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  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Mega Storms Produce Mega Blessings

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,476 views

    Whenever there is a "Mega" storm in your life the Lord will match it with a "Mega" blessing.

    TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 TITLE: MEGA STORMS PRODUCE MEGA BLESSINGS Any time you are on the front lines of battle and are doing something for the kingdom of God, the enemy’s attacks against your life will escalate. Even Jesus came under such an attack when He was preparing to cast a legion of demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    A short homily given at a mid-week communion service. We need to be ready in advance for the changes which will come our way. Jesus prepared the disciples for his departure with the promise of the Spirit. The same Holy Spirit lives in us.

    John 14: 23 to 29 What follows is not a party political broadcast on behalf of the Labour Party! Tony Blair has now announced that he is leaving his post as Prime Minister. Now I am no expert but I guess that within the Labour Party there will be a mixture of concern, excitement, nervousness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Foundation Of True Happiness

    Contributed by Paw The on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,665 views

    Life is not often as what we plan or expect. When disasters come. When the reality is not as what we want, where can we find strength to live our lives? Jesus is the answer!

    The Foundation of True Happiness Luke 24 : 13 ¡V 35 We would like to plan and control our lives. We strategize our paths trying to be as good as possible. The first season of life we were carefree and innocent. As we reach adulthood and begin to assume life-responsibility ¡V working hard to raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bad Things Happen To Faithful People

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,401 views

    Paul and Silas lovingly and boldly ministered to the needs of the people they encountered. As a result of their endeavors people's lives were changed, but Paul and Silas were imprisoned. Serving Jesus often involves struggles and setbacks.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Bad Things Happen to Faithful People” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ready

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2010
     | 4,100 views

    We should strive to be ready for the coming of Christ Jesus by repenting of our sins daily.

    Matthew 24: 36 – 44 / Ready Intro: David Peterson, former pastor of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Spokane, WA told about a time when he was preparing his sermon. His daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was very busy and in about an hour they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Changed Church Changes The World Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,433 views

    This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

    * Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace And Mercy Is Sufficient Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,081 views

    My testimony continued

    In spite of my tragic lot in life, I refuse to feel sorry about the situation I currently face. As good as my life was before the diagnoses I received, God would continue to make it just that much better. Because of my trust and obedience to him not only do I continue to live without the aid of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Crises And Conflict

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
     | 4,124 views

    The life of a leader is filled with challenges and crises. A spiritual leader should be able to navigate successfully through difficult and challenging times and should know how to stand firm when facing critical situations. Leadership ability can be test

    Crises and Conflict Matthew 12:25-30 - But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand. “If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Four Wealthy Lepers

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 58,025 views

    Four men with nothing to lose discover great wealth and realize the peril of not sharing good news.

    Four Wealthy Lepers II Kings 7:9 INTRO.: The king of Aram lays siege to Samaria and the people are starving, even to the point of engaging in cannibalism. The prophet Elisha promises quick relief. He is not believed and the king even sought his life, blaming him for their troubles. The prophet’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Died - He's Alive! Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 113 ratings
     | 20,388 views

    A funeral sermon of hope. Jesus died - BUT that’s not the end of the story.

    He Died - He’s Alive! What can be said at a time like this? Today we are faced with a multitude of emotions. There is pain and what feels like a emptiness. Some of us are overwhelmed with emotions today: feelings of anger, guilt, disbelief, anxiety; feelings of pain and protest - it is hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bothersome Bartemeus2

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 27, 2018
     | 3,095 views

    Challenging people to react to the needs around them.

    Bothersome Bartemaeus Mark 10: 46-52 Intro: One of the great mysteries of life is how the idiot that your daughter married can be the father of the smartest grandchildren in the whole world. --- Officer, the guy yelled, my father-in-law knocked me down with his car! Are you sure it was your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Marvel At God's Mercy

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it.

    Weekend Message/Devotion April 15, 2018 Acts 3:1-19 Why Marvel at God’s Mercy? Why marvel and wonder at God's mercy when we can be a part of it. In this account of Peter and John entering the gate called Beautiful, leading to the temple, we read of their encounter with a man born crippled; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something To Sing About

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,081 views

    Paul and Silas are imprisoned because of their witness. Facing dire circumstances they break out in song and amazing things happen.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Something to Sing About” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for India’s independence, and Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Attitude Of The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016
     | 4,231 views

    We must always understand that we are weak and prone to sin and laziness. We must always ask to be filled with the spirit of Jesus, so that He can work through us.

    Thursday of 20th Week in Course The beginning of the first letter to the church at Corinth is a little misleading, because Paul is thanking God for the grace shown in that church. He talks about how the Corinthians have been “enriched in him with all speech and knowledge,” and says ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fishing In Deep Water

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 16, 2016
     | 9,916 views

    The call of the Apostles, unlikely men, to do the extraordinary job of fishing for men, and give their lives for the sake of the Gospel.

    TITLE: Fishing in Deep Water TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 INTRO: There several passages that are unique to the Gospel of Luke. One of those passages is in Luke chapter 5. This is a story that involves fishing. Some people love to fish and there a lot of fish stories around today: One fellow spent the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist