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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    The Threat Of Natural Forces

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,216 views

    We are subject to nature and the forces of nature. Jesus the Omnipotent has power over nature and natural disasters.

    Weekend Message/Devotion June 24, 2018 Mark 4:35-41 The Threat Natural Forces The threat of impending danger from natural forces lingers among us today. Yet, it was also a threat in Jesus’ day. As we look around us today, we see erupting and very devastating volcanos in Hawaii, rampaging ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What’s In A Difficult Week?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2017
     | 6,435 views

    Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. “We’ve all had difficult weeks.” Moreover, m

    What’s In A Difficult Week? Luke 22:39-46NKJB Have you ever had a difficult week? Have you? I certainly have, Sometimes I’ll get like, “What’s the use!” No one will escape a difficult week in losing a loved one. Grief over-the-top, not seeing your way out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020
     | 2,046 views

    When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

    For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Suffering? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 840 views

    Suffering has a purpose in our lives, as it expands our faith, sanctifies us, and makes us savory to the world around us.

    Today, we're gonna talk about something we all face in life: suffering. Yeah, I know it's not the most fun topic, but stick with me, because I promise it's important. We all go through tough times, and sometimes it's hard to see why. But guess what? God has a plan for all of it, and He's using it ...read more

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    We Are Conquerors Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,292 views

    We are more than conquerors through Christ who strengthens us, and we can overcome challenges in our lives because Jesus has already conquered sin and death.

    Today, we're gonna talk about something the fact that we're conquerors because Jesus conquered death and sin. So, whatever you're dealing with right now, remember that you can overcome it because Jesus has already overcome! Now, let me show you something. You see this broken chain? It's like the ...read more

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    A Miraculous Birth Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 731 views

    Just like Mary, we are chosen to be dwelling places for God. However, we often face obstacles of unworthiness, unbelief, and unwillingness that hinder the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.

    In the Bible, Luke tells us that the Holy Spirit did something amazing in Mary. She became pregnant with Jesus, even though she was a virgin. She was just a regular girl, but she became the mother of Jesus. That's like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, right? And just like Mary, God wants to do ...read more

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    Dealing With Life Issues

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2025
     | 412 views

    Facing life's challenges can be overwhelming but with a perspective rooted in faith can shape not merely the response to those challenges but also the outcomes and growth experienced from them. Our shared experiences highlight how adopting a godly approach.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Facing life's challenges can be overwhelming but with a perspective rooted in faith can shape not merely the response to those challenges but also the outcomes and growth experienced from them. Our shared experiences highlight how adopting a godly approach—rooted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory On Every Side  Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2025
     | 1,875 views

    "Victory on Every Side" is a promise of comprehensive success in all areas of life—spiritual, emotional, financial, and relational.

    Title: VICTORY ON EVERY SIDE  By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 8:6  Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:7, Psalm 118:15-16, 1 John 5:4. INTRODUCTION Victory is the heritage of every believer in Christ. The Bible assures us that no matter the challenges, trials, or battles we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Laban: Destiny Delayers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2026
     | 66 views

    Some people in life, intentionally or unintentionally, become obstacles to God’s timing, testing patience, perseverance, and discernment.

    LABAN: DESTINY DELAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:1-30 Key Verse: “And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.” (Genesis 29:20) Supporting Texts: Genesis 27:41-46; Genesis 31:1-55; Proverbs 13:22; James ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Asking God To Bless Me--A Preview Of The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,191 views

    To help apply what this Jabez prayer challenges a church family to do-and an individual’s role in that challenge

    “Asking God to Bless Me!” --Preview of the Jabez Territory (The Challenges of the Prayer of Jabez Part 1 of 6) (Much of this message was developed from Bruce Wilkinson’s presentation on Visionary Leadership at the “Walk Thru Life with Purpose” Conference in Largo, FL, Feb. 5-7, 2002.) [I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Welcoming Jesus To Your Neighborhood

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,768 views

    Jesus has moved into your sub-division. The challenge is to introduce Him to everyone else. Are you up for the challenge?

    Welcoming Jesus into Your Neighborhood John 1:1-18 Pinnacle of this passage v.14 Word became human and lived here among us! We know Jesus. We love Jesus and have a relationship with Him. His light benefits us in so many ways. The challenge we have is how to share that light with others (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Christ-Like Controversy: Do You Have The Guts To Be Unpopular?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 1,227 views

    There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time.

    There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time. But, many a time, we come across a moment, when we are called to be unpopular for Christ, and we sidestep it. But there is no honor in such a thing, to sidestep ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Servant People

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,528 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

    Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is For Life Not Just Christmas And Sundays Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,873 views

    This year, make following Christ the central purpose of your life. Joshua’s ancient challenge to the Israelite families is a challenge to us today as Children of the living God, a challenge to embrace a changed life.

    It’s the first day and the first Sunday of 2017 so Happy New Year to you. 2017... Where did 2016 go? Does it feel like the years are getting shorter? Maybe it’s an age thing or maybe it’s because the world seems to move at a faster pace than it used to. The Post Office is now referred to as snail ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,564 views

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational