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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    What Keeps The Believer From Sinking?

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    The believer is reminded to keep his focus on the eternal promises of God.

    Introduction: I could not imagine life without the promises of God. When faced with life’s most difficult times, we do well to look beyond the difficulty to the power of God. God promises will keep us afloat in the midst of the most inundating waters. We are kept afloat by the meditating on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    A Street Called Straight

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 22,420 views

    This sermon is for any one faced with the addictions of the world. It is for the dependents and the co-dependents who want to change their lives and know that they are worthy.

    PRAYER: GOD, I thank you right now for the way You have come into my life and changed my thoughts and my walk. I praise You Lord for taking a sinner like me and allowing me to be used as an instrument in Your kingdom. The road is rough, but the path is clear God because it is narrow and I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,751 views

    This message was prepared to observe the one year anniversary of 9/11/01.

    Hope in the Midst of Tragedy Psalm 91 Where were you Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001 when you heard the news about the planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center? What were the thoughts running through your mind? What were the emotions you felt as you watched the towers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 26,991 views

    Never Give Up!

    I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Building Blocks For Flexible Persistence

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    Discover the building blocks for accomplishing God-size goals.

    About two weeks ago, Eugene asked a salient question at the end of the church business meeting. He asked something like, "What kind of person am I becoming through this church?" His question was not just introspective. He is serving on the Church Strategy Task Team, which will research how to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    From Coping To Conquering

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 10,723 views

    DON’T JUST DEAL WITH PROBLEMS OF LIFE; TURN THEM AROUND TO YOUR OWN USE. DON’T JUST COPE CONQUER LIFE.

    Title: From Coping To Conquering Text: II Corinthians 4:5-12 Intro: You know it is a bad day when: - You call the suicide prevention hotline and they put you on hold. - Your stuck in traffic and your horn gets stuck behind a group of Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang. - You get to work to find a 60 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "The Life Of Jesus Christ"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,966 views

    This sermon calls upon all believers to re-live the life of Christ.

    THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST Text: 2nd Corinthians 4:5-11 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkenss, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Sparkman avatar

    Surviving With Christ

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,810 views

    Many times we face difficulties in life. Jesus Christ is there for each of us, He never fails, and He will lead you through!

    Surviving with Christ 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 As we take our journey that begins at the cradle and ends upon this earth when we enter our grave. We will often times experience circumstances that we do not fully understand. Things will take place in our lives that we do not want to accept. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Don't Lose Heart!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 15,564 views

    Our relationship to Christ can keep us from losing heart in life.

    DON’T LOSE HEART! II Cor. 4:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sheldon Friesen avatar

    Stress Or Distress

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,838 views

    Not All Stress Is Bad

    Stress or Distress? We live in: The age of the half-read page And the quick hash and the mad dash. The bright night and the nerves tight, The plan hop, the brief stop, The brain strain and the heart pain. The cat naps till the spring snaps, And the fun’s done. 2CO 4:7 But we have this treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    We Have This Treasure In Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 50,260 views

    PENTECOST 2(B) - June 2, 2002 - Believers have God’s treasure in jars of clay: this treasure is God’s light and Jesus’ life.

    WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 - June 2, 2002 . 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Facing Your Failure Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,815 views

    This series deals with overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying the Giants In Your Life." 6of6

    Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Facing Your Failure" 6 of 6 June 2, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Stephen Pile chronicled some of the biggest failures in modern history. The Incomplete Book of Failures *Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Fear Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,113 views

    Sermon 2 in series on fear

    The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? One of my favorite passages of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 because it speaks of the struggle of life and at the same time the ultimate victory. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Can You See What I Am Hearing?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,944 views

    God is still calling people to follow him into full time ministry and we must hear his voice and respond.

    CAN YOU SEE WHAT I AM HEARING? NEW VISION I SAMUEL 3: 1-21 (II CORINTIANS 4: 5-12) JULY 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In More than You and Me, Kevin and Karen Miller write of the power of a God-given Vision: One couple lived in London 130 years ago. For the first 10 years of their marriage, William ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Mystery Of Light Part 3

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what l

    Mystery of Light part 3 Opening Illustration: Video clip – To reference Bob’s comment last week at the end of the service. Show video clip on the need for son glasses (humorous). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational