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  • Dan Proctor avatar

    When You Find Yourself In A Storm Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 26, 2016
     | 14,367 views

    Life’s storms are pounding your soul. You feel like you are not going to make it, and you’re going under. What should a person do? How do we handle the storms that come our way? How do we survive? I want to share with you three principles from our text

    When You Find Yourself In A Storm Luke 8:22-25 Introduction: 1. There are a couple of different accounts of the disciples of Jesus encountering really bad storms. We looked at one of those storms back in February of this year, but this morning I want to examine a different account, a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    En Busca De La # 100

    Contributed by Kelly Cabrera on Feb 13, 2011
     | 7,267 views

    Dios levanta en este tiempo esa generación con “Corazón de pastor” para cumplir esta misión. Trabajar con la # 100 requiere de un trabajo arduo que solo se logra con un firme compromiso, determinación y valentía de cada uno de nosotros. Es una misión difí

    Lucas 15:4-5 NVI 4 «Supongamos que uno de ustedes tiene cien ovejas y pierde una de ellas. ¿No deja las noventa y nueve en el campo, y va en busca de la oveja perdida hasta encontrarla? 5 Y cuando la encuentra, lleno de alegría la carga en los hombros. Ezequiel 34:11-16 NVI 11 » " Así dice el ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Maze avatar

    How To Face Satan Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,833 views

    Don’t be like the 2 boys walking back home from church. They had just heard the pastor preach a strong message on the devil when the one boy said, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?” The other boy replied, “You know how Santa Clause turned out. It’s probably just your dad.”

    According to a cartoon in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, God and the devil are discussing who gets to welcome Michael Jackson to the afterlife. The cartoon shows Satan holding a newspaper with a headline announcing Jackson’s death. He looks up and poses a question to God, who is leaning over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Palabra De Conocimiento Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 9, 2024
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     | 693 views

    ¿Qué es una palabra de conocimiento? ¿Es para hoy? Este mensaje examina este don sobrenatural del Espíritu Santo, brindando ejemplos de su funcionamiento tal como se revela en las Escrituras. También se incluyen ejemplos de la vida del pastor.

    Introducción Estamos estudiando los dones del Espíritu de los que habla Pablo en 1 Corintios 12. Al examinar la descripción que Pablo hace allí, sabemos que no se trata de habilidades naturales, sino de imparticiones sobrenaturales del Espíritu Santo para satisfacer la ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    One Holy Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2016
     | 3,791 views

    Examining the motivation for Paul's perseverance and service can encourage believers to persevere in the midst of a darkened world that increasingly opposes the Faith.

    “I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” [1] The Apostle has emphasised a concept that is not often welcomed today—hardship. Directing student ministries at a major pastoral school some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas/New Year/Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2026
     | 91 views

    3 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-III —Philippians 2:1-18[part-3--2:2b-4 of 2:1-4] Attention: Unanticipated Cure: The owner of a drug store walks in to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall. The owner asks the clerk, “What's with that guy over there by the wall?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When That Which Is Perfect Comes Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 12, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,043 views

    To establish that: When that which “is perfect” came; then, that which was “in part” was done away (put away). This lesson affirms that the perfect has come and refutes the notion that “the perfect” here promised refers to the “Second Advent of Christ.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. When That Which Is Perfect Comes Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “When that which is perfect comes.” This is the twelfth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be others bearing this title. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 14, 2024
     | 1,106 views

    Every church at one time has tensions in it, but what causes them and importantly, how can we deal with them? I have chosen a number of problem areas gathered from my experience in churches and we examine them. I hope they are of some help.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – AS I UNDERSTAND IT OVER 65 YEARS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION This coverage will apply not only to the church fellowship of believers, but also to any committee, business meeting, or ministry operating in or by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Nothing You Can Do To Make God Love You More Or Less

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 25, 2024
     | 2,478 views

    Recently I have been hearing quite a few pastors using a quote from Henri Nouwen a Dutch Catholic priest that states, “There is nothing we can do to make God love us more and nothing we can do to make God love us less.” Is that true? Let's see what God's Word has to say about it.

    Do you have a Bible? I was once told that in a simple Bible with no maps, no apocrypha and no commentary you would find the Psalms in the center of the Bible. So, I thought maybe it would be Psalm 119 since it has 174 verses and is the longest chapter in the Bible. However, in my Bible it turns out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    A Decade Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 1, 2020
     | 3,558 views

    Jesus commissioned His disciples to "Make Disciples of All Nations!" How can we do this? This message examines this command of Jesus and guides us in the beginnings of accomplishing this command.

    Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 2 Timothy 2:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024
     | 945 views

    What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Dina avatar

    Deja Que Tu Luz Brille En La Cima

    Contributed by James Dina on Oct 29, 2022
     | 2,228 views

    En marzo de 2022, el 42% de los pastores había considerado dejar el ministerio a tiempo completo durante el año anterior (Encuesta del Grupo BARNA). Además, sólo el 30% de los líderes de la Biblia terminaron bien. Definitivamente, nuestras luces deben brillar en la cima.

    DEJA QUE TU LUZ BRILLE EN LA CIMA "Hijo de hombre, ¿cómo es mejor la madera de la vid que cualquier otra madera, el sarmiento que está entre los árboles del bosque? (Ezequiel 15:2) Jesús desarmó a los principados y potestades. Hizo de ellos un espectáculo ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe avatar

    Part 1: The Hidden God (Deus Absconditus) Series

    Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 20, 2026
     | 47 views

    Where is God when prayers go unanswered and suffering remains? This sermon walks through Job 23 to reveal what God is doing when He seems absent.

    There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes not from isolation, but from silence in the midst of relationship. A spouse who refuses to speak. A parent who withholds explanation. A trusted friend who goes quiet when you need them most. And perhaps most troubling of all, a God who seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "unlocking The Power Of Spiritual Gifts And The Five-Fold Ministry”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 23, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    The word declares the five-fold ministry was bestowed upon the church until it attained the fullness of Christ's stature. It is imperative for the upcoming confrontation with the kingdom of darkness, and the church must ensure that it is in place to face any challenges with confidence.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Joel 2:28) “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Shall A Man Give? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,361 views

    If I can't "buy" my way into heaven, why would Jesus ask "What shall a man give in return for his soul?"

    (This sermon is part of series is loosely based on a book by Randy Alcorn – “The Treasure Principle”) OPEN: King Tutankhamen (King Tut) was only 17 years old when he died. Thousands of years later, in 1922, his tomb was discovered and became one of the most famous and wealthy burial places in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ