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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 266 ratings
     | 25,020 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon.

    Psalm 118:1-17 “Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Thursday is Thanksgiving....boy it’s hard to believe how fast time flys! It seems like yesterday that my family and I were spending the Thanksgiving holidays ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Handle Difficult Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,257 views

    This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

    How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Is It Time For Happy Hour Yet?

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,288 views

    What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him?

    What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him? Isn’t it amazing how the world wants to regulate even our happiness? When we drive down main streets or pass hotels, we see signs announcing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The One Time Satan Was Right!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    Satan is a liar and the father of it but there were two times he was right. One was in this passage. The other is found in Matthew 4:6. This outline looks at the significance of the "hedge" God has put about His children.

    THE ONE TIME SATAN WAS RIGHT "Then Satan answered the Lord, ’Does Job fear God for nothing? Hast Thou not made a hedge about him and his house and all that he has, on every side? Thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land." Job 1:9-10. I. "HAST THOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now Is Our Time To Prepare

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,690 views

    ADVENT 3(C) - Now is our time to prepare with repentance and with fruitfulness.

    NOW IS OUR TIME TO PREPARE LUKE 3:7--14 DECEMBER 15, 2002 LUKE 3:7-14 7John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Will You Stand In Times Of Testing

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    In a world of uncertainty and Peril on every side what will keep our life from falling apart? Jesus is our Rock, our foundation.

    Will you stand in times of Testing? Matthew 7:24-27 In a world of uncertainty and Peril on every side how will we know if we will stand? “Therefore”, Jesus was wrapping up His sermon on the mount 3 Chapters are dedicated to the best sermon ever preached. He wanted his hearers to be doers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Leader For A New Time

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,959 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage any leader who has assumed a new leadership role.

    A New Leader for a New Time (Joshua 1:1-6) It’s never easy following anyone who has established him or herself as a proven leader. Whether this has taken place in the workplace, in athletics, or even the church, the same remains true. While it is a given that no two people are alike and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's My Time To Be Blessed

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 87,694 views

    I believe that if we would ask Jacob this, he would tell us: "ITS MY TIME TO BE BLESSED!" For I believe he has come to realize that in the Perfect Plan of God there are SEASONS OF BLESSINGS for the Children of God’s Cov

    "And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses." In the All-Inclusive, Perfect Plan of the All-Wise God our Savior, There is a Season for Every Thing, and a Time for Every Purpose. Every Thing has been allotted a Limited Span of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esther – "For Such A Time As This”

    Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 284 ratings
     | 48,654 views

    It was a time that cried out for a good woman of courage, Esther. Est. 4:13-16. Her silence would have been sin – in a responsible position, in a time that needed good people – of conviction and prayer.It was true in her time. It is still true in our time

    ESTHER – “FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” INTRODUCTION Text: Est. 4:13-16. 1 You’ve probably heard the adage, "behind every good man is a good woman." 2 I prefer, "Behind every good man is a surprised mother-in-law." 3. Today we will study a case in which it could be said, "Behind a great man (who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Refreshing My Guilty Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 9,557 views

    “Refreshing My Guilty Times” will examine Psalm 32:1-11 which explains how to experience the blessing of God’s forgiveness and the refreshment of His presence in times when guilt makes us feel like we’re no good.

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Guilty Times” Pastor Jim Botts August 25th, 2002 Introduction In Edgar Allan Poe’s story, “The Tell-Tale Heart” the main character committed murder. Unable to escape the haunting guilt of his deed, he begins to hear the heartbeat of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refreshing My Down Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 21,324 views

    “Refreshing My Down Times” explores how to get a lift from God when you’re feeling down about life. Psalm 42:1-11 gives the practical steps to being refreshed in midst of not-so-happy times.

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Down Times” Pastor Jim Botts August 18th, 2002 Introduction How many of you are joggers? How about marathoners? In a marathon there are those stations along the route where the runner can grab a refreshing drink as they make their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refreshing My Empty Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,091 views

    "Refreshing My Empty Times" provides four essentials for experiencing satisfaction in life from Psalm 23:1-6. If you’ve ever been disappointed by the emptiness and dissatisfaction that often times marks our lives, then you might be ready for Times of Ref

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Empty Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 1st, 2002 Introduction As Labor Day arrives, many of us are officially getting out of summer mode. Remember when it was springtime? We wanted it to be summer: swimming at the beach and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Strength In Times Of Suffering

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,049 views

    How do you deal with suffering and traumas in life? The Apsotle Peter gives several helpful teachings for those going through times of crisis and suffering.

    Finding Strength in Times of Suffering I Peter 4:12-16 A year ago on September 11th every American was in a state of shock when war came to America in the form of the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center. Since then many individuals and families have suffered and grieved due to the loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Refreshing My Rough Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,749 views

    “Refreshing My Rough Times.” Sometimes life can be real rough and it seems as though the whole world is out of control. We’ll study Psalm 91:1-16 in order to learn how to find shelter, peace and refuge in the presence of the Lord.

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Rough Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 8th, 2002 Introduction **FLASH PLAYER CLIP: 9-11** John Blanchard recounts the events of 9-11: The beautiful morning of September 11th, 2001, seemed a day like any other day. But coordinated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Times Of Turmoil And Transition

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare?

    Facing times of Turmoil and Transition A study in the life of Samuel Samuel was born into a time of turmoil and transition. He did not pick or choose his circumstances. How did he fare? When the dust settled and the epitaph was written we can say Samuel was an over comer. He faced these times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist