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  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Big Bounce

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,232 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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    Brushes Or Swords Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 29, 2011
     | 4,829 views

    If we’re going to "put the icing" on the days God makes for us, we must enjoy his delights and embrace his discipline.

    Lauri Johnson of Hudsonville, Michigan, talks about a wonderful afternoon her two sons, 12-year-old Matthew and 6-year-old Ryan, spent with her parents recently. When they were ready to leave, Matthew’s grandpa said to him, “You made my day.” Matthew replied, “God made your day; we just put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    In The Storm

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,740 views

    Truth is not dependent on circumstance. God is unchanging and truth is therefore, by definition, unchanging. God can be trusted even in the storms of life because He never changes!

    In The Storm, Mathew 14:22-33 Introduction In a storm one dark night some sailors were thrown by the sea upon a rock, to which they clung for their lives. Their first feeling was one of joyful gratitude. They were on a rock. Their second emotion was a sickening fear, for the tide might rise, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Surviving The Battering Storms

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,222 views

    Storms of life will manifest themselves but with Jesus we overcome and are victorious through it all.

    Mark 4:35-41 KJV And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Hope Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,477 views

    Hope, Trials, Trust, Inheritance

    ONE CHURCH - One Hope 1 Peter 1:1-9 (p. 850) July 3, 2016 Introduction: Satan is the god of “immediate gratification” and “the quick fix.” Here’s what I mean by that…“Suppose you’re having a rocky time in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why They Do The Things They Do?

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,792 views

    Why do people act the way they do, this message help us discover the answers to that question.

    Acts 4:23-26 Verse 23-They didn’t complain, they didn’t say this is not fair, they praised God for what they were enduring. We might have better results with our trials, if we would praise God instead of complain. Verse 24-Lord, you are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea and all that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Difference Between Your Standing And Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 23, 2010
     | 3,786 views

    Sermon 1 in series. Do you notice that others have a joy and victory that is missing in your life. Learn how to rediscover your spiritual joy! In this first sermon, we consider that one must know the difference between his circumstances and his standing i

    What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy June 13, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Ephesians 5:14 NOTE: This sermon is based in part on a sermon by F.B. Meyer entitled, “Where am I Wrong?” This sermon appears as chapter 2 in two of his books, Some Secrets of Christian Living and The Secret ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fight Of Faith

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,327 views

    This message deals with the power and effectiveness of faith that rests squarely upon and sole in the Lord.

    The Fight Of Faith By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: 1 Tim. 6:12; 1 Sam. 17:45-47 I. GOD WAS THE OBJECT OF DAVID’S FAITH A. Notice The Difference Between Faith And Fear. B. Notice David’s Dependence On God’s Faithfulness. II. GOLIATH WAS THE OBJECTIVE OF DAVID’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Chose A Donkey

    Contributed by Ron Conn on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,267 views

    Are You a Donkey?

    “Why Jesus Chose the Donkey” Matthew 21:1-9 Palm Sunday 2005 Small Standard Donkey: A subdivision of the Standard grouping. Small standard stand above 36" and up through 40", often with a miniature background. This includes donkeys up to 38" if they have no registered miniature parents or ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    We Don't Look Like What We've Been Through Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 95 ratings
     | 211,073 views

    When we were at our LOWEST STATE, it is there that God is able to work with us and help us SHED the things of this world that we can become truly dependent upon Him. It is during the Hardships of Life that we learn how to lean and depend on the Lord.

    TITLE: WE DON’T LOOK LIKE WHAT WE’VE BEEN THROUGH SCRIPTURE: JOB 28:2-3 I and the Perfected Praise Worship Center family are honored to be here this afternoon to participate in such a celebration hosted by this great Pastor and Church family. I must say that we have experienced a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why You Should Pray Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,571 views

    All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with God. 2. Wisdom and understanding. 3. Power to experience miracles. 4. Peace and joy amidst

    Can You Hear Me Now? 40 Days on God, Prayer, and Cell Phones 1. The Advertisement: Why You Need It October 8/9, 2005 Don Jaques BIG IDEA: All believers should experience an intimate and powerful relationship with God through prayer because of the following 4 benefits. 1. Increased intimacy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Must We Suffer

    Contributed by David Benson on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,868 views

    Why does God allow Christians to suffer?

    Why Must We Suffer Doesn’t God love us? Why does he allow us to suffer? These are common questions. Let’s look at the answers taken from God’s word. (We suffer because of the) Aging Process Since man no longer has direct access to the Tree of Life which was in the Garden of Eden, we must face ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why If Creation Groaning For Heaven Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
     | 3,350 views

    Questions about Heaven

    WHY IS CREATION GROANING FOR HEAVEN? Romans 8: 18-25 (p800) January 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION: What would you want God to do for you if He told you your life is going to be filled with suffering and trials? I guess, first of all I’d ask---“Would you really want to know that about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Does Gratitude Matter? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,185 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of gratitude in our lives, encouraging us to appreciate our blessings and draw closer to God.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today with hearts full and spirits high. The air is filled with a sense of hope, a sense of expectation. We are here to share in the Word of God, to find solace, strength, and wisdom. Our focus today is on a powerful passage from the Bible. It is a passage ...read more

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    Taking The Next Step Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
     | 6,536 views

    Sometimes God uses trials to get us to take the next step.

    Taking The Next Step Text: Acts 8:1-25 Introduction 1. Video Clip 2. We are continuing our exploration of the book of Acts and the TV series A.D. today. A prevailing theme in Acts, which is clear in A.D. and mirrors our own lives to a somewhat lesser degree, is the trials and tribulations that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist