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  • Christopher Roberts (Barrister) avatar

    A Storm At Sea

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,290 views

    Lessons that we can learn when we are going through the storms of life.

    Theory Before Practice In Mark 4:35-41, we find an interesting story about Jesus and the disciples. Here we find them crossing the Sea of Galilee, in order to accomplish an important ministry in the region of the Gerasenes. This episode, in the lives of Jesus and his disciples, is sandwiched ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Let Them Talk

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,565 views

    We sometimes have to let the opposition talk

    Let Them Talk Scripture Reference: II Samuel 16:5-10 One of David’s subjects did not recieve him: 5 And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    Lord, Behold Their Threatening

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,956 views

    Any power militating against a true child of God is looking for problems. Such a power wants to sink into the red sea after the order of Pharaoh. It is also seeking to be destroyed by God's anger after the order of Senacherib.

    LORD, BEHOLD THEIR THREATENING Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Acts 4, the apostles had been pushed around. They had been warned not to preach in the name of Jesus. Then in verse 29, they started praying, "And now, Lord, behold their threatening and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Deal With Accusations And Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    How to Deal with Accusations and Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

    How to Deal With Accusations and Criticism - Deut 19:17-20 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, Who is the leader and the Source of our Faith and also its finisher (bringing our faith to maturity and perfection). He for the joy (Of obtaining the prize) that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "the Kind Of God We Are Dealing With"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,200 views

    A sermon about learning to love like God.

    “The Kind of God We Are Dealing With” Luke 6:27-38 Somebody hurt you and you can’t forget about it. Maybe it was yesterday; maybe it was last month. Maybe it was years ago and the memory of that injury still lurks in unguarded corners of your mind. It’s a monster, that irrepressible hate—an ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    How To Deal With Bondage Of The Placenta, Umbilical Cord And Amniotic Fluid

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 93,319 views

    HOW TO DEAL WITH BONDAGE OF THE PLACENTA, UMBILICAL CORD AND AMNIOTIC FLUID

    THIS IS THE TRANSCRIPT AND THE EXCERPTS OF A SERMON FROM OUR PRAYER LINE. JOIN US FRI SAT SUN MON 12 MIDNITE EAST STANDARD TIME (NY DC PHILADELPHIA TIME) PHONE: 12189364141 CODE:7629504# This sermon is for those who have deep rooted problems with no solution in sight. It takes you to the roots and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Return Of The King Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,474 views

    Opposition, Suffering, Hope, Jesus' Return

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – The Return of the King 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (pg. 825) September 6, 2015 Introduction: I think it’s important that we remember that when Paul originally wrote his letters to the churches...including the Thessalonian churches, there were no chapters and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Blind Faith

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,577 views

    This text reminds us that we must blindly trust Jesus, even in the face of opposition.

    35) As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36) When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37) They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’ 38) Then he shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ 39) Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Living In A Lion’s Den Without Being Eaten

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,956 views

    Many times we are attacked. We see 5 characteristics about Daniel that, when the lions came to eat him, were the things responsible for keeping him from being devoured.

    LIVING IN A LION’S DEN WITHOUT BEING EATEN Dan. 6:1-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HELPING OUT 1. We all love it when other drivers blow their horns at us. It can really test your Christianity! I remember the story of… 2. Sandra, while out driving her car, stopped to obey a red light ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Enduring Adversity In The Christian Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,916 views

    A sermon examining the adversity that we may face in this life.

    ENDURING ADVERSITY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 5:17-23 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025) Have you ever experienced relief from a circumstance or situation and then weeks, months, or years later you find yourself back in the same familiar and uncomfortable situation? Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Three Attitudes About Christ (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2015
     | 5,695 views

    Pt 2 of a 2-part sermon examining 3 attitudes toward Christ & the Gospel displayed in Acts 5:17-42. Pt 1 dealt with the spirit of opposition and the spirit of compromise Gamaliel typified. This sermon shows the spirit of discipleship Peter & John showed.

    Three Attitudes about Christ (Part 2) Acts Series Chuck Sligh April 19, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 5:29-33 – “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Consistency In Times Of Adversity Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,413 views

    A sermon examining the importance of remaining steadfast in your faith in the midst of trying times.

    CONSISTENCY IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY Acts 5:21-32 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 11th, 2025) We love to hear stories about our persecuted brothers and sisters who stand firm in their faith even if it costs them their possessions, positions, power, or prosperity. We celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    What Was Jesus Saying (Wwjs)?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
     | 3,989 views

    The Word of God speaks with a clear and loud voice. When we reject the Truth, then it is all riddles and parables. When we believe, the Truth is heard clearly again.

    What Was Jesus Saying (WWJS)? John 7:25-36 Introduction In our last several messages from the seventh chapter of John, we have noted that it happened at the Feast of Tabernacles about six months before the crucifixion. His brothers wanted Him to go and make a public show of his super powers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    From Mission Impossible To Mission Accomplished!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,208 views

    God is delighted and able to take the misfits and rejected of society, and patiently turn them into world shakers and world changers for the Kingdom of God! All he needs is a surrendered and committed life.

    Acts 4:1-13 KJV And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Consistent Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011
     | 9,726 views

    The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

    The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist