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God Keeps Us When Death Is In The Way

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 13, 2005

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When things seem bad remeber God is in Control

The African King The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were out on a hunting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Love Part 3: Joseph's Provision Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 27, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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From the Pit to the Palace, God is in control of our lives

In Part 3 of “God’s Love” we will survey the transformation of Joseph. We have, in this story, God’s deliverance, love and provision for one man’s life in order to provide not only for his family, but two countries as well. 1. THE PIT • Joseph’s brothers hated him because of their father’s love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Design For Your Mind Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 22, 2004

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Your mind controls your actions. God calls Christians to be different from the world.

God’s Design for Your Mind July 25, 2004 Intro: The control of our mind is a constant battle we fight. We are bombarded with images, ideas, and arguments to try to control the way we think. Theme: How we think will influence how we act. **(Video of Obi Wan Kanobi and Jedi mind control) We must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereign Sacrifice: Foreknown, Foretold, For Faith

Contributed by John Piper on Oct 30, 2009

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A message on the sovereignty of God

So when [Jesus] had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding "i Am"

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

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God told Moses His name: "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:14). This isn't just a name; it's a clue to God's nature and power.

Let's start a spiritual adventure and talk about the story of Moses and God at the burning bush. God told Moses His name: "I AM WHO I AM" (Exodus 3:14). This isn't just a name; it's a clue to God's nature and power. We're going to dig into what "I AM" means ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Ah, Lord God

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

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When things don’t go according to our plan, we need to know God is stil in control

An explorer in the deepest Amazon suddenly finds himself surrounded by a bloodthirsty group of natives. Upon surveying his situation, he says quietly to himself, "I’m toast." A ray of light breaks forth from the sky and a voice booms out: "No, you are NOT toast. Pick up that stone in front of you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Led By The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

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God is still speaking today, and He desires to lead His children in every area of life—spiritually, emotionally, financially, and in decision-making.

LED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:14 Supporting Texts: John 16:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Galatians 5:16-18, Psalm 32:8 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest privileges of the believer is the ability to be led by the Spirit of God. The Spirit of God is not a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, John 16:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 17, 2025

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Being filled with the Holy Spirit doesn't have to do with having more of the Holy Spirit, rather it has to do with allowing the Spirit to have more of us. It is about cooperating with the Spirit and allowing the Spirit to be in control.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with an old story, which is a legend of unknown origin that has appeared in many forms over the years, but teaches an important principle. 1. Once there was a grandfather who was talking with his grandson. 2. The grandfather said, “In life, there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 8:5-6, Philippians 2:13, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 1:19-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Allow Disaster?

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 28, 2005

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Even though natural disasters occur, God is ultimatelly in control of everything.

"And God saw all that He had made, and behold, it was very good". One of the most common questions that people ask about God is; "If God really exists, why He allows natural disasters like hurricane charley that recently hit part of Florida? #1. suffering and disasters are not part of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Place-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 6, 2018

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2 of 3. Joshua came face-to-face with the Commander/Captain of the hosts of heaven. God’s people must become aware of their place in God’s battle. How can we take our proper place? Those securing their place in the LORD’s battle are Open to His...

IN (My/Your)PLACE-II—Joshua 5:13-15 Set for Restoration—Leadership—Ready to Rumble—Commanding the Battle Attention: An antiques appraiser visits a San Francisco collectibles store. Just inside the store, He notices a rather disheveled looking street cat drinking out of what he recognized as a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying The Ups And Bracing For The Downs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 11, 2017

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Life is filled with ups and downs, but God’s Word helps us anticipate and soften the downs and keep the ups from morphing into downs.

Enjoying the Ups and Bracing for the Downs (Proverbs 25:25-28) 1. I have told this joke before, but it has been a few years. 2. Two guys are bungee-jumping one day. The first guy says to the second, "You know, we could make a lot of money running our own bungee-jumping service in Mexico." The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part Four - Why Can’t I See Or Hear God? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2010

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Safer to have a God you can control!

1Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Who's In Charge Here, Anyway?

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 6, 2001

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God is still in control and that is something we can hold fast to.

Who’s in Charge Here, Anyway? I forgot one announcement that I need to mention before we move ahead; On the way to church this morning, I saw Elvis walking along the road picking up aluminum cans. Does anyone here believe what I just said? I wouldn’t think so. But the rumor mill is alive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Feb 4, 2006

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Repent to be forgiven, be baptized to belong, and be Spirit-controlled to have victory in life.

INTRODUCTION This is Peter’s first sermon. Pentecost has just taken place. The early believers were filled with the Holy Spirit. The accompanying phenomenon attracted curious onlookers. Peter explained to the multitude the meaning of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that they witnessed. He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Glory Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

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The life of the believer is under the control of Christ the King - Gal. 2:20

THE KINGDOM OF GLORY MATTHEW 25:30 A. WE HAVE LEARNED IN OUR FORMER STUDY THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS A DUAL KINGDOM 1. At the present it is the kingdom of grace: a. It is the reign of grace - Rom. 5:21 "as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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