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  • Rev. Randy Barker avatar

    John 9:25

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014
     | 8,148 views

    john 9:25

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    When You Need A Little Shade Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
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     | 11,062 views

    God provides for His people what we need when we need it.

    • Do you ever need a little shade in this life? John Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pain Perspective - Pt. 3 - People, Permanent, And Perfected Pain Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2014
     | 5,884 views

    It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

    Pain Perspective Pt. 3 – People, Permanent, and Perfected Pain You will remember that there are only three things that are certain in life . . . death, taxes, and then we added pain to the list because we are told in Genesis 3:19 that because of our own fallenness we will be: “be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrating Trials Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014
     | 3,904 views

    Jesus is tempted by Satan

    Celebrating Trials After Baptism - Jesus must narrow focus Luke 4:1-13 Led by the HS into the wilderness expressly to be tested/tempted. Three Environments - Wilderness - High Place - City Monks went to desert for Spiritual warfare. Tested - what does success look like? After 40 days - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Tempt Me! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013
     | 3,925 views

    Trials are a part of our life in this world. They make us stronger, but there are times to ask NOT to be tested.

    1. CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Amazing Grace When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 8, 2013
     | 6,366 views

    It is often in the difficult times of life that we grow the most in Christ. Those times when it may even seem as though God has forsaken us, are times we can look back at later, and see his presence and grace abiding with us. It is often in those times

    GOD’S GRACE WHEN LIFE IS HARD Rom. 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: 1.)Several years ago Lanny and Marietta Wolfe wrote a hymn of the faith whose chorus goes: A.)"For whatever it takes to draw closer to you, Lord, That’s what I’ll be willing to do; For whatever it takes to be more like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Meaning In A Meaningless Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 15, 2013
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    Discovering how the woman at the well found meaning in life.

    “Finding Meaning in a Meaningless Life” May 19, 2013 John 4:2-26 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John. 2 But in fact Jesus was not baptizing. His disciples were. 3 When the Lord found out about all this, he left Judea. He went back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Can You Trust Your Faith? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
     | 7,705 views

    Do we have a faith that can be trusted in difficult times?

    Can You Trust Your Faith? James 1:2-8 Someone once said, “A faith that can’t be tested can’t be trusted.” That is precisely what God’s Word is telling us in our text. James is encouraging us to understand that faith must be, and will be tested. But let’s think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Face To Face With Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
     | 6,834 views

    What is the purpose of trials and tests?

    Face to Face with our Faith James 1:9-20 Max Lucado shares a story that happened in November 2004. A group of teenagers decided it would be fun to steal a car and go for a joyride. They find a credit card, get some groceries, a 20 lb turkey, and head to the video store. There they are caught on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eli's Sign

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015
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     | 4,365 views

    Eli's Sign is a real life experience of a 3 year old and his influence on his family that illustrates GOD'S love for us. Out of the mouth of babes...comes profound insight. Perhaps that is why GOD says we need to come to HIM as children.

    2014.11.25_Eli’s Sign William Akehurst, HSWC Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pit's Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015
     | 7,305 views

    Joseph learned a big lesson in his life and it all started with a pit. This is about the pit's we all fall into in life's journey.

    A. GOD’S AVERAGE JOE is saying: -“I RELATE TO EVERYBODY.” -“I LOVE EVERYBODY.” 1. I don’t “I HAVE TO FIT IN THE CROWD - THING”” 2. Or “I have a certain “STATUS” I have to MAINTAIN” B. God desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011
     | 7,066 views

    John the Baptist is an example of what it means to prepare the way for Jesus' return.

    Mark 1:1-8 “Preparation” INTRODUCTION Our journey through Advent seems to be a sprint. We are already celebrating the Second Sunday in Advent. Last week we focused on Jesus’ promise to come again in order to complete his establishment of the kingdom of God. The key word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Facing Trials With Joy

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2012
     | 8,710 views

    Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of trials?

    FACING TRIALS WITH JOY James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following At A Distance

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2012
     | 4,127 views

    Does being a follower automatically make you a success? Peter shows us what it is to follow at a distance and the reprecussions that it can bring to your life if you are not willing to follow at the side of Jesus. Fortunately, Peter changed his ways and

    Following at a Distance Luke 22:54-62 Jn. 21:1-9; 15-19 Ups and Downs of life (Altibajos)----we all experience them. Like Peter, we have our moments in life when we are ready to die for Jesus, then, a little later, in midst of uncertainty and anxiety, we are at the point of denying Him Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Recovery Of Treasured Possessions Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2012
     | 5,116 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 15: 8 – 32

    Luke 15: 8 – 32 The Recovery Of Treasured Possessions 8 “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel