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  • FRED SMITH avatar

    Overcoming Crises Of Faith

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,903 views

    How to handle times when our faith runs head-on into crisis

    He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”...Then a voice said to him, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”—I Kings 19:4b,9b OVERCOMING CRISES OF FAITH Being saved carries with it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Superheros

    Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,846 views

    Drink deadly poisons, handle serpents, leap tall building: Christian superheros

    Matthew Eyerman September 14, 2003 Corpus Christi Revival I. Introduction 1. you did it & I did it 2. at some point in our lives 3. we wanted to be super heroes 4. able to a. leap tall buildings b. run fast c. stamp out evil d. swing from buildings like a spider e. and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Bad Things Happen To Everybody Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,710 views

    First in a series on James. This message deals with principles for handling difficulties in our lives.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 1 “Bad Things Happen To Everybody” James 1:1-10 “I heard a story of a man who was riding on a subway. It was quite crowded and he had to face the door. He was prone to motion sickness and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    How are we to handle all the wonderful things God has given us?

    The Stewardship of Gratitude Montreal/Townships October 15, 2005 Last weekend was a special weekend in Canada- it’s Thanksgiving weekend- and thousands of families enjoyed a special meal and special times together over the course of the weekend. Tables were heaped with special treats, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Enemy Within: Anger Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,162 views

    A sermon on the danger of anger and how Jesus would have us handle anger.

    The Enemy Within: Anger. Matt. 5:21-24 INTRO.: Matt. 5:21-48 records a group of six sayings Bible scholars sometimes call the “antitheses” section of the Sermon on the Mount. They set Jesus’ teachings in contrast to the legalistic practices of the religious leaders. Each begins, “you have heard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pictures Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,757 views

    Illustrations and Metaphors for the Kingdom - so we can get a handle on what it is.

    Introduction A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," was the reply. "But," said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Christ In A Crisis

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,012 views

    This is a sermon that deals with troubles and how we should handle them when they come.

    Finding Christ in the Crisis Mark 6:45-51 This week, as all of you are aware is the 6th anniversary of 9/11. A time that will go down in history as one of the top crisis in recent times. Many people lost their lives in this tragedy. But this week as I watched the documentaries of this historic ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Care - Fully

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,097 views

    PEOPLE CAN BE DELICATE AND FRAGILE. WE NEED TO HANDLE THEM WITH EXTRA CARE.

    CARE - FULLY ROMANS 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Have you ever heard of men being fragile? can a person fall and break into smithereens? We have all heard of broken hearts, broken families etc. This bring into light that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Last 6 Commandments Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 13, 2018
     | 3,847 views

    How are Christians today to handle the last 6 Commandments from Exodus 20?

    We continue our study of the 10 Commandments from God to the Israelites as they were destined for the Promised Land. So far, we have noted the first 4 Commandments and how they apply to us today. We have noted also that the Commandments really are self-explanatory, so, we note right away the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Welcome To The New Old Year

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 31, 2023
     | 1,432 views

    There is nothing new under the sun as God has seen it all and handled it all.

    What we forget about God sometimes is that He is the master of time and for Him it does not exist. What is present to us is past to Him as is all the rest of what we call time. He has seen the future from before the foundation of the world. Worried about 2024? To Him it is a done deal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Pain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2021
     | 3,757 views

    Leadership is a magnet for pain and if pain is handled correctly it leads to spiritual growth and maturity.

    FCA Connect meeting “Lead Pastors” - May 11, 2021 Topic: Leadership pain – the school of personal growth and ministry growth! Introduction: I heard a song a few weeks back listening to IHOP Kansas City and praying and a spontaneous song broke out that said “Pain is the school to growth – growth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian Response To A Church Fight Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2019
     | 3,967 views

    This challenging passage gives us insight into Paul's handling of contention.

    - Let me acknowledge up front that this can be a challenging passage. It’s not easily clear how all the pieces go together. As we wander through these six verses, hopefully we can bring them together in a meaningful way. THE STARTING POINT OF THE CHURCH FIGHT: Paul didn’t measure up to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of The First Christmas: Zacharias And Elisabeth Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 865 views

    A childless couple received some incredible news! How did they handle it?

    (Full disclosure: this message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO on 12-01-2024. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: It’s hard to believe, we’re now in December! There are only 20 or so shopping days until Christmas Day and, we shouldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,963 views

    How we handle lifes difficulties determines the type of Christian character we demostrate to others.

    First Baptist Church August 5, 2001 James 1:1-8, 12 I’m going to start out with a trick question, who wrote the book of James? I probably made you second guess yourself, but James is the author. For the next few weeks we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hard Questions: Faith And Works Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,006 views

    This is a Sermon in a series on the hard questions of the Bible. It addresses how to handle tension within Holy Scripture

    March 13, 2022 sermon - Hard Questions 2: Faith & Works Ephesians 2:8-9 and James 2:14-26 Welcome to Church at the Mission, back in person! Are you happy to be here and not on your phone or computer? I am! We’re thankful to God that it has been possible to continue worship services and Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational