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  • John Appling avatar

    Confused By God's Favor

    Contributed by John Appling on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,849 views

    Mary is described in this passage as highly favored by God. But this favor didn’t result in an easy time. We need to understand God’s thoughts if we are not going to struggle in life.

    Confused by God’s favor – by John Appling Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Encouragement For Those Who Suffer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 26, 2008
     | 2,579 views

    The apostle Peter gives us encouragement to help us when we suffer.

    ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER Text: 1 Peter 1:13 – 16 Introduction: • 64 AD Rome burns under Nero; Nero blames Christians • Christians around world still suffer • US suffering: verbal, emotional, or physical abuse; inciting to lose temper or to sin; hindering your service for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ah, Lord God

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,851 views

    When things don’t go according to our plan, we need to know God is stil in control

    An explorer in the deepest Amazon suddenly finds himself surrounded by a bloodthirsty group of natives. Upon surveying his situation, he says quietly to himself, "I’m toast." A ray of light breaks forth from the sky and a voice booms out: "No, you are NOT toast. Pick up that stone in front of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Will God Take You?

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,430 views

    WHere is God taking you to. A fresh understanding to help us move forward in GOd’s direction

    Where will God take you? Luke 2:26-28 When you say, "It’s time for us to move, not just feed," the flock will mumble. But a pastor, by definition, is a shepherd who is not only feeding, but also is taking people somewhere. My goal in preaching is to help people capture God’s vision and align ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Help Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008
     | 3,498 views

    The third in a series of messages from Jonah.

    HELP US Jonah 1:6 * For years we have sung the hymn – “Send the Light”. The second verse begins with these words, “We have heard the Macedonian’s call today” and for years I didn’t know what that was or where it was found. Let me read Acts 16:9 for us. (READ) Come and HELP us. What a request. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions From The Midst Of A Storm

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    In this sermon you will examine some of the questions that arise during the storms of life.

    The past few weeks the Gulf Coast has been hit hard by storms. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged Louisiana and Texas. Many people are homeless and have suffered immeasurable loss. Many questions arise from the midst of the storms. What do we say? Where are the answers? I want to use these storms as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings For The Rich And Humble Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 4, 2008
     | 3,296 views

    Trials affect all of us, rich and poor. By persevering through a trial we become all God wants us to be and receive His blessing

    BLESSINGS FOR THE RICH AND HUMBLE James 1:9-12 Trials and difficulties. They affect us all. No one is immune for them. It doesn’t matter how rich you are or how poor you are, they will remove all barriers and boundaries between us. You’ve been through them. I’ve been through them. Every week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dealing With The Audibles Of Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    This message teaches us how to handle the unexpected...

    In football, most of the plays are called by the coaches. It used to be done by signs. The quarterback would get the signs and relay those to his team in the huddle. Now a lot of that is done with technology - the helmet has an audio feature so he can get a play that way... But often, the play that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Dealing With Bitter Waters

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,127 views

    How do you deal with the bitter waters of life?How do you deal with distress, disappointments, and frustrations. How did Moses deal with bitter waters in the wilderness?

    On Dealing with Bitter Waters Is there anything more refreshing than a cold drink of water? On a hot summer day with the sweat pouring down your brow and your dry throat crying for relief from the thirst, is there anything more refreshing than a cold glass of water? A coke is good. An energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Life Loses Its Fun

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    This sermon examines the consequences and God’s cure for discouragement.

    Have you ever been through a time when life lost its fun? We are going to look at a man who lost the fun of life. He was not an ordinary man. He was one of God’s choice servants. He was a great man of faith. His name was Elijah. He was one of the great prophets in the Old Testament. He was present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Shall I Say? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,263 views

    When confronted about my faith, what can I say?

    WHAT SHALL I SAY? Romans 8:31-39 * Have you ever been in position where you NEEDED to say something and didn’t know what to say? Certainly, we all have. Quite frankly, every person holds some fear of being in that situation. * When does this seem to happen? Well two of those possibilities are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blessed People On A Cursed Earth

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,841 views

    God’s people are still a blessed people in spite of living on a broken planet

    A Blessed People on a Cursed Earth M-1099 / 7 September, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo In view of the events of the past weeks, the Lord put a message on my heart that I’ve entitled, A Blessed People on a Cursed Earth. That’s what God’s people are. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Chain" Reactions Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    Paul’s perspective on the troubles he faced. God uses our problems to accomplish his purposes.

    “CHAIN” REACTIONS What would your life be like if it were free of any kind of trouble? It’s difficult to imagine. With the global economy on the brink of collapse we are constantly reminded by the newscasts that we are in for a whole host of related troubles. The chain reaction of economic ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How Do I Live In The Face Of Trials And Temptations. Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
     | 3,930 views

    So today through this passage we will learn “How do I live my life in the face of trials and temptations. What is that we need to focus on in this life, I love the word of God because it really is a living word, I know that so many of us need to regain ou

    How do I live in the face of Trials and Temptations. 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction In this passage of scripture the apostle Peter takes a turn under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember: the believers were suffering terrible persecution. They had lost their homes, property, money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triunfa En Las Pruebas

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,901 views

    En las pruebas pasamos o reprobamos; ¿qué es lo que determina el resultado?

    TRIUNFA SOBRE LAS PRUEBAS Santiago 1:1-12 Las pruebas vienen a todas las personas. Tu actitud en las pruebas revela si tu fe es fuerte o débil o no existe o como lo dice Santiago: si tienes una fe viva o muerta; si tu fe es genuina o pirata (copiada de otros). Dios nos dice en su Palabra que las ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed