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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    There's Always Something Standing In The Way

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 5, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,241 views

    This sermon deals with David & Goliath. Even though God Anoints us for special events, there will be problems in our lives to keep us from reaching what God has for us, but we can be victorious

    There’s Always Something Standing In The Way 5/5/2002 NLF 1 Samuel 17:1-50 1 Sam 17:1-30 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 17:1-50 It would be great in life if the only thing necessary for us to get things was to just show up. What would it be like to go to school and say “I want a diploma and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Joy Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 59,066 views

    Part 1 of a 3 part series on suffering.

    The Joy of Suffering I preceded this series by examining the false view that God guarantees us health, wealth and a carefree lifestyle. This was absolutely necessary for a number of obvious reasons. We are to uphold truth. The belief that our inheritance is in this life distorts the scriptures, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Presswood avatar

    A Famine In The Land

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on May 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,469 views

    Could ther be a SPIRITUAL FAMINE in the United States today? If so, what can we do about it?

    A FAMINE IN THE LAND Genesis 41:53-42:3, Amos 8:11-12 Have you ever been REALLY hungry or thirsty? Can you think of a time when you were REALLY, REALLY hungry or REALLY, REALLY thirsty? I can honestly say I KNOW REAL THIRST! As you know I keep a glass of water handy when I preach – I have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Overwhelming Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 18, 2002
    based on 205 ratings
     | 20,242 views

    John’s account of the feeding of the multitude helps us to see what we need to face the overwhelming.

    Facing the Overwhelming Maynard Pittendreigh John 6:1-14 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "God's Special Conference"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 21, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,136 views

    All persons possess dignity and worth because we are created in God’s image.

    GENESIS 1:26-27 “God’s Special Conference” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Sitting in her car--on a dark road just outside of town a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she sees: “I am overweight.” “I have no ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charles Thomas Jr. avatar

    Alone, But Not Forgotten

    Contributed by Charles Thomas Jr. on May 28, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 33,380 views

    Dealing with adverse situations,physically and emotionally, that cause people to feel alone and abandoned.

    ALONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN II II Samuel 9:1-13 MAY 19,2002 INTRODUCTION: MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN A STATE OF LONELINESS. PEOPLE WHO ARE BY THEMSELVES, OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY WITH NO SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE THEMSELVES. THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OTHERS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus The Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,464 views

    Jesus suffered for us; how should we respond to suffering

    Jesus the Suffering Servant – Is. 42:1-7; 52:13-53:12 Steve Simala Grant, January 12/13, 2002 Intro: Oswald Chambers wrote: “Suffering is the heritage of the bad, of the penitent, and of the Son of God. Each one ends in the cross. The bad thief is crucified, the penitent thief is crucified, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,827 views

    For one. If my life is easy and all good, maybe I better consider that I’m not doing everything I need to do for God. Because if it is all good, then Satan can leave you alone, like the Rich Man. And two. If you are going through or when you go throug

    “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” No! I won’t do it! You can’t make me! He didn’t have to so why do I? How come he got one and I didn’t? It isn’t fair! Have you heard that before? Do you know where I’m coming from? Our kids or grandkids say these things a lot don’t they? Don’t you just get tired of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Things Don't Go Your Way

    Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 35,209 views

    How to overcome our suffering?

    Introduction: Last June, one of my students named Steve applied for university. As July came closer and closer, all of Steve’s friends began to get their college and university acceptances except for Steve. He got rejected at every school he had applied to and now; he is having very hard time ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wholeness Is Holiness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 14, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    JESUS CHRIST CAME TO SAVE HUMAN BEINGS - BODY AND SOUL.

    THE CHURCH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL WHERE YOU CAN GO IN SICK AND COME OUT THE DOCTOR! JESUS DID NOT HEAL PEOPLE TO PROVE THAT HE WAS GOD. JESUS HEALED PEOPLE BECAUSE HE IS GOD! WE, AS A CHURCH, HAVE A CRUCIAL NEED TO RETURN TO THE VISION OF THE GOD REVEALED IN AND BY JESUS CHRIST. PEOPLE NEED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Reason #7: God Has A Plan! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,479 views

    We’re not exempt from affliction, but God is working behind the scenes to bring good out of trouble. He’s not holding back; He’s involved. This should give us a better attitude toward suffering.

    Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #7, God has a plan! Rom 8:28-30 We look at our lives and sometimes wonder what God’s higher purpose must be. Paul has already stated that it’s difficult enough knowing what to pray about (26-27); it’s even harder to fathom why life can ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The Power Of Togetherness

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 34,879 views

    This sermon shows the great power that people have when they work together and especially Christian people. Considering the events of Sept. 11 2001 "Togetherness" is a necessity.

    Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 Title: “The Power of Togetherness” Introduction: God’s blessings was “Withdrawn” because the people were working to bypass God. Our nation has been blessed beyond any other nation on the face of this earth. We have been the nation to be desired to be a part of because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Croffut avatar

    Stirring Up The Fires

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,228 views

    This message describe what the enemy tries to do everytime that you and I stir up the fires of revival. Paul helps us by putting it all into perspective.

    Stirring Up The Fires Acts 28:1-10, “1Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. 3But when Paul had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    Let Me Know Why You Contend With Me!

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    One of the reasons why God allows the godly to suffer is to answer the blasphemous accusations of Satan and prove throughout the seen but also, the unseen world that man will honor and worship God simply because of who He is.

    All of you parents out there this morning can probably remember many of the enjoyable phases your children went through or are going through. But there is 1 phase which is not always enjoyable. It is the “why” phase. Remember that phase – where they ask “why” after almost every sentence they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Robert Osborne avatar

    When The Bottom Falls Out

    Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    Sometimes in life it feels like we are at the bottom and then the bottom falls out. What do we Do? This outline describes 5 steps back to where we need to be with God.

    When the Bottom Falls Out Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne 2 Samuel 15:3-15 3. And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. 4. Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic