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The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025

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Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make The Holy Spirit Happy Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Based on the scripture "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit by the way you live" from Ephesians 4.

HOW TO MAKE THE HOLY SPIRIT HAPPY Ephesians, Part 8 Eph 4:17-30 We’re in a series on the book of Ephesians. If you have your bibles turn to Eph chapter 4. I titled this message HOW TO MAKE THE HOLY SPIRIT HAPPY, The reason is verse 30, it says, And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruits Worthy Of Repentance

Contributed by John Gerald on Jun 2, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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The effects of True Repentance in a person’s life

BRING FORTH FRUITS WORTHY of REPENTANCE Rev. John W. Gerald I. FLEE THE WRATH of GOD! Luke 3:2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. The world routinely reverts to the evil ways of man’s nature, and God sends a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-20

Denomination: Methodist

He Is Risen! Maranatha!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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An exhortation to know the living Lord!

He Is Risen! Maranatha! At this season, I am going to do something a little different than you might hear at your church or even on all the Christian radio and TV stations. After all, with a name like Maverick Ministries, what else could you expect from me? C];-)}|> This is basically for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:22, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001

based on 107 ratings

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This is the sixth message in a series of sermons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

Read Psalm 78:4-7 and Matt. 19:13-14 This is Father’s Day and I want to share some truths from the Word of God which ought to be extremely important to moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas, and future parents and grandparents. This is something that’s extremely important to me. My #1 priority ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:4-7, Matthew 19:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can Go To Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Dec 11, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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You must be born again

Who can go the Heaven? John 3:3-5 (NASB95) 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus *said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? He cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Choices Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 25, 2006

based on 115 ratings

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This message looks at how our faith affects the choices we make in life.

Introduction Who is to Blame? The statements below are taken from actual insurance accident claims forms. I left for work this morning at 7am as usual when I collided straight into a bus. The bus was 5 minutes early. (Clearly the bus’s fault!) I knew the dog was possessive about the car but I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Men Seek For Thee

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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A short message on our need for Christ designed to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing” by Dennis & Nan Allen (Brentwood Music).

December 22, 2002 37they found Him, and said* to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” Mark 1.37b (NASB) A message to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing”(1) Once again we heard the Gospel story. We have seen and heard it presented how…  the angels delivered their carol, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:37

Denomination: United Methodist

Experiencing Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 11, 2006

based on 1 rating

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3 of 4 messages on prayer and the church. This message is based on Acts 6 when the KJV says "there arose a murmurming..."

Experiencing Reconciliation Sunday, September 3 There arose a Murmuring… “The number of followers was growing. But during this same time, the Greek-speaking followers had an argument with the other followers…” Acts 6:1-7 The Greek-speaking widows were not getting their share of the food that was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifted To Serve, Not Strut

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 6, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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God gifts us to serve him and one another, in so doing we show off his love.

If your husband, fiancé, or boyfriend goes out shopping for a Valentine’s Day present this afternoon, would you prefer he make his purchase at a jewellery store or at Canadian Tire? I’m pretty certain that my wife would rather receive a pair of diamond earrings than a new vacuum cleaner for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembering 9/11

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 16, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Six years later -- where are we in the battle?

REMEMBERING 9/11 Psalm 91:14-16 Introduction To the last generation, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy was a historical marker. What were you doing? Where were you? To this generation, the attacks on the World Trade Centers in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and the crash ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 8, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Why did Jesus come? What is the real reason for the season? This sermon will reminds us that we are the reason for the season.

I had a plan…When I was about 13, there was a skunk that hung out around our house. My Dad used to complain about it. Our neighbors dog would bark and it would spray, and the house smelled like…well…skunk for a few days. Dad was worried that one of us would be outside at night and we would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life Advice

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 18, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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This a short talk I gave at my sons high school graduation party as he prepares to go into the US Army. It is the gospel presented as concisely as I can make it.

Life Advice July 22 2007 A Farewell Message as My Son Goes to the Army As you will soon be leaving the nest, I wanted to give you the most important counsel that I have to offer. 1. Get and Stay Humble Pride can be a good thing for instance; it is good to have pride in your country, pride in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20

Denomination: Grace Brethren

"Something Worth Boasting About"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 3, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 3,048 views

How are we to boast about our faith?

Galatians 6:14 “Something Worth Boasting About” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As human beings, we are all pretty good at boasting. “Look what I did?” “See what I can do.” “Mine is better than yours.” These ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: United Methodist

How A Good Mother Lost Her Son

Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children.

HOW A GOOD MOTHER LOST HER SON Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children. No one can doubt Mary was a good mother, hand chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son. Many might say, “How can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

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