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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Struggling When Others Disappoint Us Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 18, 2009
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    July 1989. When others disappoint us, it is often because they do not meet our expectations, and anger is natural. God feels that about us. But God allows us to reap the consequences of our sin in Christ’s cross takes into Himself that burden and transf

    He was a fuzzy-faced young man with a twangy West Virginia accent and an angular chin as craggy as the hills from which he had come. You had to notice him, small though he was, because he carried a Bible as big as the side of a barn and painted in the same bright fiery color. It was obvious that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    He’s Always On Time

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 7, 2010
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    All the events, and circumstances of life are in the hands of the Lord. Q&A: How would your faith be, if you knew God wasn’t surprised by your circumstances and is working toward a holy and healthy conclusion?

    He’s Always On Time Luke 2:6NIV Luke 2:6 while they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, Time: 6256- eth, now, certain, always, continually, due season, divinely appointed. Jon Walker writes: “We manage, waste, spend and save time. We wish it would come… we wish it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Opposition Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2011
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    Humankind has always opposed God's will and sought to limit God's movement among us. God's hand is upon his people and he is with them as they faithfully do God's will.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “Opposition” INTRODUCTION The warm, cuddly scene of a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger and surrounded by his parents, shepherds, and the Magi, is theologically called the incarnation. Jesus shed his godliness and became human. From another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Port In A Storm

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 20, 2003
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    Christ converts Chaos into Calm; Christ Comforts His Companions in their Concern;and Christ is in Control

    22-06-03 Field Dalling Mk 4:35-41 Port in a storm Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Stephen Smith avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Part 2 - Israel - A Nation Chosen By God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 23, 2019
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    A message explaining the reason why God chose Israel for himself and outlining the purpose he had (and still has) for this special nation.

    The Two Kingdoms The Kingdom of Heaven part 2 Israel – A nation chosen by God In spite of the many scriptures predicting a coming, earthly kingdom of heaven, many Christians persist in believing that Israel has been passed over - rejected as a people of God because of its continual, persistent ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The River Of God

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
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    THE RIVER OF GOD This morning we want to come to the River of God. It is a river that no man can contain or control. Yet it is a river that flows from the very throne of God and brings life to all who come to live by its banks. View Sermons at www.prai

    THE RIVER OF GOD – Dedication Service Revelation 22:1-2 INTRODUCTION: God is like a river. Imagine a river that begins high up in the mountains. The water sparkles as it makes its way down to the valley below. As the river flows through the valley it is strong and mighty; the river gives life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trust In God

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Apr 23, 2019
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    One of the most difficult things to do in our current society is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on the Lord and to trust Him.

    Intro: One of the most difficult things to do in our current society is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on the Lord and to trust Him. Like a lot of things connected to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Present Perfect Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
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    God is always love, and I am to reflect him all the time, regardless of how people behave towards me.

    Once upon a time, long long ago, in a galaxy far far away, that passage from Matthew changed my life. Well, it wasn’t another galaxy, exactly, but it was certainly another world. And it certainly feels like a long time ago. I started working for the Pillsbury Company over 40 years ago. But this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mission Possible: Remote Controlled Bmw's And Other Cool Stuff (2 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008
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    Second in a series: It is the TOOLS that make our action heroes believable. This message encourages people to use God’s gifts to accomplish great things!

    Intro to the Series And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (NKJV) In this series, we are illustrating some life principles with scenes from our favorite stories. We are possibly the most entertained culture in history. If we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Handling Fears Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 28, 2011
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    We handle fear by affirming God is in control, with prayer, and obedience!

    In our text today, there are 3 main questions we will ask: 1. Do things happen by chance? 2. Is it alright to have fears? 3. Can we question God? Many of us go through life either having these questions unanswered or we don’t think about the importance of the answers to these questions. Knowing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Knowing When To Move On Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2016
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     | 11,501 views

    One thing we should remember in ministry is that God is in control.

    Knowing When To Move On Text: Acts 18:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the great challenges of witnessing is knowing when to move on. There will be some people that simply will not listen no matter what we say to them. Even if we use the most creative means, consistently show them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Turn Around Living

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    God is sovereignly in control over all. Acknowledge it or eat grass. This involves renoucing evil and acting mercifully toward the poor.

    - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quoted is from the New Living Translation - - - - - - - - - - - Well, it happened again. King Nebuchadnezzar had another strange dream. And once again all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put ole’ Neb together again. None of his royal advisors and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...gentleness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2011
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     | 9,430 views

    We develop gentleness in the body by balancing power and gentleness as we study God's Word, restore fallen brothers and sisters and in sharing the gospel.

    Together we have been focusing on how to develop the fruit of the Spirit within our church so that we will be an alluring and attractive place to the world around us. As we’ve seen consistently, it is the “fruit” of the Spirit and not the “fruits” of the Spirit. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Look Who Finally Showed Up Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,268 views

    Ezra had confidence in God’s providence. When you see God’s providential hand of control it takes away your worries and fears and it gives you joy and peace and assurance. When you see God in control it gives you boldness and confidence to do the things H

    1. Our history has been providentially guided by God 2. Our life’s journey is providentially guarded by God 3. Our mission is providentially given by God Sam was a very dedicated pastor. But, like many who follow God’s call into the ministry, there were people who didn’t like Pastor Sam. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Wrestling With God Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,147 views

    In the darkness, which we all feel at times, Jacob wrestles with God. He asks for assurances of blessing (which he already had), but instead, he gets God! Jesus also wrestles in the garden, giving up control, and God raises him from the dead.

    WRESTLING WITH GOD—Genesis 32 (Children’s Message: afraid of the dark?) Are you afraid of the dark—or the darkness? Maybe the darkness is in the hospital, or a war zone, or you found yourself jobless or on the edge of bankruptcy. Maybe the darkness was anguish over children, or marital ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed