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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus Calls:

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    Draw aside and spend time with the Lord. Offload your problems and see how he wonderfully provides

    Binham 20-07-03 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from the record in St. Mark’s Gospel of the feeding of the five thousand. And this is the words of Jesus when he said to his disciples: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Keep The Unity Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 19,718 views

    God has given us a wonderful gift. He has called us to be his own, and he has given us unity in the Spirit. This oneness, this unity, is a GIFT, something we have from Christ.

    Ephesians 4:1-6 Grace, mercy and peace are yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. (Eph 4:1-6 NIV) "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. {2} Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Wait And See

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,839 views

    When it comes to God’s kingdom, at times we are unimpressed. But wait and see.

    Ezekiel 17:22-24 WAIT AND SEE Where do fireworks come from? This past weekend, many of you watched fireworks, and if you weren’t watching them, then you probably heard them. Where do they come from? How did this custom of shooting off fireworks begin? Fireworks were invented in China. Very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reason #1, We're Covered, Not Condemned! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    The “righteous requirements of the Law” are fully met in us because we’re covered by the blood of Christ, the price paid for our forgiveness.

    Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #1: We’re covered, not condemned! -Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: There are many reasons why we come to church—one is to get some encouragement. In spite of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Acts Of God

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,505 views

    What the Holy Spirit is doing in the life of a growing Christian

    18, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Acts of God Introduction: Have you ever wondered what the Holy Spirit is working at in your life? Do you wonder about His existence? Illus.: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Stand Firm Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 20,096 views

    The biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea is so obvious the skeptics can’t believe it and we mustn’t overlook it.

    OPENING: At the entrance to a one lane bridge in Sonoma Calif.: "When this sign is under water, this road is impassable." APPLICATION: Why does that seem so silly? Probably because it’s so obvious. If the water was up that far you couldn’t read sign anyway! The world’s can often be like that - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul's Principles For Handling Crises

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,606 views

    Paul came out of his crises even stronger in faith, courage, hope, and credibility. Every crisis that you pass through will either make you bitter or better - the choice is up to you!

    How Paul the Apostle Handled Crises Acts 27:21-Acts 28:1-20 Illustration: Test pilots have a litmus test for evaluating problems. When something goes wrong, they ask, "Is this thing still flying?" If the answer is yes, then there’s no immediate danger, no need to overreact. When Apollo 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Of The Mountain

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 20,256 views

    Help for difficult times

    Title: God of the Mountain and the Valley Text: I Kings 20:23-27 Intro: Have you ever faced a valley before? Where it seemed that you were out numbered; surrounded; and were completely and totally helpless. This must have been the way Israel felt this day. The year before Ben-hadad had brought 32 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gary Robinson avatar

    Look! Up In The Sky!

    Contributed by Gary Robinson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,848 views

    God rescues us from meaningless, purposeless, hopeless living.

    You can forget "The New Adventures of Superman." As far as I’m concerned, his old adventures are the greatest. I remember jumping off that big, yellow school bus, racing across the road and into the living room. I’d snap on the TV and wait for the tube to warm up. If I’d gotten home in time, I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does God Have To Throw A Brick

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    How does God get our attention?

    NR 23-07-06 Story: A young and successful executive was travelling through a rough neighbourhood, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Now Is The Time Of God's Favor

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,423 views

    Epiphany 3(C) - Now is the time of God’s favor and the day of salvation since the Lord provides his divine freedom so that our lives can proclaim God’s forgiveness.

    ISAIAH 61:1-6 - Epiphany 3 - January 22, 2006 (Outline) INTRO: Today the Lord is going to try to teach us how to live in the present, the here and now. In our society the present is often overlooked. In our lives we may be too busy living to pay attention to the present, as we ought. At times ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    We are all to be useable vessels for the Lord to use.We must be an example, we are to stand firm in our faith, and be a positive testimony to others.

    JARS OF CLAY 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 THIS SERMON WAS MADE FROM SOURCES ON SERMON CENTRAL AND MY PRIVATE STUDY. INTRO READ 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO SOMEONE ABOUT WHAT JESUS MEANS TO YOU? I HOPE ALL OF US CAN SAY YES TO THAT. HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    Three Assurances For A Child Of God

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,713 views

    God provides for us the blessing of His promises for difficult times and difficult situations in our lives. We need only "lean on His Word" and "trust Him,..even when we can’t trace Him".....

    Chapters 40-66 of Isaiah were probably written just before the Persians seized Babylon in 539 BCE and allowed the Israelite leaders from Jerusalem, who had been exiled to Babylon by the Babylonian conquerors, to return home. Isaiah was writing to encourage his exiled countrymen, and so "the year of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lamentations 3

    Contributed by Gareth Harron on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,240 views

    Why life is hard and why its OK to say so.

    Sunday 9th March 2008 Lamentations 3:19-33 Evening- Magheralin DISCLAIMER Sermons are the fruit of prayerful reflection- having studied the text, commentaries and other people’s interpretation. Any use of particular phraseology or similarity with other people’s work which has not been duly ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Gently Revealed Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,904 views

    Jesus takes time to reveal the resurrection to His disciples, with an empty tomb, a Bible study, and a personal visit - just as He reveals His new life to those that seek Him.

    Sometimes good news is just as hard to hear as bad news. When someone comes to your door and says "You’ve just won the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway" what is your first thought? "Nah". But if someone came to our door and said "I’m from the IRS and you are being audited" then we just might ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel