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  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    Discovering how God can turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

    We all have heard the story of H.G. Spafford who was a bussiness man who lost his home. He decided to take his family on vacation to England. He sent his family ahead of him. The ship wrecked, his four daughters drowned and his wife was on the other side of the world overwhelmed with grief. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Love We Don't Expect Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,704 views

    God’s love reaches us when we least expect it, inviting us to take up our Cross and follow.

    There’s just something about a surprise party. I think it has to do with the surprise part of the deal. It’s like your day is going along, maybe you’ve even forgotten that it’s your birthday. You’re just going through your day, thinking about a project you have to do after supper, and then, BAM! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    Our salvation is based on the blood of Christ and God will not condemn us as long as we continue to trust in Christ. The beginning of a series of sermons on Romans 8

    No Condemnation In Christ Rom. 8:1-4 INTRO.: One reason we come to Church is to find some encouragement in life’s struggles. We all need encouragement. I find the eighth chapter of Romans to be the most encouraging chapter in all the Bible. Over the years, I have preached many sermons from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    (Lesson 7) Ezekiel: Seeking Visions For God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    Ezekiel was a priest who was trained for Temple service, but he encountered God in a vision in which he saw extraordinary sights. Out of that encounter, he became a prophet who communicated a vision of Israel’s future Temple.

    A. INTRODUCTION: EZEKIEL 1:1-28 1. Age 30. "In the thirtieth year . . . the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God" (1:1). 2. Occupations. "Ezekiel the priest" (1:3). 3. Birthday. "Take the sum of the sons of Kohath . . . from thirty years old and upwards" (Num. 4:2,3). 4. Captive. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prescription For Overcoming Holiday Stress

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    The Christmas season should bring us joy and warm our souls, but more often than not, it brings heartburn and stress, headache and depression. Holiday stress will make this most wonderful time of year a miserable mess, if you let it.

    PRESCRIPTION FOR OVERCOMING HOLIDAY STRESS The Christmas season should bring us joy and warm our souls, but more often than not, it brings heartburn and stress, headache and depression. Holiday stress will make this most wonderful time of year a miserable mess, if you let it. In spite ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Encounters, Defecting Your Giants

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    Here's several step in the right direction in defeating giants in your life.

    Encounters, Defecting Your Giants / I Samuel 17:31-40 Even though you are born-again, most must still battle giants throughout their lives. There are several lessons that can be applied from this Biblical story found in I Samuel chapter 17. 31.Then David’s question was reported to King ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing The Giant Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on May 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,956 views

    This is sermon four of Facing Giants Series.

    “Facing the Giant of Discouragement” Text: Joshua 1:6-9 6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. 7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Nativity Set:: The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,142 views

    The story of the Shepherds reminds us that to find the heart of Christmas we must look beneath the wrapping paper.

    The last few embers of the fire are dying out. The air hangs heavy with a silence broken only by the occasional bleat of a lamb. Huddled together for warmth, the shepherds are alone with their thoughts. Each one scanning the horizon. Looking. Perhaps casting a longing eye to the distant lights of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Voice From The Beach

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 29, 2014
     | 6,782 views

    A perspective on John 21: 1-14. Like the disciples in the boat who listened to the voice of a ‘stranger’ from the beach, somehow you too will know at the right time where to ‘cast the net.’ At that time, you too will say with joy, “It is the Lord.”

    John 21: 1-14 A Voice From The Beach The Gospel according to John closes with one more miracle given by Jesus. Although it is the final miracle recorded in the Gospel, it is the first of his resurrected life. It happened this way: Some of the disciples of Jesus were sitting about on the shore by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ The Lord Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018
     | 3,699 views

    Jesus is the Messiah Lord who has double power and authority. He could use this power and authority completely for himself, yet he uses his power and authority completely for us. To give us Shalom.

    Note that this message was preached at a Christmas service ... so is shorter than the rest in the series. Message Luke 2:11 Name Above All Names - Christ the Lord Today on this Christmas day we are continuing to look at the names of Jesus in the early. We have been looking at these names through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    The Battered Christian

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Mar 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,608 views

    Many times in life, we are faced with situations that are undesirable and can cause us to become battered by the enemy. Maybe it is a job situation or any family or social situation, we may find ourselves in that we feel like we have no way out. What should we do in cases like this?

    John 8:34--Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. (Found on Reddit) A law professor in Australia spent 20 years as a cop before becoming a lawyer and eventually teaching. In explain the BATTERED WIFE syndrome of defense to murder, he told a story of a call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Who's Afraid Of The Dark?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,169 views

    Studies show that 11 percent of adults are still afraid of the dark. However, the fear of spiritual darkness may be a more common problem. Psalm 27:1 says the Lord is our light. Why should be afraid of the dark?

    WHO'S AFRAID OF THE DARK? Introduction: The natural tendency of human beings is to be afraid of the dark. Early humans were afraid of the darkness because of an unexpected attack from animals or enemies in the night. Researchers have concluded that fear of darkness is still due ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Am I Going To Let God Guides Me All The Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,266 views

    Life is a journey from here to there. We talked about that last week as I told you about the lessons I learned as we moved the church service from the church house to the parking lot.

    Introduction: Life is a journey from here to there. We talked about that last week as I told you about the lessons I learned as we moved the church service from the church house to the parking lot. And one of the things that I said is that in a God initiated journey from here to there, God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Borrowing From Tomorrow

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,578 views

    The Scriptures tell us, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." (Proverbs 27:1). Too many people in these last days forget that they may not have tomorrow. The time to be prepared to meet God is now.

    All of us at one time have put things off until the last minute, such as the writing of a research paper for school or studying for exams. We put off important decisions at our place of work, or filing tax returns, buying your family Christmas presents on or near Christmas Eve, or asking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Value God's Plans For Our Lives

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,034 views

    We discover joy in trials. We ask God for wisdom.

    future. Even to the end. 2. Stand the test God will provide the crown of life. Freely given to those who love the Lord. D. We face different kind of trials and testing in our lives. Unexpected troubles make an unwelcome visit. Health issues. Economic concerns. Worries. All these events ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran