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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Walking On Water, But There Is Much More To This Miracle.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 14, 2017
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    There is much more to the miracle of Jesus walking on the water. It is story of how our lives are determined and directed by God; a story preparing us to meet with him in all eternity.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th August 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Making Sense Of Life Prt 1- The Problem Of Evil

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 14, 2023
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    The existence of evil is one of the most vexing challenges a Christian—or any person for that matter, must grapple with.

    Making Sense of Life The Problem of Evil - Part 1 13 Aug 2023 When trying to reconcile the existence of a good and all-powerful God and the problem of evil, it can be a difficult conversation. One doesn’t need a Ph.D. in theology or philosophy to realize something is desperately wrong with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Can’t See Him, But I Know He’s There!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 11, 2023
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    “Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: on the left hand, where He works, I cannot behold Him: but He knows the way that I take: when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”

    I CAN’T SEE HIM, BUT I KNOW HE’S THERE Job 23:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At church one morning, as Gwen was about to start her four-year-olds’ Sunday school class, a little boy showed up without any identification. 2. Gwen managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Positive Benefits Of Negative Things Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016
     | 13,391 views

    Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad because of religious persecution not to think it strange when the fiery trials come as though something strange happened to them. They were rather to rejoice in the trials that come their way.

    The Positive Benefits of Negative Things May 15, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 4:1-19) Command Baptist Church TEXT: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Resources For Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019
     | 13,660 views

    This psalm encourages us to hope and trust in God, and His power, and providence, and gracious presence with his church in the worst of times, and directs us to give him the glory of what he has done for us and what he will do.

    DIVINE RESOURCES FOR LIFE’S DIFFICULTIES Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 46:2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Up Off That Couch..and Start Living!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 7, 2014
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    God is not interested in your past, He doesn’t remember it..the moment you take Him in your heart, your past is forgiven, At that moment..we are given a clean slate, "That's a Big Deal" That right there my friends..is Shouting Material!!

    Get Up Off That Couch..and Start Living! Romans 8:31-39 MSG. 31-39. So, what do you think? With God on our side like this, how can we lose? If God didn't hesitate to put everything on the line for us, embracing our condition and exposing himself to the worst by sending his own Son, is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purple Reign

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 47 ratings
     | 25,861 views

    The world may be filled with the rain of despair, but we are covered by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. We are covered by His Purple Reign. Updated November 2021.

    For Those not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the message is given. Today Scriptures were Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 21:25-36 In a neighborhood ......in the city of Kabul, ...a child plays on the sidewalk outside of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is The Source Of Temptation?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 26, 2023
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    The sermon title asks, What is the Source of Temptation? Just who is it who lures us into sin? We immediately want to say Satan and blame him. We say, “the devil made me do it,” but the answer is a bit closer to home. Thankfully, the solution is as close as prayer.

    For the next few weeks I would like to talk about temptation. What is it that tempts you? Is it food? We all have a favorite food. We get a whiff of it, and our mouth starts watering. It's so tempting. The urge to take a bite of cake may not necessarily be a bad thing, but we're often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caring And Sharing

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022
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     | 10,909 views

    Caring enough to share our love and faith meets other people’s needs, physical and spiritual; but it also meets ours as well. Whenever we look out beyond ourselves and reach out to care and share, God delivers us from our own problems.

    This morning’s message is entitled “caring and sharing.” Often when we teach on the purpose and life of the church we speak about koinonia, which is a New Testament Greek word meaning “fellowship.” However, one pastor tells us “that koinonia means caring for the poor” and that “Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 18, 2012
     | 7,241 views

    The Gardener is involved in everything that has to do with the Vine.

    John 15:1-11 JESUS: THE TRUE VINE Intro: The last verse in chapter 14 tells us that Jesus and the Disciples are about to leave the upper room. • They are headed/Garden/Gethsemane where Jesus will pray His great High Priestly prayer • Later be arrested by the mob led by Judas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Refiner’s Fire

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022
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     | 5,874 views

    In this passage, Ezekiel described the Babylonian exile as being the crucible in which Israel was melted down, and the godly (the silver) were separated from the unrighteous (the dross). The purpose of the refiner's fire is spiritual purification.

    I wish to begin our message with an illustration: There was a dedicated Christian woman who once visited a tourist attraction, which happened to be a working replica of a pioneer village; and one of the manned displays she observed was a silversmith shop. The woman watched the silversmith as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Knocked Down,not Knocked Out"

    Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,743 views

    Many Christians who experience great trials in life often think that there is no hope. Here are 3 reasons why there is hope even in the midst of the most hurting trial that we experience.

    INTRODUCTION: Life on earth is a test. Sounds familiar? Yes, this is a statement from Rick Warren¡¦s The Purpose Driven Life. ¡§You are always being tested. God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, disappointment, and even the weather!¡¨ We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Paul Made The Most Out Of His Difficulties

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    Follow Paul’s example as one who learned how to turn difficulties into catalysts for Godly change

    Learning How Paul Made the Most of the Life’s Difficulties (2 Cor. 6:3-13) Illustration:John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    From The Mouth . . . Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2024
     | 1,015 views

    A series from the book of James.

    Straight from the Mouth James 1, Romans 5:3-5, 8:31-39 September 8, 2024 Back in the Vietnam war era, the White House Press Secretary was Ron Zeigler. During a press conference he made a statement that was proven to be false that very night. When he was asked about it the next day, Zeigler ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Understand Bait? Seasons Of Trials!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2015
     | 3,105 views

    Seasons of testing are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... We need toUNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know how, to grasp, to be familiar, to achieve, this test is an opportunity for promotion.

    UNDERSTAND BAIT? TRY TO UNDERSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US DEFINE SOME TERMS WE NEED TO DEVELOP: Seasons of test are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... A. UNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God