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  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Sharpening The Tools Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 23, 2018
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     | 14,663 views

    We are God's tools. To make us useful, God sharpens us by way of trials.

    Ever try to chop a tree down with a dull axe? Abraham Lincoln was quoted to say: "If I had six hours to cut down a tree, I would spend the first fours sharpening the axe." We have heard that analogy before in terms of how we prepare ourselves for a task to be done. But when we come to Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wounded, Weary And Warring

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    Christian life and ministry getting rough?

    When I was a new Christian I wanted to be like Peter and Paul. I wish I had been more specific because I have found that I have a lot of their weaknesses, but I was hoping for their strengths. Everyone has a hero in the Word that they wish they could be like and most of us while we want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nettles Of God's Love

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    This sermon answers the question: HOW ARE WE AS BELIEVERS TO HANDLE THE DISAPPOINTMENTS & DIFFICULTIES OF CLOSED DOORS IN OUR LIFE?

    INTRO: Vance Havner in his book IT IS TOWARDS EVENING tells the story about a town where the living of most came through farming cotton. Then the Boll Weevil invaded...devastated the cotton crop - the very source of their income - threatening to put everyone in poor house. THE DOOR TO A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rx For The Soul - Peace For The Mind Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 20,167 views

    Jesus promised a peace unlike that offered by the world. What was the difference between the two, and how can we lay hold of God’s peace?

    OPEN: Several years ago, I visited the historic site of Appomattox and heard an amazing story. As I remember it, our guide told of Wilmer McLean who owned a home near Bull Run. His house was seriously damaged during the opening battle of the Civil War, and so, falsely believing he would be safer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Stop It!

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,266 views

    Are you struggling with worry, fear, anger, temptation? Then Stop It. This sermon tells us how.

    We just watched a video from U Tube called “Stop It!” Bob Newhart played a psychiatrist with an unusual approach. Today I am going to take that same approach as we ponder some of the greatest challenges that Christians face. Imagine if you will that you are approaching God. He looks at you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Thank God I Totaled My Car! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 8, 2014
     | 5,501 views

    How can one find blessing in wrecking their car? You might be surprised to find out...and blessed.

    I've been preaching for a while, in my 18th year of preaching. I've been around the block so to speak, but I don't claim to anyone special--just a man called to work for the Master. But being in ministry for more than just a few years does give a man experience in both the good and the bad--but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Let's Do This! James 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013
     | 8,336 views

    Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the wrong way.

    Series: Book of James: Let’s do this! Just do it! James- A Servant of the Lord – Some thoughts we need to ponder? Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trialful Joy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,349 views

    Trials and tests are no fun. James doesn’t tell us to consider it fun but to "consider it all joy." Trials and tests are gut wrenching and drawn out at times, but the one thing that we must know is that God is with us through the whole ordeal.

    Opening illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,753 views

    Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God's blessing.

    20110320 Web Site Title: Blinded by Pride Text: Psalm 32 and James 1:2-4 Thesis: Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God’s blessing. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rom.7:17-24 Our Dailey Struggles Within

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 20, 2011
     | 5,041 views

    As Christians we have to keep a tight rein on this old unsaved flesh, now I’m sure some will say that they have no problem with the old man and so I say to you, you must not have been saved for too long a time, so just sit tight because it’ll come.

    ROM.7:17-24 OUR DAILEY STRUGGLES WITHIN 8-13-11 Today I want to talk for a few minutes on the fact that all of us, all of us Christians have to keep a tight rein on this old unsaved flesh, now I’m sure some will say that they have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Trials Become Triumphs

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,106 views

    When life hits you hard, don’t let it knock you down.

    When Trials Become Triumphs When Jason Lester was 12 years old, he was hit by a car and suffered a paralyzed arm. Decades later, he’d be a world-class endurance sports champion. Today, he can swim faster, ride further and run incredible distances as an Ironman and Ultraman, and he does it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Everything Falls Apart

    Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 63,751 views

    What do you do when everything in your world falls apart?

    Introduction: During a transatlantic flight the pilot came over the intercom and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be your pilot for this plane's flight. I can tell you the flight is going well. Nevertheless, I have to tell you about a minor inconvenience that has occurred. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,879 views

    It is inevitable in life that tragedies and pain will occur. However, if God is good why does He allow these bad things to happen to good people?

    Introduction: Many years ago, two prominent movie stars died in separate alcohol-related accidents. William Holden died in a drunken fall, hitting his head on a table; Natalie Wood drowned when she fell into the ocean from her yacht. A friend who was close to both of them, actress Stephanie ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    A Helper In The Time Of Storm

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,125 views

    Sometimes God leads His children into storms. This sermon offers guidance and solace to fellow storm travelers.

    A Helper In The Time Of Storm Chuck Sligh April 25, 2010 (NOTE: 5 MIN. BEFORE START: Show “The Storm” video downloaded from SermonSpice.com as intro to the sermon’s subject.) TEXT: Matthew 8:23-27 – “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,655 views

    Each of us will face storms in our lives from this story we discover ways to survive those storms.

    Facing the Storms of Life (That video I think was taken off the coast of New Zealand, sometimes on you tube it is identified as being off of Newfoundland or Grand Manan, it’s not.) Have you ever been in a really great storm? I mean a doozy of a storm? Do you remember when Juan swept through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan