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    Surviving Life's Storms With Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 1,633 views

    Regardless of the severity of your personal storm, survival is possible by remaining steadfast in the ship of Jesus Christ.

    In these challenging times, it is evident that we are facing a storm in our country. Many people are losing their jobs, homes, and struggling to make ends meet. The stress and despair can be overwhelming, leading some to make drastic decisions. However, amidst this storm, there is hope in our Lord ...read more

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    Fueling Your Inner Flame SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 1,792 views

    We will explore Biblical teachings that inspire us to maintain our personal and communal spiritual fervor.

    Today, we will explore the importance of keeping the fire burning in our personal lives and in our church. When people say, "That church is really on fire," or "That person is on fire for the Lord," it signifies a vibrant and passionate faith. Let's examine some Bible verses that encourage us to ...read more

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    Your Character Arc

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 30, 2011
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    If you’re a person of faith, you are a person in process. It’s process guided by the Holy Spirit, of course, and what he’s doing is -- he’s transforming you from building your life around yourself to building it around God.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 31, 2011 YOUR CHARACTER ARC Isaac Butterworth Genesis 32:22-32 (NIV) 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Aroma Therapy

    Contributed by Jerry O'sullivan on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,602 views

    Big Idea: What does it mean to live our lives as the aroma of Christ? We are the Aroma of Christ when our life smells of success, service, sacrifice and sincerity so that it causes people to remember Jesus.

    Introduction: (BLACK SLIDE on screen Votive Candles with chocolate chip cookie Smell lit in sanctuary giving off pleasant aroma throughout Jerry enters auditorium from back with tray of cookies) Good Morning my name is Jerry O’Sullivan I am one of the pastors here at Shelter Rock Church and I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Anointing

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
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    Believing is critical to living for God. Believing will establish your faith and salvation. But to personally know Jesus will change your life.

    I would like to ask the Lord this morning what He wants me to do to be an effective part of His plan. Personally, I can say I do not want things to become routine for us. I hope we all have come here for the same reasons. We are hungry for God. It is important that we study God’s Word closely. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stewards Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 2, 2001
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    Everything we have came from God- even our personalities- and we need to exercise proper stewardship within this reality.

    Stewards March 3, 2001 We don’t have stewards in most areas of our lives anymore, but in a bygone day, stewards were tremendously important. In fact, the efficient operation of a household depended on the faithfulness and diligence of the steward. The steward was the official who controlled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Cope With My Own Mortality?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 17, 2010
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    In the brief moment we call now, we may either accomplish some great thing for the cause of Christ, or we may exist. If we choose the latter, we sacrifice marvellous opportunities to serve with distinction.

    “I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence For Worship Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017
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    Our acceptance before God in worship is based on the sacrifice Jesus made at Calvary in our behalf. While we daily seek to please God in all we do, our confidence before God is in the cross.

    3.12.17 Intro I thought I was finished with our series on worship. But this week the Lord has dealt with me about something that is essential for entering into the fullness of worship that we have talked about. As you recall, in the last message we saw worship as more than a one-way declaration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Smelly Feet Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    247 million Americans call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. What is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple. (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

    Hello COTR- third week- series about being a disciple Talk this morning about Smelly Feet. In our culture we identify ourselves as Christians, Jesus calls us to be His disciples. Disciple- Gk- learner, pupil, follower, student. He is Lord- we follow, pursue Him, do what He did. In reality we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Truth About Betrayal

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 22, 2001
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    The story of Jesus and His betrayal by Judas challenges us to consider the real truth about betrayal, and our personal struggle with it.

    "The Truth About Betrayal" Matthew 26:17-35 INTRODUCTION When you hear the word "betrayal", what do you think of? Do you think of --- Joseph, Jacob, David, Julius Caesar, Benedict Arnold, or perhaps someone close to you? To "betray" means "to prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bartholomew Series

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,505 views

    How do you qualify to be chosen to be a personal companion and confidant of God-in-the-Flesh? We’ve been looking at these men whom Jesus chose to be with Him in the closest and most personal of ways ,so far we’ve seen that they all had a lot wrong with

    Bartholomew 2/07 John 1: 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Midst Of Adversity

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
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    A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

    IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doctor Jesus

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020
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     | 4,434 views

    Just like with a medical doctor, there are diagnostics that can be performed that will shed light on a person's spiritual condition...

    The other day I took Shannon to her pediatrician because she had been having stomach pains. I noticed how the nurse took Shannon’s vitals—weight and temperature. Afterwards the doctor came in and asked Shannon to sit up on the gurney. Dr. McDaniel listened to Shannon’s heartbeat and breathing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Freedom Isn’t Free"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,530 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others - while tears, pain, and death still exist – to set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans enjoys.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Memorial Day Worship Service Killeen, TX 30 May 2010 Big Idea: Soldiers (and family members of military members) should set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of The Anointing Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2025
     | 1,646 views

    Walking in the anointing comes with a price. It requires sacrifice—sacrificing our comfort, time, relationships, worldly ambitions, and our flesh. It involves preparation— spending time in prayer, studying the Word, and consecrating ourselves for God’s use.

    THE COST OF THE ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 14:28-30 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:39, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Mark 1:35, 1 Samuel 16:13 INTRODUCTION: The anointing is a powerful and precious gift from God that enables believers to fulfill their divine purpose. However, walking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God