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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "What Time I Am Afraid, I Will Trust In Thee.”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,318 views

    This is one of my favorite scriptures in the Bible, “What time I am afraid I will trust in thee.”

    I looked back into my archives and saw where I preached from this same verse in 2013. We do not like to talk about our fears because they make us look weak, but everyone live with fear. However, it is not just the weak that live in fear, some great men live in fear. Illus: God said of Job’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,975 views

    It’s hard to know what to do when the storms of life come our way. In Peter’s attempt to walk on the water we discover some valuable principles that will help us face those storms while giving glory to our Lord.

    Title: Finding Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Matthew 14:22-32 Introduction Tom Dooley was a young doctor who organized hospitals, raised money, and literally poured out his life in the service of the afflicted peoples of Southeast Asia. Here was a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Are You Growin' Or Blowin'?

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    A sermon on the importance of growing in Christ

    Are You Growin’ or Blowin’? Psalm 1 Introduction: The old phrase goes like this, “A picture is worth a thousand words!” Some may pass this statement off as fluff, but I believe there is something valid about this statement. A picture can tell many different stories to as many different people ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Building A Firm Foundation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,847 views

    Nehemiah faced many adversities and enemies while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Though every attack was aimed at Nehemiah, he was not shaken. He did not crumble or fall, because his foundation was built on the word of God.

    Building a Firm Foundation "For they all were trying to make us afraid, saying, their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will not be done." Now therefore, O God strengthen my hands." (Nehemiah 6:9) We have heard this parable from Jesus. “Therefore whoever hears these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Pressing Onward And Upward

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,387 views

    Remember how God used affliction in the lives of the Godly prophets. James writes, "Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persever

    Pressing Onward and Upward (James 5:10-12) Press onward for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus... (Phil. 3:8-10) Know that the Lord allows adversity to make you stronger, better and not bitter or discouraged. Illustration: I’ll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking On Water

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 18, 2013
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     | 8,836 views

    An updated message on how to step out by faith and walk on water. Preached during a back to school Sunday.

    Note: for my reference I used John Ortberg's book Becoming a Water Walker If you are going to walk on water you have to get out of the boat Theme: Understanding the importance of walking on water and exercising our faith. Preached at a Back to School Sunday about transitioning and trusting God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Tests Of Provety & Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 10, 2009
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     | 12,310 views

    Tests are common to life. Having discussed the testings of faith & the resources needed to meet them, he now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty & the test of prosperity.

    JAMES 1:9-11 THE TESTS OF POVERTY AND PROSPERITY [Luke 16: 20-31] Tests are common to life. James having discussed the testings of faith (2-4) and the resources needed to meet them (5-8) now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty (1:9) and the test of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    It's Time To Get Out Of The Boat!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,523 views

    Jesus wants us to get out of the boat (our comfort zones) and walk on the water (extreme discipleship). This message also includes a report of our recent Costa Rica Mission Trip.

    IT’S TIME TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT! OPENING TEXT: Jesus said: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15). • The past nine days, we did that with a team we took to Costa Rica. COSTA RICA SLIDE SHOW: • The trip was all about being ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Soothsayer Or Prophet

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    Sometimes it may look like a duck, walk like a duck and quack like a duck, but it is not a duck. Therefore we need to duck false prophets and their message.

    Isaiah 8:19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Does God Ordain/Allow Evil And Suffering?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,596 views

    Within the church, there is a belief that everything is under the direct sovereign control of God, therefore He ordains what satan and his minions do.

    It is also believed that when people get sick or suffer horrible tragedies, it is the will of God because He "allowed/ordained" it. God is the Holy and transcendent one. He is sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent and omnibenevolent. He knows all things past, present, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "God Sends The Whirlwind" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,235 views

    Sermon 7 in a study in Hosea

    “For they sow the wind and they reap the whirlwind”. Anyone who has experienced winds strong enough to be classified as tornado or hurricane strength comes away with story after amazing story of what a profound experience it is. In our most recent memory as this sermon was being prepared, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Strengthened Through The Storm Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,400 views

    Following an exciting day of ministry that included feeding the 5,000, the disciples had a long night ahead. This would be a night filled with fear and doubt, but one that would end in wonder and amazement of faith.

    Strengthened through the Storm Mark 6: 45-52 Our text follows another very busy day of ministry for Jesus and the disciples. He had just multiplied the bread and fish of a little boy’s lunch, and the disciples distributed the meal to several thousand people. The day is coming to an end, but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Living In Unnecessary Fear

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    We don’t have to live our lives in fear when we are living in the presence of God

    Intro. Have you ever noticed that fear is something that seems to be wanted? It is marketed. It is sold. We live in a fearful world. We live in a fearful time. But over 60 times God tells us to “Fear not”. There are times in our life that we all face fear, but fear is not something that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JB Hall avatar

    Sudden Storm

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,556 views

    This sermon will help you see the purpose of sudden difficulties that erupt in your life; and how for you to respond to them.

    Sudden Storm Matthew 14:22 – 36 By: JB Hall Introduction: The event we will be considering is recorded in 3 of the gospels: Matthew 14:22 - 36, Mark 6:45 - 56, and John 6:15 – 21. Here’s the scene: The disciples had just finished serving 5,000 people as Jesus performed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Perry avatar

    How To Weather The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,898 views

    This sermon deal with what we need to do in order to find the help we need in the storms of life and how we can honor and glorify God in the process.

    HOW TO WEATHER THE STORMS OF LIFE (Adapted from a sermon written by Ron Ritchie titled the same) Anthony Perry Jr. Acts 27: 13-26 Pastor Ron Ritchie once talked about a friend of his named Jack who called him one night many years ago. He sensed immediately that his heart was heavy with grief. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist