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  • Mark Haines avatar

    Is God Silent? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    An exploration of the biblical texts asking God why and seeking an answer to the question “Is God silent when I am hurting?”

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust in God even in times of adversity when He seems silent. Response: individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will accept the invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray. Introduction: In the fall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Gone With The Wind

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 957 ratings
     | 104,619 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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    Faith And Hope

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,884 views

    A sermon on the 2nd Lesson Faith and Hope

    22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith and Hope" "Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    A Spirit Of Rebellion

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 27,781 views

    A vivid picture of what happens to an individual when they are given over to the devil.

    “A SPIRIT OF REBELLION” Text: Mark 5:1-5 Introduction: You would recognize him the moment that you saw him. 1. His hair was matted together. 2. His face was unshaven. 3. He was foaming and frothing at the mouth. 4. Blood was flowing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Only The Star Remains

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,206 views

    When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.

    Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Emotional Burnout Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 21, 2011
     | 8,161 views

    Emotional burnout can be devastating to our life if let it go unchecked. David shares a blessing with us from Psalm 40:1-3

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you ever get to the point where you ready to just check out, things are hitting you from every direction, and you are at your wits end. • Life runs at a fast pace these days and it is easy to get overly stressed or emotionally burned out. • The American Psychological ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Garden Of Gethsemane" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2013
     | 10,881 views

    A sermon about peace through doing God's will.

    "24 Hours that Changed the World: The Garden of Gethsemane" Mark 14:32-52 In my parents' house there is a map of the history of the world, and it's a BIG map. It wasn't created by a specifically "Christian" publishing house; I believe it was put out by National Geographic, and fairly ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "I Want To Be Somebody"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,355 views

    A sermon about the wisdom and power of God.

    1 Corinthians 1:18-31 “I Want to Be Somebody” I just want to “be somebody” cries the burned out, workaholic father who comes home so tired and frustrated each night he has little energy for his wife and kids. I just want to “be somebody” bemoans the teenager ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dealing With Discouragement

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,572 views

    Discouragement and sometimes depression are a normal part of life for many of us. This sermon looks at what can stimulate our discouragement and how God deals with his discouraged child.

    Dealing with Discouragement, 1 Kings 19:1-18 One pastor talks about the time when he offered prayers for healing, especially for those who were emotionally hurting. He gave an invitation to come forward for prayer. One by one, then a few more, and before long two thirds of the congregation was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Disaster Hits.... God's At Work Doing Far More Loving Than Judging

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    This sermon is a pastoral sermon exploring the question where is God when disaster hits. It was written following the bushfires in Victoria, Australia.

    How have you coped with the week? Early in the week I was wondering if this was a nightmare? But as the week went on the reality was hitting home. Already 180 lives lost and coroner has allowed for up to 300 deaths.. A national news reader that I watched daily dead. A town completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Touch Of Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,888 views

    Jesus dealt with a woman who faced a desperate situation. She had faced an infirmity for twelve long years, and spent all she had in search of healing. When all she had left was faith, she discovered that she had all she needed.

    The Touch of Deliverance Mark 5: 24-34 As we continue through Mark’s gospel, we come to a woman who faced great difficulty in life. This account takes place within the intense moments for Jairus as he waited for Jesus to make it to his house and heal his young daughter. As we examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 6, 2020
     | 6,369 views

    “Do you have a deep, consistent, abiding sense of peace?” What is the indicator of perfect peace? If you have an undisturbed and sound sleep, then you are at perfect peace. Read further...

    Text: Isaiah 26:1-4 Theme: Trust in the Lord Introduction: The Lord is good; His love endures forever. God willing, we will meditate on the theme, HOPE AMIDST DESPAIR, throughout August. Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite resources and people around us. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Pandemic Christmas And New Possibilities

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 18, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    A Christmas Reflection.

    The Pandemic Christmas and New Possibilities Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 1:1-14. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, On this Christmas Day, we have a text from the Gospel according to Saint John (John 1:1-14) for our reflection: “In the beginning was the Word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Sea And The River

    Contributed by Tarran Dookie on May 22, 2023
     | 1,404 views

    Explores the difference between the sea and the river from a Biblical perspective. Explains why according to Revelation 21:1 there is no more sea in the new heaven and new earth.

    THE SEA AND THE RIVER (by brother Tarran Dookie) THE EARTH UNDER THE SEA 2Pet 3:5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water. Gen 1:1-2,9-10 In the beginning God created the heaven and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victorious Life

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Mar 16, 2025
     | 407 views

    We are often too reluctant to tell others that we actually doubt God‟s existence.

    VICTORIOUS LIFE Psalm 13:1-6 We are often too reluctant to tell others that we actually doubt God?s existence. Why are we in doubt? We might feel that we have done a lot for the Lord. We have sacrificed everything for Him. We have put in a lot of work, time, mind, feelings and even money. It?s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational