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  • John Gaston avatar

    Who Is This Man That Winds & Waves Obey?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2022
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    Trials test our metal, give opportunity to use faith, drive us to God & give new revelations of God. Jesus stopping the storm altered and elevated the disciple's revelation of who Jesus is. Who is He to you?

    “WHO IS THIS MAN THAT WINDS & WAVES OBEY?” Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY 1. Today is Shirley and Ben's 30th wedding anniversary. Shirley said to Ben, "Please tell me, how do you think I look after 30 years of marriage?" 2. Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There Are No Atheists In Hell

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 25, 2023
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    People with "no religion" have grown to over 30% of the population. We must reach them.“There Are No Atheists in Hell” because all of them became believers, just too late! See the reasons why, God's efforts to reach them, and what you need to tell them.

    THERE ARE NO ATHEISTS IN HELL Luke 16:22-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONLY HEARING ONE SIDE 1. A Judge was about to swear in a member of a jury when he was told that the man was deaf in one ear. 2. “You really can’t serve on the jury.” “Why not?” 3. “Because you can only hear one side!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What God Can Do With A Little

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 15, 2021
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    Here begins the beautiful story of “Feeding the Five Thousand,” which is told by all four of the evangelists and this is the only event from the earthly ministry of Jesus told in all four gospel. It shows what God can do with a little!

    The first outstanding event of Jesus feeding of the five thousand, occurs right after the report of the twelve apostles, who had just returned from their first missionary tour. This is a glowing account of their work and their teaching. Matthew says that Jesus withdrew to a desert place apart when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Now You Have Something To Shout About

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 9, 2021
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    This is a rewrite of Dr. Jwt Spies great sermon. Bartimaeus began to shout as Jesus passed by. His shout brought him into Jesus' presence and he received sight. Begin this new year with a shout!

    NOW YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A first grade teacher seated her students in a circle. She asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. One child announced, "I'd like to be a nurse like my mother," or "I want to be a banker ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Igniting Your Passion For God

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024
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    We are able to reignite our passion for God by spending time in prayer and fasting.

    This morning we are completing our week of prayer and fasting. For me this week has been tremendous. While it is been a time of challenge, no doubt, and it has also been a time of refreshing. Not only for me, but for many of you that have participated with me this past week. It is such a blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leadership

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 22, 2024
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    Doctor of Ministry paper for https://seminary.erskine.edu/

    This “The Minister as Leader” paper interacts with my readings and appropriate biblical texts and theological resources. I will address my strengths and weaknesses as a leader. For my weaknesses, I will provide a preliminary plan to address them and strengthen my leadership. My strengths are ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Be Still

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 7, 2003
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    There is so much noise, we can’t hear God.

    Text: Psalm 46:1-11 Title: Be Still, and Know I am God Recommended Music: “Be Still My Soul” Words: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel, 1752 (Stille, meine Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen); translated from German to English by Jane Laurie Borthwick in Hymns from the Land of Luther, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    One Resurrection Can Change Your Whole Life

    Contributed by Jan Spencer on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    A sermonette/exhortation to life in a state of resurrection-belief rather than in resurrection-denial.

    One Resurrection Can Change Your Whole Life Thesis: We need to have our eyes and hearts open so that we live as beneficiaries of the resurrection. John 20:1-10–Read these verses as an initial and typical example of people’s responses to the possibility of Jesus’ resurrection! Review: The men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Again Without The Presence Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
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    A simple Easter sermon used in at sunrise. What must it have been like between Jesus’ death and resurrection? To be without the presence of Jesus must have been utter emptiness. To be with him again must have been utter joy.

    Never again without the presence of Jesus Purpose: To reflect on Jesus’ presence and challenge the people to be the presence of Jesus to a world that needs Him. 1. Read John 20:1-21 2. Do you ever wonder what it would have been like to actually be in the presence of Jesus? What would it have felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    7 Steps To Godly Relationships

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 25,667 views

    The Bible is the guide to healthy Godly relationships. Everything else falls short.

    From the beginning God was into relationships We see in the beginning the relationship between the three persons of the Godhead God created the angels to have a relationship. He created Adam and Eve to have a relation ship with Him and also with each other. We see the relationship between ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Know

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 24, 2009
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    You must first fully know the love of God before you can show it to others.

    Ephesians 3: 14 – 21 / To Know Intro: A chicken crossed the road and saw a KFC. He turned to his friend and said, “I know why we are here and it’s not good!” / At one time or another, everyone reflects on their life and wonders why they are where they are and how things might have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Food And Drink Of Heaven

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,420 views

    The food and drink of a relationship with God are offered to all. They have to be bought but God has paid for it all himself through the ministry of Jesus. So, come, you who are thirsty!

    “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come buy and eat!” (55:1). When Lawrence of Arabia was in Paris after WWI with some of his Arab friends, he showed them the wonderful sights of the city; but do you know what impressed them the most? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fishing In Deep Water

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 16, 2016
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    The call of the Apostles, unlikely men, to do the extraordinary job of fishing for men, and give their lives for the sake of the Gospel.

    TITLE: Fishing in Deep Water TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 INTRO: There several passages that are unique to the Gospel of Luke. One of those passages is in Luke chapter 5. This is a story that involves fishing. Some people love to fish and there a lot of fish stories around today: One fellow spent the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Where Is Your Heart?

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016
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    Jesus tells us that our heart follows those things that are most important to us. This can be both good and dangerous. This is a msg for kids.

    Where Is Your Heart? If I say that I love someone with all my heart what do I mean? Or if I say I mean this from the bottom of my heart? What does that mean? It means I really mean it. The heart is sometimes identified with our emotions. We say things like this …sometimes we say I feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017
     | 4,452 views

    We are all created with a divine purpose. We need to let God show us what that purpose is.

    I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen for a Purpose (Luke 5:1-11) ~ Intro: Growing up I used to wonder how people got chosen for different things. Things like sports and other kinds of teams. The choosing I wondered about the most was regarding dating. Why did girls choose guys that they did? And why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist