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  • Bud Martenn avatar

    Weathering Contrary Winds

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 19,041 views

    All people face contrary winds from time to time. God’s Word tells us how we can face them successfully.

    A. THE CERTAINTY OF CONTRARY WINDS 1. They Come to us all 2. They Come suddenly and unexpectedly 3. They Come from different and often unsuspecting directions * We like the "south wind that blow softly" (13) and think it will always be so. I love to feel a cool gentle breeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acknowledging Our Weakness To Become Strong

    Contributed by Glen Vanderkloot on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,799 views

    God’s power is strongest when we can admit our weaknesses

    As I was growing up, my favorite children’s story was ‘The Little Engine that Could’ attributed to Mabel C. Bragg, a teacher in Boston, Massachusetts. The gist of the story is that a long train must be pulled over a high mountain. Larger and more powerful engines are asked to pull the train ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rahab In Me! Series

    Contributed by Craig West on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,941 views

    2nd Sermon in series of Living in Faith (through Joshua)

    “The Rahab in Me!” Joshua 2 Intro: Affirmation w/ Stewart from SNL (I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!) READ JOSHUA 2:1—7 - Jericho: city c. 14 miles West of Jordan River; a bridgehead for all advances West or North into Canaan - “The use of spies was not a lack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God For Families Series

    Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,832 views

    In a time when many threats arise to undermine and destroy the concept of the traditional family, the scripture chimes clearly to defend the fact that the family is an institution created by God.

    I. Introduction · I was amazed and amused a couple of weeks ago to learn that President Bush has started a new initiative as a part of his welfare reform: he wants to promote the good qualities of a thing called marriage. · Imagine that! The idea of marriage might even be good for people! As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson In Praise And Worship

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 115 ratings
     | 37,871 views

    MEETING GOD’S STANDARDS.

    A LESSON IN PRAISE AND WORSHIP REV. 4:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION AS WE PILGRIMAGE ON THIS PLANET, WE ARE SURE TO BE EXPOSED TO THE LESSONS THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER. MANY LEARN THE PAINFUL LESSON OF GRIEF AND HEARTACHE ASSOCIATED WITH DEATH, OR RELATIONSHIPS; WHILE OTHERS LEARN LESSONS OF JOY AND ESSTACY OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reexamine You Values Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2008
     | 3,807 views

    A second step, as we begin to live our lives on loan, is to reexamine our values. Are the values that determine how we live our lives in line with the teachings of Jesus?

    1 John 4:11-12, Isaiah 32:5-8, Luke 7:36-44 “Reexamine Your Values” INTRODUCTION It was rush hour. The woman was late for an important appointment. She cursed the drivers around her as she weaved in and out of lanes. When a car wedged in front of her, she laid on the horn and flipped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Office Of The Apostle

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,043 views

    When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. The Apostle provides government, order, stability and guidance. He is the tracklayer.

    The Office of the Apostle Intro.: When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. Many churches and denominations don’t acknowledge that the offices of Apostle and Prophet exist any longer. So those leaders with these giftings are forced to mold themselves into ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Seek The Lord As Saviour Now, Or Face Him As Judge Later

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,023 views

    Hear the servant-Messiah speak

    Isaiah 61:1,2 (Cornhill Gobbet, 9/12/03) Context "Isaiah is like a miniature Bible. The first 39 chapters are filled with judgement upon immoral and idolatrous men. Judah has sinned; the surrounding nations have sinned; the whole earth has sinned. Judgement must come, for God cannot allow such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire From Heaven

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,135 views

    God is a consuming fire. When His fire falls, He doesnt only destroy. Find out why God sends fire from heaven.

    FIRE FROM HEAVEN Then the fire of the LORD fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood, and the stones, and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench. 1 Kings 18:38 Does God still send fire from heaven? This is the question many people ask. Some wonder whether, fire like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Organization Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized.

    Spiritual Organization Acts 6:1-7 Intro Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized. Some of us here today may agree with that statement. One side of the church is affirming the power of Christ in His church and likes church polity. Others believe the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Guiding Hand

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,465 views

    One of the greatest tragedies in the Bible is the killing of the innocents. As terrible as the story is, though, it does show us how God moves in the middle of tragedies and injustices.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “God’s Guiding Hand” INTRODUCTION While we were celebrating the gift of Jesus with our family and friends, a lot was going on around the world. Bhutto was assassinated in Pakistan causing the country to more social and political upheaval. Several of our troops were killed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Kind Of Light Do You Have

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,145 views

    Jesus called you to be light not only in your house,not only in your city, not only in your country but in the world and he is serious...

    Mat 5:14-16 You are like light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden,v15 and no one would light a lamp and put it under a clay pot. A lamp is placed on a lampstand, where it can give light to everyone in the house. v16 Make your light shine, so that others will see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Abraham, A Man Challenged #10 Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008
     | 2,746 views

    The Changing of the names

    Abraham a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise The Changing of the names Reading: Genesis 17:1ff Abram, his family and entourage had first entered the land of Canaan some 24 or 25 years earlier. Abram was 75 and Sarai was some 62 years old. Both well advanced in years, yet willing to follow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glenn Abel avatar

    The Living Dead

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    An Easter message focused on the meaning of resurrection for the here and now.

    THE LIVING DEAD Luke 9:57-62 (focus v. 60) “Let the dead bury their own dead.” I. A RADICAL INDICTMENT This statement is one of the most radical statements that Jesus ever made. And He made many. He called a man to follow him. The man’s response is that he must first see to it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contradiction Or Conversion?

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,056 views

    A sermon of the majesty of God’s grace. This displays the ability of Christ to draw a man and save him, even when the penitent is at death’s door.

    Texts: Matthew 27:33-44 Mark 15:27-32 Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 “And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal