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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Commotion In Capernaum Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 29, 2017
     | 11,177 views

    Jesus returned to Capernaum, creating quite a stir. Word spread that He was in the house and a multitude gathered. We have the opportunity to meet with the Master at any time for any need. As we come by faith, He responds to our need.

    Commotion in Capernaum Mark 2: 1-12 Following a season of ministry within the region of Galilee, Jesus has returned to Capernaum. Likely He is in the home of Simon Peter once again and it doesn’t take long for the crowds to begin gathering. The people in Capernaum were astonished at Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
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     | 1,175 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to be warriors for Christ, boldly professing their faith and bravely bearing witness, as guided by Mark 8:27-38.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. It's a joyous occasion to gather together, to share in the warmth of our community, to uplift each other in prayer, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Today, we shall immerse ourselves in a profound passage ...read more

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    How Do We Prosper When Dealing With A Problem?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 2, 2023
     | 1,212 views

    What Christians are supposed to do when they face a problem and what some might do are two separate issues. How Christians handle themselves can either have a positive or a negative effect on others.

    Nehemiah 2:1-20 Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of Persia, Artaxerxes. He was a man of God and was a trusted advisor to the king. Many decades prior, Zerubbabel was able to get the Jerusalem Temple rebuilt. Some years later, Ezra had returned to Jerusalem to help with the spiritual needs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Handling Criticism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
     | 496 views

    Criticism is something that everyone faces at some point in their lives. It is a reality of living in a fallen world, where opinions are often shared freely, sometimes with little regard for how they may impact the individual receiving them.

    HANDLING CRITICISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 15:31-32 (NIV): "Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise. Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rsvp Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    Faces once broken with grief, darkened by evil, creased with concern, contorted by pain. All is here forgotten as the Lamb takes his seat – will you be there?

    Introduction: What is the most beautiful wedding you have ever seen? My own. I. Betrothal – Ephesians 1:4, 13-14 i. Ancient Custom of Arrangement ii. Illus.: A Box of Plastic Camels iii. Every Christian is the betrothed of Christ. The Holy Spirit is the ‘earnest’ of this promise. iv. Appl.: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When Chains Bring Gains" Series

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,389 views

    Taking a healthy look at the "chains" and other difficulties we face and finding what God’s purpose is behind them...both IN us and THROUGH us.

    “When Chains Bring Gains” Philippians 1:12-21 PHP 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Alive And Remain..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,627 views

    Our struggles may be lasting, but not everlasting. Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? Saints and Sinners must face this question. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction You will hear it every time, "The word rapture is not in the Bible" and to tell you the truth, it isn’t! However, this doesn’t mean it is an unscriptural term or that we shouldn’t be using it. What we do find in scripture is this, "Caught up." and this is where we get the term ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,096 views

    Facing obstacles to sharing the gospel is common, but God will find listeners who learn to live for Jesus. When one door closes he opens another.

    Here in Acts 28:16-28 Paul explains himself, the gospel and their rejection of it. Why I’m wearing these chains. Why Jesus is the Christ. Why do your hearts reject him, and where will God go from here. Jenny and I were walking along in the neighborhood a few weeks ago when we came across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Celebrating God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,521 views

    As we’ll see this morning, even though God’s people faced the daunting task of building the Temple, it was a time of jubilant joy and unparalleled unity.

    Celebrating God’s Provision Almost every pastor I know either gets excited about a building program or dreads it like the plague. Some feel very inadequate to the task. Others complain that it takes too much extra work. Many don’t like the tensions that arise related to cost, size, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wings Of The Spirit

    Contributed by James Groce on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,015 views

    As the literal translation informs us, the Hebrew sense of the moving of God’s Spirit upon the face of the waters is understood as the Spirit fluttering as with wings, over the waters.

    ------------------------------ Genesis 1:1-3 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    The Conqueror Is Conquered

    Contributed by James May on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 18,917 views

    The story of Hezekiah’s victory over Sennacherib, the king of the Assyrians, through the hand of the angel of the Lord, carries a significance for the battles that each of us face in life.

    THE CONQUERER IS CONQUERED In 705 B.C. a new king named Sennacherib, (his name meant “bramble of destruction”) son of Sargon, began to occupy the throne of Assyria. This new king was immediately faced with major problems. The kingdom that he had inherited from his father was already beginning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beyond Encouragement

    Contributed by Clarence Crane on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,867 views

    As a Christian when we face difficulty God provides the means for us to be encouraged, but we are not just to languish in that resting place. We are to go beyond encouragement.

    BEYOND ENCOURAGEMENT Bushnell Assembly of God August 11, 2002 AM 1 Samuel 30: 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2why Should I Pray? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,292 views

    God loves for His people to pray and seek His face. Prayer is communication with our Father. May we learn to know our Father in prayer.

    #2 WHY SHOULD I PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a two part series. I do part #2 in two parts. God teach me not only to pray, but to love those for whom I pray. I LOVE THIS POEM: I STAND AT NIGHT Author Unknown I STAND AT NIGHT, AMID THE CITY’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    I'm So Excited (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 29,801 views

    THE WORLD DOESN’T NEED ANY MORE LONG FACED CHRISTIANS. THEY NEED SOME ONE EXCITED ABOUT WHAT GOD CAN DO AND IS DOING.

    TITLE: I’M SO EXCITED TEXT: PSALMS 122:1 INTRO: In the 80’s there was a song that said: “I’m so excited and I just can’t hide it; I’m about to lose control; and I think I like it.” We have come here today to Celebrate the presence of our God in our lives. We have a reason to be excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Unto The Upright There Arises Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    This sermon is about how God sends His light of hope and love to those who are upright in heart when they face dark situations and trials in their life.

    UNTO THE UPRIGHT THERE ARISES LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Psalms 112:4 OUTLINE 1.CONVERSION 2.CLARITY 3.COUNSEL 4.CHEER 5.CONFIDENCE 6.COURAGE 7.CLEANSING THE MESSAGE UNTO THE UPRIGHT THERE ARISES LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: Psalms 112:4 1.CONVERSION II Corinthians 4:6 John 1:9 John 12:46 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal