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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Fearsome Storm

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018
     | 6,541 views

    Today the church faces storms coming from all corners of society and even from within. How do we face such fearsome events? Maybe you face a personal storm in your marriage, job, or your health? Maybe its conflict in a ministry team? Hang on to Jesus.

    The Fearsome Storm Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do You Want On Your Tombstone?

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 23,096 views

    A sermon delivered to the 2007 annual meeting of the Mountain State Baptist Association exhorting the primarily pastoral audience to finish their ministries well.

    1. The first prideful trap that will keep you from finishing well is your prosperity (3-15a) 2. The second prideful trap that will keep you from finishing well is your press clippings (15b-16) 3. The third prideful trap that will keep you from finishing well is your position (17-20) 4. Conclusion: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way Of Responding Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022
     | 1,643 views

    The focus of this sermon is on Jesus' teaching on what the normal auto-response is to various situations in life, and contrasting it with what a Kingdom response would look like.

    We are continuing our series called The Story; God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. As you may be aware, the last few weeks we have been focusing on the New Testament portion of the story. Specifically the story of Jesus. The ministry and the miracles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Wright avatar

    Be Good/ Identity Check Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014
     | 4,341 views

    I want you to understand this morning that God's primary focus in your life is not for you just to feel good; he wants you to be good.

    If you have your Bible, I want you to open with me to the book of Acts. We're going to go to chapter 5. We come out of our Easter series, and I want to finish up Identity Check, Part 10. We're going to be in 1 Peter 4:1-11 today, but I want to open this morning with the book of Acts. I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barbarians, Sythians And Other Dead People (Or "Get Over Yourself")

    Contributed by Matthew Bushnell on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    A sermon based on Colossians 3:5-10 challengeing personal agendas. (Preached as a very first sermon at the commencement of a new church ministry).

    Barbarians, Sythians, and other dead People Personal Intro – Thank you for the welcome my family and I have received from many of you. I have had opportunity to meet a lot of people and learn names. That will take some time and I thank you for your patience as we get to know each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Positively

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,347 views

    One of the ways that Christians live in a positive manner is to discover the ministry, and their gifts and serve God and those around them using their particular gifts in their unique style.

    THE SEVEN SEVICE MAY 12, 2002 Romans 8:28-33 “Living Positively” INTRODUCTION We have a choice. We can either approach life as an optimist, or we can approach life as a pessimist. Both optimists and pessimists look to the future. However, one sees the positive possibilities, while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tilling The Soil Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,462 views

    The parable of the seed and the sower is the parable of parables as it tells the parables, explains it, and explains why Jesus uses parables. This week: we focus on why parables?

    Parables of Jesus Tilling the Soul Soil Matthew 13:3-23 May 3, 2009 This week we will start looking at the parable of the seed and the sower. This parable is found in all three of the similar gospel accounts—Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Although they all are similar, there are some differences. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 11,971 views

    This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preparing For A Great Move Of God (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 32,901 views

    A sermon examining the importance of waiting on the Lord.

    PREPARING FOR A GREAT MOVE OF GOD (Part 2) Acts 1:12-14 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 2nd, 2025) Last week we began to examine the final conversation that Jesus had with His Disciples before His ascension. Soon the mission that they had been chosen to accomplish would commence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2old &cold? Not Yet! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,885 views

    We must refuse to allow life to still our dreaming ability. Hope is essential and we must focus our heart on the positives of menial living.

    #2 OLD AND COLD! NOT YET! NOT YET! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series, Old and Cold! NOT YET! If you need part one email Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Made Holy, Able And Ready By God

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    Lent 3: Moses walked on holy ground and was commissioned to accomplish God’s purposes. We consider holiness, qualifications and efficacy of ministry in this message.

    There’s a cute little story of Moses appearing in the Rose Garden of the White House. When the White House staff recognized this important visitor, they quickly rushed in and told the President. He too was impressed and so he rushed out to welcome Moses. But to everyone’s shock, the very moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Holy Fight

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 22, 2019
     | 7,069 views

    This message explores the command to contend, fight, persevere. It focuses on four areas of contention. Contend for the faith, purity, unity and effective ministry.

    April 21, 2019 Pastor David Welch “A Holy Fight” Introduction I don’t know about you, but my parents frowned upon fighting. Turn the other cheek. Walk away. This morning I am here to encourage fighting. Not because I like fighting but because the Bible instructs us to fight. In case you hadn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Paul's Most Absurd Argument Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,311 views

    A sermon examining Paul's gospel message.

    PAUL’S MOST ABSURD ARGUMENT I Corinthians 15:12-19 We live in a day where there is no shortage of absurdity emanating from pulpits across the land. With the reach of modern media and the abundance of false teachers, rarely do I hear anything that surprises me. When I see a clip or read a quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Bother With Church? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,080 views

    The church is more important that you think.

    The Barna Group reports that about 10 million self-proclaimed born-again Christians have not been in church the last six months. Nearly all of these 10 million people say their faith is important to them, but their spiritual life has nothing to do with church. Bono, lead singer for the rock group ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,957 views

    Part 5 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Ministry, the fourth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

    Shaped for Serving God The Purpose-Driven Life, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 11, 2007 In spite of enormous success, Elvis Presley was, according to friends, an unfulfilled and unhappy man. He died of obesity and drug dependency at 42. And in an interview with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist