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  • Holy Communion: No Reservations Allowed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,491 views

    God wants us to approach him with confidence that we are receiving his Son's body and blood with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of our sins.

    Do you remember the restaurant scene from the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? The snooty manager wasn’t going to let Ferris and his friends have a table because they didn’t have a reservation. No reservation at that fancy restaurant meant no service. With the help of his friends and some fancy ...read more

  • Grow Up

    Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

    Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

  • The Suffering Leader

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,742 views

    Certainly leadership means making other people suffer for you...doesn’t it? Amazingly, leaders in God’s church are known by their willingness to be servant leaders, and even to endure suffering

    July 6, 2003 "The Suffering Leader" 1 Peter 5:1-4 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ A couple of weeks ago in the Arizona Republic, there was an article about mega-churches, super-churches. Did any of ...read more

  • Loving Through Suffering

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,973 views

    A sermon that explores how Jesus loves us through suffering....and how through our suffering we may have an opportunity to love.

    Have you ever said if I was God I would…. If I was God there would be no weeds in my garden. If I was God no one bad would get good things. What would you do if you were God? What about if you were in the situation that Jesus faced in the reading from Matthew what would you have done? If you ...read more

  • The Son Of Man Lifted Up

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,359 views

    "Why does God allow it?"************* The Old Testament is the tadpole, the New the frog!

    I wonder how many of our eyes go glazed when we hear this: “The Old Testament Reading is taken from the Book of Exodus”!? Someone, in a Lent Study Group, once asked me: “Why should we pay attention to the Old Testament? Isn’t it’s teaching out of date?. Isn’t the New Testament all we need?” ...read more

  • The Acceptance Of Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,983 views

    THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.

    THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.: Don't shrink back from total commitment to the will of God even though you see that it will bring some suffering. Peter has already encouraged us regarding the Triumph of Suffering and the Assurance of Triumph. Now he ...read more

  • Why So Long In Slavery? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2015
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,524 views

    Why did God allow Israel to even be in slavery? And why did He allow it for so long? The answers to these questions tell us much about the chains God would free us from in our lives.

    (Props – 10 foot length of ¼ inch chain; a cross on stage that can handle the weight of the chain) OPEN: I once read the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to ...read more

  • Experiencing God

    Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,513 views

    Job goes through terrible suffering, but finally God speaks.

    EXPERIENCING GOD JOB 42:1-6 WEEK 3 INTRODUCTION 1. I’m curious this morning about some of the things the Lord may have been speaking to you through His Word. Have you found yourself making observations and application the scriptures? 2. REPEAT: a. Everyday with you Lord is sweeter then the day ...read more

  • Problems That Are Not From The Enemies

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 255 ratings
     | 46,754 views

    Five reasons why Christians suffer

    I would like you to open your mind and be very attentive, as you read this message. Don’t allow the enemies to make you miss one sentence from what you are about to read now. This message discusses the problems that are not from the enemies. A careful search of the word of God will make us to ...read more

  • Why God Wants Us To Pray

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 17, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,464 views

    God really does want us to pray. This sermon tells us why.

    May 18, 2003 Title: Why God Wants Us to Pray Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction We continue to focus on our global mission: Loving God...Reaching Families...Making Friends. This year, our vision to accomplish our mission is... Christ First The "I" in Christ stands for Intercessory Prayer ...read more

  • "God Refuses To Allow Death The Final Word"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,824 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

    “God Refuses to Allow Death the Final Word” John 11:1-3, 17-27, 32-44 Revelation 21:1-6a There is a school of thought in some Christian circles that almost views death as so much of a blessing that you are not even allowed to cry… But in the Bible, death is an enemy, and it ...read more

  • Glorifying God Through Suffering

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 15,089 views

    Job's suffering brought glory to God. This evening we see how his and our suffering glorify God.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Fred had lived a long and successful life. But time had caught up with him. He knew he was dying and he accepted that. But he sent along time reflecting back over his life. 2. He had been blessed with a good wife, children, and friends. His work did not make him ...read more

  • Why Me, Why Now?

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    Trying to get a grip on the hardships of life.

    Title: Why Me Why Now? Text: Philippians 4:10-13 Do you know someone whose life is falling apart? ‒ The business man who’s business is great until the market goes south. ‒ The college kid who has a career in baseball ended with a torn ligament. Introduction: Have you ever ...read more

  • Does God Change

    Contributed by William Grosso on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,624 views

    A sermon baseed on the covenant of grace

    Sermon#9 Does God Change 1. Has God changed? God says I am the lord thy God, and I do not change. a. When we look in the text of the OT we see God as harsh and judgmental, where as in the NT he is more forgiving and compassionate. Has his nature changed? b. It depends on what side of the cross ...read more

  • God Does Not Change

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,724 views

    Change can be a force for power and progress … or, if not handled well can also be a force for stagnation and regression.

    God Does Not Change TEXTS: Joshua 1:1-18 When changes come in life we often find it disturbing! Change can be a force for power and progress … or, if not handled well can also be a force for stagnation and regression. The Bible is a book about changes, those handled well ...read more