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  • Tom Doubt avatar

    God Speaks Out Of Storms

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,631 views

    Surviving a hurricane reminds us that God speaks to us out of the storms of life.

    GOD SPEAKS OUT OF A STORM Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church [Sunday after Hurricane Isabel] BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: When I was a youngster, I thought my aunt Isabel was an exciting and interesting character. 1. The adults in our family described her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 786 ratings
     | 85,321 views

    In order to receive God’s forgiveness, we must forgive those who harm us. This is how to do it.

    Forgiveness September 26, 1999 Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. I recently saw a news item that was a follow up on a shooting that had ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    No matter where we think we need to go in evangelism, Jesus has already been there ahead of us!

    I am the good shepherd Festival2001 We are here as Christians who want to be of some use to God. We are here as individuals who understand that we have responsibility in the work of God- the family business- of helping people into personal relationships with God. We know that part of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unmasking Sins Deception

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,614 views

    I talk about how sin deceives us and what God does to cover us from our sin.

    Unmasking Sins’ Deception Introduction: Being deceived. Transition: Deception is a constant threat to all of us. Tonight I want to talk about how sin deceives us. Next week I am going to talk about what to do when we are tempted. Of course when we think about the battle with sin we have to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spiritual Butterfly Effect

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 32 ratings
     | 30,478 views

    Even the small things we do have a lasting effect on the people in our lives.

    There is a theory in science that has not been widely published. It is called the "Butterfly Effect." The term was made popular recently in a Hollywood Movie. The theory seems farfetched at the outset, but this is how it can be explained; one explanation calls it the SENSITIVE DEPENDENCE ON INITIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Faith Promise Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    What does the Bible have to say concerning faith vs. the Law?

    How many of you have made out a will? How would you feel, after you have taken the time to make out a will, paid a lawyer, or had it witnessed and notarized, would later have the executor of your will throw it out and instead add his or her ideas as to the disposition of your estate? That ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gave Themselves First To God

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,078 views

    If you want to have a powerful offering give yourself first to God.

    GAVE THEMSELVES FIRST TO THE LORD 2 Cor 8:1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Cor 8:2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Cor 8:3 For I testify that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Murdered Anyone Lately? Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    The whole point of the commandment to not commit murder is that human life is absolutely precious because we were made in the image and likeness of Almighty God.

    HAVE YOU MURDERED ANYONE LATELY? Matthew 5:21-26 1. One of the major challenges of preaching through a book of the Bible or extended sections of a book is that you are forced to deal with some of the tougher and more uncomfortable passages of scripture. • It would be so much easier and more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,211 views

    Being filled with the Holy Spirit is a daily command and not a suggestion. It is not about emotions but about obedience

    FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT EPHESIANS 5.18-21 Why is it that so many Christians feel there is something missing in their spiritual life? We read the NT accounts of believers and feel that our faith is just not that exciting, why? We read about the Holy Spirit coming upon individual believers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Sharpen One Another

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,586 views

    Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus.

    "Sharpen One Another" Scripture: (Proverbs 27:17) Purpose: Have the listener realize we all need a friend to help us stay sharp in Jesus. Introduction: The mayor of Philadelphia and his wife were sitting at a McDonald’s restaurant one day when the mayor noticed his wife in deep conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Encouragement For Difficult Times

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 90 ratings
     | 39,227 views

    This sermon gives encouragement for facing difficult times.

    Have you ever faced a difficult time? Your difficult time could be: the loss of a job, death of a family member, a relationship problem with another person, disease in your family, a problem at work. All of us face difficult times. Some of these times are emotional, some are spiritual, some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Herman Abrahams avatar

    Titus – An Outstanding Apostle Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,641 views

    Little is written or preached about Titus, however, here is ‘evidence that demands a verdict,’ that Titus indeed, by the very nature of his assignments and the way that he completed them, was an outstanding apostle.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Benny Anthony avatar

    Prevenient Grace

    Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,300 views

    This is a Walk to Emmaus Clergy Talk.

    Please turn to page 52 in your Worship Book and join me in the Prayer to the Holy Spirit. Good morning, my name is Benny Anthony, and I took Gulf Coast Emmaus Walk #67, where I sat at the table of Peter. I worship and serve at NFMUMC. The title of this talk is Prevenient Grace. If you have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Husbands Be Considerate

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    Husbands be considerate of your wives.

    HUSBANDS BE CONSIDERATE 1 Pet 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. Be understanding. Be chivalrous. The woman has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Tale Of Three Widows Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    Exposition of Ruth 1:6-22

    Text: Ruth 1:6-22, Title: A Tale of Three Widows, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/30/06, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about weddings and the words of Ruth in v 16-17 B. Background to passage: After forsaking God and country and moving to Moab, as we saw last week, the hand of the Lord was against Elimelech ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist