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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    When The World Is Wanting

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 1, 2019
     | 3,286 views

    A sermon for the Christmas season that looks at what the world wants, what God wants for us, and what God wants us to seek.

    Opening Remarks and Introduction Tonight, we’ll finish up the Christmas Lights sermon series by looking at the world and what it wants. Much of this series has looked at how others can affect our celebration. With Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both behind us, much of the busy-ness of Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Dare You To Compare Yourself To Abram

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    how there are striking similarities and differences between ourselves and ABram

    February 24, 2002 Genesis 12:1-8 The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When We Suffer

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 18, 2013
     | 3,650 views

    Why Suffering & Pain? ...A. To Reveal Ourselves To Ourselves ...B. To Bring Us Closer To God ...C. To Show God’s Sovereignty

    Rom 8:18 Philippians 1:29 (AV) 29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; 1. Hardening Steel - Iron coming from the earth - Harder than copper or bronze - Adding carbon to iron in a fire changes its strength - Steel must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Wept

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 12, 2001
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    The Christian response to disaster and grief as modeled by Jesus.

    The World Trade Center...the Murrah building in Oklahoma City...Columbine High school... The list of names that fill the obituary columns daily... We try not to notice. But sometimes you can’t help but notice...when the tragedy is as big as the New York skyline or as close as the passing of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wrestling With Sorrow

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,929 views

    A Service of Lament in wake of Sept 11 disaster

    Wrestling In Sorrow Bible Reading: Psalm 13 PREPARED BY KEN G EHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Wrestlin g In So rrow p.1 1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? Why, God? When our need is so desperate, why does it seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Mamma Prays Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 61,469 views

    The Bible tells us that God closed up Hannah’s womb. Really? Would He do that, or was this the kind of comment where we call something an "act of God?"

    Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dare To Be A Daniel:dare To Seek The Mercies Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    Daniel sought the mercies of God in the face of disaster.

    Daniel 2:17-19 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18 that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Response To Tragedy: Repent!

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,672 views

    When tragedy strikes, we can wear ourselves thin asking why; or we can use the occasion for turning our life around.

    INTRODUCTION Terror has struck again. Over 200 people were killed in Madrid this week and thousands more were injured. Like 9-11 this bombing of a train in Madrid was a heartless act by wicked fiends. It is only natural for compassionate people like you and me to be filled with anger and raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Triumph And Tragedy - Where Is God?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007
     | 3,211 views

    When tragedy strikes our nation the media focuses on the emotional state of man but never deals with the root issues-the sinful nature of man.

    Triumphant and Tragedy- Where is God? Past week- nation experienced triumphant/tragedy. After more than 34 yrs of court-allowed abortion on demand- at any time, for any reason- the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld a ban on an abortion procedure. (Center for Reclaiming ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Hope Until The End

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018
     | 5,373 views

    When a change strikes you as bad, even unbearable, pray for the virtue of hope, and accept it. God will never fail to give you that gift.

    Last Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Let’s listen to the words of St. Paul again, beginning a couple of verses earlier than you have in your missals: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • David Owens avatar

    When The Godly Are Foolish Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,945 views

    David makes a disastrous mistake toward the end of his life that has grave consequences. A number of lessons can be learned from this about accountability and humility in the face of temptation.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with a knock knock joke. 1. “Knock Knock” “Who’s there?” 2. “Census!” “Census who?” 3. “Census summer time kids don’t have to go to school!” Good news for kids, bad news for parents. B. Maybe you have heard the old adage – we count people because people count. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Crisis Hits Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,159 views

    Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet. He faced great opposition and at one point blamed God for it. We often do the same. Jeremiah shows us the way out.

    “When Crisis Hits” Lamentations 3:7-9; 17-27 Once a month for the past 8 months I have met with a group of pastors in our area. We come together for three hours to learn from each other, to encourage each other and to pray for each other. We met this past Monday night and as we closed, my partner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Sanctuary Is Hot Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,540 views

    When the sanctuary is hot it promotes evangelism, it proclaims the messiah, and it provides a place of peace.

    Union Baptist Church “Summer Sizzlers” Revelations 3: 15 “I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.” (KJV) Sermon Title and Text for July 16, 2006 Title: “When the Sanctuary is Hot” Text: Revelations 3: 15 Focus: “… I would thou wert…hot” When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Community Matters Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 14, 2015
     | 4,251 views

    Community is crucial to the follower of Jesus. It is not optional.

    1. Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC. I was not a resident of OK 20 years ago but have heard stories and read accounts of the event. Many of you were impacted directly by the catastrophe. 2. This disaster reminds us of the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Pray When The Going Is Good

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,695 views

    Some believers think they are ’good’ Christians when they pray when times are bad... but we need to learn to pray when the times are good

    Date Written: July 1, 2006 Date Preached: July 2, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: You Might Be a Healthy Christian if… Sermon Title: You Pray When Things Are Going Good Sermon Text: James 5:13-16 (NKJV) Introduction: In a county that was formerly a dry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist