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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean To Lament?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 3, 2025
     | 246 views

    People who are sincerely remorseful for the wrongs or transgressions that they have committed will openly show some type of emotion.

    What Does It Mean to Lament? Luke 16:19-31 The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines lament as (1) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively, to mourn, to regret strongly, and (2) a crying out in grief, a wailing, dirge, elegy, complaint. It could also be said that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Can I See Beyond My Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    Hope in suffering comes when we are able to focus, not on the troubles around us, but on God¡¦s hidden treasure within and before us.

    I¡¦ve noticed in counseling with people over the years that people lose their bearings when they get bad news. Perhaps you saw the story this week about a man in Hollywood, California. Three Marines came to his home to break the news to him that his son had died in the service of his country. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Does Personal Spiritual Growth Connect To The Church? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 30, 2020
     | 1,964 views

    Paul closes out his second letter to the Corinthians with a plea from his heart for their spiritual growth. Why do we today so seldom see that at a practical level in our churches?

    - I should note as we begin that v. 8 is a difficult verse. Its meaning is not clear. It’s not essential to grasp that verse in order to be able to understand the larger point that Paul is making, so we’re just going to lay it aside this evening. There’s not any benefit tonight in spending a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Story Of Naaman - God Is In Control

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013
     | 14,855 views

    God is in control. He does what He does, when He does it for His glory.

    Our story begins with a five star General of the armed forces of ancient Syria whose name was Naaman. His name means "delightful, pleasant, beautiful" and has the idea of someone who is "well formed." Just from what his name means, we can consider that Naaman grew up with the idea that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should We Close 2024 Praising God?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 27, 2024
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     | 645 views

    How do you view the year 2024? Whatever happened this year, let's have right perspective so that we can praise God and give Him thanks.

    We will soon leave the year of 2024. Some people see 2024 as a difficult or even bad year because they experienced so many problems this year, whether in finance, relationships, or health. They may even lose something precious or someone they loved this year. So, they are disappointed with God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?"

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,721 views

    “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer

    April 9, 2004 — Good Friday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 27:46 “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Revelation Still Matters Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 5, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 236 views

    God unveils Revelation to surrendered servants who center their lives on Jesus Christ.

    Why Revelation Still Matters Revelation 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill January 3-4, 2026 Recently, we received an update from Go Team Partners, Riley and Debbie Shelton, who minister in South Asia. Several months ago, we sent them some funds to construct a well. Here’s what they shared: “We praise God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why We Need Elders Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,646 views

    God gives elders to love us and lay down their lives for us.

    Scripture Introduction The cowboy symbolizes the rugged individualism of America and our westward expansion. He is tall and tough; honest, but friendly only to his horse; a protector of women-folk, but not family-focused. He rode hard, worked hard, and probably drank hard. Cattle were his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    Why Should I Be Saved?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 720 views

    This title really makes you wonder about why salvation is vital to our survival after this life. There IS life after this one. One is in the Kingdom of Almighty God, Heaven. Where the angels and the Son of God, Jesus, live. The other is Hell.

    This title really makes you wonder about why salvation is vital to our survival after this life. There IS life after this one. One is in the Kingdom of Almighty God, Heaven. Where the angels and the Son of God, Jesus, live. Along with all those before us who believed in Jesus, received His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God In The Garden

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,899 views

    Was Jesus in the Garden at Gethsemane a theophany?

    God in the Garden Luke 22:39-53 Today is the day we celebrate Palm Sunday. It is a day which we celebrate with children waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna.” It is a joyful experience. And it should have been when Jesus the Messiah came to Jerusalem. Indeed, there was a lot of joy. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Good Life Goes Bad Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,920 views

    Faith and trust do not come from understanding.They come from an awareness of God’s character.

    I. INTRODUCTION 1. There are many mysteries in life: things that we cannot comprehend no matter how hard we try. Many of these mysteries lead to questions about God and his ways, particularly when he does not make sense?at least to our level of understanding. A. Perhaps the most often asked of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Donkey Talk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 111 ratings
     | 83,767 views

    Why did God get angry with Balaam? All we are told is Balaam did what God told him but God still sends an angel to kill hiim. Why? And what lessons does God have for us in this story.

    OPEN: YouTube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac2yP_DbHxc APPLY: We’ve all the story of Balaam’s donkey ever since we were little children. But this is an unusual story for a number of reasons… not the least of which is a talking donkey. So, what I want to do this morning is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Walking With God"

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 90,559 views

    What does it mean to walk with God?

    TEXT QUESTION: What does it mean to walk with God? Walking with God means to go in God’s direction. 1. God’s way is clearly Marked (1 John 2:6) "whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." 2. God’s way is always the best way. (Psalm 1) "Blessed is the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Why Small Groups? It's About Accountability

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 20, 2012
     | 4,019 views

    Everyone has a boss. Everyone has someone they answer to at work. Even the boss has a boss. The folks who can claim that they don’t have a boss are those who own the company, but, even then, owners have to answer for regulations, taxes, and payroll. E

    “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sharon Stonestreet avatar

    What Does Your Eye See

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,676 views

    The choices we make come from our perspective, to make right choices we must look at things from God’s perspective!

    LUKE 11:34-36. This may seem like a confusing scripture but I think it is extremely important. I don’t believe that this is talking about our physical eyes notice it says “eye” not eyes. And in verse 35 it says take heed or watch out that the light that is in you is not darkness. This is talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational