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  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Cry Out To Jesus

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008
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     | 8,723 views

    Remember to cry out to Jesus any time you need Him.

    CRY OUT TO JESUS Text: Psalm 70 Introduction: • Have you ever been in a situation where you needed help and you needed it right now? • Matthew 14 – Jesus walks across Sea of Galilee in midst of storm • Fear; “It is I; be not afraid” • Peter steps out on water, starts to sink; one of shortest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,583 views

    First of a a series from Ecclesiastes. This is an introduction to the book.

    Several years ago, Donald Miller wrote a popular book titled Blue Like Jazz. I haven’t read the book, but I was intrigued by the Author’s Note at the beginning of the book: I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one night when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chase The Lion: Defying Odds

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007
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    Over the next seven weeks we’ll look at II Samuel 23:20-23 from seven different angles. This week I want to look at it through the eyes of an odds maker.

    Chase the Lion: Defying Odds November 7, 2006 Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series titled: Chase the Lion. Check out the series trailer @ chasethelion.com. Or watch the webcast @ theaterchurch.com. Over the next seven weeks, this series will explore seven lion chasing skills: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Still See Him Series

    Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    When I finally realized that God was real, that He did care about me, I began to hunger to know Him and know about what He was doing in the world. And when this truth hit me, that God is with the poor, I found myself wanting to go back, to spend time

    We Still See Him When We Join the Poor We Join God ľ As ideologies and judgments and rancor have crumbled, we still see Him crouching in the dark places of despair. ľ As policies and budgets and treaties have come forth still-born, we still see Him with those wallowing in a bed of sickness and ...read more

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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Soft, Stone Pillow

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 9, 2007
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    This one verse contains a very SURE promise, a very SWEEPING promise, and yet a very SELECTIVE promise. Only God could make a rock solid promise into such a soft pillow for tired hearts. Link included to formatted text, audio, video, PowerPoint.

    A Soft Stone Pillow Romans 8:28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SoftStonePillow.html A man was asked, “What color are the Pastor’s eyes?” “I don’t know,” he replied, “when he prays he closes his eyes, and when he preaches, I close mine.” There’s nothing that helps me sleep better than a soft ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Heavens Hero Noah Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
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    Life is not one big boat trip you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Heaven’s Hero, Noah Noah as one of heaven’s heroes stands out as a man who heard the word of God and by faith responded to it. For 120 years Noah continued to trust and depend upon God while he obeyed God’s commission to build an ark and preach to an ungodly generation without any proof that God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking Fearlessly Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2008
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    How believers fearlessly face persecution.

    I’ve been reading a book by an agnostic whose previous book chronicled his project to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica. In his latest book he describes his attempt to live according to the Bible. To do so, he had to read it, and he admits, even as one with very little faith: “This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Is Your Face Turned Toward Me

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,882 views

    A message to encourage people who may be experiencing distress or trouble

    Is your face turned toward me? Psalm 143:7 At the making of this psalm David was cast into some desperate danger; whether by Saul when he was forced to flee into the cave, as in the former psalm, or by Absalom his son, or by some other, it is uncertain. But we can imagine that he was critically ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Plan PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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    This sermon encourages understanding God's purpose for us, persevering through hardships, and standing on His promises for a hopeful and prosperous future.

    Welcome, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you again, in this sacred space where we come together to seek the face of our Lord and Savior. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, an understanding of the profound purpose, the perseverance, and the promises fulfilled in ...read more

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    Obtaining God's Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008
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     | 7,912 views

    Psalm 3 has four movements which show us, from David experience, the nature of God’s deliverance.

    INTRODUCTION A. Here is a dog that needed deliverance: A Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Great Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,417 views

    *Think what God’s faithfulness can mean in your life.

    God’s Great Faithfulness Lamentations 3:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 23, 2008 *The big headline in yesterday’s paper said, “Bastrop mill closes; 550 lose jobs” Chances that they will resume operations are very slim. Economist Bob Eisenstadt was quoted as saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Adams avatar

    Is God Really In Control? Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013
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     | 12,555 views

    It is a question for the ages. Is God really in control. The answer is YES!

    August 4, 2013 Church Planting Is God Really in Control? Acts 8:2-8 Opening words: This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy Spirit was unleashed on the world and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Because God Is Good Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 31, 2012
     | 8,591 views

    We can trust God for all things because He is good.

    September 2, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:28-39 Subject: Faith in God Title: Because God is Good I’ve been talking about having faith in God. In the process I have been telling you things like, “Our faith is not in our faith… Our faith isn’t in the bible, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Authentic Servants Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 3, 2023
     | 1,836 views

    Paul took us on a look at the message of the Gospel, its messengers, ministry and our trust in the Master of the work of the Gospel. He helped us understand the endurance we need, the character and nature of the ministry.

    2 Cor 6:3-13 Authentic Servants of God Paul has been writing in answer to his critics and in defence of his ministry. • This was necessary because false teachers had sown discord among them, challenging Paul’s authority, questioning his motive in ministry and casting doubt on his character. • Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Mystery Of Pain And Suffering

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2012
     | 7,674 views

    Christians have a problem with suffering that non-Christians don’t have. Christianity proclaims that God is love and that He loves the whole world. But, if this is true, why does He permit undeserved suffering?

    May 1, 2003 Title: The Mystery of Pain and Suffering Text: “And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Scripture Reading: Luke 13:1-5 Some people see no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist