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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    In Tandem With God: When The Storms Hit Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ we often experience storms in our life, this sermon shows how God is present during those storms helping us.

    This week we are continuing our sermon series being tandem with God. As we discussed last week being in tandem, is like being in partnership, cooperating with God. It doesn’t mean it that we are equal with God, but that we work with God. And today we are looking at what it means to be in tandem ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Orpah Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 33 ratings
     | 16,950 views

    Orpah had the truth, but turned her back on God.

    Orpah – 10th August 2008 am Ruth 1:1-18 Orpah was a Moabitess, a member of an accursed race. She was born and bread in paganism. The gods of her people were fearful demon gods, the most feared of all these gods was Chemosh. The priests of Moab were powerful and cruel. If any disaster threatened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Sees!

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,130 views

    In the midst of her pain and despair, God intervened for Hagar. In her experience she got a personal revelation of God as the One who Sees. This is a good reminder for anyone who feels abandoned and forgotten by God.

    The God Who Sees Gen. 16 4-26-09 Intro As some of you know, I conduct mediations for people who are in conflict. Wherever you find people you find conflict. Have you noticed that? Some of the mediations I conduct are for family conflict. It’s amazing the messes people get themselves into. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Navigating Your Trial Successfully Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    Sermon discusses the importance of choices made during trying experiences and how to make wise choices.

    Navigating Your Trial Successfully James 1:12-18 5-4-08 We’ve been talking about trials in James Chapter one. In the first 12 verses we learned that if we persevere through the trial, God will work some wonderful things in us during the process and in the end we will receive a crown of life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God In Your Jungle

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,042 views

    Life is a jungle and you’re up to your throat in quicksand...Before we can get on solid ground, we need to face the things that are pulling us under.

    Survivor – reality T.V. show. Contestants are dropped in a jungle zone where two teams compete for money and prizes. Teams vote on the performance of other tribe members and through the process eliminates other contestants. It finally comes down to one person who wins the prize and stakes claim to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Power Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 46,733 views

    This sermon stresses the benefits of thanksgiving in our day to day lives and unveils what the bible has to say about seeing our troubles from the proper perspective.

    I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving… It has always been so strange to me how Thanksgiving has changed since its original conception—even from when I was a kid. For instance, how ironic is it that the very day after Thanksgiving just happens to be the biggest shopping day of the year! Think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    There He Stands

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,044 views

    When disasters such as Hurricane Katrina or Sepember 11 strike, many people ask the question, "Where is God?" The answer: Right where He always is! There He stands right by your side!

    "There He Stands" Micah 5:2-6 Where is God when disasters such as 9-11 and Hurricane Katriana strike? Many people seem to think He is either totally absent or just indifferent and uncaring. But that is just not true! Today we look at a passage of Scripture that came to God’s people at a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Calm

    Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,170 views

    Storms of various kinds come our way in life, some threatening to overwhelm us or capsize our boat, but Jesus wants us to know that he is there and we can trust in in the midst of the storm.

    GOD’S CALM From the beginning, the primordial waters and sea were given great respect. The earth was at one point covered with waters, according to genesis and scientists. God tamed the chaos of the sea somewhat when land was created. God made a boundary for the seas with the land. Still, the seas ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Widow's Oil

    Contributed by Scott Ridout on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 72,025 views

    This sermon focuses on the story of the Widow’s Oil from 2 Kings 4 and answers the questions: "Why do bad things happen to good people, where is God when they do, and what do we do when it happens to us?" Part of a series entitled "Seven".

    We’re in a series called "Seven" learning unforgettable lessons from forgotten lives of the Old Testament. This week we are going to take a look at a woman who is having a very difficult time in her life. In fact I’m not sure things can get worse. If you have a Bible, turn to the passage in 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things We Ought To Lament

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,834 views

    This sermon finds a connection with the current condition of the United States with the condition of Jeremiah’s Judah. It also teache sus to respond with lament and hope as Jeremiah did for his people and nation.

    A Lament of Our Own Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-26 Before we get into this scripture and how it applies to our lives today it might be good to identify the author of Lamentations and learn a little about his background. Knowing these details will help us better understand what the writer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Wilson avatar

    An Exposition Of James Five Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,977 views

    An in-depth look at James chapter five with practical applications. This entire series is available as an ebook from itunes or for the Nook via Barnes and Noble for the nominal fee of $4.95. This book is a conversational commentary.

    5:1-6 Superior Faith is not Found in Greed Once again James blows his spiritual whistle and calls for the attention of a specific group. He leaves no question regarding the status of those wealthy people who have used their wealth as a sign of their supposed superior faith. In fact, James now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    From Zero To Hero Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 3, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,105 views

    Ruth- The personification of getting to the top by fighting your way to the bottom.

    “Don’t go back to your mother-in-law empty-handed.” These are the last words of Ruth in the entire book of Ruth. These are the words that define this woman. Ruth is a model of selfless concern for others. Ruth is the poster child of Jesus’ teaching: The greatest in the kingdom is the servant of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Lombardo avatar

    The Lavishness Of God - Part Iv Series

    Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,447 views

    The whole universe will praise God Almighty, and you can too in spite of your circumstances.

    We’re finishing our walk through Psalm 103 where we’re talking about the lavishness of God – His extravagance…who He is, what He does. We’re looking at the last four verses of Psalm 103 today. This is a psalm of David and if you recall – let me refresh our memories – the Psalm starts out with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Still In His Hands

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 50 ratings
     | 93,248 views

    No matter what we go through, just know and believe that I am still in the hands of the Lord.

    Jeremiah 18:1-6 John 10:27-30 Topic: I am still in his hands No matter what comes our way, it is a sweet relief in knowing, that we as children of God, are still in the hands of the Lord. We all face some troubles in our lives. We all face some setbacks in our lives. We all experiences ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    God's Intervention Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 24,337 views

    God is not detached from your affairs as though He saved you and then left you to fend on your own. Behind the scenes, God comes to the aid of His children. Our Father has the best plans for His children and intercedes for them daily.

    God’s Intervention Griffith Baptist Church – 6/29/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 35 Main Verse: Psalms 35:1 - Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. The Introduction Maria Fedorovna, the empress of Russia and wife of Czar Alexander III, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist