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  • John Gaston avatar

    Are You A Water Bailer, Or Storm Stopper?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2016
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     | 8,762 views

    Christians & the Church are destined for storms. Storms give us the opportunity to grow and to partner with God for a miracle. We can be water bailers, or storm stoppers! Regardless, we have Jesus as our resource. Lean on Him!

    WATER BAILERS OR STORM STOPPERS? Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: VINNIE’S BEALTED FATHER’S DAY GIFT 1. An old Italian man lived alone outside the city of Chicago. He wanted to dig his tomato garden, but it was too hard of work for him. 2. His only son, Vinnie, who used to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 10, 2016
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    This message focuses on the example that Jesus gave us when interacting with people who are living in sin and the contradictions that the Church exhibits when dealing with the sins of heterosexuals versus homosexuals. We must have the same standard.

    Christian Part 2 Scriptures: John 8:2-11; 1 Corinthian 6:9-10 Introduction This is part two of my message I’ve titled “Christian.” Last week I shared with you the comments made by two pastors in reference to the Orlando shooting and how they were happy about it. I told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hebrews- " Encouragement For A Life Of Faith" Part 1 -- " The Real Deal" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 11, 2016
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     | 7,637 views

    Part 1 of Hebrews-- Hebrews chapter 1- The real deal

    Hebrews “Encouragement for a life of faith” Part 1 “The Real deal” Today we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of Hebrews I chose Hebrews because it complements Exodus nicely Over the next several weeks we are going to look at this great book With a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longings To Be Followed-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2016
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    1 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

    LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-I—John 8:12 Attention: VBS Theme this week: ‘Following Jesus, The Light of the world.’ There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Chronicle Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016
     | 6,626 views

    Even godly people struggle with bouts of despair and depression. Take a look at Elijah's life and find biblical ways to deal with these issues.

    What a strange turn of events in the life of our hero we read in 1 Kings 19. Why would this man of God be so despondent that he hoped to die? Let’s recount the circumstances that brought Elijah to this point as we explore a chronicle of despair. First, Elijah had stood boldly before King Ahab ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Need A Volunteer...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,076 views

    If you know Jesus this morning, your Royalty friend! Your a child of the most high God, you are wonderfully made, you have the world at your finger tips and command! Joy, happiness, prosperity and every promise in the bible, can be and are yours today!

    I NEED A VOLUNTEER! I've got the victor living in me, I've got the victor living in me, I'm not moved by what I feel or see, I've got the victor living in me! Sometimes in all the hoop la and the things of life, called circumstances! We forget, who we are and what we have, that God has given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Gets Your Blessing? Series

    Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Aug 13, 2016
     | 7,724 views

    We do not obtain the blessings of God because we deserve them. We obtain them because He loves us and it brings Him glory.

    Who Gets Your Blessing? One of the most dramatically unqualified biblical heroes I can think of is Jacob. He was a liar, a con, a trickster, a fraud. He spent much of his life haunted by bad decisions and exiled to the chaos of self-inflicted consequences. And yet God called him, chose him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Courageous Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 17, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,499 views

    This is part of The Christian's Heart series dealing with various qualities found within a believer's heart. This sermon is on the quality of courage. Through the life of Joshua we realize a courageous heart is a faithful, word-filled and trusting heart.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Courageous Heart” Introduction A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. Courage is putting our faith in action. To have ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    There's A Storm Brewing Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,380 views

    When the storms of life come our way we need to lean upon Jesus to see us through them.

    There's A Storm Brewing Text: Acts 27:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man stood on the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. The night was rolling and no cars passed. The storm was so strong, he could hardly see a few feet ahead of him. Suddenly he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Showcase Of Grace

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 23, 2016
     | 4,987 views

    God's grace is given to us to be displayed like a masterpiece.

    I want to share a story with you of a man who discovered grace, not only from God but also from man. It has been stated that grace is “ getting the absolute best when deserving the absolute worst.” The word for grace in the Greek meant unmerited favor. So you football pros can play a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Unsafe Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2016
     | 6,049 views

    Unsafe prayers are those which take us out of our comfort zone, which expose us to God, which thrust us out into the realm of faith and cause us to completely rely on God. Are you ready to pray unsafe prayers?

    UNSAFE PRAYERS Jer. 42:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE LUMBERYARD 1. A man went to the lumber yard and said to an attendant, “I want 5 4X2’s.” The attendant said, “Do you mean 2X4’s?” He answered, “Let me go out to the truck to ask.” 2. He went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Lives: Understanding The Mystery Of The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 5, 2015
     | 8,003 views

    A message about what the empty tomb means and how Christ overcome all obstacles.

    Title: He Lives: Understanding the Mystery of the Empty Tomb Theme: Show that there is life In the grave. Text: Mark 16:1 – 8, Luke 24:2 - 3 Communion – Road to Emmaus Luk 24:13-35 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    O Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 20, 2015
    based on 65 ratings
     | 39,801 views

    According to our text in Psalm 8, God’s majesty is witnessed or seen in various ways. 1- God’s majesty is seen in the heavens 2- God’s majesty is heard from the children 3- God’s majesty is witnessed by the enemy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Everyone needs recognition for his accomplishments, but few people make the need known quite as clearly as the little boy who said to his father: "Let's play darts. I'll throw and you say "Wonderful!'" Human praise. Do we ever overdo it? I think they overdo it in Hollywood! But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,123 views

    What will it really take for God to use what is in our hands? The Spirit of God wants be break all bondages in our life, empower us to use the unconventional, discarded and stuff that is given up for being useless. Finally our genuine thirst for God ...

    Opening illustration: In 1996, a young marine corporal named Joey Mora was standing on a platform of an aircraft carrier patrolling the Iranian Sea. Incredibly, he fell overboard. His absence was not known for 36 hours. A search and rescue mission began, but was given up after another 24 hours. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doubting Abram

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 25, 2015
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     | 9,204 views

    In the roller coaster ride of Abram's faith, we see a time of doubt and God's reassurance that He would be faithful to Abram. WE see that Abrams faith erased his doubt and was what saved him.

    Doubting Abram Genesis 15: 1-6 (NLT) Intro: Mr. Jones called his pastor from the hospital one day and frantically said, "Oh, pastor come quickly, my son, John was just bitten by a rattle snake and is at the point of death." Of course the pastor hurried to the side of the worried father. "Pastor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist