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  • Chris Surber avatar

    Certainty In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,069 views

    Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

    Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Job - A Broken Man - Job Chapter Seventeen Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,858 views

    This is a study into Job seventeen.

    1 "My spirit is broken, My days are extinguished, The grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 "Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands with me? 4 For You have hidden their heart from understanding; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Cast It Off

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,525 views

    Dealing with life’s issues.

    Cast It Off Scriptures: Psalm 55:22; Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction When I was growing up, there were times when my father and I would play catch. Sometimes He would throw the ball hard and if I caught it wrong it would really sting in my hand. Now when the ball was in my hand, I would try ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Balance

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,402 views

    The importance of being balanced.

    Keeping Balance Matthew 4:1-11 This is the time of year when we make new resolutions about things we are planning to do this year. Although we start out with good intentions, most of our resolutions fall by the wayside soon after the year begins. The temptation to return to what is normal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    God Restores Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,513 views

    This message is included in a series from the book of Job.

    “GOD RESTORES” Job 28:1-17 INTRO – “This Old House” – TV show that features the renovation and restoration. Bob Vila was host for many of the 25 years that it has been on TV. They’ve worked on every type of house imaginable – modern style, 1849 Greek revival farmhouse, 1928 brick Tudor, 1865 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Lessons From A Lockdown Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,833 views

    I’m drawing out eight lessons from a lockdown as a result of what happened at our local high school when weapons were discovered.

    The Certainty of No Separation: Lessons from a Lockdown Romans 8:38-39 Rev. Brian Bill 9/2/07 Pontiac made not only the national headlines this week, we even became international news. We could have been named in the same sentence as Columbine or Virginia Tech but thankfully a tragedy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Punishment Of The Wicked - Job Chapter Eighteen Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,335 views

    This is a study into Job chapter eighteen.

    Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #18 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: Job 18:1 (NKJV) THE PURPOSE OF BILDAD’S DEBATE Bildad is about to go for the second round in the debate. He is to respond to Job. He is to give an answer to what Job has just said. Most of this chapter deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hanging At The End Of Your Rope

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,542 views

    What to do when all seems hopeless

    We often find ourselves at the end of our rope. We feel deserted, alone, like a failure, completely devastated by circumstances. When we find our selves in this position what should we do? The children of Judah found themselves much in the same situation. They definitely felt deserted. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Persecution - Are My Hands Clean? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,562 views

    What comes to your mind when you think of persecution? What are some of the thoughts and images? What are some of the actions and deeds?

    This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/07/15/persecution-are-my-hands-clean/ Persecution – Are my hands clean? What comes to your mind when you think of persecution? What are some of the thoughts and images? What are some of the actions and deeds? Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Beyond Reasoning: Think Out Of The Box!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,609 views

    Do we have to stay this way? Will we require more of ourselves? There is hope, a new hope, a living hope, a hope against hope.

    BEYOND REASONING! THINK OUT OF THE BOX. WHERE WILL YOU FIND GOD? EXPECTATIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Nothing creates more deep seated anxieties than the false assumption that life should be free from anxieties. Many years ago I was at a Preacher’s meeting and I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Finding Christ In A Crisis

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,999 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

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Respect For The Aged Day

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,724 views

    A sermon from Psalm 71 based on David’s elderly life. Let’s look at some identifying marks of this godly old man! Good for Grandparents Day! (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary, historical setting taken from a few Sermon Central Contributors)

    Sermon for 9/16/2007 Psalm 71 Introduction: Jeanne Calment, at 120 years, was the oldest living human whose birth date could be authenticated. When asked to describe her vision for the future, she replied, “Very brief.” When the reporter asked the birthday girl what she like best about being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hanging In There Through Despair Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    Through the experience of Elijah after Jezebel’s threat and his subsequent despair we can learn some ways to hang in there.

    In a certain household the family cat brought a mouse into the house. The father was going to do away with it. The children were mortified that Papa would do such a thing. So he waited until they life the room. Then he saw a glass of water on a table and he dropped the mouse into the glass. Later, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Establish Growth As A Process

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,872 views

    We are an event minded people, but growth is not a one time event, good healthy growth is a planned process. Good growth must be more than accidental!

    GROWTH AS A PROCESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 4:17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. Jude 1:12 These are spots in your feasts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Company In The Valley

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,654 views

    How can we go through hardships in life? Learn from David: (1) Accept the reality of the valleys in life, (2) watch how we respond to them, and (3) know the resources we have.

    Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." King David is the best person to write such a psalm about the shepherd and sheep • He was a shepherd, practically from childhood ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible