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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    We Can Count On God

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 13, 2025
     | 419 views

    The woman could not get anyone to move on her part but we can count on God to do the moving.

    We Can Count on God Luke 18:1–11 1. Life Is Unpredictable, But God Is Dependable • Life throws curveballs: illness, accidents, injustice. • The world is unstable—but God is unshakable. • Luke 18 reminds us through the parable of the persistent widow: we can count on God even when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,052 views

    Explore five simple yet effective principles for mastering time management. These include setting clear priorities, nurturing relationships, planning ahead, organizing effectively, and embracing flexibility.

    Think about the biggest stressors in your life right now. Chances are, they involve feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities at home, work, school, church, or a combination of these. The constant ticking of the clock can make it seem like time is our enemy, always running out. The solution to this ...read more

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    The Purpose Of Storms

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,649 views

    There is only one thing that matters when you are facing a storm and it's found in Luke 8. I believe the message will bless you and help you understand more clearly who you are as a son or daughter of God.

    The Purpose of Storms How many of you have been on your way to a meeting or to visit relatives in another city or state and it began to rain? At first the rain comes down in a steady flow and you turn your windshield wipers on to one of the lower speed settings. The windshield wipers are able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First The Test Then The Miracle

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,163 views

    Revision Of An Earlier Sermon which deals with faith coming through trials and testing by looking at the prophet Elisha.

    First The Test, Then The Miracle 7/04/2002 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    First The Test Then The Miracle

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,916 views

    This sermon deals with the need to go through trials and tests before we see a miracle.

    First The Test, Then The Miracle 10/1/2000 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 19,090 views

    Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

    OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Here's A Real Bargain

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,205 views

    We should examine the reality of faith.

    HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Down The Roof Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012
     | 6,788 views

    Often times we think our greatest need is one thing when God knows that it is another. Follow the journey of one man and discover your greatest need in his story!

    Bringing Down The Roof - Mark 2:1-12 - July 22, 2012 (Baptism Service) It’s not uncommon today to hear people say something like this, “If God would just reveal Himself, if He would just do some miracle for me to see, then I would turn to Him and believe.” People are looking ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Did I Get Into This Mess? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 97 ratings
     | 31,171 views

    Is it sinful to borrow money? Is it evil to declare bankruptcy? And why do so many people seem to be in financial trouble today?

    OPEN: Years ago, I had a friend who attended a Bible Study at my home. He shared with our study that when he graduated from High School, he had a life goal. His life goal was to be a million dollars in debt before he reached the age of 30… and THEN he’d declare bankruptcy. He said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unusual & Unstoppable Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,063 views

    Martin Luther said, "Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness;" but if we want to lay hold of God’s willingness, we must keep on asking God to keep his word, expecting Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I’ve been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Lion And The Lamb Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,920 views

    Jesus has conquered – He is a lion. He was crucified – He is a lamb; therefore, He has control – He is Lord! Why not accept Him as YOUR Lord today?

    In August of 2010, communications specialist Judy Rivers went to her local bank to open a new account. As the clerk input Rivers' personal information, everything seemed to be going smoothly, but then the woman behind the desk stopped abruptly and frowned. “That's odd,” she said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Walking In Integrity Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ; it is at this point that you need to be ever-mindful of how you stand, and be careful to walk in integrity.

    With success comes great responsibility. When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ, then you need to be careful that you do not fall into sin. Lawrence O. Richards says, “Early [devotion to God] leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Favorite Word

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 27,680 views

    I want to share with us this morning what I believe to be ‘Jesus Favorite Word.’ We find this word throughout the Old as well as the New Testament. I lift up for your consideration Jesus Favorite Word was and is “COME.”

    TITLE: JESUS FAVORITE WORD SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 14:22-33 I want to share with us this morning what I believe to be ‘Jesus Favorite Word.’ We find this word throughout the Old as well as the New Testament. I lift up for your consideration Jesus Favorite Word was and is “COME.” • In ST MATTHEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah 53: Smitten Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 832 views

    God was smitten with us which is why Jesus was smitten. Jesus was smitten with us which is why He was smitten by God. The motivation for God saving us was His love.

    ISAIAH 53 SERIES: SMITTEN ISAIAH 53:4 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2011 Decembers Ago Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012
     | 9,467 views

    The greatest even in history happened 2011 Decembers ago with the birth of Jesus Christ. Have you wondered about that exceptional night in Bethlehem? When Heaven and nature sang out, when God showed up in the flesh, when the temporal and eternal came toge

    Sermon: 2011 Decembers Ago Thesis: The greatest even in history happened 2011 Decembers ago with the birth of Jesus Christ. Have you wondered about that exceptional night in Bethlehem? When Heaven and nature sang out, when God showed up in the flesh, when the temporal and eternal came together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational