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  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Antodote For A Troubled Life

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,409 views

    I must use this period of ministry in addressing those very special saint who are experiencing UNUSUAL TROUBLE and are TROUBLED thereby. I need to address you because You and Your Experience has been Overlooked and given Too Little Attention by the minist

    “Trouble in my way, I have to cry sometimes. So much trouble, I have to cry sometimes. I lay awake at night, but that’s alright; Because I know Jesus will fix it after awhile.” Here we are again. I want to use this ‘Preaching Moment’ to deal with what’s going on underneath our skin. So, WE NEED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. K. Michael Bryant avatar

    Faith Not To Faint, Forget, Fret, Or Fear

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,433 views

    A study in the strength of faith.

    Amazing grace how sweet the sound. I want to start this morning with a little testimony. (I told a story about a trip to Atlanta and how I didn’t run from the Lord) So this morning when the phone rung at 6:00 AM and I was asked to preach for the Pastor at the 8:00AM service…I was reminded of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Mud Puddles, Dandelions, And Dreams

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    In life we must make the most out of the best, and the least out of the worse. Life is sad when we can not dream any more.

    MUD PUDDLES AND DANDELIONS AND DREAMS GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF LOVE AND TRUTH. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. There is nothing sadder in life than a person that has lost their dreaming ability. I. GOD NEEDS A VEHICLE OF TRUTH AND LOVE TODAY. TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "I'm Getting Ready For My Miracle"

    Contributed by Torey Higgs on May 24, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,862 views

    Learning Not to Give Up Because Your Miracle Is on The Way

    This Particular Story is an interesting story when you have a view point of the story now the best way to do that is to start from the beginning and go through it In an Expository Way. If you look at verse 1 in chapter 3 the first person that you are introduced to is the King of Israel who name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Live In Abundance

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference?

    Live in Abundance, Fully John 10:10 “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference? My guess is that those who don’t appear to be different from the rest of the crowd are not living an abundant life. The life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    #3 in Christmas series on fear. What was Joseph afraid of? How things looked.

    Matthew 1:18-25 – Appearances Can Be Deceiving Today we are continuing our series on fear. Four times in the Christmas story, someone is told not to be afraid. Today we are looking at the story of Joseph from Matthew 1:18-25. Now, there is a lot said about Mary, the topic of last week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Young avatar

    Handles For The Hard Times (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 4,550 views

    Fifth, and last sermon in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

    Handles for the Hard Times (Part 5) TEXT: Heb 12:4-11 INTRODUCTION · This is last in a series of 5 sermons on “Handling the Hard Times” · Have provided 7 handles to hold on to when the difficulties come & many of those handles have to do with the perspective we have, or the way we look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    The "Four F's" Of The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 381 ratings
     | 134,755 views

    The "Four F’s" of Christianity are: Fear not, Fret not, Faint not, Forget not.

    The Four “F’s” of the Christian Faith Ps 37:1-7; 39-40 1 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 7 - Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,260 views

    Part 7 of our series looks at where we get our Self-esteem. If we get it from any other place but God, we are setting ourselves up for low self-esteem.

    They Must be Giants 7 – Self-Esteem Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    The Forgiveness Wager

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
     | 2,389 views

    Asks listeners to identify with four characters who will challenge the current state of their faith.

    The Forgiveness Wager Luke 5:17-26 This is a great story for challenging your faith by identifying with some of the characters. Am I most like the optimistic friend, willing to go to great lengths and inconvenience to help a friend get in front of Jesus because I’m confident it’ll make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Sneak Preview

    Contributed by Philip Makari on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,110 views

    There is more to the transfiguration of Jesus than the actual event.

    THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS is another of those major events in the Bible that speak directly to us of his divine nature and point us strongly to the truth that he was indeed God’s unique and personal revelation of himself. Transfiguration Sunday therefore, is an important day on the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Conquer What You Fear

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    An Easter message: the courage to go on despite our fears comes from the resurrected Jesus dwelling within us.

    Conquer What You Fear Matthew 28:1-10 You understand the relationship of cause & effect. If that happened, then this results. When you enter a dark room and flip a light switch you expect the room to brighten. If you flip that switch and the windows open, you’re pretty surprised because the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Christmas Character #6 - Jesus Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,700 views

    Who is the center of your Christmas celebration? Who is Jesus to you?

    Christmas Characters #6 – Jesus - 23rd December 2007 am The Christmas story is truly amazing. Perhaps no other story in the Bible speaks with such clarity about the power and the purpose of God. Just the fact that God stepped out of eternity into time is mind-boggling. Look at the shepherds, lowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Rise Of A World Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
     | 2,897 views

    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Joshua-2 Samuel.

    Today, we set out on the second segment of our journey on God’s Route 66. This segment will be quite historical. These five historical books that we are going to survey today trace Israel’s transformation from a band of twelve wandering nomadic tribes to a powerful united nation. Also during this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry La Douceur avatar

    Called To Fish

    Contributed by Larry La Douceur on May 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    To Realize Your Potential – We should NOT think so much of what we are as what the Lord will do with us if we let HIM

    Called to Fish Luke 5:1-11 Thanks and Praise be to God, that starting today we have a new facility (new to us) to worship in on each Lords day. Having this facility presents both blessing’s and challenges, today we will address one of the challenges. Before the challenge is stated, I would like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ