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  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Dealing With Fear

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 6, 2006
    based on 138 ratings
     | 17,962 views

    Lets see some important facts in this story: 1. Sometimes Jesus calms the storm. 2. Sometimes He lets the storms of life rage us. 3. Sometimes He lets the storms stay on us. 4. Sometimes He lets the storms of life strain us.

    Dealing With Fear Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION Story: Current economic situations and problems in the Philippines! I sought the Lord, and he answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 Think of your greatest fears and keep it on your mind while we are studying the Scriptures. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So, You Want To Be Happy? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    Find joy in the journey.

    SO, YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY? Philippians 4.10-23 S: Joy Th: Toward the Goal Pr: FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY. ?: How? How do we find it? KW: Source TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 three sources that are key to finding joy in the journey of life. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do They Love Me? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,828 views

    God gives shepherds to love us with the affection of Christ Jesus, that we might be both encouraged and taught to love one another.

    Scripture Introduction Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote a Sonnet some of you will have heard: “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach…. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right; I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of Discipleship - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 13, 2024
     | 957 views

    The Cost of Discipleship - Part 1 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org The story is told of the military legend Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia (336-323) and conqueror of Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia, almost all of the known world. One day on the warpath, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Understanding The Times

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 49,860 views

    To meet the needs of a changing world we need to know where God is moving, know what God's word says and know how to move forward.

    UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES Early in WWII, baseball broadcasters were forbidden to give information about weather conditions over the air for fear it might be of aid to enemy bombers. On one St. Louis broadcast, Dizzy Dean was trying to fill in a rain delay with about an hour of aimless talk, never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    New Commitments For The New Year

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 1,726 ratings
     | 529,716 views

    A sermon to challenge people to make 4 biblical commitments which can change their lives in the new year

    NEW COMMITMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction Well it’s that time of year again when in a fit of optimism many of us make great promises to ourselves about what we are going to do in the New Year that we usually abandon about the second week in January. Let’s be honest now. How may of you kept to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,507 views

    We prepare to weather the storms of life by applying the words of Jesus in our everyday lives.

    In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project - a bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. But after construction had progressed to the second floor several years later, the tower began to sink and tilt due to the fact that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of Joy - Humility Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020
     | 4,076 views

    Why does God say He will “look to” or favor the humble? Because these people represent the heart of God by caring for others first. Their reward is God’s favor.

    OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 3 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett April 19, 2020 Philippians 3:1-21 (ESV) Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. (Vs. 1) HOW TO GROW STRONGER ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Stepping On Higher Ground

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 1,632 views

    God desires that His children continually progress and rise above limitations. He wants us to step onto higher ground spiritually, physically, financially, and in every area of life.

    STEPPING ON HIGHER GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 18:33 – “He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:31, Deuteronomy 28:13, Habakkuk 3:19, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 3:1-2 INTRODUCTION God desires that His children ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Warren Curry avatar

    Yesterday Ended Last Night

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,996 views

    We have to learn to leave the past in the past. Stop trying to make right, the wrong made years ago. We must keep our eyes forward, looking at what lies ahead.

    Yesterday Ended Last Night Philippians 3:12ff Introduction: Illustration: Thomas Edison Biographers have written that Thomas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, made over nine hundred light bulbs that didn’t work before he finally made one that did. Nine hundred times he went to all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Power Of A "one Thing" Person

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,498 views

    How did Paul become the stalwart we know through his letters? The message is a study of those who stand with us to advance the cause of Christ as others stood with Paul as he laboured for the Master.

    “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can I Say?

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 15, 2019
     | 6,325 views

    This is a farewell sermon I preached at two of the churches I've been serving as I move on to my next appointment.

    Ah … famous last words. Here’s a few I thought you might enjoy or find interesting: When convicted murderer James W. Rodgers was put in front of a firing squad in Utah, he was asked if he had any last requests. “Yeah,” he said, “bring me a bullet-proof vest.” Drummer Buddy Rich died after ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Martin Field avatar

    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Richard Crow avatar

    The Believer's Blessed Hope Pt 1

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    There is no blessed hope in any other but in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we can look forward to His coming with excitement and joy.

    The Believer’s Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Paul's Advent Prayer For The Thessalonians

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    reflection on a part of Paul’s prayer for his Thessalonian congregation. Nothing flashy here, just straight forward stuff.

    November 30, 2003 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Whenever you go through a death in the family, it is obviously a difficult time. Within the past two weeks I’ve had more emotions run through me than trains at Grand Central Station. But as I look back at the two past weeks, I wouldn’t trade those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran