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  • John Gaston avatar

    From Panic To Praise

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2014
     | 16,133 views

    See how God turns our “Panic” situations into celebrations of Praise!

    FROM PANIC TO PRAISE Exodus 14:5-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HEALTH CARE JOKES 1. Benny got chest pains and went to see his doctor. After examining him, the doctor said, a. "There are 2 different opinions on how best to treat you. I'm convinced that you need a triple bypass heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Payday For (Super) Mom

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 14, 2007
     | 4,592 views

    A Mother’s Day sermon of encouragement for parents.

    Erma Bombeck writes; For the first 4 or 5 years after I had children, I considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. It was a time of my life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It would pass. Then one afternoon, with 3 kids in tow, I came out of a supermarket pushing a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Catch Up With That Star

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 23, 2012
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     | 3,439 views

    God will lead you, if you will look up and step out. Real worship is not cheap. God will take you places you have never imagined and by routes that you never had planned; but don't despair, plod on.

    On Course all the Way to the Finish---Determination Faithfully Following without Fanfare Mt. 2:2,9,10 Rev. 22:16 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. (KJV) 16 Yo Jesús he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For Battle Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009
     | 2,975 views

    We move on to the shoes and shield, without it we are not prepared for the battle the devil is bringing to our family and community.

    The Battle Plan Part 3 The Shield and the Boots. Continuing with being prepared for battle, we move on to the shield and the boots. Once the breastplate has been fitted into position, the soldier puts on his strong army boots or caligae. Josephus described them as "shoes thickly studded with sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bumps

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019
     | 3,863 views

    A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. “Why, this isn’t a path at all,” the little girl complained. “It’s all rocky and bumpy.” And her brother replied, “Sure, the bumps are what you climb on.”

    THE BUMPS Introduction: A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. “Why, this isn’t a path at all,” the little girl complained. “It’s all rocky and bumpy.” And her brother replied, “Sure, the bumps are what you climb on.” What do you do with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Casualties In This Christian Army

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Nov 27, 2000
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     | 2,617 views

    CHURCH SOLDIERS

    MODERN DAY CASUALTIES IN THE CHURCH! ( failure is when you stop trying....if you lay down soon you will be laid up...wounded, in foxholes, in the bunkers..phillip. 1:27 1. THE AWARENESS OF OUR ENEMY. a. his personality..as a roaring lion, deceiver, thief, destroyer, liar, murderer, accuser... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sure Standing With God

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 10, 2014
     | 2,558 views

    THREE REALITIES OF GOD'S CHILDREN

    SURE STANDING WITH GOD OBSERVATION: THREE REALITIES OF GOD’S CHILDREN. INTERPRETATION: ROMANS 8:16 (NKJV) THE SPIRIT HIMSELF BEARS WITNESS WITH OUR SPIRIT THAT WE ARE CHILDREN OF GOD. ROMANS 8:16 (THE BOOK-PARAPHRASE) FOR HIS HOLY SPIRIT SPEAKS TO US DEEP IN OUR HEARTS AND TELLS US ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Godly Principles To The Path Of Life

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 11, 2008
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     | 17,817 views

    Like the yellow and white lines on the road, guardrails on the shoulder, and a dashboard of guages. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set guidelines that we might guard and gauge ourselves by on the path to our eternal home.

    8.10.08.Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC THREE TOOLS 3 Tools to Godly Principles for life When we drive along the roadway, we have lines to guide our vehicle. Guardrails to keep us from going over, and Dashboard Gauges to make sure the engine is running smoothly. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Some Doors To Close And Others To Open?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,902 views

    In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others.

    Why Does God Allow Some Doors to Close and Others to Open? (Acts 16:6-32) In this time when many are losing their jobs, their homes and their 401Ks let us learn why God uses closed doors to open others. Our God is the one who opens doors that no man can close and opens other doors that no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On The Beach

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,375 views

    An examination of the post resurrection appearance of Christ as found in John 21.

    On the Beach John 21:1-13 “Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.” (John 21:4) Jesus had appeared to His disciples twice before this. He had commanded them to meet Him in Galilee. They had stayed a week or more at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Runnung This Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 25, 2016
     | 6,425 views

    A message of encouragement when we are tired or losing faith.

    Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Theme: Running this race of faith Introduction - In 2015 thousands of runners entered the Comrades marathon. - I can imagine all the excitement and hype as these thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Exerting Extra Effort: Seeds Of Good Deeds!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2023
     | 1,172 views

    Jesus needed to go and spend some time at Sychar, Samaria. There was a little sinner lady that Jesus saw her potential. Jesus invested time and love to win her. He that wins souls is wise.

    EXERTING EXTRA EFFORT… THE SEEDS OF GOOD DEEDS! VISIT AT THE WELL VS LIVING AT THE WELL! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverb 11:30 (Amplified) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Experience Ultimate Wholeness Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,640 views

    Part 3 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

    Experience Ultimate Wholeness Luke 19:1-11 Over the past six years in pastoral ministry I’ve had the opportunity of officiating at more than sixty funeral services ranging from elderly people to infants, from victims of accidents to those whose deaths were a welcomed relief at the end of a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Tactics - Pt. 3 - Skinned Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 12, 2015
     | 5,974 views

    We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

    Tactics Pt. 4 - Skinned I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gift Of Living Water

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 13, 2023
     | 976 views

    A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year A

    January 12, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 4:5-42 The Gift of Living Water Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They call it “divining.” When you’re trying to determine where to dig a well, some people have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran