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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Down But Not Out

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 75 ratings
     | 48,710 views

    There was hand-to-hand combat in the corners, but he still could turn to God. When you can't look this way or that you can always look up! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Down But Not Out 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DownButNotOut.html We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair [2Cor. 4:8]. Paul is making a comparison here. He says, "We are troubled." That is a comparative degree. But he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Face Of The Pilot

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 232 ratings
     | 56,909 views

    The text relates the Transfiguration, the mountain top experience, to the glory "The Face" of Jesus the Pilot of our lives. Updated February 2022.

    A ship ...was in a serious storm... and in grave distress. The passengers ... were alarmed. One of them finally, ... against orders, .... went up to the main deck ... and made his way to the pilot house. The pilot was at the wheel, ... but seeing the man was greatly frightened; ... he gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    I'm Still Standing

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 73,977 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement to those who already experience suffering and even those who will experience suffering.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18 Title: I’m Still Standing Introduction: “Out of all the things I been through, I still have joy.” I have been hurt, but I’m still standing. I’ve been misunderstood, but I’m still standing. The devil has tried to knock me off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut -Filled To The Brim

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 702 ratings
     | 110,976 views

    In the Scriptures "Water" is often a symbol of .the "Word of God". It is important to understand that Wine often times in Jewish literature is a reference or a symbol of joy. Do you need to be filled anew, to be filled to the brim with joy? Updated August 2020.

    If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled with ... and overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... life's circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Theis avatar

    The Undeniable Mark Of A Champion

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,333 views

    What separates mediocre performance from championship performance? Where do we get our endurance? The secret is in the Power Source!!!

    The Undeniable Mark of a Champion 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 1Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. 2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Senior Moments

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 40,635 views

    You'd be surprised at how many people God greatly used in their latter years. This message looks at several who had God-filled senior moments!

    SENIOR MOMENTS! 2 Corinthians 4:15-18 (KJV) "For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Blind

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 5, 2010
     | 7,019 views

    The gospel message is hidden from those who are spiritually blind.

    Text: “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). When we talk to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Uses Cracked Pots Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 38 ratings
     | 148,893 views

    Like the clay jars that Gideon and his soldiers broke, there a tremendous value in being broken. We throw things away when they’re broken, but God cherishes and uses broken people. So, broken down, cracked pots, rejoice because God uses cracked pots so th

    INTRODUCTION The title of my teaching series from 2 Corinthians is “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today, we’re going to look at 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 which is the passage for which I named the entire series. Today we’re going to talk about “God uses Cracked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    Steps to overcome discouragement

    Are you Discouraged? 2 Corinthians 4:1 (AMP) 1 THEREFORE, SINCE we do hold and engage in this ministry by the mercy of God [granting us favor, benefits, opportunities, and especially salvation], we do not get discouraged (spiritless and despondent with fear) or become faint with weariness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being A Soul Survivor Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,303 views

    In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this third message of the series Pastor Terry looks at the keys of Kingdom s

    Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? It’s a pretty brutal test of physical and mental strength. It’s emotionally challenging as you are taken from your everyday life, your family and friends and the everyday conveniences we have all become so accustomed to. Personally, I’m not rushing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Paul Kept Surrendered So He Could Graduate! Series

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 22, 2010
     | 4,775 views

    Paul passed many tests to graduate.

    Paul kept surrendered so he could graduate! 2 COR 4:7-12, 16-18 A father was filling out an application form for his daughter, who was seeking entrance to a very exclusive college. He came to the question on the form which asked whether the applicant was a leader. In honesty, he wrote, "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Spin Me Round And Round

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    Isaiah says that we are the clay and that God is the potter. God spins us on His potter’s wheel turning us into jars of clay for His purpose.

    -Maybe you remember the song by the group Dead or Alive in the 1980s entitled “You spin me right round” -The chorus is what most people remember -It goes, “You spin me right round baby right round like a record baby, right round, round, round.” -When Andrew was younger and he would spin around in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    If I Were The Devil

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,629 views

    HE IS OFTEN CONCEALED AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT. HE COMES DISGUISED AS A FRIEND OR MESSENGER, BUT IN REALITY IS A DECEPTIVE DEMON WHO WANTS TO RUIN AND CONTROL YOUR LIFE, AND DISRUPT THE WORK OF GOD.

    08 IF I WERE THE DEVIL CBC 2 COR 4 VS. 3,4 (adapted from a story by Paul Harvey) INTRODUCTION: PAUL TELLS US PLAINLY THAT SATAN HAS BLINDED THE EYES OF THE UNBELIEVER. I HAVE OFTEN NOTICED DURING THE HALLOWEEN SEASON, A LOT OF SCENERY ABOUT DEMONS AND THE DEVIL. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vonnie E James avatar

    God-Are You There?

    Contributed by Vonnie E James on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,059 views

    A sermon of hope for persons who are going through persecutions, trials, temptations, testings and tribulations.

     Introduction: Brethrens: to believe, now that one is in Christ, that one will not have problems in life: persecutions, trials, temptation, tribulation, testing, may be understandable-but that is naivety and ignorance. We need to add to our faith knowledge-[2 Peter 1:5-8] To believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Making Hard Choices

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,064 views

    Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

    Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational