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  • Timothy Enns avatar

    This Next Leg Of The Race Is A “detour”

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,538 views

    What do we do when difficulties arise in our lives. A look at Paul's and his companions time in Philippi Prison

    How many of you have seen the Television reality show the “Amazing Race”. For those of you that have not seen it, there many groups of two people (some married teams, some brother’s teams, some sister teams, mother daughter, father daughter, Father son, engaged couples, dating ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Surviving The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 43,619 views

    Jesus said that storms will come in our lives, but they don’t have to overcome us. Sometimes he calms the storms, but other times he calms His child.

    SURVIVING THE STORMS OF LIFE OPENING QUOTE: “The disciples were left to face the storm… alone. The greatest storm that night was not in the sky; it was in the disciples’ hearts. The greatest fear was not from seeing the storm-driven waves; it came from seeing the back of their leader as he left ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Does Easter Matter

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009
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     | 5,995 views

    What difference does Easter make? The sermon looks at "explanations" for Jesus’ death on the cross. But Easter matters because we all have baggage in life, we will die one day, and we need help.

    WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? March 23, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 16:1-8 Do you suppose it will make any difference? Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Overcoming A Setback

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,352 views

    The action taken by David when his wives & children were kidnapped is used to illustrate how to respond to a disappoint, crisis, or setback.

    Overcoming a Setback 1 Samuel 30 8-30-09 Intro Today I want to talk about overcoming a setback. Has anybody here experienced a setback or two in life? Has anybody recently experienced a setback? It’s a part of living on planet earth. Chuck Swindoll described the Christian journey as “Three steps ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Need Hope?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding hope and strength for trials and temptations.

    Text: 1 Cor 10:13, Title: Need Hope? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/10/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Bill Hybels tells about an interesting experience after a baptism service in their church. He writes: “I bumped into a woman in the stairwell who was crying. I thought this was a little odd, since the ...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
     | 14,317 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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    Elijah's Cave Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,772 views

    Learn how to come out of our trials victorious.

    Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 8 “Elijah’s Cave” Text: I Kings 19:1-9 Some things can attack you and push you so far into a cave that you can’t even see the impact of your life anymore. You don’t feel like your doing much of anything. So often we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You A Water Bailer, Or Storm Stopper?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,751 views

    Christians & the Church are destined for storms. Storms give us the opportunity to grow and to partner with God for a miracle. We can be water bailers, or storm stoppers! Regardless, we have Jesus as our resource. Lean on Him!

    WATER BAILERS OR STORM STOPPERS? Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: VINNIE’S BEALTED FATHER’S DAY GIFT 1. An old Italian man lived alone outside the city of Chicago. He wanted to dig his tomato garden, but it was too hard of work for him. 2. His only son, Vinnie, who used to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr avatar

    When Is God With Us?

    Contributed by Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr on Mar 26, 2011
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     | 2,687 views

    Never feel alone again after knowing the three times when God is with you.

    When is God with Us? Matthew 28:20, ‘...I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the [very] close and consummation of the age. Amen (so let it be).’ -AMP The Gospel according to Matthew ends with the greatest promise of Jesus to his disciples and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is Satan Allowed To Continue

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    God has areason for all things.

    WHY IS SATAN ALLOWED TO CONTINUE 1st Peter1:1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Job: A Man Tried And True

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,814 views

    Using the life of Job as a backdrop, this message asked the question: "What would it take to make you stop serving God?"

    JOB: A MAN TRIED AND TRUE Copyright © July 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Job 19:25-27 I. JOB’S CHARACTERISTICS A. He Was A Godly Man. B. He Was A Great Man. II. SATAN’S CONTROVERSY A. God Questions Satan. B. Satan Questions Job’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Why Can We Rejoice? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,512 views

    Peter's declaration to the church to live joyfully is not a casual statement, but a COMMAND for us to take hold of! We can rejoice even in the bad times because something better is coming! Do we believe it? That is our challenge today!

    Why can we rejoice? 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the Transfiguration of Jesus - Became a leader of the apostles in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Buffeted But Blessed

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,115 views

    Life sometimes seems to be giving us a good beating. But God’s purpose in permitting trials and troubles in our lives is not to beat and burden us, but rather to build and bless our Christian life.

    Buffeted But Blessed Text: 2 Cor.12: 9, 10 Intro: Most of us would think the ideas of buffeting and blessing are totally foreign to one another. It’s difficult to wrap our limited insight around the biblical idea that the former could actually produce the latter. As a matter of fact, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Worship In The Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 30,998 views

    Discover what it means and how to worship God during the hard times of life.

    Are you able to worship God in the hard times? This is one of the most difficult tasks of the faith life. It is easy to worship God when the sun shines bright. It is easy to worship God when the bills are paid. It is easy to worship God when things are going well. What about during the hard times? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Putty avatar

    The Internal Power To Face External Pressures

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
     | 7,435 views

    We cannot change what's going on around us most of the time, but we can change internally for the better so that we are better equipped to deal with external pressures.

    TITLE: THE INTERNAL POWER TO FACE EXTERNAL PRESSURES TEXT: 2COR. 4:1,7, 8-10, 15, 16-18 INTRO: Atmosphere of extreme mental,‑physical and spir. pressure. ‑Discouragement seems to come from all‑sides. The news, people,‑circumstances, and even demonaic‑attacks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God