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How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024

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Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reality Of Hell: Transformed By The Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 26, 2024

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This sermon confronts a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In exploring this topic, the Bible enables us to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance to our lives.

The Reality of Hell: Transformed by the Truth Introduction: Today, we confront a solemn truth often avoided in our modern discourse—the reality of Hell. In our exploration of this topic, we turn to the Scriptures to understand the gravity of this eternal reality and its significance for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:23, Revelation 20:15, Psalm 9:16, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Up With Words Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

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We delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace.

Building Up with Words of Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace. Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:22-24, Proverbs 16:24, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does The Bible Say About Working Hard?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 26, 2024

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Physical walls and Spiritual walls. Which, if either, do we work on the most?

Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(4) God Will Provide Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 2, 2025

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John 6 - Feeding 5000. Jesus reveals the Father as the compassionate, faithful, and abundant Provider who meets every need.

Introduction: Ice Cream A little boy was saying grace at the family dinner table. He prayed, “Dear God, thank You for the food. I would thank You even more if Mom put ice cream on it.” Then after a pause, he added, “And Lord, if You don’t get me ice cream right now, I promise I’ll still be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4, Psalm 23:1, Isaiah 55:2

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025

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In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Interpretation Of Sex In Marriage (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 11, 2004

based on 78 ratings

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2 But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. 3 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:2-5

Denomination: Charismatic

On Joy Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 22, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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A sermon on joy.

Sermon for 4 Pentecost, Yr C 27/06/2004 Based on Ps 16:11 & Gal 5:22-23 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Joy. It has been said that a sorrow shared is half the sorrow, while a joy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

based on 53 ratings

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How can we prepare our lives for the great blessing of God? A great sermon for preparing for a time of special spiritual emphasis, revival, 40 days of Purpose, etc.

"Make this Valley Full of Ditches" - II Kings 3:5-18 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever had a dream where you had to do something -- maybe make a speech -- or play a recital -- or go to work -- or drive a car -- and you discovered in your dream, much to your horror, that you were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:5-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Tie That Binds And The Lie That Blinds

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

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This sermon was part of a series of sermons addressing the need to heal relationships in a local body.

INTRODUCTION: Luke 4:19, Matt 13:54-58, Mark 6:1-6 These are also the words of our Lord, preached in a synagogue in His hometown of Nazareth. I can imagine how full that synagogue must have been that day. Jesus was surrounded by His family, His childhood friends, and His new disciples. But, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:19, Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life, Cup Of Redemption

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 11, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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Communion is more of an Easter moment than we realize. This time of year we can hear the last supper story fresh and realize its significance.

Communion is more of an Easter moment than we usually stop to realize. In Matthew 26, Matthew brings Jesus into the last portion of his life before the cross. He shows us how Jesus was clearly preparing his disciples for his death and, as well, his resurrection. Jesus has spoken about his death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Real Faith? Series

Contributed by Tim George on Apr 29, 2001

based on 150 ratings

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What is the difference in a stillborn faith and saving faith?

“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Behind The Problem

Contributed by Michael Bell on May 24, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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This message demonstrates that IT IS NEVER RIGHT TO DO WRONG TO DO RIGHT!

{INTRO}-Many of you will remember the Los Angeles Riots in the aftermath of the Rodney King trial... Wrong verdict...people took law into their own hands... They were justifiably angry, but their actions were unjustifiable...rioting & killing...What we saw was a perfect example of a much deeper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Peter & Paul (Not Forgetting Mark!)

Contributed by Francis Gardom on Jul 7, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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St Peter & St Paul. Why they didn’t always hit it off with each other. The role of Mark in their reconciliation

St Stephen, Lewisham 29th June 2003 St Peter & St Paul Peter & Paul (not forgetting Mark!) Today we commemorate two of the great New Testament heroes, St Peter & St Paul. At the end of Mass we shall process to their icons in the north and south isles and say a special prayer of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Tale Of Two Gardens

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 6, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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It was in a garden that humanity fell and it was in a garden that humanity was redeemed!

TALKING POINTS: 1. A mother was teaching her young son to use the phone. She showed him which numbers to push and explained about the dial tone and the sound of the other phone ringing. The process had begun. The son waited anxiously for the call to be completed, but no one picked up the phone on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Church Of God

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