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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,869 views

    Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

    Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Surer Word Of Prophecy

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    Peter here is speaking of the Old Testament, which is the Word of God, even more sure than his personal experience. This is saying that the Word of God is the only true light which alone can dispel the spirituel darkness.

    A Surer Word Of Prophecy 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grief With A Hope Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,083 views

    Our grief is not that of the world, but it is a grief that is sheltered in the grace, mercy and love of God thru the person of Jesus Christ, and although we hurt and are stung by death in this world, our hope is in Christ who promises eternity in Heaven w

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 23, 2010 Date Preached: September 23, 2010 Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Funeral Service for Mary Jo Frazier Sermon Title: We grieve, but Our Grief has a Hope! Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    A Teachable Spirit Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,471 views

    Psalm 25:12 speaks to us concerning the type of person that the Lord can give instruction to. Until we have a teachable spirit within us, we will never have joy in the deeper things of Christ.

    A Teachable Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 12/9/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 25 Main Verse: 25:12 Introduction What distinguishes a teachable spirit from an unteachable spirit? It is not the willingness to learn that which we would desire to learn but rather a willingness to learn that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    God's Leader Is Always Better Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,590 views

    People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes fail. Su

    God’s Leader is Always Better Micah 5:2-9 Intro People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Eldership: The Government Of God

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 5,094 views

    A properly functioning eldership provides plurality in leadership, unity of purpose and a system of checks & balances. Biblical eldership is kingdom government & ultimately it’s about understanding & becoming the person God wants each of us to be.

    Biblical Eldership: The Government of God Intro.: It’s not always easy to be objective about the structure and government of the New Testament Church. We are influenced by the teaching we’ve had. So it’s often difficult to approach the subject with an open mind. But, we need to seriously examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Fantastic Four

    Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 22,746 views

    We are strengthened by the knowledge that God helps us rise about the ordinary to do the extraordinary. Together with our unseen backup team, every believer steps into the world, not as one person, but with the assurance that three others are always prese

    The Fantastic Four A Sermon by Roosevelt Wright, Jr. For the Tabernacle Baptist Church Monroe, La. Introduction Do you remember the comic book, the Fantastic Four? There are many super heroes that have fueled the fantasies of children and adults for generations. Many of these super heroes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of Faith

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    Signs, in the natural are: 1) indicators or pointers to a place/person/event 2) They are physical data of something that is not seen, e.g., vital signs of life. In the spiritual realm signs are things that manifest in the natural pointing to the power and

    Introduction: We return to the Great Commission, this time in the Gospel of Mark and look at the emphasis on believing. What are the vital signs of our faith? Jesus in commissioning His disciples before his resurrection seems to emphasize signs that are to follow the believer. Signs, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Introduction To Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
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     | 16,042 views

    I want to talk about your personal legacy; the something of who you are that will be left behind after your life is over. What will remain of your faith, your character, your personhood when this life is over?

    Leaving a Godly Legacy – Part One Joke: Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked him, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, my uncle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    A Radical New Life

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 20, 2008
     | 3,246 views

    Following Jesus gives a person a radical new life that brings about a radical new way of living, a way that calls us to follow the footsteps of Jesus and a way that changes us forever while impacting our city.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Baptism Of The Holy Spirit:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    We are told in these verses what being baptized of the Holy Spirit is. There are two kinds of baptism for Christians: water and Spirit. Water baptism reveals to the on lookers that this person that is being baptized of the water has already been baptize

    Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Today I want to talk about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 12For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 13For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-6 - I Keep Coming Back! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,232 views

    A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated.

    Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-16 - I KEEP COMING BACK! A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated. She is being threatened and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Word Of God Saves Us Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 26, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,490 views

    This section is a prayer for God to save through His love and His Word. The psalmist calls on God for deliverance from those who reproach him. This reproach is a personal attack because of his love for God & His Word.

    PSALM 119: 41-48 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE WORD OF GOD SAVES US This section is a prayer for God to save through His love and His Word (CIT). The psalmist calls on God for deliverance from those who reproach him (v. 42). This reproach is a personal attack because of his love for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Caleb Anderson avatar

    Bad News And Breakthroughs Series

    Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,614 views

    Bad news is the genesis of breakthroughs sometimes everything works out in a fairytale outcome… sometimes it doesn’t but either way, there are breakthroughs. God is the only person who brings good out from bad.

    BAD NEWS AND BREAKTHROUGHS This is a monumental series… First time all four Mariners churches have done a church-wide campaign together All sermons… all life groups… (including students) for 7 weeks building toward a very special “Dream” event Plus the book, FAVOR ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Knowledge Of The Truth Leads To Righteousness

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 5, 2015
     | 3,654 views

    God’s word is alive in the Bible. If we allow it, it will speak personally to us and transform our hearts, minds and lives. As his words penetrate our souls, we will truly become available to God.

    Have you ever met people who thought they were better than others? Well, we as Christians know that is a bad attitude to have. No one is better than anyone else. We are all the same before God. He judges Jews and Gentiles alike-impartially and righteously-on the basis of their levels of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican