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  • John Hamby avatar

    There Is A Purpose In The Storm Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 25,336 views

    This story in the life of Jesus and His disciples, in the boat upon the sea, conveys another world, a world where storms rise up out of nowhere and life itself is put at peril.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 20 There Is A Purpose In The Storm. Luke 8:22-25 In 1976 Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad entitled “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” [1976, Moose Music, Ltd.] The Edmund Fitzgerald ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Deborah Prihoda avatar

    God's Formula For Prosperity

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,330 views

    At the beginning of Hezekiah’s reign, he made some important decisions regarding his faith that God blessed him for and he prospered.

    FORMULA FOR PROSPERITY 02/18/01 INTRODUCTION TEXT: 2 Kings 18:1-8 Transition: Look at 3 things Hezekiah determined that brought prosperity to his life. I. MAKE A DETERMINATION TO WORSHIP A. He determined to do right in the sight of the Lord (v.3) Historical background: 1. Ahaz ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Let Us Go Over To The Other Side

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 73,010 views

    Our destination is sure, our orders are established, but what we have to go through to reach our destination is not known, don’t give up we’re going over to the other side.

    (1) (In this phrase is the promise of divine presence) Let us- Jesus has said: I will never leave you nor forsake you but go with you all the way even to the end of the world. (2) (They launched forth) Eagerness, willingness, zeal, enthusiasm They started out with Jesus-the word in the boat, Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon Earls avatar

    Jesus Calms The Storms

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 54,591 views

    Everyone has faced the storms of life, this sermon talks about how Jesus can calm those storms we they arise. 4 point aliterated outline.

    Jesus Calms the Storms Rev. Jon Earls Introduction: Robert Munger was in a storm, this is his story in his own words, he wrote: Being assaulted by winds and walls of waves and a wildly tossing sea was like being run over a train in a dark tunnel. We knew the typhoon was coming, but I for one ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Where Is Your Faith?—part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus, But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us?

    WHERE IS YOUR FAITH-I?—Luke 8:22-25 Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. Where does Christian faith take us? 1—Christian Faith takes us to THOSE IN NEED(:22) —Explanation:(:22) The Other Side :22—“Now it came about on one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Faith?—part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,811 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us?

    WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?—II—Luke 8:22-25 Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us? Christian Faith takes us to... 1. Those in Need(:22) 2. Physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hand avatar

    Just What Would Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Michael Hand on May 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,240 views

    Look at examples about Jesus from the Gospels on how we can live up to the popular phrase "What would Jesus do?".

    Just What Would Jesus Do? “W”, “W”, “J”, “D”. (repeat the letters twice). Most of you know, that that stands for “What Would Jesus Do”. A phrase that has been quite popular for some time now. Four simple words in an expression that has meant much to most, or has it? Not to many months ago, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Or Fear - 2nd Before Lent Year C

    Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 13, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    Jesus is Lord of creation and deserves our wholehearted commitment

    22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let’s go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. 23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. 24 The disciples went and woke him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Faith Or Fear - 2nd Before Lent Year C

    Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    2nd Before lent Year C : Jesus is Lord of all and deserves our wholehearted commitment

    22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let’s go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. 23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. 24 The disciples went and woke him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Fox avatar

    When God Seems Silent

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 30,274 views

    Why does God sometimes choose not to answer prayer?

    When God Seems Silent *We all go through times in life when God seems silent. *Those are the times in life when the heavens seem to be brass. *In times of God’s silence – We try to pray….but our prayers may seem only to rise to the ceiling and then fall back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,829 views

    This sermon looks how Jesus is our friend even when we are experiencing the storms of life.

    You might remember the phrase from a famous movie a while back, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re going to get.” And if you have lived any number of years here on this earth than you know that that phrase is true…life is anything but predictable. Your circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Do We Have Ears?

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,662 views

    Communication is important and the most importnat communication is of the word of God. And when it comes to God’s word do we have ears?

    “Do We Have Ears?” Luke Chapter 8 Last week we finished up a five week series on the Impact of the Cross. I don’t know about you – BUT I really was impacted by the cross this Easter season like never before.… I don’t want to be unmoved or distressed by the cross ever again – rather I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strong Winds On Deep Waters

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 14,154 views

    The Storm Jesus Calmed provides three indisputable themes that demonstrate that IT REQUIRES REAL FAITH AND NOT MERE PRETENSE TO FOLLOW THE LORD THROUGH STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS.

    Lessons from Storms in the Bible #5 -- July 29, 2001-- AM STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS -- The Storm Jesus Calmed -- Luke 8:22-25 INTRODUCTION: (1) Jim Nicodem took his two youngest kids to the Batavia quarry. It has a beautiful sand beach with shallow water. [Anyone can play in the shallow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Lord Of The Storm

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    Jesus can calm any storm we face in life

    Lord of the Storm Luke 8.22-25 July 13, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Bad storms: Last Week, Nicholasville, Driving home from Zanesville, At Mom’s house, Lake Erie II. Life is full of Storms: Disappointments, heart aches and heart breaks, physical problems and illnesses, general ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Gowen avatar

    Peace In The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 308 ratings
     | 32,015 views

    We may never be completely isolated from many of the storms of life, but we can know God’s peace in the midst of the storm.

    Mark 4:35-41 It is fascinating to hear stories of people who have survived tragic events. Someone makes it out alive of a landslide. Someone survives a crash. Someone survives after days at sea. We are never promised to come out alive, but we can know survival in our hearts if we trust Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist