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  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Thanksgiving In The Tough Times

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,560 views

    It’s easy to be thankful in good times, but we need to be thankful in the tough times, too.

    Thanksgiving in the Tough Times Cornwall October 16, 2005 Where do you see yourself being with God? In what kind of environment do you believe it is that God views you? Because some times of our lives are not as delightful as others, it’s important for us to have a clear view of a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God's Grace In Our Grief Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025
     | 148 views

    2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s grace always supplies us with hope even in the darkest night.

    GOD’S GRACE IN OUR GRIEF Text: Ruth 1:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world just beyond the horizon.” 2. It’s difficult to see hope in the middle of grief, but God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reaching The Lost; How Difficult Can It Be, It There Much Involved?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 25, 2016
     | 4,171 views

    Reaching the lost is an enormous task. It is not for everyone, and it takes some highly specialised skills, one of which is to motivated our own congregations which this sermon attempts to do, but from a different angle.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th September 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 “Please join me ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    We Are Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 45,541 views

    Comfort in time of trouble

    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." Introduction King David is the best person to write such a psalm about the shepherd and sheep because He was a shepherd, practically ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    It Will Be All Over In The Morning

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,121 views

    WE ALL FIND OURSELVES IN A LION DEN OF A SITUATION FROM TIME TO TIME, BUT THERE IS NO NEED TO PANIC IT WILL BE ALL OVER IN THE MORNING.

    IT WILL BE ALL OVER IN THE MORNING DANIEL 6:16-24 DARWIN HOBBS DECLARES IN SINGINGHE’S ABLE: GOD IS ABLE TO DO JUST WHAT HE SAID HE WOULD DO HE’S GONNA FULLFILL EVERY PROMISE TO YOU DON’T GIVE UP ON GOD CAUSE HE WON’T GIVE UP ON YOU HE’S ABLE DARWIN WAS SUGGESTING THAT NO MATTER HOW DAUNTING, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Christ Is Bigger Than Time! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,047 views

    The one who is bigger than time wants us to know: 1. His holiness (vs. 46). 2. His hope (vs. 47-51). 3. His humility (vs. 49-50 & 52-54). 4. His honesty (vs. 55). 5. His happiness (vs. 56).

    Jesus Christ Is Bigger than Time! John 8:46-58 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church -- Feb. 2, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Today we continue focusing on the Lord's "I AM" statements from the Gospel of John. This name of God goes all the way back to Exodus 3 where the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Waiting On God's Timing

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,463 views

    God’s timing is not always our timing, but it is always right. Here’s how to wait on Him.

    Matthew 2:1-23 Luke 2:21-40 2 Peter 3:8-9 1 Samuel 13:5-14 Waiting on God’s Timing I think that almost every Christmas pageant, Christmas card and manger scene that you see has the wise men showing up at the stable. Even the movie, “the Nativity Story” has them at the stable. It’s not wrong to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks avatar

    A Part-Time Employee For A Full-Time Job

    Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,135 views

    What happens when you truly seek after the face of God and develop a strong relationship with him? There can only be advantages! ;-)

    “A Part-time Employee For A Full-time Job” “The Advantages to being closely connected to God.” Luke 22:54-62 I) Introduction a) Many of us are in need of a close walk with God b) Some of us are following, but not close enough c) So we will discuss: 1) Causes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Training Time For Reigning Time (Part 1)

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,721 views

    Four demands are placed on belivers who desire to win the race of the Christian life.

    Shiloh Bible Church Introduction America is a sports-crazed society. And various cities in the US vie for the honor of being known as the sports city. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Ron Rapoport writes: “The thing I like most about writing sports in Chicago is that there is no off season. Wake up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Quiet Time: "The Priority Of A Quiet Time!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,698 views

    Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

    Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Every day of our lives, Almighty God gives us 86,400 seconds or 1,440 minutes equals to 24 hours each and every day! Definition: TIME-- "the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues." Question: What will you use your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Understand The Times, And Leadership In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,025 views

    A leader is not born, and not made in times of crisis, but are revealed to the world when crisis struck. Today's crisis has revealed a lack of leadership in the church.

    In today's world, knowing what to do in times of crisis can give a nation or a person the needed advantage to overcome adverse situations. But a shortfall of not knowing what to do can spell more trouble, anxiety, and fear in the midst of uncertainty and a wanting leadership. And this true in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Down But Not Out

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,431 views

    Many are going through difficult times and struggling with major issues: health, or finances, besetting sins, family matters, or a myriad of other battles. There’s hope - don’t lose heart.

    DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    A Time Of Heart Preparation

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    The first Sunday of Advent. It is time to prepare our hearts and be ready for the coming of Jesus, who comes to us in spite of our sins and in spite of the messiness of human existence.

    A Time of Heart Preparation I Corinthians 1:3-9 November 27, 2005 First Sunday of Advent For those of us who live in this northern latitude, this is an interesting, and sometimes confusing time of year. Today, we find ourselves on the first Sunday of Advent; the beginning of a new year, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    A Helper In The Time Of Storm

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,192 views

    Sometimes God leads His children into storms. This sermon offers guidance and solace to fellow storm travelers.

    A Helper In The Time Of Storm Chuck Sligh April 25, 2010 (NOTE: 5 MIN. BEFORE START: Show “The Storm” video downloaded from SermonSpice.com as intro to the sermon’s subject.) TEXT: Matthew 8:23-27 – “And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Strength In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 22, 2024
     | 1,884 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere through trials, hold onto God's promises, and find strength in faith, using Revelation 2:8-11 as a guide.

    Welcome, cherished family of faith, to our gathering today. It's a joy to see each one of you here, gathered in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our lives, interwoven in the tapestry of God's grand design, have led us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ