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  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Submitting To God In Times Of Famine

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,633 views

    Abraham experienced a crisis of faith. He hesitated to trust God to continue. Every famine is a test from God. Can we wholeheartedly trust and submit to him? That is always the question. God doesn't leave us even when we leave him.

    Submitting to God in times of Famine Do you trust in God when the wells are dry? I begin today with a question. Where do you go when you are in a tight place? Of course, if someone in your house is having a heart attack, you would call the paramedics. If you have a fire, you would call the fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Living In Perilous Times

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 24, 2020
     | 11,609 views

    Perverseness is the norm of society. It is considered a crime of hate to preach the unadulterated Word of God.

    “Kingdom Living in Perilous Times” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Scriptures:- Genesis 6:1-8, 11-13 ; 2nd Timothy 3: 1-7. Matthew 24:36-38. Text Scripture:- 2 Timothy 3:1 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come”. Shall = expected, definitely will happen. OPENING:- Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Ash Wednesday Is A Time For Housecleaning

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 34,166 views

    This is a 2-part sermon for Ash Wednesay based on Joel. This was used in a service with the imposition of ashes, a worship service which stressed repentance. The 2 parts are: The Sinner Repents, The Lord Relents.

    Ash Wednesday Joel 2:12-19 Let’s suppose that after we left church this evening, we locked up the doors, and none of us came back until 5 years later. Not a single person set foot on this very property until Ash Wednesday, 2009. When we do come back, what would our church look like after 5 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Time To Open The Gift Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 21, 2007
     | 7,138 views

    God gives each of us gifts by His Holy Spirit. Some gifts are special blessings while others may be special talents. These gifts are different for each of us, but they all have one thing in common. They must be unwrapped and opened or they have no valu

    My sermon today is the first of two sermons I’ve planned and entitled, “Serving Up God’s Miracles.” On the last day of school, children were bringing gifts to their teacher. The florist’s son brought the teacher a bouquet. The candy store-owner’s son brought the teacher a box of candy. Then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • OLORUNNISOLA ONI avatar

    Overcoming Fear In Time Of Storm

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,551 views

    This sermon tells us how we can overcome fear in our time of storm, distress or trouble.

    Matthew 8: 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" 26 He replied, "You of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    At Christmas Time, Grace Appears

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,148 views

    Jesus is Grace in the flesh.

    12.25.19 Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "What To Do In Troublesome Times"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 5, 2014
     | 8,696 views

    Three things you can do when you find yourself in troublesome times.

    “What to Do in Troublesome Times” 2-9-14 Matthew 24:1-14 “Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Time For A Spiritual Tune-Up

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 18,712 views

    This message is a great tool for personal spiritual evaluation.

    Time for a Spiritual Tune-Up Once, when the people of God had become careless in their relationship with Him, the Lord rebuked them through the prophet Haggai. Haggai 1:5 (NIV) 5 Now this is what the LORD Almighty says: "Give careful thought to your ways.” The temple was the focal point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    My Times Are In Your Hands

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 17, 2025
     | 1,159 views

    If you watch the nonstop news, you might be tempted to despair! David faced a period of discouragement. In Psalm 31 we see David's hard plight but watch as he wrestles to trust & find hope and victory in God. It points us how to do it.

    MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HANDS Ps. 31:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN TEXAS IN JULY WHEN… 1. The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance. 2. Hot water now comes out of both taps. You can make sun tea instantly. 3. You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sharing In A Time Of Economic Emergency Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 19, 2020
     | 2,435 views

    At the time when we are most tempted to hunker down and hoard our resources for ourselves, I think the Lord is calling us to be generous with our churches and charitable institutions.

    Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2020 The disciple Joseph Bar-nabas is one of the key players in the Acts of the Apostles. As the reading tells us, Joseph was given the name “Barnabas” by the leaders of the first church, the church of Jerusalem. Why? I had an experience when I was principal of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Where Is God In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    In times of crisis, God comforts us so that we can comfort others.

    Where Is God In Times of Crisis? Text: 2 Cor. 1:3-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: In light of what happened this week at Virginia Tech University, many people all over the country are asking, "Where was God when all of this was going on?" Just as they asked it on Sept. 11, 2001. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Terrible Times In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 60 ratings
     | 56,706 views

    Paul plainly describes the character of people in the last days. 1- Lovers of self 2- Lovers of money 3- Lovers of sinfulness 4- Lovers of pleasure

    INTRO.- ILL.- The doctor tells his patient: "Well I have good news and bad news..." The patient says, "Lay it on me Doc. What's the bad news?" "You have Alzheimer's disease." "Good heavens! What's the good news?" "You can go home and forget about it!" The bad news is that we are living in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. avatar

    Get Set For Time And Eternity

    Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,443 views

    The Lord makes it possible for those who put him before them to be blessed now and in eternity.

    Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Nov 2002 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Psalm 16:8 Get Set for Time and Eternity Preparation is made for almost everything that we do in life although we don’t always prepare thoroughly. We do well with some things and not so well with others. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    He’s Always On Time

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,874 views

    All the events, and circumstances of life are in the hands of the Lord. Q&A: How would your faith be, if you knew God wasn’t surprised by your circumstances and is working toward a holy and healthy conclusion?

    He’s Always On Time Luke 2:6NIV Luke 2:6 while they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, Time: 6256- eth, now, certain, always, continually, due season, divinely appointed. Jon Walker writes: “We manage, waste, spend and save time. We wish it would come… we wish it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Call On The Lord At All Times

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013
     | 12,058 views

    “A man from the crowd cried out, ‘Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child’” Luke 9:38.

    Theme: Call on the Lord at all times Text: Gen. 15:12-21; Phil. 3:17-21; Luke 9:37-43 Words are very important. They shape our lives and determine our destiny. At Creation “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed