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    Elijah - Tramp For God

    Contributed by John Shaw on Mar 2, 2008
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     | 2,822 views

    Elijah as seen through the eyes of the Widow from Zarephath - Dramatised Sermon of her struggle to faith

    Today was a good day to die not a cloud in the sky But that was nothing unusual Clouds had become a rarity recently Haven’t seen one for months Today was a good day to die Gather up a few sticks cook the last morsels of food and wait for the birds to pick our dead bones dry Then he appeared .... ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Doubter Goes To Church

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 19, 2008
     | 3,930 views

    This sermon is geared to show us that we don’t need to doubt that the Lord is still in control.

    A Doubter Goes to Church Psalm 78:1-28 READ: Ps. 78:16-17 Intro What is your reaction when you see righteous people suffer and wicked people prosper? Do you become depressed? Do you lose faith? This is exactly what happened to the psalmist. The psalmist did not remain in despair, however; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ah, Lord God

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,870 views

    When things don’t go according to our plan, we need to know God is stil in control

    An explorer in the deepest Amazon suddenly finds himself surrounded by a bloodthirsty group of natives. Upon surveying his situation, he says quietly to himself, "I’m toast." A ray of light breaks forth from the sky and a voice booms out: "No, you are NOT toast. Pick up that stone in front of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mixed Response To The Master

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
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     | 2,703 views

    A message about the attitudes of people today about Jesus and who He is.

    MIXED RESPONSE TO THE MASTER John 18:1-40 INTRO: Ask several people what they think about the president of the United States. You will get mixed responses ranging from praise to criticism. We could expect mixed responses over human leaders. But we are surprised over the varied responses about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnesses To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,833 views

    How we are witnessed to a Lord who "changes everything" (History, life, death, love)

    Our Message is about Jesus: We are witnesses to Him as King Joel’s prophecy: explaining a most unusual open air praise service. Last Days are upon us, because the Spirit is poured on us. The Spirit is poured on us by the exalted Messiah/Christ, Jesus of Nazareth. The prophecy sets the stage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Words From The Cross # 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Southern on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    This is the first sermon in a series about the words Jesus spoke from the cross.

    Title: Words From the Cross #1 Sub Title: Forgiveness Text: Luke 23: 34 Romans 3:19 “This was the most unusual pulpit” “His last words were impressive” -J. Oswald Chambers A. The seven sayings from the cross are: A DOCTRINAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Noah

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,874 views

    A demonstration of faith plus works

    I. NOAH’S BELIEVING THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF GOD’S WORD 1) HE BELIEVED IN SPITE OF THE MAJORITY The majority are not always right! You will find, apart from Him, that nearly all the trust you place in men is a total loss. Therefore, neither confide in, nor depend upon a wind-shaken reed, for "all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Predestined

    Contributed by Lisa Foy on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    We are all predestined for something great

    Help Wanted: Seeking individual for most unusual and important job in the universe. Intense training required. Applicant must be commited to lifelong service. Serious inquiries only. Many applied. This is the chosen applicants letter. Dear Sirs: I am applying for this rare job. I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 1 - Genesis 18:1-15 - The Power Of One Small Step Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 139 ratings
     | 17,120 views

    Watching television as the dramatic pictures were broadcast to the world, I was aware that something momentous had happened and I have never forgotten the images of that man. I was 14 years old.

    Part 1 - Genesis 18:1-15 - THE POWER OF ONE SMALL STEP As a boy he was active in the Boy Scouts, and had earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was only the second person in his family to attend college. In 1950, a week after his 20th birthday, he became a Naval Aviator and then later an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ground Is Shaking, Irene Is Coming For A Visit, What Else Could Possibility

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    Everything is falling into place according to the Bible. God is still on the throne, He is still in charge of the entire universe.

    Ground is shaking, Irene is coming for a visit, what else could possibility happen? Jesus said in Matthew 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Well Of The Bride Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 17, 2010
     | 4,816 views

    Christians suffering from a dehydrated life need to go to the Well of Service.

    Intro: This story is rich in Sermons! We could preach on the Will of the Father, the Servant seeking the Bride, or the Son, but tonight I want look at the practical, not the typical aspect of the story. Rebekah is an Old Testament picture of the church or the Bride of Christ. As we see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Regular Reminder

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 2, 2014
     | 4,033 views

    The Lord's Supper is a powerful, practical reminder of the Lord, the Mission, and the People of God.

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, "Why do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012
     | 4,894 views

    We really have no excuse when it comes to sinning.

    Excuses February 22, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We really have no excuse when it comes to sinning. Focus Passage: I Corinthians 10:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fishing In Deep Water

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 16, 2016
     | 10,011 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

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    (Section 5) Dreams And Visions Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019
     | 3,650 views

    God does not lead His children by any rules whatsoever. No two of his children will be led alike.

    (Section 5 His Will) V. DREAMS, VISIONS, AND IMPRESSIONS A. INTRODUCTION God does not lead His children by any rules whatsoever. No two of his children will be led alike, and it is most probable that He will never lead any one of His children twice in exactly the same way. Therefore rules ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal