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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Handle The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,080 views

    Everyone experiences storms in their life so how should we respond.

    In this passage we have several truths about the storms of life. 1. Between here and the other side are storms. 2. Those who get to the other side have come through storms(see 2 Cor.11:23-28) 3. Those who come through storms successfully are better able to help others.(v53-57) a. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Between A Lie And The Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,787 views

    How will you respond to the Resurrection? Disbelieve it or deny it as a lie, or believe it as the truth?

    Our New Testament lesson for this morning is from Acts 26:1-29. It is found on page 792 of your pew Bible. As you turn to this text in your Bible, let me share with you something that happened to me this week. I was in the grocery store the other day, and the cashier was taking so much time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Faith Lift Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

    EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scandalon

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,201 views

    How should Christians respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed?

    How should we, as Christians, respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed? “The cartoons were first published by Jyllands-Posten in late September 2005; approximately two weeks later, nearly 3,500 people demonstrated peacefully in Copenhagen. In November, several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

    FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Word "Love" Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    God’s Love Transforms us if we accept it and respond in love

    The Word Made Flesh Advent Candle of Love December 19, 2004 The Word “Love” Made Flesh John 3:16 We believe that love can transform us. We see it all the time in movies from romantic comedies where love transforms grumpy people into sappy people to children’s movies where love transforms the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Do You Have What It Takes?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    An examination of the difference between repentance & regret, and how God responds to each.

    Judges 10 HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? > Luke 13:1-5 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Time To Stand And A Time To Negotiate Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    Fools respond to all situations in the same way; solid Christians adjust.

    A Time to Stand and A Time to Negotiate (Philippians 4:1-3) 1. Sometimes compromise is a virtue: A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. "Well," said the would-be cattleman, "I wanted to name it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Choose Faith, Not Fear

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    The story of Lydia, who responded to Paul’s leadership by being baptized.

    Choose Faith, Not Fear Acts 16:9-15 May 13, 2007 Mother’s Day Today is Mother’s Day. It is a day that we are all familiar with because we all have had mothers at one time or another. I have a feeling (Now I could be wrong about this. Maybe other men don’t share my perspective. But I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    Don't Be A Stoner... Be A Transformer Series

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    A message that looks at the different ways people respond to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    DON’T BE A STONER… BE A TRANSFORMER! John 8:1-11 Introduction: I want to begin a two-part message today entitled: “Don’t be a stoner… Be a transformer!” Really the thrust of these two messages is going to center on how we in our lives respond to the Lord Jesus Christ. In the Word of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Levi Wright avatar

    How Saved Are You When You're Going Through A Major Crisis Series

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,611 views

    How saved believer should respond to a major crisis in their lives and the church.

    Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder February 11, 2007 "How Saved Are You.... When You’re Going Through A Major Crisis?” 2 Chronicles 7:12-15: "And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night and said unto him, I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Who Is God

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,852 views

    The Nature of Who/What God Is And How We Should Respond To Him

    God 101 Contrary to popular belief, simply believing in God does not make you a Christian. James 2:19 tells us that even demons believe in God. What separates you is a desire to know God on a personal level, to grow closer, to learn more about him, and to have a relationship with him. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Do You See What I See?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,445 views

    Shepards receive an invitation to the birth of Christ, They are expected to respond and tell others.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Do you see what I see? Luke 2:8-20 If you will recall last week, we are looking at the perspectives of witnesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Faith's Perfect Timing

    Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,546 views

    Faith is birthed through preaching, but will soon die if we fail to respond!

    FAITH’S PERFECT TIMING TEXT: John 5:2-7, "Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel went ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gullick avatar

    God's Desire To Be Close And Intimate With Us Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,283 views

    A sermon that considers God’s desire to be intimate with us and how to respond

    The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God The intimacy of God. The Apostles Creed. - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.”This morning I want to highlight the fact that God is knowable. - This morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed