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  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Deliverance In The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,316 views

    Jesus has power over the wind, the waves, and the storms of life.

    Deliverance in the Storms of Life Given at Living Water Evangelical Church December 2008 Main Text: Matthew 8:23-27   Matthew 8:23-27 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    #10 Living In Troubled Times Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,644 views

    America is Experiencing Troubled Times A. Growing domestic unrest B. Growing violence in the streets C. Growing social unrest D. Threat of terrorism How to respond personally to all these disturbances?

    Living in Troubling Times 11/22/15 Introduction: These last two weeks we have seen some very disturbing things happen around the world. We saw how ISIS planted a bomb on a Russian airliner and killed over 200 people, we say how ISIS attacked Paris France with multiple attacks and killed 130 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Lupton avatar

    It Takes Two Eyes To See God

    Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,558 views

    There is beauty and harmony and power in the tension between Calvinism and Arminianism. Calvinism and Arminianism are like two eyes giving a fuller perspective.

    That was from the award winning movie, SeaBiscuit. [We showed brief Seabiscuit excerpt before sermon] Our jockey could win many races with just one eye, but he couldn’t win the close one, the tough one. One eye still has vision, and because it sees what it sees, it feels like it sees everything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To (Mis)interpret The Bible

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2022
     | 1,497 views

    While this passage teaches about divorce, it also provides an interesting case study in how believer manipulate what the Bible says for their own benefit. We'll look at five aspects of that.

    - Probably the most obvious way to preach this passage would be to preach a sermon about what the Bible says about divorce. That’s an important subject, but I’m interested in something else as I dig in. - This passage provides an interesting case study into how we interpret (or, more accurately, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Building A Bible Reading Habit Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018
     | 7,995 views

    In this lesson, we discover there is a better way to build a better Bible reading habit, all by redirecting our emotions and rewards.

    Today’s we are looking to build a Bible Reading Habit. And let’s confess there is not a man alive who couldn’t do better in this area. But let’s address the facts. And there are two on your page today I want you to notice. First, as many of you know, The Bible is the best-selling, least read, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Bible: How And Why It Came To Be

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,508 views

    The first of three sermons on the Bible and its importance.

    (Slide 1) A Sunday school teacher asked, 'Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark?' 'No,' replied Johnny. 'How could he with just two worms.' A Sunday school teacher said to her children, 'We have been learning how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Wright avatar

    Bible #1 How To Show That We Believe That The Bible Is Important! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010
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     | 5,969 views

    The bible is important and superior to all other books and the way that we can show that we really believe that is to be obedient and faithful to each command that it gives man.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Hebrews 4:12&13. 2. Give the title of the lesson! 3. Illustration: Recently, I read a story with a good lesson for us about the importance of the bible. There was a Grandfather that lived in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The Grandfather had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Walking It Out Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,515 views

    But as noted… we often find ourselves in tensions between two feelings … the tension between a spirit of legalism and a spirit license.

    Walking in True Freedom Part 2 – Walking It Out Brad Bailey – July 15, 2007 One question I asked last week…Are you free to do anything you want (if within your means)? Yes… but somehow we sense that’s not the greatest news to hear… it helps us think about what true freedom is… spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Notes On Prayer According To The Bible

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    Biblical survey and guide to praying.

    NOTES ON PRAYER ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Colossians 4:2 Paul says "devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." How do we devote ourselves to prayer? How do we make it really work today? “The number one reason prayer doesn’t work for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 660 views

    Some important things here. Firstly, the church business meetings! The trouble these have caused. We look at Pastors’ and elders’ wives and behaviour. What about the leaders’ kids running around unsupervised? All dealings must be impartial. Must teach on Christian responsibility.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 5 This is the final part in the series. This next subject is near the end in the collection I had, but for some churches it can be a nightmare. I am going to share some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Desparate Housewinves Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 1, 2013
     | 5,540 views

    A sermon describing the tension between the good and the best!

    Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 4 "Desperate Housewives" Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Tough Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,858 views

    Deals with the tension between the love and judgment of God.

    “God’s Tough Love” Hosea 1:3-9 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 21, 2001 So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. Then the Lord said to him: “call his name Jezreel, for in a little while I will avenge the bloodshed of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #2 - Importance Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,531 views

    A Study on why we should Trust the Bible

    1. The Bible is from God. >Read Gal 1:11-12< Question: If we reject a Biblical command, whom have we rejected? (See 2 Tim 3:16; 1 Cor 14:37; Eph 3:3-5; Luke 10:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21) 2. The Bible can be trusted. (Psalm 9:10; Jer 17:7) 3. The Bible arms us against destructive error. (Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #5 - Structure Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,344 views

    A Class on How the Bible is Divinely Designed

    V. STRUCTURE OF THE BIBLE The Bible is comprised of 66 books which were written over a period of roughly 1,500 years by various individuals as the Holy Spirit moved them. The books themselves fall into different categories which are determined by their literary structure. Between categories there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Land Of Iraq In The Light Of The Bible

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,822 views

    According to Genesis, present day Iraq is located in the region associated with the early days of civilization. According to Revelation, it shall be uniquely associated with the final days of this generation.

    THE LAND OF IRAQ IN THE LIGHT OF THE BIBLE "Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it divided and became four rivers. The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where, there is gold. The gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist