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    America, God's Little Life Saving Station Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,385 views

    (I heard the story told by my father, the late Rev. Roosevelt Leon Walker, Jr. However, you can blame me for the message. )

    The little life saving station By the seashore of a small fishing village there once sat a small life saving station that one of the villagers decided to build after numerous lives were lost to the sea. Because of the rough currents and the jagged hidden rocks in the opening of the port, numerous ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Trials Expected & Conquered

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,128 views

    The worst harm that can come to us, comes when we don't expect it. Believers should never be blindsided by trials. We are going to look at why trials should be expected, that they will not destroy believers, and the secret to conquering trials.

    TRIALS EXPECTED & CONQUERED Isa. 43:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SOMETIMES WE REPEAT MISTAKES” 1. Two men went to Alaska elk hunting. When the small plane came to pick them up, they wanted to load the two Elks into it. 2. The pilot said, "They’re too heavy! If we put them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leadership: A Biblical Perspective Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 21, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,480 views

    This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”I Corinthians 4:1-2

    What Is Leadership? Paul says in I Corinthians 4:1-2, “This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” God owns everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Coming Back

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 25, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 47,083 views

    I don't know what it is that you have lost but God wants you to know you can get it back

    It’s coming back Who am I talking to tonight? I know you're here, (like that Young prophet in our text you’ve lost something valuable and necessary. I want to prophesy to somebody tonight. (It's coming back.) Somebody needs to prophesy to themselves it's coming back. You may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You The Samaritan?

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    Not much has changed in the course of human history

    Sermon for John 4:5-42 Third Sunday in Lent February 24th 2008 Wow! What a text uh? I could probably put together 6-8 sermons each lasting about 45 minutes. What do you think of that? Well seeing that I only have about 20 minutes, I want us to look at a couple aspects of today’s gospel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    When discouragement comes we have an encouraging word to get us moving again.

    Overcoming Discouragement Griffith Baptist Church – 10/5/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:10-23 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:20 - In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us. Premise: When discouragement comes we have an encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Paralyzed Diety

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Apr 4, 2008
     | 2,271 views

    Jesus was addicted to sinners, paralyzed to the cross, deaf to his critics, dumb as a lamb before his shearers

    10-29-07 Jesus the paralyzed diety Isiah 53:7 Title: Paralyzed to the cross Before the sermon, if Christ were to speak directly to us, this might well be His very words: A bottom line conclusion message from Christ: - Your sins had me nailed there - my love for you had me out ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Genesis 3 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008
     | 4,965 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 3 Over the last couple weeks we’ve seen the beginnings of God’s creation take shape. Out of nothing God created a universe. Something that had never existed before. There was no precedent for this. But our omnipotent God designed and created everything that exists. On the first day He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Trust"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,828 views

    A sermon about trusting in God.

    Psalm 62 “Trust” There’s a story about a guy named Speedy Morris. Speedy was a basketball coach for LaSalle University. He was shaving one day when his wife called out to tell him he was wanted on the phone by Sports Illustrated. Speedy Morris was so excited by the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Journey Back To Joy

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,731 views

    The restoration of joy in David's life.

    While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting and old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, "Are there any gators around here?!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brother Vs. Brother

    Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Apr 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    It is amazing how a grudge between brothers ended up as judgment between two nations.

    Brother vs. Brother By Alan Vaughn Text: Obadiah 1:12-14 (New International Version, ©2011) 12 You should not gloat over your brother in the day of his misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast so much in the day of their trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace And The Law Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 28, 2011
     | 3,957 views

    God sent Christ to fulfill the law, and he now allows us to satisfy it through our identification with him.

    Romans 7:1-13 Introduction: A. Do you ever wish they had consulted you before making a particular law? B. For example, the area you are driving through is posted 45 mph because it is a residential zone, but there are only three houses throughout the entire area? C. Michelle and I sometimes discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yes Boss!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 27, 2011
     | 4,544 views

    To focus on the Sovereignty of God in matters of He making the making the authorities look favorably on His chosen ones

    YES BOSS!!! Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

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    Feed Me, I’m Hungry

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 6, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,844 views

    In the Eucharist, bread and wine are the elements that provide our spiritual nourishment and nurture our faith in God. Is Jesus our daily bread or a seasonal dish?

    An atheist was swimming in the ocean one day. Suddenly he saw a shark in the water, so he started swimming furiously toward his boat. He looked back and saw the shark turn and head towards him. He was scared to death, and as he saw the jaws of the great white beast open, revealing its horrific ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Makes A Way Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Nov 21, 2019
     | 3,810 views

    Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 2:11-2:25. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text

    Exodus 2 “15 When Pharaoh heard of this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh and dwelt in the land of Midian; and he sat down by a well.16 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters. And they came and drew water, and they filled the troughs to water their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist