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Blinded By Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 21, 2023

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There are times when discouragement can rob us of our courage and hope. How did Joseph avoid being blinded by his despair and what can it teach us?

About 75 years ago, there was a woman named Florence Chadwick who was the 1st woman swim the English Channel BOTH WAYS. Then, in 1952, she decided to swim from Catalina Island, to the shore of California, a distance of about 22 miles. The day she chose to swim turned foggy and chilly as she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:50-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

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This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006

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What is God’s priority for our lives?

God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

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This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

On Being The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 6, 2009

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An introduction to a new ministry vision. In this message, the context for the Church is set and the four pillars of the new ministry vision are introduced: Discipleship; Assimilation; Biblical Peacemaking; Leadership Development.

Yesterday, the events of the Normandy invasion – D-Day – were remembered. On that day, the largest amphibious invasion of all time was launched by the allied forces in order to retake Europe. On D-Day, about 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The planning and logistics were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Thank You God For The Broken Road

Contributed by Erik Hines on Nov 27, 2008

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This sermon gives hope to all that have went down a broken road, and helps us to see that God uses these struggles often times to build character in us.

Thank you God for the Broken Road! THE SCARS OF LIFE Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Better A Millstone I

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 26, 2009

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Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come.

Dakota Community Church April 26, 2009 Better a Millstone Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Five Steps To Salvation Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016

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People who feel alienated from God sometimes think their situation is hopeless, How can we gain hope

I was eleven the day I almost drowned. A “harmless” prank at a summer-camp swimming pool nearly ruined my day—and my life! I was away from home for the first time at Camp Cedar Falls, in Southern California’s San Bernardino mountains. A swim in the camp pool with my friends ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27, Romans 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ark Or The Dark

Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005

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The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe

The Ark or The Dark Our text is in Matthew 24:37-39. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage until the day that Noah entered into the ark. 39 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope That Comes From Being God's Treasured Possession Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 30, 2017

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This is the 28th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#28] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BEING GOD’S TREASURED POSSESSION Malachi 3:16 Introduction: Today is our last 3:16 sermon from the Old Testament. Karen and I really appreciate Ray taking care of the Worship Service last week. Karen and I really enjoyed our ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement From The Lord

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 28, 2018

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God gives encouragement to His children.

Encouragement from the Lord November 25, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives encouragement to His children. Focus Passage: Haggai 2 Supplemental Passage: Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About Spriritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 4, 2015

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Christians who are uninformed about their spiritual are not able to enjoy their ministry. The Bible encourages us that each of us has been given at least one spiritual gift for us to discover and use.

TRUTHS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS Scripture reading Exodus 31:1-11 (NIV) "Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Want A Vision

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 13, 2007

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Aminin natin na ang pangunahin nating kailangan ngayon ay malinaw na direksyon. God don’t want us to walk blind. He wants to give us a blueprint to follow but how can we obey if we can’t see it.

The Holy Bible speaks of the importance of VISION Without it people will perish If I have a vision it will give me: DIRECTIONS PURPOSE AND MEANING CLARITY FOCUS ORDER PRIORITY WHAT IS YOUR VISION? DO YOU KNOW IT OR DO YOU HAVE ONE? Anong mga bagay sa nakalipas na tatlong buwan ang iyong ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Be A "Liberal" Church Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004

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Are you Giving God what is Left or what is Right? Let us explore the three R’s of giving; the Requirement, the Reason, and the Reward.

Let’s Be A "Liberal" Church 1 Corinthians 16:1—3 INTRODUCTION Burt Reynolds starred in an old movie entitled The End. In this film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. After going under he is looking at the surface from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Redneck To Riches

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on May 19, 2006

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This sermon describes our need to assess our earthly possessions from a heavenly perspective.

“From Redneck to Riches” Sermon on Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Pentecost +10-Year A July 24, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but read this passage from Matthew’s gospel and not think of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: United Methodist

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