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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God's Grace Sends You Walking

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 5, 2007
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     | 2,473 views

    God is for you and not against you whatever your situation. God’s grace is sufficient for you.

    “God’s Grace Sends Us Walking” Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 5:8 An ad for the U.S. Marines pictures a sword, and beneath it the words: “Earned, not given.” If you want to become a Marine, be prepared to earn the right to be called a “Marine” through sacrifice, hardship, and training. If you get it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Extreme Makeover-Contentment

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    Contentment is an expression of communion with Christ and a reliance on His power and provision to prevail in all life situations.

    Let’s begin this morning with a quick question. Raise your hand if you have had coffee from Starbuck’s in the past 2 weeks. Me too. Well I want to tell you that I am mad at Starbuck’s. I have drank coffee for years and been content with Maxwell House or Folgers. I was content to brew a cup coffee ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    Blessed are those who mourn over troubling situations, over their sins, and over the sins of others.

    Evening Service for 8/24/2003 Introduction: I set beside a tiny crib and watched a baby die, and the parents slowly turned to me and said, “Preacher, tell us why?” And I walked away from the nursery where still born babies lie, and a mother stretches out her empty arms and says, “Preacher, oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Patient Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 17, 2011
     | 8,642 views

    We will be faced with situations of oppression in life. Rather than respond with retaliation we are called to be patient.

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 5:1-12 Being Patient I’ve been very intrigued by the “Occupy Movement” who feel they have been hard done by. If you look at the statistics you might agree. Wealth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Really Blind Faith

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,330 views

    A talk on God's sovereignty, and how He can use any situation to accomplish His will.

    Text: Heb 11:20, Gen 27:1-40, Title: Really Blind Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/4/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: Last Sun night we looked at Abraham’s life of faith with all its highs and lows, and the encouragement that it gives to the Christian. The next verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron Johnson avatar

    Spiritual Mayday

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jun 9, 2009
     | 7,362 views

    Compares the firefighters mayday situation, to our spiritual lives; identifying the need to call the spiritual mayday.

    “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Phl 4:6) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Phil. 4:6) (NIV) There ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Action And Reaction

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,929 views

    Why is it that we so often look for the negative in situations and fall back on fault-finding and grumbling?

    Action and Reaction I am not a scientist by any stretch of the imagination but I have, for some unknown reason, always remembered since my school-going days Sir Isaacs Newton’s third law of motion. I know that all of you are thoroughly familiar with it – but just in case you’ve momentarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    In The Mean Time Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 23, 2008
     | 8,053 views

    Part one focuses on what we do as we prepare to go through difficult situations.

    In The Mean Time Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34; Mark 4:35-40; 16:17-18; 1 John 3:21-22; James 1:6-7 Introduction It has been said that we are either getting ready to go through something; are already in the midst of going through something; or we have just came through something. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Like Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,312 views

    Jesus loves no matter the situation, whether He is suffering or not and we need to love in the same manner

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LOVE LIKE JESUS John 15:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    I Can’t Believe You’re Going To Vote For Them!

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 4, 2020
     | 1,679 views

    The world offers fear and stress. Our God offers peace, strength and kindness in stressful situation.

    ILLUSTRATION: “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” ? Albert Einstein “Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rejoice And Be Glad

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 30, 2020
     | 3,123 views

    Living in a negative world, relationship or situation goes counter to God's plan for us.

    Rejoice And Be Glad Matthew 5: 1 – 12 Intro: There was a song that absolutely drove me crazy. Every time I heard it I wanted to punch someone. It was written by Bobby McFerrin and released in September of 1988. “Here's a little song I wrote. You might want to sing it note for note. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Serious Parenting

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 10, 2021
     | 2,750 views

    Every parent is different and every situation is different; but successful parents are proactive, hands-on parents.

    Serious Parenting (topical) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. 2. Most moms are amazing and wonderful, some are not. 3. Mother’s Day celebrates the ideals of motherhood, a time to honor our moms. 4. It also provides pastors an excuse to speak about the family and rearing children. 5. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "I Don’t Have That Kind Of Time”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,857 views

    Paul is unconcerned about his horrific situation, but his concerned is more about the spreading of the gospel.

    In an interview for Clarity magazine, writer Anne Lamott tells of an incident that helped her. One day, Anne visited her friend Pammy who was going through chemotherapy. Anne pointed to the dress she herself was wearing and asked Pammy if it made her look fat. Pammy looked at her and said, "Annie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Be Patient And Pray

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019
     | 10,601 views

    THE HARDEST THING AT TIMES TO DO IS TO BE PATIENT AND PRAY AS WE WAIT FOR GOD TO MOVE ON OUR SITUATION.

    WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: BE PATIENT AND PRAY ISAIAH 55:1-12 WE ALL HAVE IN OUR MINDS A CERTAIN WAY OR PLAN THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD FOLLOW. THERE IS AN ACCEPTED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD TAKE, MUCH LIKE WHAT SOLOMON STATES IN ECCLESIASTES 3 WHERE HE SAYS: ECCLESIASTES3:1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Almost Forgotten Man: Joseph

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
     | 5,928 views

    Joseph seems almost forgotten in the Christmas story. A look at Joseph's faithfulness in the midst of unexpected situations.

    The Characters of Christmas: Joseph Matthew 1: 18-25 There is no greater Christmas classic than Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, and there is no greater Christmas character than poor George Bailey. He’s even referred to several times throughout the film as “poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist