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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Master Of The Wind

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    A look at Christ’s control in our lives

    IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT. THE WIND HOWLED BLOWING THE TOP OFF THE BREAKERS BEFORE THEY CRASHED BACK INTO THE TROUGHS BELOW. THE DARKNESS WAS BROKEN BY MOMENTARY STREAKS OF LIGHT AS THE CLOUDS RACED ACROSS THE FACE OF THE FULL MOON. COULD IT BE? YES IT WAS HARD TO BELIEVE BUT THERE WAS A BOAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Man That Vanished

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    Some people come to an altar during or after a service to get saved or rededicate their lives and you never see them again. What happens to them?

    MARK 5:15 - MATT.8:28-34 "THE MAN THAT VANISHED" A) This incident has often been called, "The Pig Affair." * Jesus was doing two things in this experience: One: He was demonstrating His power to deliver men from the darkest forces imaginable, men possessed by devils! * He wanted the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Finding Nemo (The Heart Of The Father) Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,587 views

    Part 2 of Series on Movie Blockbuster themes

    Show video clip of Finding Nemo. Good morning and welcome to Bethany. Please sign your attendance pad—and please look at the opportunities to be in ministry—take and complete one of those forms if you have the talents that God can use in that ministry here at Bethany.If you are a guest—I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Peter Parry avatar

    Worry

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,013 views

    The two Christian ingredients for combating worry are having Jesus in your heart and having faith in Jesus.

    WORRY (Mt.8:23-27) It is one of the Bible’s prescriptions for worry--this incident on the sea I just read to you. How often we are told not to worry, but worry we do about our health, job, family, some personal problem, some world crisis, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Same Storm, Different Day

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    A believer can confidently weather the worst storm life has to offer.

    Same Storm, Different Day Matt. 8:22-27 Oct. 30, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In the film The Perfect Storm, a seasoned crew of fishermen aboard the fishing boat the Andrea Gail had gone out fishing for swordfish in beautiful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    God Is Present Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    Our source of strength as we face the storms of life is that God is present "in the boat" with us.

    Matthew 8:23-27 “God is Present” INTRODUCTION After the monsoon storm of last Tuesday, we can easily identify with the disciples and the tempest in which they found themselves. Even with the advantages of Doppler radar and the eagerness of weather reporters who finally had something to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    Overcoming Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,378 views

    The miracle of the storm teaches us that we can overcome the storms of life.

    Over Coming Life’s Storms Miracles # 16 Matthew 8:23-27 I. The Situation they were in. A. They were following Jesus B. They were in a boat. ( A tight place with nowhere to run) II. The storm that came while they were following Jesus. A. It was a sudden storm. (No Warning) B. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,263 views

    what it takes to be a disciple

    The Costs of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-34 July 20, 1997 Intro: Did you ever hear about the pig and the chicken who got together one day on the farm. They got to talking about how nice their farmer was, and that they should do something nice in return for him. The chicken made the suggestion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking Up With Jesus

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,671 views

    A sermon based on Matthew 8:28-34 (and other gospels) about the Gadarene Demoniacs. Sermon asks the question of why the whole city wanted Jesus to leave their region.

    Sermon for 1/29/2006 Introduction: Seinfeld episode where George breaks up with his girlfriend "It’s not you, it’s me." ~George. Before George can say his line, his girlfriend beats him to the line. "If it’s anybody, it’s me." I get this in our text. They don’t threaten Jesus with His life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Jesus' Power Over Life's Storms

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 13,636 views

    God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

    One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rx For The Soul - Relieving Stress Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,182 views

    Stress is a common emotion in every person’s life, but God said we should not allow it dominate our lives and gave us, in the life of Jesus, an example of how to deal with the anxieties and worries that bring stress into our lives.

    OPEN: An elderly mountain farmer had been involved in an accident between his mule-drawn wagon and an car driven by another man. Now, the farmer was suing the driver, claiming personal injuries as a result of the accident. When the farmer was on the stand, the attorney for the driver of the car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Bond avatar

    "Lessons Learned From The Storm" Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 20,606 views

    God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

    One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    Are You Ready For The Storm?

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 15,820 views

    No matter who you are the storms of life will come and beat against your life. Are you ready for that storm?

    I want to pick up right where we left off last Sunday morning. By way of review for those of you who weren’t here, the most important thing that I want you to know from last week is “It ain’t over till it’s over”. God has last at bats in your situation. This morning, don’t look at: ¸ The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Barrett avatar

    Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    Expository sermon which outlines the cost of discipleship in light of what Christ has done for us.

    The cost of discipleship Illustration: John Wesley and the Moravians. - during the storm the Moravians had a peace and were singing to God - they were totally committed to God and therefore they knew their lives were in Gods hands - John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Facing Life's Storms Without Fear Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    What do you do in the storms of life? Let’s look at the story of Jesus calming the storm, and get some principles to help us understand and handle the storms of life. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    <OPENING ILLUS> Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. 1. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness