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  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    Anchored In Faith

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 503 views

    This sermon uses the imagery of a storm-tossed ship and a lighthouse to illustrate how Christ offers steadfast guidance amid the chaos of life. Through Colossians 3, it calls believers to spiritual renewal by putting off sin and embracing Christlike virtues with intentionality and gratitude.

    The Might and Majesty of Nature Close your eyes for a moment. Let your senses tune in to the might and majesty of nature. Listen closely. Can you hear it? The relentless roar of the vast, deep ocean, waves crashing with unbridled fury. The shrill cries of the wind, whipping and swirling, a force ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 2,382 views

    James is not the James who was one of the 12 apostles and killed by Herod Agrippa I in the YEAR AD 44. Instead, James was the half-brother of Jesus (Matt. 13:55),

    I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 3. Ask for wisdom -- 1:5. Text – James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unstoppable Faith In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 575 views

    Unstoppable faith is not ordinary belief; it is a resolute confidence in God even when circumstances do not make sense.

    UNSTOPPABLE FAITH IN DIFFICULT TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Supporting Texts: Romans 4:17-21; Mark 11:22-24; Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Corinthians 5:7; James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of the Christian life. It is the invisible force that connects us to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crossing Over - Transformation Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 892 views

    Explores our spiritual journey as Christians, emphasizing transformation, pursuit of truth, and overcoming trials through faith in Jesus Christ.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to this uplifting gathering where we come together as one body in Christ, united by our shared faith and love for our Lord and Savior. We are here to fellowship, to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the Word of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that ...read more

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    Paul And His Final Days

    Contributed by Chuck Booher on May 2, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    We need to be people who endure hard times by reading God’s Word, sharing Christ and being faithful to the end.

    Come to Paul: one of the most amazing men who ever lived! • I want you to know who Paul is and then you will understand him and what he is telling you. • He wrote 13 Books of the New Testament so you need to get where he is coming from. • At the end of his life he passionately ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let God Burn Your Field!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    What's in your field?

    In the parable of the sower we see that the fields of the heart are affected by many things and even the good field's harvest varies. Mark 4:8 And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Faith

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    Sermon about faith as a principle for living every day of our lives and having the kind of faith that is pleasing to God.

    Well let me ask you a question. What difference did your faith make to you yesterday? What effect did your faith have on what you did yesterday? Now what was yesterday? It was Saturday. What did you do on Saturday? Well you might have cut the grass, maybe you went to play golf, maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Verdict Is In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    In this passage James puts the faith only doctrine on trial and we the jury must make our verdict (real faith - For The Real World - part 4).

    "The Verdict Is In - Faith Works Bridge The Gap!" TEXT: JAMES 2:14-26 Both lawyers with great skill have presented their cases and with precision eloquence concluded their closing arguments. The defense and prosecuting teams stand - the jury is escorted out and the wait for the verdict ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Testing Your Faith

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 32,207 views

    God wants me to live by faith. God builds my faith by testing it. How then, does God do this? I’d like to look at four ways God tests and builds our faith.

    Testing Your Faith The Bible says in Matthew 9:29 "According to your faith it will be done unto you." What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established. It’s called the Law of Expectation. The fact is, we tend to get what we expect out of life. We tend ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Big Bounce

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,202 views

    The bounce is painful but planned!

    “The Big Bounce” Text: 1 Samuel 4:4-11; 1 Chronicles 13:1-14; 15:12-13; 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Introduction A wise man once said “An unexamined life is not worth living.” This message is about examining your life. I. No Ark, No Problem Verse 3 tells us that the nation of Israel did not seek the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forjados Por El Sufrimiento Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,538 views

    Mira tus aflicciones desde la perspectiva de Dios

    Forjados por el sufrimiento Intro: Mi hermana mayor y mi cuñado participan en un ministerio de enseñanza sobre el matrimonio. Con cierta frecuencia, iglesias los invitan para que vayan y den pláticas a sus matrimonios. En el mes de mayo, los invitaron para participar en una iglesia de ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What To Do When Life's Not Fair

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,078 views

    In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair things in our lives

    WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE’S NOT FAIR Text: Genesis 39 Introduction: · Genesis 37 Joseph’s brothers sell him to Ishmeelites for 20 pieces of silver · Ishmeelites take Joseph to Egypt and sell him to Potiphar, captain of the guard · In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nevertheless Of His Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016
     | 4,976 views

    This is the fifth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    Introduction • Have you ever been in a courtroom? Certainly we all have through the aide of TV – Perry Mason, Judge Judy, and Court TV. • Many of us have actually served on a jury. If you have, did you take your work serious? • Anybody enjoy jury duty? Was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call 91:1 In Time Of Trouble (Psalm 91:1)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,233 views

    My question has always been, if it's hard for a Christian then it must be non livable for an unsaved person.

    Call 91:1 in time of trouble Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. This world is full of surprises, grief and sorrows and it's never easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    911 Where Were You?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 8, 2011
     | 4,036 views

    I would say that most everyone knew where they were on that day in history but, where was God? Why would a good and loving God allow such a tragedy to happen?

    911 Where were you? The date was September 11, 2001. Where were you when you heard the tragic news 10 years ago and the day that changed America forever? I remember that day well. I was working at RJR and a co worker came over to my desk and said a plane had crashed into a building in New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist