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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,895 views

    Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

    Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pastor And His Job

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 3,492 views

    Many ministers have entered the ministry because it seemed as if it would be an easy job

    After they got into the ministry, they soon found out that things are not as easy as they look, and they left the ministry and found themselves a job where they could make more money and have less headaches. Illus: After George W. Bush won the presidency in 2004, he immediately took on a campaign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Delays Of Love" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    # 30 in series. Three important truths, 1)Even Those Jesus Loves Gets Sick, 2)God’s Timing Is Frequently Different Than Ours and 3)Even When God Says No It Is For Our Good.

    A Study of the Book of John Sermon # 30 “The Delays of Love” John 11:1-16 This morning I am going to talk about “the” most difficult problem you have to face as a Christian. It might be interesting to conduct a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Burn The Ships!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 27,662 views

    Examine the obstacles that will hinder you from moving forward in obedience to Christ.

    On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men. Over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec empire, making Cortez the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Being In The Family Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,756 views

    Jesus asked a perplexing question that continues to cause confusion and uncertainty - who is my family? His focus was not to appease His brothers, but to please His Father. Our relationship with Christ, and devotion to Him, must exceed all else.

    Being in the Family Mark 3: 31-35 Our text today reveals an encounter that was difficult for many to accept. Very likely the intentions of our Lord were misunderstood and misrepresented. Even today, as we consider these verses, this passage remains difficult for many to comprehend and accept. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Set Sail For Adventure Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025
     | 271 views

    Remember, when the storms in your life rock your boat, Jesus is Lord over your storms. Cling to Him and trust Him.

    SET SAIL FOR ADVENTURE Text: Acts 27:1-12 Introduction 1. Soon, Tina and I will be embarking on our 12th cruise. That’s an amazing thing for me to say, because it took Tina twenty-five years to talk me into it. The reason…I saw the movie Titanic too many times! In fact, on our first cruise I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Mystery Of Forgiving & Forgetting: Is It Possible?

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025
     | 464 views

    We often hear the saying, "I forgive you now, but remember, if you do it again, there will be consequences..."

    The Mystery of Forgiving & Forgetting: Is it Possible? We often hear the saying, "I forgive you now, but remember, if you do it again, there will be consequences..." As sinners, we find it so difficult to forget the mistakes of others. But conversely, we often easily forget the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Detained By The Grave

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 47,577 views

    we pray a lot of prayer points. Some of these prayer points may sound strange to some people. But for those who understand the war going on in the spirit, they are familiar items. For example at MFM, we pray a lot about buried virtues.

    Psalm 30:3 says, “O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive that I should not go down to the pit.” In Psalm 49: 14 - 15, the Bible says, “Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dead Dog Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2022
     | 3,338 views

    The Dead Dog Syndrome (a critical spirit) can infect us or the people around us and is destructive in whatever direction it is focused.

    [the title for this sermon comes from another contributor, but the content is my own] THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DEAD DOG SYNDROME 2 SAMUEL 16:5-14, 19:15-23, PSALM 3:1-8 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION... A Little Quiz (p) I would like to begin this morning with a little quiz. I need you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Language Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    AN INDIVIDUAL¡¦S ACTIONS IN FAITH SPEAK VOLUMES ABOUT HIS FAITH. From Hebrews 11, here are four prepositional descriptions of faith.

    September 11, 1994 -- AM THE LANGUAGE OF FAITH Hebrews 11:23-29 INTRO: Active faith is sometimes a prepositional proposition. Note the importance of the small words in relation to faith. PROP: AN INDIVIDUAL¡¦S ACTIONS IN FAITH SPEAK VOLUMES ABOUT HIS FAITH. From Hebrews 11, here are four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,227 views

    This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

    If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    The Christian Walk

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 4,088 views

    What is the Christian walk?

    I. Trials Produce Steadfastness - Vs. 1-4;12 - Genesis 22:1-18 - Greek word “peirasmos” = proof - Hebrew word “nâsâh” = prove - Steadfastness = true Christian - 1Jn_2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Narrow Path To Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,150 views

    Life is filled with choices, and the most important choice we can make is the one that leads to eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

    The Narrow Path to Life Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and introducing the key scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT) - "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Living Life For The Lord

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 10, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    Looks at Mary, the Mother of Jesus and the difficulties she faced and the ways God provided to strengthen her through it.

    Living Life for the Lord – A Mother’s Story Mother’s day video – “I’m a Mom” from Centerline New Media Slide after video I love that video. Because I think that being a mom is one of the most important jobs there are in the world along with being a dad. I believe that God has made this one of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Survivors; Living Godly In A Godless World Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    Christian Survivors; Living Godly in a Godless World -- How to have faith when the pressure to give up is intense.

    Christian Survivor – Part One Living a Godly Life in a Godless World (How to have faith when the pressure to give up is intense) James 1.1-8 January 7, 2001 1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2My brethren, count it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist