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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    When God Seems Silent

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,818 views

    Ever felt like when you were going through a tough time, that God seemed silent or distant? It is at that time that God does His most beneficial work in us. Teach from the prophet Habakuk the lessons of trusting the Lord during tough times.

    When God is silent Habakkuk 1:1-1:10 Introduction- Turn with me to Habakkuk 1:1-1:10. Habakkuk is located in the Old Testament between Nahum and Zephaniah. Habakkuk is not easily found and not preached from often. Habakkuk was a minor prophet and little is known about him. We do know that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jun 29, 2012
     | 6,630 views

    There should be clear differences between Christians and the world. This sermon looks at how the word hope differs between Christians and the world. Christians have real hope and the world has false hope.

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Hope Hope is a remarkable word in our world and in the world it can mean anything from I sure do hope that it rains today to I hope I win the lottery today to I hope that I’m saved or I hope that I’m going to go to heaven. But for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Souls Thirst

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
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     | 7,578 views

    Lent 2(A) - Our souls thirst. Thankfully and joyfully Jesus knows the thirsty. Thankfully and joyfully Jesus gives living water.

    OUR SOULS THIRST (Outline) February 28, 2010 - Lent 2 - JOHN 4:1-14 INTRO: Hunger and thirst are basic needs that we seldom overlook. In our country we have unlimited access to all kinds of food choices. We also have access to clean, drinkable water. This is not true in many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ark Of Our Salvation

    Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 3, 2009
     | 4,320 views

    How Noah’s Ark points forward to the Church as the sphere of God’s covenanted grace.

    Second Sunday after Trinity, 2009 Text: Gen. 6:5-8; 13-22 The Rev. Jerry Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “The Ark of our Salvation” "And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life… ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    I'm Sorry, Lord

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    God provides the possibility of forgiveness when we follow His program of repentance. The we can discover the product which is relief.

    As we communicate with God in the language of complaint, as we honestly bare our souls before the Father, something surprising happens. We discover that, in many cases, the fault is not with God; it is with us. The problem is not that God has turned His back on us but that we have turned our backs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gripped By Grace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    The supernatural work of God in changing Saul’s life tells us of God’s grace and hope for the lost.

    In the last few chapters we saw 2 Spirit-filled deacons - Stephen and Philip who became pioneers in bringing the Gospel beyond Jerusalem. • In chapters 9 and 10, Luke tells us of 2 extraordinary conversions – Saul and Cornelius, which eventually set the mission going. Saul’s conversion marks ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Voices From Galilee

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 22, 2008
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     | 3,294 views

    But when once raised from the dead, Jesus would resume His relationship with His disciples-with the poor of the flock. He would go before them to the place where this relationship commenced, to Galilee, afar from the pride of the nation, and where

    Voices from Galilee Text: Mark 14:26-29; Acts 1:3 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Don't You Know Who I Am?”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 7, 2009
     | 3,852 views

    “Don’t You Know Who I Am?” 1) I’m your servant: imitate my humble service. 2) I’m your Lord: anticipate your heavenly crown.

    “Don’t you know who I am!?!” You wouldn’t be surprised to hear that from someone standing at the executive class check-in who isn’t getting the kind of service he thinks he deserves. Of course you don’t have to be a minor celebrity or a high-powered CEO to demand: “Don’t you know who I am!?!” You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thriving In Babylon Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,130 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church.

    Thriving in Babylon Daniel 1:1-1:21 Fearless Pt 1- Thriving in Babylon Introduction New Series- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne from North Coast Church). Many things to worry about and be afraid of today. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night -economy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Encouragement

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,984 views

    Sources of encouragement, ways to stay encouraged... becoming encouraging people.

    Introduction “The God who gives... encouragement”. It was amazing to see the power of encouragement at the youth Camp in Seaford the other day. Firstly to see the leaders constantly encouraging the young people. These young people are growing up loved by our youth leaders. And then on our day out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Gift For Those Who Seem To Have Everything Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,675 views

    This is the final sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message shows that God gave a gift that first Christmas for each and every person.

    Most of us have a person in our lives that is impossible to buy for. The question that plagues many of us during the season is, “What do you get the person that has everything?” The answer is, “a gift card.” A recent New York Times article looked at the gift card industry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Sin's Judgment Part I Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 15, 2011
     | 3,776 views

    While God’s judgment is on specific sins, these sins result from our sinful nature which must be changed to find acceptance by God.

    Grace and Sin’s Judgment Part I Romans 2:1-6 I. God’s Judgment On Sin A. There is a psychological defense mechanism called projection. 1. Defined, it refers to our tendency to project or attribute to others unpleasant or sinful issues we deal with. 2. For example, someone may have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude, Altitude, And Acting On It Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 2, 2011
     | 4,195 views

    9th Sermon in the Action in Acts Series, this deals with making decisions in a way that thrusts us into the action of God, which is not only a bigger life, but also where we are called to be

    Into Action in Acts: Attitude, Altitude and Acting on it Do you ever feel that God is unreasonable in what he asks or decides or even a little crazy sometimes... Or let me put it a different way Good Decisions can be a bit of work, but they aren’t terribly hard. You look at the long term ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Cain avatar

    Challenging The Authority Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Cain on Aug 4, 2012
     | 6,085 views

    The authority of Jesus was constantly challenged. We must avoid doing the same

    Challenging the Authority of Jesus (Mark 3:20 to 35) Our reading this morning describes two challenges to the authority of Jesus. They are very different challenges; the first is from his family who we would expect to be on his side and the second comes from some teachers of the law who we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tom Feola avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit, Goodness & Faith Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,209 views

    This is part 4 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Goodness & Faith

    The Fruit of the Spirit Goodness and Faith Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Mark 4:20 (NKJV) But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational