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  • Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

    INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

  • Empowering Confidence In Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,245 views

    Three reasons why God wants every follower of Jesus Christ to be empowered with the confidence to minister to others.

    Do you know what a paradigm shift is? A paradigm shift occurs when our most fundamental assumptions are shaken, resulting in an entirely new way of looking at things. When people realized that the universe revolved around the sun instead of the earth, that was a paradigm shift. Everything we ...read more

  • Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.

    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more

  • The Life Changing Word Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,076 views

    The word "accept" means more than to simply intellectually agree with or affirm the truth of the Word of God; it means to "welcome" God’s Word into our hearts and lives.

    "The Life-Changing Word" I Thessalonians 2:13-16 Mililani Community Church Pastor Rick Bartosik September 19, 1999 Rosario Rivera was an embittered Marxist living in Lima, Peru. She had been an associate of Che Guevera before he was killed. She hated Christianity. Luis Palau, the great South ...read more

  • Commitment

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 14,435 views

    To serve God you must be committed to His will for your life. If you want to fulfill your purpose, you must be committed to it.

    Commitment “A Term That Has Seemingly Become Obsolete” What is commitment? An engagement or pledge to do something, An unreserved devotion, bound to stand fast or hold in place. We live in a self-serving, throwaway, live-for-the-moment, do-what-feels-good, society. Typically, the only ...read more

  • They Supply What Is Lacking

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,627 views

    We need to openly receive from Christians of all types in order to attain true fullness in Christ.

    "Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith." (1Th 3:10, NIV) National characteristics are often reflected in the faith of Christians from different cultural backgrounds. For instance, believers from China are remarkable on the ...read more

  • God Can!

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    In our spiritual development we must learn that what we cannot do, God can!

    I. Introduction Most of us have learned that there are some things that we just cannot do for ourselves. In our spiritual development we must learn that what we cannot, God can! Only God can . . . II. . . . Direct Our Lives A. God wants to be Involved in our lives. (v. 11) B. God wants ...read more

  • Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

    Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,093 views

    Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

    Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

  • Eternal Investments

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    The difference between investing -- eternal or temporary rewards. Which will you pursue?

    October 21, 2001 What does it take to make a good investment? Inside information aside, the more conservative advisor might say, "Get started, work hard at it, and avoid chasing rabbits." That¡¦s good advice. An immigrant came to this country with little more than the clothes on his back. ...read more

  • The Real Mccoy Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,823 views

    Christianity in America has become like the Game Show "To Tell the Truth". It’s getting harder to tell believers apart from unbelievers. We need to be real in demonstrating our faith.

    “Be Ready” The Real McCoy 1 Thes. 2:13-20 Intro. Years ago there was a TV game show called To Tell the Truth.  Contestants would try to pick the real person from the fakes.  Would the real John Doe please stand up? Christianity in America has become like that game show.  ...read more

  • Connecting With Community Provides Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,604 views

    The more closely I am tied to the Christian community of a local church the more hopeful I will be!

    Connecting with Community Provides Hope – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Part 2 of 4 in the series “A Time for Hope!” We’re glad you’re here today as we continue our series on hope. Hope is a vital part of life. Once you start losing hope your life becomes more challenging. You’re more easily ...read more

  • Concern For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,023 views

    Concern for the persecuted, confirmation of faith and love, committal to the Father and the Son

    A. Intro & Conclusion Shawshank Redemption- the beers • Are we desiring to live an increasingly Christ-like life? • Are we devoting our whole lives to the love of others, and the building-up of younger Christians? • Are we being picked on for being like Jesus, and how are we coping with ...read more

  • Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,261 views

    3rd in series on 1 Thelessonians (3 of 8).

    GROWING PAINS 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 INTRO: It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonian Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of ...read more

  • Take A Stand Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    4th is series on 1 Thessalonians (4 of 8).

    TAKE A STAND 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 INTRO: Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

  • Am I A Jerk At Work? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    The attitudes I must have in order for others to enjoy working with me.

    AM I A JERK AT WORK? Part 2 of 6 of the series "When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" I originally titled this week’s message "When You Work With a Jerk," but as I continued studying the Scriptures a different perspective presented itself. The Bible talks a ...read more