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  • Dave Bentley avatar

    The Craziest Kid Ever Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
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    I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

    “That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Kids That Become Champions

    Contributed by Jonathan Howes on Sep 28, 2011
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    Avoid mistakes and learn the three qualities of children who are champions for Jesus.

    “So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; he is the one.” So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    What’s The Name Of Your Mountain?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2011
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    When you focus on the problem, instead of focusing on the problem solver, when you let your mountain get in your line of vision, thats when your faith becomes little or small, thats when it becomes only about your ability, instead of Gods Amazing Ability!

    Whats The Name Of Your Mountain? Mark 11:22-24 NKJ 22. So Jesus answered and said to them, Have faith in God. 23. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Big Is Your Giant?

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 5, 2011
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    Once we understand how big our God is and the covenant that we have with Him, the giants of life will diminish in comparison.

    Title: How Big Is Your Giant? Text: I Samuel 17:8-11 How do you kill a giant? How do you handle a problem that is so big, you cannot see beyond it? A problem that is so stubborn that it just will not go away? Day after day, as you look at that problem, it is like the devil himself is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defiant Giants

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
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    Defiant giants are no match for the Name of the Lord.

    1 Samuel 17:1-11 KJV Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. [2] And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Catt avatar

    Fighters Vs. Flyers Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on May 31, 2012
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    We must fight against evil and against complacency and fear. We must flee from evil and protect our kids.

    INTRODUCTION In the animal kingdom, the fight-or-flight response involves stress. Animals are inclined to fight or flee impending dangers such as predators and environmental stressors. For humans, the response is based upon an infinite number of factors, from fears to friends, from habits to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Not Goliaths Intimidate You….

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 11, 2012
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    Shouts of the enemy makes you a soldier for Christ! Torments of Giants make you Saints for God! Fear not the Goliaths today!

    Let not Goliaths intimidate you…. Samuel 17:4”And a champion went out from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.” Giants make you Saints for God! People who have never confronted strong opposition and if you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God;s Super Bowl Game

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Feb 2, 2013
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    Philistines VS Israelites is a "fight to the death" super bowl!

    God’s Super Bowl Game (1 Samuel 17:1-51) In, (1 Samuel 17:1-51) we find the story of two opponents. Opponents similar to a Super Bowl except the winning team LIVED and the LOSING TEAM was DESTROYED. They DIED. When we compare the two teams, we find the Philistines Vs the Israelites. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 15: How To Slay Your Giants: Joshua 15

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 30, 2012
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    Principles to Slay Giants

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 15: How To Slay Your Giants: Joshua 15 October 28, 2012 A. WHAT ARE GIANTS LIKE? 1. Caleb wanted to conquer the land of giants. On his 85th birthday he asked for victory. “So now give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Courageous Action (An Outline)

    Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Mar 17, 2012
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    First Samuel 17:4-50 When things seem too BIG and too SCARY and make us want to retreat, God calls us to courageous action.

    Biblical Problem: The giant Philistine Goliath was terrifying the Israelites and forcing them into inaction. "He’s too big to defeat." "He’s too enormous to conquer." Biblical Solution: God called David to courageous action Goliath might be big, but God is bigger. Goliath might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Faith In The Face Of A Giant

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2013
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    David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And then Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”

    Sunday, October 21, 2012 Title: FAITH IN THE FACE OF A GIANT Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17:45: “Then David said to the Philistine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Enemy Challenges

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2011
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    The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger.

    When the Enemy Challenges July 10, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The enemy always looks, speaks, and acts strong; but our God is stronger. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17:1-11 Supplemental Passage: No temptation has overtaken you but such as is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Vs Goliath (Who Are You?) Series

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011
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    We often align ourselves with the 'good' character, but stop and consider afresh which character you are like in this story. Are you self-sufficient? Fearful? Jealous? Grow to be more like David!

    David vs Goliath This is so much more than the story of an underdog vs a giant. Which character are you like? (eg facebook quiz) Are you a Goliath? (vs 4 – 10, 42 - 44) Trusting in natural talent, physical security, past success Show contempt for others that you do not understand, realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    We Walk By Faith Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 23, 2011
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    Part 4 focuses on our having prejudicial faith.

    We Walk By Faith Part 4 Prejudicial Faith Scriptures: Isaiah 45:15; Matthew 6:33; 7:7; Ephesians 6:13-14; 1 Samuel 17 Introduction: Last week I shared with you that our faith in God (and Christ) comes through hearing and understanding the Word of God. A key factor in our ability to believe God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Scary Sermon

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    Do you have doubts and fears... well this sermon's just going to make you more afraid... but in a good way!

    Are you scared today? What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of the future? Are you afraid of a person? Are you afraid of dying? Whatever you are afraid of today, I intend to help you to understand your fear and how to overcome it. Chances are I won’t address your particular need as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist