellowship with God.

    BUSYNESS IN OUR LIVES All live extremely busy lives, no matter our age: - Children - Teenagers - Young adults - Middle age adult - Senior adults When we read Jesus words in Matt. 11:28-30, we wonder how that could ever be true in our lives. Does not sound possible in our world. - How can we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caution - God At Work

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,993 views

    God works in ordinary times, with ordinary people, but when he acts -- it is in extraordinary ways!

    Everyday that I drive down Killian Hill Road on my way to work, I have to drive slowly and carefully through some of the construction areas. As you drive in those areas, there are all sorts of signs. "Speeding fines doubled in work zones." “Left lane ends, merge right" “Caution – Men At ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The Lord Will Provide Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,207 views

    How does God meet our needs in crisis times if we trust Him

    "The Lord Will Provide" Text - Genesis 22:1-19 "Where’s God in all of this?" The question was thrown down like a challenge, almost defiantly, by the person who had come to visit me. Knowing the circumstances of that person’s life over the last couple of years, I could understand the attitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Spencer Cunnah avatar

    God Our Refuge

    Contributed by Spencer Cunnah on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 20,425 views

    A sermon designed to encourage believers and to reassure them of God’s presence at all times.

    Introduction. Deuteronomy 33 is a wonderful piece of Hebrew poetry in which Moses addresses each one of the twelve tribes of Israel and gives each one a particular blessing, a blessing to sustain them as they experienced Canaan’s great benefits and bounty. After devoting a separate stanza to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard White avatar

    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,575 views

    Are we growing, producing fruit? Maybe its time to check our connection to the VINE

    I am the Vine John 15:1-8 JN 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Fair Is Fair Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 16,562 views

    There are times it’s worthwhile to figure out what Jesus "didn’t mean."

    OPENING: A woman read ahead as we were going through this text and was troubled by the phrase: "do not turn away from the one desiring to borrow from you." It wasn’t that she didn’t give to those in need... her problem was that she was giving so much away, that she barely had enough left for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ