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  • Sidney Sumida avatar

    Living Above Our Storms: Part 3 - The Reasons For Storms In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,518 views

    Discovering the three main reasons why God allows us to experience hardships and difficulties

    THE REASONS FOR STORMS IN OUR LIVES Reading Text: Proverbs 6:23, Romans 8:28-29 INTRODUCTION As stated in our previous teaching series, no one is exempt for the storms of life. Trials, tragedies, and misfortunes will come to the righteous as well as the unrighteous (Matthew 5:45), ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Deliverer From Judah Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,851 views

    This is the 2nd part of Judges which looks at spiritual warfare and how the enemy can be dealt with through a deliverer from Judah

    Re-cap on previous points of ‘Living with the enemy’: Slide 1 21 chapters spanning almost 400 years Slide 2 The six major judges slide 3 The territory taken from Jericho slide 4 Israel continued a cycle of apostasy, oppression, crying out to God, then deliverance. It wasn’t a single nation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The Future Series

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    See through the ’now’ to where you are headed. the ’now’ is the vehicle to your destiny. Stop looking at things and start looking through them.

    • Brian Houston once said “Christianity is not just about having enough food for your table; it is about having enough food to put on the tables of others” • And he goes on to say that that does not mean literally feeding everyone, but having enough in reserve – time, emotional support, finances, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Yes You Can Change The World

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    When one person gets full of God and the anointing they can change thier world.

    Yes You Can Change The World Pastor Ken Crow 1 Samuel 17:23-32 (King James Version) 23And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. 24And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Road Rules - Pt. 3 - Hurdles Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,534 views

    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    Road Rules Pt. 3 – Hurdles I. Introduction As I have been telling you I was a runner in high school. I joined my school’s Cross Country Team and begin to train! (Slide 2) By finishing 11th in State I earned my letterman’s jacket. Out of the lessons that I learned running we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Un Gusano Victorioso

    Contributed by Luis Marquez on May 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,470 views

    Cuando enfrentamos una prueba o adversidad, cuando la carga que llevamos encima es insoportable, cuando vemos abuso de autoridad y no podemos hacer nada, ¿no es cierto que podemos sentirnos pequeños e indefensos como esos animalitos? En el libro de Isaía

    INTRODUCCIÓN: En la vida hay muchas contradicciones y contrastes. El átomo siendo lo más pequeño, acumula una gran energía. La hormiga tiene una fuerza increíble para su tamaño. En el lenguaje usamos expresiones tales como: una mujer bella (un monstruo), algo genial (que bárbaro) etc. En La Biblia ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit And Flesh

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010
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     | 13,679 views

    Exploring the dynamic between our flesh and the Spirit at work within believers. Where is hope?

    Spirit and Flesh: Spirit or Flesh? Text: Romans 8:1-11 Message given at New Hope Christian Fellowship April 27, 2008 Sterling C. Franklin Purposes: • To bless and encourage the congregation. • To point them in the direction of holiness and purity. • To convict the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Barriers Roadblocks And Bottlenecks Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,001 views

    Ultimately, the Gospel will not be hindered.

    I had this job one summer where I delivered eggs to omelet shops, small groceries, bakeries and such on the East side of the San Francisco Bay. It was a crazy job fraught with difficulties and adventure. You would think the most difficult place to make deliveries would be Berkley because of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recipe For Success Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,362 views

    This is part 2... Joseph is our example of how to be successful under trials and temptations

    Recipe for Success Genesis 39:7-10 Last week I started a two part sermon series called Recipes from The Book… the Bible The Bible is truly God’s recipe book for happiness, success, joy, purity, eternal life, etc Last week we looked at the Recipe for Disaster, and our example was King ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Stages Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,717 views

    Three groups of persons within the family of faith are addressed. What is said of each group doesn’t appear to be age related. These groups may represent different levels of Christian maturity within the community. We could call them three stages of spir

    1 JOHN 2: 12-14 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] SPIRITUAL STAGES [Ephesians 6:10-20] In the introduction or prologue John indicated that the general purpose of his letter was to help believers mature into Christ-likeness. Having laid down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battles You Must Win

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,347 views

    Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In

    Battles You Must Win Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In order to enforce our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Old Life - New Life Pt 2

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2013
     | 2,915 views

    Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus.

    Old Life - New Life Pt 2 August 18, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Sin is not our master; we have a victorious life in Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 6:9-14 Supplemental Passage: But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Must Be Conquered

    Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 24, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    Sin must be conquered in our life. This sermon will examine four facts concerning sin.

    Key Question: What was the difference between Abel’s sacrifice and that of Cain’s? There are four facts concerning sin which are found in these verses. I. Sin will keep us from doing our best unto the Lord. “Therefore, by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,367 views

    This is the third and final sermon in the series and the most powerful. It was lengthy and had to be broken into two parts to get it properly preached, especially as it motivated me to follow several "rabit trails" and really impacted people's lives.

    The Spirit of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb's Expectation The Spirit of Expectancy Caleb’s Expectation Part 3 of a Series (Note: parts of this sermon were adopted from Sermon Central Contributor David Dykes from his sermon "Caleb: How to Thrive at Age 85!") TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 New ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Conquering The Giant Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Apr 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,602 views

    Fear stops us dead in our tracks! Fear prevents us from receiving all God has for us and walking the path He has prepared for us. Get this message from Gideon and overcome your fears!

    Conquering the Giants Message one of four FEAR / EASTER April 08, 2012 Michael Wiley Easter --- Introduction: It's dark out, and you're home alone. You’re wrapped up in a warm blanket reading your favorite book. You see it and hear it at the same time: The front door suddenly moves. Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ