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Anchors For Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 6, 2004

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Paul was taken on a voyage to Rome as a prisoner. He stood strong in the face of a terrible storm, because he has these anchors: (1) the anchor of God’s presence; (2) of God’s promise; (3) of God’s plan; (4) of God’s power.

Paul and some other prisoners were taken on a voyage towards Rome. We’ll read about his experience in Acts 27:14-26; 33-44. Paul was a prisoner, but in this voyage through the storm, he stood out as a HERO. • Chains bound him, yet he was freed from fear or hopelessness. • The people were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom To Be What God Wants Us To Be

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 22, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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No matter where we are we can be free if God is first in our life

FREEDOM TO BE WHAT GOD WANTS US TO BE Genesis 39:1-23 Joseph was the next to youngest of Jacob’s twelve sons. Joseph had to face much to get his freedom as a ruler but he was free all the time because God was with him. Can it be said of you the lord is with you? He came from a great home but a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Governing Authorities

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

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A devotion for growing believers

“LET EVERY SOUL BE SUBJECT TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES. FOR THERE IS NO AUTHORITY EXCEPT FROM GOD, AND EVERY AUTHORITY THAT EXISTS IS FROM GOD.” Now here is a passage of scripture that is very neglected; and we are living in a time when it should be taught often. In the thirteenth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Enabling Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2003

based on 55 ratings

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Jesus assured us that He would give us the enabling, efficacy, energy and dynamics necessary to effectively witness for Him in all situations. We are only limited by our realization of the Holy Spirit’s empowering within us both to will and to do of His g

Enabling Power - Acts 1:8 You will receive power (enabling, ability, efficacy and energy) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and unto the utter most parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) We worship a loving God who desires that all men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Lord Always Before You And You Shall Not Be Moved

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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This sermon is about how a beleiver can stand firm in his faith in spite of all situations by focusing his attention on the Lord

KEEP THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE YOU AND YOU SHALL NOT BE MOVED:Psalms 16:8 OUTLINE 1.SHEPHERD 2.SHIELD 3.SUN 4.STRENGTH 5.SALVATION 6.SONG 7.SATISFACTION THE MESSAGE KEEP THE LORD ALWAYS BEFORE YOU AND YOU SHALL NOT BE MOVED:Psalms 16:8 1.SHEPHERD Psalm 23:1 Psalm 100:3 If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8, Psalm 16:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Wait For Thy Word -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

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PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO A BLAMELESS HEART AND A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY

BIG IDEA: PERSEVERANCE IN WAITING FOR GOD’S WORD IS THE PATHWAY TO A BLAMELESS HEART AND A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION Perseverance is a lost virtue in our Instant-oriented culture. Spiritual maturity does not occur overnight. The Psalmist is experiencing some persisting type of affliction ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Struggles The Devil Gives Us

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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Examines how Christians and Christian leaders are to respond to difficulties.

THE STRUGGLES THE DEVIL GIVES US - Nehemiah 5:1-5 The Devil had tried uncooperative leaders, and the work flourished. He tried scorn & ridicule, & the work flourished. He tried threats. The people grabbed their weapons & continued to work. My friends, the Devil never gives up. If 1 thing ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Deliverance Is Delayed

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

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What about when the answer doesn’t come right away? What happens when we get a different answer than the one we expected to get? What happens when we pray and things get worse instead of better? What happens when deliverance is delayed?

How many know that we serve a mighty God? Does everyone agree with that statement, this morning? We all love to talk about the wonderful miracle working power of almighty God. Truly He is a mighty God. He has all power in His hand. There is nothing that is too hard for God to do. ∑ Any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:22-23, Exodus 5:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Out For The Shortcuts! Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 4, 2008

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47th in a series from Ephesians. Shortcuts in our walk with God rob us of the joy of the journey.

We seem to always be in such a hurry that as a culture, we have fallen in love with shortcuts. My earliest recollection of taking shortcuts goes back to when we used to walk to school each morning. You know – 5 miles, uphill each way, through the snow – in Tucson! Actually it was more like half a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Storms Of Life Like Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 10, 2007

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This is my "first sermon". It uses the example of Jesus in the Garden as an example of how we can face the storms of life.

Good morning! Today is kind of an anniversary for me and I’m really excited to be here with you today to mark this day. You see, it was eleven years ago today that I was sitting out there in a pew in my dress blues after my thirteen-week vacation at Perris Island, South Carolina. I can still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slaying Your Giants: In 5 Stages Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 6, 2001

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We can find spiritual victory in the the valley of death and pain.

Slaying your Giants: in 5 stages 1st Samuel 17:3-11, 26-27, 38-51 (Written By Rev D. Helbling) Some time back we stood together with the Roper family from Texarkana in that viewing tower over Hot Springs. It was a beautiful sight: Very little of what you saw was actually in Hot Springs. Most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Perseverance For Christ

Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Jul 15, 2005

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Persevering for Christ - Continuing in our Christian Walk

“Perseverance for Christ” (Elijah Stepp, Jr.) Choice of opening Illustration………………. Introduction Perseverance is a term which may be over-utilized. Explaining what it takes for a team to win a game, a coach may say perseverance is required. A boss may tell employees perseverance is required ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gods Pilgrims Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 13, 2005

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we are Gods pilgrims...chosen by Him and on the journey we will meet trying times but we must remember what He has promised

1 Peter 1 Gods Pilgrims Jan 05 Thesis: Christians are only pilgrims in this world which is not our home. Introduction: Someone said the word Bible can be written out, using each letter, B-i-b-l-e, to mean Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. 1 Peter is a guide for Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Play Hurt#1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Just think of the examples of sports hero’s that had to play their best games hurt. Well, you may have to learn to keep on even when you are hurt. Part one.

LEARNING TO PLAY HURT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Adapted from a lesson by Wayne B. Smith, Lexington, Ky. This is part one of a two part series. TEXT: John 6:60 THIS IS A HARD SAYING... John 6:66 From that time many of the disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-66

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Give Up When Things Are Tough

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

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Lesson in patience and perserverance

Don’t Give Up When Things Are Tough Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

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