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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Anchor For Life’s Storms Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022
     | 4,019 views

    Peter writes to Christians scattered, strangers in the world. This world is not your home. He writes to Christians who are suffering because of their faith. Here is a message of hope.

    The book of 1 Peter is a great book if you need encouragement to cope with life’s storms. Peter wrote this letter on the verge of a great persecution that broke out against Christians. It was a very tough time to be a Christian. Storms of life still rage. Families break apart, children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope, Life’s Anchor

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 3, 2024
     | 1,052 views

    Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation, marking the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin adventus, meaning "coming" or "arrival."

    Title: Hope, Life’s Anchor Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Not A Changed Life, But An Exchanged Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
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    This sermon explores the profound truth of being crucified with Christ, living not for ourselves, but allowing Christ to live within us.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I have all the answers, but because we get to gather in the presence of the One who does. As we gather in this sanctuary, let's take a moment to remember that we are standing on holy ground. This is not ...read more

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    Year Of Recovery Series

    Contributed by Howard Langford on Jan 21, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,955 views

    Life is full of struggle. Many people are either lost in transition or have a difficult time recovering from it.We will look at the life and struggle of Job and find the redemptive value of struggle

    Imagine this, you lose your home, your job, your family, and your wife goes nuts. Now, imagine it all falls apart in one day. If matters were not already horrid, you develop a skin disease that both itches and burns. While sitting alone, void of friendship and Godly counsel, Job has an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 165-Degree Life Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,086 views

    King David leans into thankfulness by offering intentional sacrifices, praising God through song, and reorienting his heart about God’s sovereignty while praying for God’s favor. We absolutely can do the same!

    LAYERS OF THANKSGIVING 2024: THE 165-DEGREE LIFE 1 CHRONICLES 16:1-36 #layersofthanksgiving INTRODUCTION… How Pop-Up Turkey Timers Work home.howstuffworks.com/pop-up-timer.htm [adapted] This morning we are going to talk turkey. Millions of people throughout the United States sit down to a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Trust In God’s Faithfulness - Lamentations 3:22-23 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025
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     | 1,011 views

    Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that no matter what we face, God’s love and mercy are constant. We are called to trust Him in every season of life.

    Go! And Trust in God’s Faithfulness Introduction Lamentations 3:22-23 (NLT) declares: "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning." These verses remind us that no matter what we face, God’s love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holding Steady In Life’s Storms Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,731 views

    We need to be able to stand strong in the midst of the storms of life if we are going to grow and thrive in our spiritual walk with Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested positions held. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Impossible Dream Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,499 views

    Nothing is easier than entering the kingdom of God; nothing is more difficult. Nothing is simpler than receiving eternal life; nothing has greater obstacles to overcome.

    Introduction Nothing is easier than entering the kingdom of God; nothing is more difficult. Nothing is simpler than receiving eternal life; nothing has greater obstacles to overcome. Entering the kingdom, receiving eternal life – both mean salvation. It is a salvation that requires ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Care Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    First in a series exploring life crisis. Based on the "Who Cares" campaign of Outreach.com. Introductory message explores the role of the church in crisis.

    (This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Who cares. Despite the structure of that phrase, which should be a question, it is probably used more frequently anymore as a statement of fact rather than a question. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Have Faith In The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 20, 2015
     | 7,480 views

    God equips us for service in the storms of life. We are guided through the storms by the Bible. It is our compass. If we spend time studying God’s Word, we will find the hope, encouragement and strength we need to face the storms of life.

    Have you ever tried to get away from the storms of life, only to find that they have followed you? If so, you can understand what happened in Mark 4:35-41. Jesus needed to get away from the crowds. We are tempted to follow the crowd, but we need to carefully consider public opinion and walk away ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Faith's Hall Of Fame: Israel Series

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on May 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    How to handle a "Red Sea" (difficult) experience in your life.

    Hebrews 11:29 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Israel Introduction • In a pinch • In a pickle • In a jam • In a corner • In a squeeze • Up a tree • Between a rock and a hard place • Behind the eight ball • Driven to the wall • Hard-pressed These are all expressions used to describe a situation with no easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Eternal Life (Higher Life) Versus Lower Life

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2014
     | 3,644 views

    To show that you have to choose between lower or higher life because you can only have one.

    I. EXORDIUM: What do you like lower life or higher life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that you have to choose between lower or higher life because you can only have one. IV. TEXT: Matthew 10:39 (Amplified Bible) 10:39 Whoever finds his [lower] life will lose it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dividends Of Life Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 21, 2018
     | 7,801 views

    Following His encounter with the rich, young ruler, Jesus discussed the difficulty of salvation for those distracted by pleasures. We are making an investment in something that eventually will pay dividends. Invest wisely!

    The Dividends of Life Mark 10: 23-31 Our text today reveals the benefit of expositional Bible study – considering the Scriptures verse by verse, line by line. While it would be possible to grasp the truth of this text without such an approach, it bears more weight when considered in the context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life And Simple Acts Of Kindness

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,100 views

    Our role in taking on the burdens of others and living a Christian life.

    2nd Pentecost 11 Life and simple acts of kindness. Mathew 10: 40-42 This morning’s gospel is one of the shortest in the lectionary only being 2 verses long so I wanted to back up and take in two more verses so that this will make more sense to you the hearer. 38* and he who does not take his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Resurrection And Life Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,420 views

    Dealing with the death of Lazarus, Jesus performed one of His greatest miracles. While meeting a desperate and immediate need through miraculous power, Jesus also revealed an eternal truth - the dead in Christ never die! He is the Resurrection and Life.

    The Resurrection and Life John 11: 17-27 Our text today is likely a familiar account for most of us. It deals with a very difficult moment in the lives of those who were very close to Jesus. As the Lord ministered in the area of Jerusalem, He often visited the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist