Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series
Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
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Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."
I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God:Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more
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Denomination: Wesleyan
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Series
Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
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Joshua #1
“ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!”Joshua 1:1-18Thank you… Excited…Rarin’ to go…work to be done, tremendous responsibility and opportunityChange of leadership now, new leadership…Questions, unsure about future,Perhaps fearful of what might happen next at church, State of uncertainty…Any ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
I've Got A Secret
Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
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The Gnostic gospels were never “lost.” But they have been thrown out many times. We throw garbage away because it’s worthless. Theologically, the Gnostic “Gospels” are every bit as worthless as anything else we throw out. So is "The Secret."
Other Scriptural passages:Deuteronomy 30:9-14Colossians 1:1-14Luke 10:25-37Psalm 25 or 25:3-9In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm ...read more
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Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Truths About Temptation
Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2013
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Our Lord didn’t ask for the tempting by Satan, but God ordained it, because it would be proof that He was who He said He was. Satan may have thought that he was forcing the issue and that he was the one in charge, but the power and authority of Christ wou
Truths About TemptationWritten: 9-26-06Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11(Good News Bible) Scripture Reading1 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the Devil.2 After spending 40 days and nights without food, Jesus was hungry.3 ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
The Validity Of Jesus
Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 4, 2013
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The Jews had a problem with Jesus healing the cripple by the pool on the Sabbath. Jesus used the opportunity to try to show them that he was the real deal; and quite frankly-they were not.
THE VALIDITY OF JESUSJohn 5:16-471)Like Father, like Son (vs. 16-30). •Jesus is equal to the Father (vs. 16-18). Vs. 16-17-God created in six days and rested on the seventh. However, he didn’t rest from preserving and maintaining his creation. He governs the affairs of his people ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Those Rude Samaritans Series
Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 22, 2013
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James and John were angry from being rejected by Samaritan Villagers. Christ's response applies to us when we don't follow the Word.
June 30, 2013Those Rude SamaritansA mom is making pancakes for her boys, and they start arguing over who is the hungriest and who should get the first pancake.Seeing the opportunity for a morality lesson, she says, “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘let my brother have ...read more
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Denomination: *other
‘did No One Condemn You?’ Series
Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 2, 2015
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Questions & Answers in Jesus Day - ‘Did No One Condemn You?’ - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info
SERMON OUTLINE:•The setting (vs 1-2)•The attack (vs 3-5a)•The question (vs 5b)•The answer (vs 6-9)SERMON BODY:Ill:•Duck Dynasty is A&E's most-watched telecast of all time. •It also became 2013's No. 1 non-fiction series on cable ...read more
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Denomination: Brethren
The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2014
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The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us that love for God is demonstrated by our love for others - especially our enemies.
ScriptureOn his journey to Jerusalem, Jesus taught his disciples that love for God is demonstrated by love for others.Let’s read the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37:25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Level Up
Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 22, 2015
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Three things to help us get to a higher level in our walk with God. Included in this sermon is a kid's sermon I did before the adult sermon.
Kids SermonSo he departed from there, and found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he was with the twelfth. Then Elijah passed by him and threw his mantle on him. 1 Kings 19:19 NKJVElijah needed a replacement and God sent him to a young man named ...read more
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Denomination: Pentecostal
Sunrise Tomorrow Series
Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013
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The Day of the Lord will be a sunset for a sin-scarred world, but it will be a glorious sunrise for new one.
Sunrise TomorrowMalachi Sermon Series (11 of 12)Malachi 4.2-6August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, SpeakerIntroduction:AThe Day of the Lord will be a sunset for a sin-scarred world, but it will be a glorious sunrise for new one.1Nations, kingdoms, systems will ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Find The Book
Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 22, 2016
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I invite your attention to the examination of a boy named Josiah, whose times thrust him into a role he did not choose. The narrative of Josiah is remarkable on a number of levels.
TITLE: FIND THE BOOKSCRIPTURE: II KINGS 22:1-14This morning, I invite your attention to the examination of a boy named Josiah, whose times thrust him into a role he did not choose. The narrative of Josiah is remarkable on a number of levels. Josiah was (8) eight years of age when he became ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Torture And Crucifixion Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 13, 2016
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What did Jesus go through for us?
I.IntroductionA.I borrowed parts of this message from Brian Menear of Path of Light Ministries from his series called Pathway To The Passion, perhaps a whole lot of this messageB.Let us begin by reading Matthew 27:26-311.This is as much of a description of the execution of Christ as we ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Christ’s Principle Of Love Series
Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016
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No subject is more important than the subject of human relationships except perhaps that of our relationship to God.
I. IntroductionA.The newly-married husband came home from the office to find his young wife in floods of tears. "Darling, whatever is the matter?" he asked. "Sweetheart," she sobbed, "the most terrible thing has happened! I cooked my very first Beef Bourguignon for you, and I got it out of the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
We Walk By Faith Part 7 Series
Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 15, 2011
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These message discusses how our mentality as it relates to faith can be like the old ice box versus the modern day refrigerator.
We Walk By Faith Part 7The Ice Box and The Refrigerator MentalityScriptures: Deuteronomy 11:31-32; Jeremiah 31:33-34; Hebrews 10:14-25IntroductionIn my last message I shared with you that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit and therefore our faith lies within our understanding of how the ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Godly Financial Management Part 2 Series
Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 1, 2012
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Part 2 focuses on paying God. This message focuses on Scriptures references from the Old Testament.
Scriptures: Ex. 23:19; Num. 15:20-21; Gen. 28:22; Lev. 27:30-32, 34; Malachi 3:6-11Introduction:This is part 2 of my series on “Godly Financial Management” and this morning I will focus on “Paying God” from an Old Testament viewpoint. Next week I will focus on this ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
