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  • Ken Alford avatar

    Strong Winds On Deep Waters

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 14,633 views

    The Storm Jesus Calmed provides three indisputable themes that demonstrate that IT REQUIRES REAL FAITH AND NOT MERE PRETENSE TO FOLLOW THE LORD THROUGH STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS.

    Lessons from Storms in the Bible #5 -- July 29, 2001-- AM STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS -- The Storm Jesus Calmed -- Luke 8:22-25 INTRODUCTION: (1) Jim Nicodem took his two youngest kids to the Batavia quarry. It has a beautiful sand beach with shallow water. [Anyone can play in the shallow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Of Baptism

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 421 ratings
     | 11,956 views

    the meaning and significance of Biblical Baptism

    There is a story about a Baptist pastor who had just started serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached on the importance of baptism. Finally, the chairman of the deacon board approached him and said, "Preacher, we think you need to choose another theme to preach on." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Royal Funeral

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,995 views

    The death of Jesus was more than bringing salvation to a lost world; it involved an international situation which only God was able to solve.

    JOHN 19:38-42 A ROYAL FUNERAL I. THE REALITY: * A. Romans. B. Retainer. C. Receivership. II. THE RICH: ** A. Risk. B. Respected. C. Remorseful. III. THE REPOSE: *** A. Royalty. B. Restful. C. Rush. The death of our Lord is now a fact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Article #2 - Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,572 views

    The second in a sixteen-sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores the incarnation and our understanding of the Divine-Human nature of Jesus.

    Article of Faith #2 - Jesus Christ Date: Sunday, June 13, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Despite the somewhat bizarre weather we’ve had of late, it appears as though Summer is finally on its way. Friday was my last day of volunteering in the school lunchroom until next fall, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Investing Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    Authentic faith is generous towards God, while artificial faith is greedy.

    Foolproof – A Study of James INVESTING Faith – James 5:1-6 Insert: I want the ushers to come to the front w/ the offering plates and I want you to pull out your wallets/purses. This is a stick up! I don’t want anyone to get hurt. So if you’ll calmly drop all your money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Childlike, But Not Childish

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 24,725 views

    We are to get rid of childish traits while maintaining certain other childlike qualities.

    Introduction: You probably have heard that tonight is the start of our Vacation Bible School. Everyone has been working hard to get ready, and you can see the results of their work in the halls and in the classrooms. We would like to keep the children out of the classrooms, but if you adults ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Altering Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,241 views

    Anger is caused, trained & maintained by learned reactions or interactions with life. Though a state of arousal can be bio-chemical in nature what we do with our heighten state is a conditioned response. Anger is a choice that becomes shaped by one’s resp

    [Resolving Life Issues Series] EPHESIANS 4: 26-31 ALTERING YOUR ANGER Anger is an intense emotional reaction sometimes expressed in open behavior and sometimes remaining mostly an unexpressed feeling. Anger is not only emotional it is biochemical as well. Anger triggers the human bodies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coloring Outside The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    The doctrine of the depravity of man as set forth in Romans 1:18-32 as a testing doctrine. Your prevailing attitude on this subject will assuredly determine your viewpoint of many other Biblical doctrines of like importance.

    Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: Coloring Outside the Line 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Deepening Depravity Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,530 views

    This sermon looks at the DEEPENING DEPRAVITY found in the human heart and in the world, and asks do we have any excuse? How will God react?

    “Rom 18 – 32. “The heart of the problem” Nothing keeps a person away from Christ more than the unwillingness to see their need and to admit to it: As Jesus put it, “Its not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.” By this statement he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Spiritual Discernment: Turning The Key Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT Having a key in your hand is useless, unless you know how to use that key.

    At a former church, the day I started my job as an associate pastor I was given a set of keys to the church by one of the Trustees, Bill. Bill told me, “Peter, these are not all the keys to the church, we are only giving you four keys: One key to the church building, one key to your office, one key ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem With Humankind Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2010
     | 3,892 views

    In order to understand the upside of the gospel, we need to understand the downside of human sin. If we’re going to appreciate God’s grace in its fullness, we must understand what it is we have been rescued from.

    Sermon for CATM – September 12, 2010 –The Problem with Humankind What are some of the influences in your life? Why do you believe the things you believe? Who or what do you allow to influence your opinions and views? Each of us has a thousand voices outside our heads vying for our attention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,113 views

    In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

    Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Invitation To An Autopsy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    Some say the resurrection is untrue - what does common sense say?

    19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Untouchables – Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
     | 5,464 views

    Sermon examining the biblical teaching on homosexuality

    “The Untouchables – Homosexuality” Gladstone Baptist Church – 3/9/06 pm I want to start tonight by playing a News video clip from ABC… S1 Play a clip from the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. Ask congregation : - What is your reaction to that clip? - What is your reaction to the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hero Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2012
     | 9,978 views

    A study of the book of Judges chapter 7 verses 1 through 25

    Judges 7: 1 – 25 Hero Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him rose early and encamped beside the well of Harod, so that the camp of the Midianites was on the north side of them by the hill of Moreh in the valley. 2 And the LORD said to Gideon, “The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel