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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "i'm On An Unsinkable Ship."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,930 views

    This message compares a figurative ship called "The Ole Ship of Zion" with the power of the gospel. The gospel encounters opposition from worldly forces as the ship sails on treacherous waters. However, the gospel message continues to thrive and change hearts and lives even today.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Acts 27:27) "But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;" (Acts 27:28-29) [28] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jochebed And Other Women

    Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,311 views

    Which woman of the Old Testament Bible had three famous children? One of whom was Yekutiel? As a hint, she was the first woman in the Bible whose name is compounded with the name of Jehovah God. We didn't actually learn her godly name right away. She was just called a Levite woman.

    The lady we will study first is Jochebed, a mother who was incredibly confident, creative, and courageous! Her son was, in my opinion, the major character in the Old Testament. Therefore, Jochebed may deserve more recognition than she has been previously given. Our information of her is quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That Great Getting Up Day!!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 31, 2013
     | 4,568 views

    People who are so overcome with this hopelessness of that the grave is the end, that the grave is so final! But for us Christians, we can have a absolute confidence and peace in our present circumstances and future circumstances. O death, where is t

    1 Thess. 4:13-18 Verse 13-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. My brother, making a scene, trying to climb on to the casket, having to be physically carried out of the funeral home. People who are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing The Attitude Of Steadfastness Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 17, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,980 views

    Faithfulness is finishing the race under normal circumstance while steadfastness is finishing the race even under very difficult circumstances. In this message we will learn some great advice from Joshua on how to develop the attitude of steadfastness.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 23: 6 “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left. 7 Do not associate with these nations that remain among you; do not invoke the names of their gods or swear by them. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Encouraging Works Of Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    The Holy Spirit thru Solomon, encouraged His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. God encourages His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. How does God do this? An encouraging work of godly wisdom is....

    ENCOURAGING WORKS Of GODLY WISDOM—Proverbs 3:13-26 Attention/Need: Today is the 10th anniversary of the Attack on America 9/11/2001. A series of four coordinated suicide attacks against civilian & federal govt. targets. 19 terrorists from the islamic militant group al-Qaeda are known to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent: A New Beginning And A Glimmer Of Hope

    Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Dec 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,884 views

    Advent is a time where we can begin to remember that hope can be found in ANY circumstance. Let's not only be reminded of that, but be a part of spreading the light and hope of God in whatever circumstance we find ourselves in.

    A New Beginning: And a Glimmer of Hope "A Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it..." (John 1:5) "But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish...He shall make it glorious...and the people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Unbind Him And Let Him Go (Fifth Sunday Of Lent 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 3,848 views

    Through the lens of the miracle of Lazarus being raised from the dead, we can see how death can change our circumstances. Not only does death change our circumstances, but it challenges us in our faith.

    UNBIND HIM AND LET HIM GO Text: John 11:17 - 45 “A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Three Things To Include In Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,672 views

    Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be downright bad. We wonder about the future or our country and the downward direction it is going. But still, in all circumstances we are to look for something for which to be thankful!

    Alba 11-10-13 (Revised 11-13-2022) THREE THINGS TO INCLUDE IN THANKSGIVING I Thessalonians 5:18 I Thessalonians 5:18 says, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is No Denying It Jesus Is Lord!!!

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,845 views

    In this same chapter we see an eternal truth about who Jesus is. He is Lord!!! It does not matter whether you accept Him as Lord or not He will still be Lord. What ultimately hangs over the balance of the bottomless fiery pit is your eternity. The dire

    Intro: In Acts Chapter 4 we see some fantastic things. We see the promises of God fulfilled in the Apostles. Jesus had promised the helper to come and in Acts 4 twice we see the filling/anointing of the Holy Spirit for Bold preaching of the good news of Jesus Christ. In this same chapter we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Jabez! Series

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on May 29, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 35,503 views

    To let people know that prayer does indeed change the outcome of lifes trials and circumstances.

    SUBJECT: THE PRAYER OF JABEZ! SCRIPTURE: 1CHRONICLES 4:9-10 Introduction Most of this books first few chapters are often overlooked. Because much of it is considered boring and it is full of difficult names to pronounce. Most of these first few chapters are only listing the descendants of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Tall In An Uncertain World

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    How to stay true to the faith when circumstances are fickle and things change around you

    Standing tall in an uncertain world July 1999 Daniel 3 Is this an uncertain world? Right here where we live and breathe? Have you and I found certainty in this world? Just the other day while I was in Calgary, I heard from a friend of mine who works at a downtown office in Cal. I recall that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "The Christian's Terror Threat"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    How to respond when threatening circumstances/difficulties come on the heels of great spiritual victory.

    “The Christian’s Terror Threat” I Kings 19:1-8 & John 10:10 1KI 19:1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom From Fear

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,332 views

    A message relating how God can deliver us from fear and overwhelming circumstances.

    Freedom from Fear Psalm 34 Introduction This morning I want to take some time and look at some verses from Psalm 34. David wrote this Psalm when he was running away from King Saul, who was trying to kill him. You remember David, right? He was the one who killed Goliath with the stone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,080 views

    A reminder that our faith and love for others is not based on the circumstance of the day, but on the hope stored in heaven!

    INTRODUCTION 1. Background to Colossians Paul, while a prisoner in Rome, meets a runaway slave named “Onesimus”, who belonged to “Philemon”, one of the leaders of a church in the town of Colosse. Paul had led Philemon to Christ back when he started the church at Ephesus. Paul also leads Onesimus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lavishness Of God - Part Iv Series

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,492 views

    The whole universe will praise God Almighty, and you can too in spite of your circumstances.

    We’re finishing our walk through Psalm 103 where we’re talking about the lavishness of God – His extravagance…who He is, what He does. We’re looking at the last four verses of Psalm 103 today. This is a psalm of David and if you recall – let me refresh our memories – the Psalm starts out with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational