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  • Rev. Randy Barker avatar

    Mark 5:1-20

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,947 views

    JESUS CAME TO RESCUE US

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Voice From The Beach

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 29, 2014
     | 6,830 views

    A perspective on John 21: 1-14. Like the disciples in the boat who listened to the voice of a ‘stranger’ from the beach, somehow you too will know at the right time where to ‘cast the net.’ At that time, you too will say with joy, “It is the Lord.”

    John 21: 1-14 A Voice From The Beach The Gospel according to John closes with one more miracle given by Jesus. Although it is the final miracle recorded in the Gospel, it is the first of his resurrected life. It happened this way: Some of the disciples of Jesus were sitting about on the shore by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keerthi

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2015
     | 3,444 views

    Every pain in your life has a purpose! Don’t worry!

    Keerthi! Genesis 45:5”And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.”’’ ‘Keerthi’ means ‘fame’ in telugu and in tamil and this is the name of one of my students who joined ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Can Heal Our Broken Hearts

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,360 views

    How does He do it? 1. By setting us free from our past. 2. By giving us a new perspective on life. 3. By His presence in our lives.

    Jesus Can Heal Our Broken Hearts Luke 4:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 17, 2014 *One of the biggest news stories this past week was the tragic death of actor Robin Williams. Millions of Americans were stunned and saddened by his unexpected death. *Part of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Contrast In Twelves Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2014
     | 4,546 views

    God has an agenda for believers to grow in their trust of him.

    A Contrast in Twelves (Mark 5: 21-43) 1. There are quite a few number jokes out there. • What did the zero say to the 8? Nice belt! • Why is the number six so scared? Because seven eight nine! • What has 6 wheels and flies? A garbage truck. • 6 out of 5 people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God And Our Hurt

    Contributed by Daniel Elmore on Oct 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,239 views

    You can still minister in your hurt. Your hurt allows you to help those who are going through what you are going through or been through.

    Ministering through your own hurts One of the realities of life is hurt. Life is fill with hurt. We are hurt by ourselves, others, and life circumstances. None of us live our lives wanting to be hurt, but none of us can live our loves without being hurt. To live, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Miracle For The Hurting--Hands Full On Purpose

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2015
     | 6,178 views

    Naomi and her family left home because of a drought. They were hurting. In Moab things got worse. Her support structure was gone. She came to Moab, beautiful, lovely and blessed. She left bitter and heart broken. One person stood in thE GAP.

    BE A MIRACLE FOR HURTING PERSON ... HANDS FULL ON PURPOSE TURNS INTO A MIRACLE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a circle of young boys gathered around a cute little puppy dog. One by one they were talking. The deal was whoever could tell the biggest lie won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Protection Of Immanuel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 11, 2015
     | 13,047 views

    When adversity comes in like a flood, don't fear the flood; fear the Lord and keep His Word.

    Alan Wright, in his book God Moments, talks about an old-time preacher who once experienced a bad, bumpy flight. So for the rest of his life, he hated airplanes. On one occasion, he sat down next to a calm passenger who noticed the preacher's nerves. “Why are you afraid, Preacher?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Four Kinds Of People In Church

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 29, 2025
     | 455 views

    In the parable of the four kinds of soil Jesus shows us four kinds of people who are in church and why they reject the gospel..

    Book: Sermons from the Four Gospels FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE IN CHURCH Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23 For free catalog of all sermons see bmarcaurelle@charter.net God knows the way to a person’s heart is through his mind. There is incredible power in words. Hitler launched Germany into a program of world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All These Things Are Against Me

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,107 views

    This message focuses on Jacob’s complaint as seen in the title. We learn, as he learned, it was not so. Brief mention is made of Paul’s triumph over his difficulties. There are lessons and applications for our daily Christian walk.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com ALL THESE THINGS ARE AGAINST ME By Charles W. Holt But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) And Jacob their father said unto them, Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    For What Should We Pray? Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 15,818 views

    The natural response when we see someone who is sick, or going through tough times, or marital difficulty, or financial reversals, is to say, "We’re praying for you." But for what should we pray?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In Tony Campolo’s book, "The Kingdom of God Is a Party," he tells of an event that took place when he visited Hawaii on a speaking tour. If you’ve ever flown to the Hawaiian Islands you know that the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Righting The Religious Rut Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,656 views

    4th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    RIGHTING THE RELIGIOUS RUT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 5 PSALM 63:1-8 INTRODUCTION: (Faith Story - Beth Rampleberg) Thank-you Beth. Did you catch the words and phrases in Beth’s faith story? “Obligation,” “knowledge in my head but not my heart,” “something was missing,” “emptiness,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Grief Gauge Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,589 views

    5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Potholes Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,522 views

    2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Have Victory

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 24, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    Often Christians encounter difficulty or stumble in their Christian walk they become depressed and feel defeated. We can experience victory when maintain a right relationship, the right desire, listen to the right advice, and exercise the right faith.

    How to Have Victory 1 John 5:1-4 Often people have the mistaken idea that when one becomes a believer instantaneously all struggles and problems cease. The first time they encounter difficulty or stumble in their Christian walk they become depressed and feel defeated. When Christ comes into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist