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  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,712 views

    Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

    When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Waiting In The Wings

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    A message on patience in waiting on God.

    WAITING IN THE WINGS 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO: He is the second-string quarterback on his junior high football team. She is a housewife who substitutes for teachers at the elementary school down the street. The nurse has her beeper clipped to her blue jeans as she shops for groceries. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Army Of The Living God

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,802 views

    This sermon discusses the Church as the Army of the Living God, and what we should be doing to win the spiritual war against the forces of evil.

    Transition: Two weeks ago I shared with you the idea that we are living in a Postmodern society that in many respects is much like the First Century world in that Christianity is seen as a threat or is looked upon in a very negative light. Last Week I shared with you some ideas of how we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Finding Your Calling

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,719 views

    Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

    April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,477 views

    This sermon takes the story of David & Goliath and compares it to the difficulties we face.

    Introduction: Last Sunday we talked about the fact that the reason God chose David to be the next King of Israel was not his outward appearance or his physical abilities. Instead God chose David because he was a humble man, who was passionate about his relationship with God, and trusted Him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Hands On Deck

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    Saul welcomed back to the front lines some who had previously defected and others who had hidden out on the sidelines. A challenge to those who have drifted in any way spiritually to get back on the playing field. A challenge to those who have sat out o

    I. HOUSE OF GOD (Bethel) had become HOUSE OF NOTHINGNESS (Beth-Aven) II. SAUL WELCOMED BACK TO THE BATTLE EVERYONE WHO WANTED TO GET BACK IN ON THE ACTION A. Even Those Who Had Previously Defected B. Even Those Who Had Hidden Themselves On The Sidelines III. WE ARE IN A BATTLE A. God Had Been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Listen To God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 51,835 views

    This is the first in a series on: Communicating With God. This sermon is intended to ask: How Well Do We Listen?

    Communicating With God: How To Listen To God’s Voice One of the basic claims we have as Christians is that God is alive and He wants to have a relationship with us. In fact our salvation is based on the relationship we have with God. But you can not have a relationship with someone without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Your Alliances Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    What are the indications of strong, healthy friendships?

    Shera and I watched on Thursday evening as Christie voted out of the Amazon on Survivor. Her mistake? She refused to join a solid alliance. She had the opportunity, but she simply wouldn’t commit herself. As a result, people thought she was flip-flopping and not to be trusted, so they voted her ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Handling Your Fears Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 48,563 views

    Go down into the valley and employ these seven tactics in order to slay your giants.

    Handling Your Fears 1 Samuel 17 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/15/07 I read this week that at least 322 unique phobias have been identified. Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, and refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ain't Afraid To Fight

    Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    God is looking for warriors

    AIN’T AFRAID TO FIGHT 1 SAMUEL 17: 4, 8, 11, 32, 36 4. AND A CHAMPION WENT OUT FROM THE CAMP OF THE PHILISTINES; NAMED GOLIATH, FROM GATH, WHOSE HEIGHT WAS 6 CUBITS AND A SPAN 8. THEN HE STOOD AND CRIED OUT TO THE ARMIES OF ISRAEL, AND SAID TO THEM, WHY HAVE YOU COME OUT TO LINE UP FOR BATTLE? AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Five Smooth Stones For Five Wrongful Motives"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,607 views

    What was the genuine motive of David as he saw the “cause” to come against Goliath? In this message we will unveil five wrongful motives before sharing the one pure motive of David’s heart.

    Title of the message: “Five Smooth Stones for Five Wrong Motives,” Key Verse: (Psa 25:2 KJV) O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. For this study, I wanted to find a text that best describes the emotions and the situation that would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carlos Rios avatar

    Te Llego Tu Ascenso

    Contributed by Carlos Rios on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,864 views

    Hemos siempre enfocado la historia de David y goliat en david y nos hemos olvidado que goliat fue el instrumento de Dios para su ascenso.

    Te llego tu Ascenso “Mientras el hablaba con ellos, he aquí que aquel paladín que se ponía en medio de los dos campamentos, que se llamaba Goliat, el filisteo de GAT, salio de entre las filas de los filisteos y hablo las mismas palabras, y las oyó David.” 1 Samuel 17:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Facing The Giants

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,179 views

    By faith, learn to face the giants that can defeat you.

    I heard of a group of people who visited a zoo. As they passed the elephant pen they noticed one of the attendants sitting and crying. One of the visitors asked another attendant what was wrong. The attendant replied “The elephant has died.” The visitor said “Oh, he must have been fond of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    God Requires Obedience

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,847 views

    God requires obedience. God is gracious in giving specific instructions through prayer and His Word. Exact execution of God’s instructions is of utmost importance.

    God Requires Obedience By Greg Johnson April 29, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org God requires obedience. God is gracious in giving specific instructions through prayer and His Word. Exact execution of God’s instructions is of utmost importance. GOD IS GRACIOUS IN GIVING SPECIFIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Tison avatar

    Characteristics Of A Giant Killer Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 28,199 views

    Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he

    Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he would be facing giants Giant Statements ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ