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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Jesus Can Calm The Storms Of Your Life

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017
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     | 21,722 views

    EACH OF US IN THIS CHURCH HAS FACED STORMS OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT KINDS IN YOUR LIFE. THE STORMS MAY BE FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL, HEALTH, OR RELATIONSHIP STORMS, BUT IT IS FOR CERTAIN THAT WE ALL HAVE FACED OUR SHARE.

    JESUS CAN CALM THE STORMS OF YOUR LIFE MARK 4:35-41 EACH OF US IN THIS CHURCH HAS FACED STORMS OF SEVERAL DIFFERENT KINDS IN YOUR LIFE. THE STORMS MAY BE FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL, HEALTH, OR RELATIONSHIP STORMS, BUT IT IS FOR CERTAIN THAT WE ALL HAVE FACED OUR SHARE. SOMETIMES, DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumphant Joy Defended Series

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,941 views

    Paul reminds us that our Joy must be defended against things that rob of us of Joy.

    NTRO: 1. So far Paul has taught us that it’s important for us to understand or define triumphant Joy, then he revealed to us how we can refine or develop that Joy… but tonight Paul sees it important to remind us that our joy must always be defended. 2. It may came as no surprise for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Their Eyes Were Opened

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 22, 2016
     | 9,016 views

    The two disciples on way to Emmaus, when they met the living Christ

    I |Their eyes were opened, and they knew Him.| Luke 24:1-32 (key verses 31, and 32) Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Church In Europe

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2016
     | 8,457 views

    The Holy Spirit barred Paul's way to the north and the south and it was then that Paul could look west to see the Man of Macedonia. He found the first Church in Europe whose leader was a woman, Lydia from Thyatira

    Sermon Acts 16:6-34 My favourite book in the Old Testament is the Book of Proverbs and in the New Testament is the Book of Acts. The Book of Acts is written to Theophilus which means in Greek Lover of God from Theos meaning God and Phileo meaning love. What he a man who was Luke’s patron ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Taking A Risk

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,206 views

    getting out of the boat is where all the action is... it is also where all things of purpose in our lives happens.

    Taking a risk Matthew 14:22-14:36 Introduction- Prayer- I want to talk about one of Jesus many miracles. • The miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. • THAT IS SO… COOL! Can you imagine walking on water? People love a miracle. Most people root for the underdog because it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "No Room"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2016
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    I would guess that many of us can identify with this statement because we feel the same way at this time of year. We have no room. There are several things that begin to happen when we get to this point. None of them are good.

    “No Room” Luke 2:1-7 You may not want to know that there are only two weeks left until Christmas. Hopefully you have been getting ready, you have made your list and checked it twice and you will even have some time to slow down and enjoy the season. I am of the belief that may people, probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    May I Be More Like Christ In The New Year

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 3, 2017
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     | 6,406 views

    This is a New Year's message based on Philippians 3. Paul had looked back at his life in Judaism, and realized he still needed to be growing to become more like Christ.

    MAY I BE MORE LIKE CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR! Philippians 3:2-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 01, 2016 Audio Link to this sermon: http://chirb.it/fsdJd1 INTRODUCTION: 1.) On this New Year’s Day we reflect on both the past and also the future. 2.) Because we have been given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Oh No It Isn't!" - "Oh Yes It Is!"

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 24, 2017
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     | 5,247 views

    A panto style sermon on the theme of Evangelism for the third Sunday of Epiphany (Don't mistake the light hearted nature of the presentation for a lack of depth in the content)

    This sermon, being delivered in “panto” season is interactive. Alan:`I say “Dare” you say “share” Alan:` Dare All: Share Alan:` Dare All: Share [Alan passes the mike around various people who each speak as if sharing their faith in a natural way with a friend] Simon Harris “What did I do over ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Close But No Cigar

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2015
     | 5,357 views

    Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Just coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. But nothing would be worse than getting close to the kingdom of God but not getting there.

    CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR Mark 12:28-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever set out after something and you got close but you didn’t quite get it? Coming close can be pretty debilitating and frustrating. Perhaps no one knows that better than the 2007 Patriots. Here they were undefeated at 18-0, playing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preaching To A Heathen And Superstitious People

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014
     | 5,223 views

    If you live for Christ, opposition will come.

    JUN 2 2013PM Preaching to a Heathen and Superstitious People Acts 14:8-20 There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death: Where Do We Go - Since Dead People Do Not Praise The Lord. Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 17, 2016
     | 10,041 views

    According to the Bible, dead people do not praise God. The Bible says this again and again. they do not praise the Lord - So, where do they go then?We all know there is no purgatory, so where do we go then? Psalm 115:17 Ecc 3:20-

    If we want to understand how life ends, I suggest that we understand how it began. Life is, after all, a bigger mystery than death. We struggle to explain it. We can describe the chemical processes that keep us ticking from day to day, right down to the cellular level, but we’re not entirely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 30, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,065 views

    To share that the road to greatness always passes through suffering.

    A man found a cocoon of the emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn't seem to force its body past a certain point. Deciding something was wrong, the man took scissors and snipped the remaining bit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Reading The Christmas Story Again For The First Time

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,721 views

    What does the Christmas story sound like, if we could hear it again for the first time? Whom would we identify with in the story? What would our response be?

    [Sermon preached on 25 December 2017, Christmas Day] Amal is a young man from Syria. He has come to Finland as an asylum seeker. Back in Syria, the authorities are after his life because he has offended the Prophet Muhamad. There is no way he could return and survive. Amal still considers himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Will You Respect Or Reject Christ?

    Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,471 views

    God is extremely gracious. He gives each one of us countless opportunities. But we must not take His patience for granted. He is a just God as well. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Second Samuel 12 records the prophet Nathan’s visit to King David. This visit occurred after David’s terrible sins of committing adultery with Bathsheba and getting her husband, Uriah killed. Nathan ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Conspiracy With A Coin Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 6, 2018
     | 8,112 views

    As Jesus continued within the Temple, He was confronted about the lawfulness of paying taxes. Those who opposed Him sought to find further accusation. In Jesus' response, we find wisdom for our lives - taxes, tithes, and submission.

    Conspiracy with a Coin Mark 12: 13-17 As we continue through Mark’s gospel, I want to offer a reminder of the volatile environment in which Jesus walked at this time. He is in the last few days prior to the crucifixion. Having entered Jerusalem triumphantly, He had returned twice since, entering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist