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  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    In View Of God's Mercy Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    Because of what God has done you owe Him your life.

    Romans Series Mitchell Skelton In View of God’s Mercy Romans 12:1–21 I. Offer Your Bodies A. As Living Sacrifices. 1 Cor. 6:20 B. Holy and Pleasing. Romans 12:9–13 1. God’s word shows us how to live holy lives. 2. Isa. 35:8 II. Don’t Conform to the World. A. Christians no longer belong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "For They That Be With Us Are More Than They That Be With Them..." Series

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    There are those times when well all have to rise above our circumstances. Our question for today is, Will I be able when that time comes? Yes. No matter our situation God is able and He has proven it time and time again. Let’s see an example together!

    Introduction These are tough times. My grandmother used to say, "In times like these it’s always best to remember, there’s always been times like these!" But how do we rise above our circumstances? It has always been God’s plan we are victorious regardless of our adversaries. This message and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Waste Your Sorrows Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,048 views

    One reason God allows suffering is so we will depend on him. Suffering shows us the value of God’s grace. Sometimes we think grace was just something way back yonder when we got saved. But we forget that God’s grace is active right now, present tense.

    INTRODUCTION I felt the tugging of the Holy Spirit this week telling me to go back and look at verses 3 and 4 of Romans 5 because I know some of you are going through some very difficult times right now, struggling with suffering and pain and tribulation. I hope the Holy Spirit will use this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Through Your Fears

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 37,289 views

    Principles of growing through our fears from the life of Peter and his walking on the water.

    Growing Through Your Fears Matthew 14:26-33 I’ve come to believe that procrastination and fear are married emotions. A lot of fear is actually hidden. You can hide fear in procrastination. It may look something like this: “I don’t really want to talk to this person, confront this person, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triumph In Trying Times: Antidotes To Losing Heart

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,647 views

    A sermon to give support and strength to those struggling in difficult times.

    Life has its trying times times. Some would say we have more than our share right now. Life is not easy. We only go round once. And for most it’s no merry-go-round ride, but a difficult, bumpy journey. People pressures get us down; problems pile up; worries and anxieties persist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Keep Your Focus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 69,174 views

    In the midst of trouble, we need to keep our focus

    INTRODUCTION • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where are focus is supposed to be. • Throughout this letter to the church, Paul has reminded us that Jesus is going to return at any time and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising Spiritual Champions

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    Taken from the Message version. To raise spiritual champions we must Hold Hands, Whisper Encouragement, and Show them step by step how to live well before God

    RAISING SPIRITUAL CHAMPIONS June 12, 2005 Jay Davis Robison 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Popular poem several years ago: If you love something set it free If it comes back to you it is yours If it doesn’t it never was. Always uncomfortable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Code Adam

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    Have you misplaced Jesus?

    Code Adam Has anyone here ever misplaced anything? I’m not talking about losing something, I mean just misplaced it. You know that it’s just got to be somewhere in the house. It could be your keys, wallet or the instructions for the TV. That happened to me this week. I needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Evidence For Everyone To See Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    If we are going to be successful in fulfilling our calling, our faith must be eveident for everyone to see

    INTRODUCTION • Once we become a Christian, what are we to do? Should there be anything different about what we do with our lives, should there be a different focus for our lives than what we had before we came to Jesus? What should we be doing with ourselves as we await the return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Possibilities Of Community

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007
     | 2,376 views

    Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

    Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "A's" Of Endurance

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,999 views

    There is an association of the faithful spoken of in Hebrews that provides a cloud of witnesses for us. Chapter 12 provides 5 tools for endurance that all begin with the letter "A."

    Hebrews 12 It was England’s greatest nightmare. The German army was taking over Europe and the British were being bombed regularly as they advanced toward them. Winston Churchill addressed the people with these words: Never, never, never, never, never, never, never give up! This could be our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Demands Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,967 views

    Jesus now turns to a crowd of mixed spiritual commitment and speaks of “The Demands of Discipleship,” words that seem deliberately aimed at thinning their ranks.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 40 “The Demands of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Dr. John R. Hamby When the dinner was over Jesus resumed his journey to Jerusalem. In verse twenty-five we see that when Jesus left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Waffle House Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    The church needs to stand firm in what it believes and teaches.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  “When you think of the most evil place in the world to live, where would it be?”  Imagine if you will that you are living in a city that Jesus says is the place where the throne of Satan resides.  Would it be hard to live for Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Dream Came True!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    Dreams are rocket boosters of our lives. Let’s get them blaring up!

    Joseph was a seventeen-year-old young man. He took care of the flocks with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives. Joseph told his father about the bad things his brothers were doing. Israel loved Joseph more than all his sons because Joseph had been born in Israel’s old age. So he made ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational