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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Gone With The Wind

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 957 ratings
     | 104,483 views

    God uses a surge of problems sometimes to DIRECT us, to INSPECT us, to CORRECT us, to CONNECT US, to PROTECT US, to PERFECT us, & to PROJECT us. Link included to free PowerPoint Presentation and formatted text version.

    Gone With The Wind II Cor. 1:8; 4:8-10 --- Link includes formatted text and free PowerPoint... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Irma.html --- "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clean House Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2015
     | 12,677 views

    If we want to see our nation turn back to God, we must clean up God's house, the White House, and our own house.

    A company held an inter-office softball game every year between the marketing and support staff. One year, the support staff whipped the marketing department soundly, but the marketing department demonstrated how they earn their keep by posting this memo on the bulletin board after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Patriarchs The Awe Factor And The Fear Facto Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 30, 2016
     | 3,450 views

    The Patriarchs The Awe Factor and the Fear Factor Genesis 22:1-19 David Taylor July 3, 2016

    The Patriarchs The Awe Factor and the Fear Factor Genesis 22:1-19 David Taylor July 3, 2016 BI: God provides sacrificial lamb, provides for all things The overarching story of Genesis is the promise of a Deliverer whose mission will be to bless the nations by reversing the curse of sin, rescuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Could Your Tragedy Be The Result Of God’s Love? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 9, 2022
     | 1,751 views

    Hosea has a message of warning about a judgment coming. The purpose of this judgment is to cause brokenness that leads God’s people to a turning back to God. The purpose is for Israel in their brokenness to turn and restore their relationship to God.

    When a young man, who was a college baseball star, got in his car he had no idea what was about to happen. His blood alcohol content was way over the legal limit. The car sped to ninety miles per hour. The next thing he knew when he finally came out of a coma he was hooked up to machines. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He/She That Wins Souls Is Wise

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,522 views

    Soul winning was Jesus' main mission, ends human emptiness, interrupts the cycle of sin, honors the suffering of Jesus, and is the only brief opportunity of helping people switch eternal destinations.

    HE THAT WINS SOULS IS WISE Prov. 11:30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: AGGIE HELPS SHSU WIN $1 M 1. Mick, a student at SHSU, appeared on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” and won $500,000. He chose to risk it all on the final question. 2. "Which of the following birds does NOT build its own ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Shuts The Heavens To Speak To A Nation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 125 views

    1 Kings 17 shows us that in times of spiritual and economic famine, God is never without a voice or a plan. Elijah's boldness, the widow’s obedience, and God's miracles remind us that we serve a God who speaks, provides, tests, and resurrects.

    WHEN GOD SHUTS THE HEAVENS TO SPEAK TO A NATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-24 Supporting Texts: James 5:17-18; Psalm 33:18-19; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 11:6; Luke 4:25-26 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 17 introduces us to one of the most powerful prophets in Scripture—Elijah the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    What Do We Do When Tragedy Strikes?”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,881 views

    This section of God's Word shows us how two people responded to a tragedy. One example comes from a widow whose son died. The other comes from one of the greatest prophets in the Old Testament, Elijah.

    At some point it will likely happen to most of us. For each of us it will be different and yet the same. It will leave us with tears in our eyes and pain in our hearts. We call them tragedies—something that seems to turn our lives upside down. Because we live in a world stained by sin these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

    Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,265 views

    The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

    “What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Down But Not Out

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 75 ratings
     | 48,616 views

    There was hand-to-hand combat in the corners, but he still could turn to God. When you can't look this way or that you can always look up! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Down But Not Out 2 Corinthians 4:8-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DownButNotOut.html We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair [2Cor. 4:8]. Paul is making a comparison here. He says, "We are troubled." That is a comparative degree. But he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Kingdom Character-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2016
     | 4,050 views

    2 of 5. The events surrounding one of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the mothering potential of a harlot. How does a woman’s character reveal her potential as a mother? Motherhood/Mothering Potential is manifested in a woman’s approach to...

    KINGDOM CHARACTER-II—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential !!Take this sermon to the next level by focusing upon every Christian’s potential!! Attention: Is God leading you or has the devil been allowed access to your world because of the way in which you approach your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ills That Befall

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,517 views

    "Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, sickness, and trials in light of who they are in Jesus Christ.

    The Ills that Befall September 3, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: "Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Drury avatar

    When Hope Seems Dashed Series

    Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015
     | 8,300 views

    It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

    2 Kings 4: 8 - 36- the sixth sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 17 March 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: Introduction Elisha moved on from miracle of the sufficiency of the widow’s oil Now he is in Shunam – 5 miles from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    When Bad Things Happen? Is God Really In Control? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2020
     | 7,700 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. We need to build our lives on the right foundation so that when crisis and trials come we stand strong in Him and not fall.

    Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Opening thought: My sermon today is in response to a questions that was asked me a while back. Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Uncertain - The Collapse Of The Condo Complex In Surfside, Fl

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,227 views

    I prepared this message after the collapse of the condo complex in Surfside, FL

    Uncertain James 4:13-17 Intro. Have you been following the news of the building that collapsed in Miami this week? It has weighed heavily on my mind and heart all week. Details. - At about 1:30 AM on Wednesday morning a 12 story condo just crumbled to the ground in Surfside near ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Fairy Tales 3 - Chicken Little Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 3,381 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children. Either told to us by parents or at school as we gathered at the feet of our teachers. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. However, unknown to many of us they also taught us significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal