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  • Coz von avatar

    Why God, Why Are You So Mean And Jesus So Nice?

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    People see God as a mean tyrant and Jesus as the Gentle Lamb of God and they cant seem to reconcile the two Why the huge Character change?

    God is a God of perfect order, and He had to go through certain calculated steps to create, in the same way he had to go through certain steps to save. The story of our lives is prefigured in two cities. In genesis the Bible talks about Salem. And this city became Jerusalem. Jesus came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choose Faith Over Suffering Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,624 views

    What happens in our Christian walk when we have enough spiritual maturity to choose FAITH over our suffering?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: December 29, 2009 Date Preached: January 03, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: Choosing FAITH over Suffering Sermon Text: Job 2:9-10 [HCSB] 9 His wife said to him, "Do you still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean For God To Search Me?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 18, 2023
     | 1,108 views

    God cannot lie, God cannot die, and God cannot save an unwilling soul.

    David wrote this psalm during a time of hostility. It is comprised of the significant truths that were important to David during his time of distress. In Psalm 139:1-6: David praises God's limitless knowledge. He sees God as having a lot of familiarity with him: when he sits down and gets up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do You Say Sin Is Inevitable When God Says It Isn’t?

    Contributed by David Leach on Feb 28, 2014
     | 5,800 views

    The sin I tolerate allows the devil to harm me and cuts me off from God’s power to stop it.

    Why do you say sin is inevitable when God says it isn’t? 1 John 3:5-6 And you know that He (Jesus) was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. Whoever abides in Him does not sin... The sin I tolerate allows the devil to harm me and cuts me off from God’s power to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Pray?

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    So many people do not use one of the greatest resource that the believer has, and that is prayer. Do you think of prayer as something to use only in an emergency? Do you believe you have a better hold on your life than God could? Do you want any thing out

    James 4:1-3 Intro: Prayer, which allows the believer to communicate with God each day and at any time, is one of the most neglected resources we have in God. The average believer oftentimes considers prayer the last resort, only used when life gets out of hand. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About: Dads? Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 22, 2020
     | 1,945 views

    A biblical Perspective on dads

    Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 1:5 He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will Being a dad is a beautiful gift from God. God himself, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Jesus Care

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,511 views

    Jesus cares far more that many actually realize

    When good things happen to us, we are all too ready to praise Him for His loving care. A. Certainly this is right. 1. Nobody has to force us to recognize the hand of the Lord, in this blessing. B. Most of us are not really that quick to recognize that God loves and cares for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Filipe Remelgado avatar

    The Cistern Of Christ

    Contributed by Filipe Remelgado on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    The suffering of the innocent and how God helps us through it.

    Title: The Cistern of Christ. Text: Lamentations 3:52-57 Introduction: “Coca-Cola was the result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up a medicinal syrup in a large brass kettle slung over an open fire, stirring it with an oar. When he was done, he figured he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does God Want From Me???? Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 581 ratings
     | 97,139 views

    We often feel like asking, "Good God Almighty, what do you WANT from me?" Micah gives a clear answer -- to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

    What Does God Want From Me? Micah 6:1-8 1 Listen to what the LORD says: "Stand up, plead your case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. 2 Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Choosing The Painful Will Of God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,756 views

    How God uses the bad times to shape us into the image of Christ

    Choosing The Painful Will of God CCCAG September 9th, 2018 Today I’m going to cover a difficult topic. (Title) Scripture- John 12:23-36 Intro: Today’s message will have a lot of build up before we get to the meat of the scripture we are focusing on, but please bear with me because it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What God Does When Life Hurts Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,304 views

    When life hurts, God provides His presence to protect us

    THE STRESS BUSTERS # 7 WHAT GOD DOES WHEN LIFE HURTS "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5 INTRODUCTION: We're concluding Psalm 23 today. In Psalm 23 we have seen how much God loves you. We've seen how much God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Willis avatar

    How Do You Suffer?

    Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 30, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,027 views

    This sermon is intended for teens to challenge them in regards to persecution and suffering and how that affects the call of the Great Commission on their life.

    The body of Christ is massive. Stretching over the whole planet and adapting itself to every unique culture and tribe while remaining true to the Gospel of Christ. There are many nations where people are in an ongoing state of suffering and persecution. To some picking up the Cross may literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Why Did He Come To Earth?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,963 views

    Jesus came to seek and save the lost, according to the will and plan of the Father, to bring the promise of hope to the world, and life to all who believe.

    Why Did He Come to Earth? Reading: Acts 3:13-15 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth and die? Because of the Jewish leaders envy? Because of Judas' greed? Because of Pilate's Cowardice? #1 For The Will Of The Father A. To do His Father’s will John 3:16 (NASB) “For God so loved the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Integrity Does Not Conform To The World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    Living a life of integrity cannot conform to what the world believes to be right, but is transformed by God’s Word and led by the Holy Spirit!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 7, 2006 Date Preached: September 10, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Integrity Sermon Title: Integrity Does NOT Conform to the World Sermon Text: Daniel 3:16-18 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Does God's Love Make A Difference In The Home

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God make a difference in the home?

    The Difference God’s Love Makes in the Home Romans 16:3-5 I Corinthians 13 The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist