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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Does Jonah Love A Plant More Than An Unsaved City?”

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2014
     | 5,280 views

    A look at four ways that we put our comfort above the unsaved.

    WHICH IS A HIGHER PRIORITY FOR ME: My comfort or God’s compassion? - Jonah 4:5-9. - Verse 6 tells us that Jonah is “very happy” about the vine. - Verses 8 and 9 tells us that the destruction of the vine puts Jonah is such a bad state of mind that he wishes he was dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Feeling Sorry About Your Sin Isn’t Repentance

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2013
     | 7,120 views

    A look at real repentance versus the emotion that we often mistake for repentance.

    THE NEXT STEPS (LITERALLY): Even after surviving the whale ordeal and getting a second chance, Jonah’s repentance begins with a lot of walking. - Jonah 3:3. - This is a fact that at one level seems rather obvious but that hit me hard a while back. As I considered the story of Jonah, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing School #2: 15 Reasons Why People Don't Get Healed Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 31,907 views

    We are going to take a look at some of the reasons why people don’t receive their healing from the Lord. As we look at these obstacles, and do whatever we can to overcome them, we will open the door to experience more healing in our lives.

    HEALING SCHOOL #2: 15 REASONS WHY PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED OPENING QUOTE: “It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible. It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus.” (Bill Johnson, When Heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Did We See You Hungry? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2011
     | 4,142 views

    Our good works for our brothers and sisters are icons of Christ in our culture.

    Monday of First Week in Lent 14 March 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy At various times in the history of the Church, Judaizing elements in and outside the Church have risen up and waved the second half of the first commandment at the Church, and accused us of worshiping images and idols. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Sermon 1 - Your Purpose

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 196 ratings
     | 52,835 views

    First in a series of "Purpose-Driven" messages. This one talks about why we are here; our purpose; and our ultimate value as Christians.

    All of us have questions about why we exist. I think the two most asked questions about our lives are: a) The question of reason - "Why am I here?" b) The question of value - "Do I really matter?" Now, if you go around asking different people these questions, you will get many different ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 60,017 views

    A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

    WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2down? Why Am I Here? Did I Miss It?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    There are so many negative people saying we can’t do it. It is high time God’s people arise, we are here by DIVINE APPOINTMENT! GOD CAN! LET HIM!

    # 2 DOWN? WHY AM I HERE? DID I MISS IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have an OSCAR THE GROUCH, remember he lives in a garbage can? On the side of Grouch’s garbage can, it says: UNWELCOME TO GROUCH LAND? And a TICKLE ME ELMO. I use these to be the introduction to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If I Have Victory In Jesus, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,824 views

    In order to have victory over temptation, sin, and evil we need to seek God’s help in winning the battle over our mind and thoughts.

    1. We have been given victory in Jesus over the power of sin, evil, and death Last week on Easter Sunday we looked at the Scriptures which reveal that we who have faith in the resurrected Jesus have been given victory over sin and death. We find forgiveness through Jesus for our past sin, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,458 views

    In a world gone mad with sin and depravity, what should the true church of Jesus Christ be doing? We should not fear what man may do, we should bend the truth of God's Word, and we should not bow before the "gods" of political correctness.

    Where do we go from Here? Wednesday, February 17, 2016 By Rev. James May We live in a world where the words of the prophet Isaiah are ringing loud and long, and the warnings of what will come in these last days are coming to pass with alarming speed. Who can doubt that we are nearing the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do Good People Suffer? Job 1

    Contributed by Ellick Wu on Mar 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,437 views

    In view of many church members’ personal problems that happened in a short period of time, this sermon is trying to find some insights for encouragement in answering the question “Why Do Good Righteous People Suffer?”

    1.0 Introduction: I think this will be a year of trial for our church. There is bad news everywhere! Our Children Ministry has been hard hit! Julie is off because of surgery, Pastor Byron has cancer, Alan So’s mother passed away and leaving for HK, Gladys has back and shoulder pain, Paul Hung’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Have Some Harmony In This House? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    Work diligently for unity.

    CAN WE HAVE SOME HARMONY IN THIS HOUSE? Ephesians 4.1-3 S: Unity Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: DILIGENTLY WORK FOR UNITY. I. HUMILITY II. MEEKNESS III. PATIENCE IV. LOVE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Lift Christ up. • Have excellent relationships. • Live unity. Version: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Believe...about Repentance

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    Doctrinal sermon about what the Church of the Nazarene believes about repentance.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Evening, February 23, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About Repentance Text: Isaiah 55:6-7 Introduction People today tend to have the attitude that they will try to better themselves... under their own effort, they will try to cut back ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Do We Measure(Up)?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,128 views

    EPIPHANY 7(C) - As believers, how do we measure up - - like the world or like Christ?

    HOW DO WE MEASURE (UP)? LUKE 6:27-38 FEBRUARY 23, 2003 LUKE 6:27-38 27"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    What We Believe...about Adoption

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    When we get saved, we are adopted by God to be a part of His family.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About Adoption Text: Romans 8:15-17; Galatians 4:4-7 Introduction We have been studying the Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene. Article 9 contains 3 things that happen simultaneously when we get ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Do We Owe The Lord?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,152 views

    We are in debt to Jesus Christ!

    LUKE 16:5 “WHAT DO WE OWE THE LORD?” A) Every person sitting in this congregation today owes some type of bills! * Home, Car, Power, Water, Gas, Taxes, Insurance, Credit Cards, Alimony ... etc. * HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ... WHAT IF GOD SENT HIS BILL ....... (1) THE BILL FOR HOUSE RENT! * This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist