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  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    Walking When It Hurts

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 23,802 views

    This sermon addresses the subject of dealing with the disappointments we face in life--in particular, our disappointments with God.

    Walking When It Hurts (Isaiah 40:27-31) I. An Age-old Problem A. Disappointment with God B. Conclusions and responses 1. God is not 2. God is, I’m the problem 3. God is and beyond my understanding II. An Ageless God A. Eternal Creator B. Infinite in power and knowledge C. Provider of all that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Moment Of Truth

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    After Jesus preached the wonderful sermon, the crowd was facing a moment of truth. What would they do with Jesus?

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever faced a moment of truth in your life? A moment of truth is a time where you are confronted with the facts about an issue or a person and then you needed to make a decision? • It may have been a decision on whether or not to break off a relationship with someone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Always Have A Friend & Guide Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,363 views

    When you give your life to Christ, you never need to face the challenges of life alone.

    If we were to go around the room this morning, I wonder how many could tell what your life insurance policy would pay if you suddenly died in a car wreck? How about your auto insurance policy? What is the maximum dollar amount it will pay if you are in an accident and someone sues you? How about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Living In The Middle"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    When we face hardship we need to realize we’re in the middle of a story authored by God

    "Living in the Middle" I try to take some time from my professional reading to relax with a good novel. I love to read and to talk about books. When I was a hospital chaplain I found it interesting to see what patients were reading on the wards. I figured if they had a James Mitchener novel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God Cares About You Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    God’s love for us empowers us to live joyfully no matter what troubles we face.

    At the same time that the Hebrew slaves were crying out to God for deliverance in Egypt, God was commissioning a shepherd on the backside of a desert several hundred miles to the southeast to lead them to freedom. The story of Moses is unique. He had been a prince but tried being a hero and wound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Island Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,787 views

    Learning to say no in the face of temptation and learning to keep Satan from getting a foot hold in our lives

    Temptation Island James 1:12-15 Introduction (Hand out Hawaiian leis when people come in) Watching TV one night a commercial came on for a new type of game show while showing an exotic island the announcer says: “6 couples put true love to the ultimate test on Temptation Island.” I thought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,428 views

    Grimaced faces. Hurried living. Curt answers. These are all indicators that someone needs a revival of meekness (gentleness).

    “Blessed are the meek [in spirit], for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5) “28Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Hurting Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,997 views

    A look at the Beatitudes and how an understanding of the Kingdom of God, present and future, helps us to face the difficulties of life.

    Mary Lewis tells this story: “Alexander M. Sanders, Jr., is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. When his daughter Zoe graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1992, he told this story that happened when she was just three years old. Sanders came home from work one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Time To Move That Mountain Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,493 views

    We all face mountains in our lives. The word of God shows us how to move them.

    TIME TO MOVE THAT MOUNTAIN Text: Matthew 17 : 19-21 Have you ever been to a place in your walk with the Lord where you hit a stand still. Many times it may seem that our progress has stopped. That we just can’t seem to accomplish what God has called us to. The disciples had just met that point. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Happens When A Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 22,363 views

    When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 35,191 views

    The church of Smyrna shows us today how to live a victorious Christian life in the face of persecution and trial.

    It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. According to a study done by Regent University, in 1999, nearly 164’000 Christians worldwide were martyred for their faith, and in 2000 that number was closer to 165’000. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    God Knows Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 11, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    Does God REALLY know the problems I am facing and the circumstances I am going through?

    Iliff & Saltillo UM May 16, 2004 “Glimpses into Revelation--God Knows Your Circumstances” Rev. 2:1-17 INTRODUCTION: A couple of weeks ago we talked about the first chapter of Revelation in which John was given a very unusual vision, and he was to relay the message in this vision to the seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Adedotun Ojelabi avatar

    God Can Move Mountains

    Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 24,001 views

    Mountains are obstructions, set backs, hinderances, Stumbling blocks and various forms of challenges we face as believers.

    GOD CAN MOVE YOUR MOUNTAINS By Adedotun Ojelabi November 11,2001 Main text: 2 Samuel 4:4 And Jonathan, Saul’s son had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up and fled; and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Down And Dirty

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    Jacob wrestles with God in the dust before he returns to his homeland to face his brother Esau.

    Down and Dirty – Genesis 32: 22 - 31 Intro: “The young man, Jacob was the kind of person that could enter a revolving door behind you and come out ahead of you.” --- Ever known anybody like that? --- If you don’t and everybody is looking at you, it’s probably you! I. Jacob – means trickster, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am Determined

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 14,728 views

    Jesus Christ set his face like a flint as He went toward Jerusalem for the final hours.

    Luke 9:51 – “And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,” l. INTRODUCTION – WILLIAM WILBERFORCE Before the slavery battle was fought in America, it was fought in England, where it was bloodless but it was also long ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal