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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    When Being A Conformist Is Good! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 15, 2020
     | 2,266 views

    Like it or not, God uses trials and suffering to remold and reshape us into Jesus’ image as part of His long term plan.

    When Being A Conformist is Good! (Romans 8:28-30) 1. It is great to see our trials resolved and our prayers answered. A woman at work received a phone call that her daughter was sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication for her daughter. She returned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What’s So Good About Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 17, 2025
     | 350 views

    Beyond etymology, Good Friday can be called “good” because of the results of Christ’s death on the cross. Jesus’ sacrifice was a demonstration of God’s love for us (Romans 5:8).

    The significance of a person’s death depends largely on two things: who they are and what caused them to die. Good Friday, the Friday before Easter, is the Christian day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus and His death at Calvary. Jesús willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feed The Flock

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 74 views

    God calls pastors to shepherd His flock willingly, humbly, and faithfully—feeding souls, guarding hearts, and awaiting the unfading crown from the Chief Shepherd.

    There is a peculiar ache that only a pastor knows. It’s the ache that comes from carrying both the Word of God and the weight of His people. It’s the midnight burden that wakes you when everyone else sleeps. It’s the sound of the phone ringing when your own heart is still raw from yesterday’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 6: God Does Not Show Favortism

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 3, 2021
     | 1,563 views

    This is the sixth study in the Book of 1 Peter

    Introduction In the last study, we saw that the Christian faith has intellectual content. As Peter has noted, we have a living faith which is more than mere mental assent to the truth of the Gospel and the doctrines of the church. When we see words like “joy unspeakable and full of glory”, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christian’s Stand Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,662 views

    What Christians are suppose to stand for in the morden world.

    I. Taking our stand according to the Scriptures {I Corinthians 15: 1-2} A. As Christians, we constantly battle or fight against {Ephesians 6: 10-18} 1. Powerful evil forces led by Lucifer, who is a vicious fighter {I Peter 5:8-11} 2. He attacks the sick, young and straggling 3. He ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why?

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 3,813 views

    This message was delivered the Sunday following the New York City World Trade Center tragedy.

    Title: ?Why?? Scripture: Lk 13: 1-5 Type: Special Occasion ? Sept. 11, 2001 Bombing Where: GNBC 9-16-01 Intro: On Tuesday morning I was reading the Cedar Rapids Gaz., and drinking my coffee when came upon an interesting editorial for the day. Bill Ferguson, columnist for the Warner Robins ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "where Was God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    This sermon utilizes the tragedy of 9/11 to answer the age old question; "where was God when..?"

    “Where was God?” You’ve no doubt heard the news, the United States of America--the richest and most fortified Super Power in the entire world sustained an almost unthinkable attack. In this anonymous and brutal act of aggression, the very symbols of our vast economic wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Jake The Snake Wrestles God

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 131 ratings
     | 17,255 views

    A message about Jacob’s wrestling match with God

    Jake The Snake Wrestles God Gen 32:21-32 I grew up watching Pro Wrestling. It was fake way back then, and it’s even more fake now. But I would have never told my daddy that. Me and Daddy used to have a ringside seat beside our black and white t.v. set on Sat’s at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pure And Holy Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,222 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 6

    PURE AND HOLY SON OF GOD (MATTTHEW 27:39-44, LUKE 23:39-44) Three pastors went to the pastor's convention and were all sharing one room. The first pastor said, “Let's confess our secret vices one to another. I'll start - my secret vice is I just love to gamble. When I go out of town, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In His Steps Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 4

    IN HIS STEPS (MARK 15:21-22, MATTHEW 27:32-33, LUKE 23:26) The cross is what separates Christianity from other religions, the suffering Messiah from popular gurus and theological heavyweights from lightweights. Lois A. Cheney wrote a touching and thought-provoking poem on the cross: I stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Wounds Of Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 3

    THE WOUNDS OF LOVE (JOHN 19:17) Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). (John 19:17) The parents of a ten-year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Way Of The Student Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 2

    THE WAY OF THE STUDENT (LUKE 14:25-33) Upon entering a little country store, a stranger noticed a sign reading “Danger! Beware of Dog” posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor besides the cash register. The stranger asked the store manager, “Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Way Of The Master Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,979 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 1

    THE WAY OF THE MASTER (LUKE 9:21-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Old Rugged Cross Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 32,398 views

    Today we continue our study in the series Hymns You love We are looking at The Old Rugged Cross

    Read passage Today we continue our study in the series Hymns You love We are looking at The Old Rugged Cross In 1913 George Bennard was struggling with a problem that caused him much suffering His mind went back again and again to Christ’s anguish on the cross This was the heart of the Gospel! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of The Master Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
     | 5,025 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 1

    THE WAY OF THE MASTER (LUKE 9:21-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible