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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Where Is Your Faith

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010
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     | 22,355 views

    In a crisis, faith can disappear without Christ

    WHERE IS YOUR FAITH? Lost in a crisis. Found in Christ. Luke 8:22-25 One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. 23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dare To Believe: Longing For The Calm Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 6, 2010
     | 4,503 views

    Do you wondering when the boat will stop rocking or if you’ll be swamped and drown if things continue the way they are? There is calm...

    -Ferry crossing from Sydney NS to Port aux Basques, NL. Five hours often on rough seas. My experience one night of being on deck; longed for calm sea, better yet calm spirit so I could sleep. Through a hole in the clouds I saw the North Star. Fixed my eyes on the star. In the storm I found ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why Wait?

    Contributed by Marian Marrero on Mar 4, 2010
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    Waiting on God’s Timing

    This is a word or a verb that is very hard for most people. It requires a lot from someone to do this action. We tend to want things fast, our dreams or our goals reached quickly, to get married and it hurts or terrifies us when we can’t see or do what we want rigtht away. We tend to take actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ihope

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,780 views

    Without hope we will continually find our faith subject to the whims and haphazard circumstances of this fallen world.

    IHOPE #1 November 30, 2008 Introduction Saw IHOP sign. Add an E and you get HOPE. Had Cina make a powerpoint. Henriann thought it would make people hungry for pancakes. Sorry, no pancakes. We need to talk about hope Especially relevant in this time of the year leading up to Christmas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    The Risen Christ Comes To Us

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 18, 2009
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    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Series B

    2nd Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, the resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, has been the greatest news that the world has ever heard. It turns our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You May Overflow With Hope

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 8,241 views

    Advent 2(A) - You may overflow with hope by the endurance in God’s word in order to become an encouragement to others.

    "YOU MAY OVERFLOW WITH HOPE" (Outline) December 6, 2009 - ADVENT 2 - Romans 15:4-13 INTRO: One often associates the word hope with the future. Today’s verses describe the word hope as one of the present gifts God gives to every believer. Notice the words in our verses for today: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006
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     | 3,340 views

    Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

    Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving Is A Cousin To Hope

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014
     | 7,738 views

    DREAM BIGGER: Thanksgiving and appreciation are cousins to HOPE. When you marry a person you get the whole family. If we desire HOPE, than we must develop an attitude of thanksgiving.

    THANKSGIVING IS A COUSIN TO HOPE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Perhaps we often say: God is good... all the time... And all the time God is good... I. TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY WE HAVE, TODAY IS GONE, TOMORROW MAY NEVER BE, SO WE HAVE TODAY... WHAT WE WE DO WITH THIS DAY? A. Often we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Not Everyone Who Says "Lord, Lord" Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2014
     | 22,622 views

    Who then can enter into the Kingdom?

    Not Everyone Who Says, "Lord, Lord" Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction One of the favorite gospel songs sung in the rural Tennessee churches where I have pastored for many years is “When We All Get to Heaven”. But is everyone who sings this song going to heaven? Is everyone who has at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grace Abounding

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    Grace contrasted with law as an answer to the evil of the world

    We went to the zoo on bank holiday Monday. I was like a kid - excited at seeing all the differeent creatures. We saw kangaroos, girafes, leopards, lions and tigers, it was all very exciting. But one creature they had on display was easily missed, They had a little cage wiith the caption ’the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Jesus-One Of Us Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    When it comes to our eternity we ALL need help. No matter how hard we work at it we can never EARN our salvation. 1. The Problem–easily identifiable, Sin. 2. The Prognosis–Remove Sin, you are safe; stay in, you are dead. 3. The Prescription–demands

    Jesus–One of Us Series: Messages from Hebrews 2:5–18 Hebrews INTRODUCTION We all have problems from time to time that require professional help. If you have car trouble you call a mechanic. If you have Health problems you call a doctor. Would you let someone work on your car who had never even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What Would We Do Without It?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    Genesis 1:1-5 Mark 1:4-11 “What Would We Do Without It?” Today is Baptism of the Lord Sunday. It is a day when we are called to “Remember our baptisms and be thankful.” Of course, if you were baptized as a baby, you probably do not remember your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Keep Your Eyes On The Road Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    Sermon on the Sixth Petition: Lead us not into temptation.

    We all know how dangerous drinking and driving is but did you know that texting and driving is even riskier? Car & Driver magazine found that it took an impaired driver traveling 110 km an hour, 5 meters longer to stop than when he was sober. Five meters is more than a car length. When they ran the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    Jesus is the ever-present King who rode along the palm laden road to the Cross of Calvary in order to bear our shame. He came to declare he’s the way, the truth, and life, and he’s calling us to change our perception of him towards God’s eternal light.

    INTRO Let’s start our time this morning with an interesting, Palm Sunday, brain tease. Listen to this account, and picture in your mind “the one” I am going to speak about. Okay, here we go… The crowds cheered and waved their hands. Many stood upon their tip-toes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Getting To Know Him 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2010
     | 3,465 views

    Paul is asking God to give us spiritual eyes to understand the hope we have been called to. What is the hope we have been called to? Is it Sunday morning Church attendance and trying to be good people?

    Dakota Community Church November 7, 2010 Getting to Know Him - 2 Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite