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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Putting Out A Fleece" (Gideon) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,387 views

    Gideon’s asking for a sign has nothing to do with determining God’s will—God already clearly told Gideon what to do. Gideon’s fleece shows his doubt and fear and lack of trust. Gideon didn’t know his own strength.

    “Putting out a Fleece” (Gideon) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Actions have consequences.” This could be the motto of our times, and it certainly would apply to the period of the Judges. In both cases we see people living lawlessly, doing whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Is Real Revival?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 5, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,862 views

    We need a real revival in our day and time, this message will point what needs to happen if we will experience a true Holy Spirit revival.

    What is Real Revival? June 28th 2009 Malachi 3:6-16 Introduction I have been pondering on this question for some time now, what is real revival, now I have been a Baptist for all of my Christian life, and I have been apart of many revival services where an evangelist comes along with a music ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Like Mushrooms? Parts 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 1, 2007
     | 2,167 views

    Christ has called us as a church to not be busy and compete with the world but to learn how to be a place that we can help people be energized, refocused and standing firm on the foundation of Christ.

    Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 2 of 2 I Peter 2:4-12 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- (Recliner Chair) This is my favorite place. Comfortable, it fits me. I know this chair. To get a different one would be unthinkable. It would be stiff and awkward. It would not feel right. But at the end of the day this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Its A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,099 views

    God looks upon the sin in your heart that hampers God’s very best for you. He will clean your heart, but He will not enter in without being invited first. This means we have to be real with ourselves and turn back to God, stop rationalizing sin and call

    Introduction Illustration – Sea Biscuit: It’s heart I watched the movie “Sea Biscuit” the other night. One of my favorite scenes is near the beginning where the horse trainer is searching for one horse that he can groom into a champion. He wasn’t looking for a horse that was already a champion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace For The Humble

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    God calls us to humility...it is part of the call to be like Jesus. What is humility, really? How does James help us to find it?

    Grace for the Humble - Sermon for CATM - June 12, 2005 A pastor in Toronto who I deeply admired, Dr. Winston Nunes, was once praised for his humility. He looked up at his admirer and said, “I’m not humble, I’m accurate”. A lot of the Bible, God’s Word, is dedicated to helping us see things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,264 views

    Peace the fruit of the spirit

    “Peace” The Fruit of the Spirit” Part 3 July 13, 2003 AM, - Danny Williams Galatians 5:22 - John 14:26-27 There are some people who have peace with God, (Salvation)as far as relationship but no peace of God in fellowship. Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Daughter Devoured The Mother

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,380 views

    A sermon for Independence Day on Deuteronomy 8! (Outline adapted from material in Pulpit Commentary Volume 3 Page # 157- 158)

    Sermon for 7/1/2007- Independence Day Deuteronomy 8:10-20 The Daughter Devoured the Mother! Introduction: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said: WE have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity. We have grown in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Iron Man Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,300 views

    A sermon on the armor of God based on the movie Iron Man.

    INTRO ƒ{ This summer was filled with movies of many of our favorite super heroes -- reinvented. ƒ{ Maybe they were such hits because in Today's uncertain world ƒ{ There is a certain make believe certainty and hop in these Super Heroes Super = Superior Maybe we are looking for something or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reaching The Right Goals Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 24, 2025
     | 347 views

    Was there a time you made a goal that resulted in the opposite of what you wanted? What if you knew the truths about focused living that would help you recognize and rid yourself of negative distractions. Get ready to learn from Paul’s examples of pursuing Godly goals!

    Reaching the Right Goals Philippians 3:12-16 We continue this morning with our annual church theme, Living a Holy and Wholesome Life. The theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:23: May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Galatians 2:20: Enjoying The Christ-Life

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    THE INTERPRETATION OF GALATIANS 2:20.

    I HEARD OF A YOUNG MAN WHO WAS A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN. YET HE WAS STRUGGLING SO MUCH TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. HE FELT FRUSTRATED. HE TRIED EVERYTHING. HE KEPT ASKING: HOW TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? WHY THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS SO DIFFICULT? WHY I CAN NOT LIVE A HOLY LIFE? HE PRAYED, YET THE VICIOUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Problem With Liberty

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    Three timely examples of how Christian misuse and even abuse their freedoms in Christ

    “The Problem With Liberty” Gal. 5:13-15 Introduction · Introduction: Ruth is a 44 year old stay at home mother of five from Pennsylvania when asked why don’t you attend church she replied: “ I’m active in Scouts with my daughters, and my husband and I both coach teams for our kids. I feel if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Getting Hungry Enough To Receive

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    The manifestation or demonstration of the Spirit is given to individuals to profit all!

    Getting Hungry Enough to Receive Text: I Corinthians 12:1-7, 31 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Get It?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019
     | 2,051 views

    Some do not believe in the resurrection and others do believe.

    Do You Get It? Luke 24: 1 - 12 Intro: I have always been told that you can hear the sound of the ocean by holding a conch shell up to your ear. You either believe it or you don’t. I Regarding the resurrection, the same thing is true: You either believe it or you don’t. A READ VSS. 1 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Not Through With Israel

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 10, 2019
     | 4,867 views

    God is not through with Israel PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). IT INVOLVES THE GRAFTING OF GOD (vs 11-24). • (a). the reason (vs 11-15 ) • (b). the results (vs 16-17) • (c). the reminder (vs 18-24) (2). IT INVOLVES THE GUARANTEE OF GOD (vs 25-32) • (a). his promises (vs 25-27 ) • (b). his purposes (vs 28-32) (3). IT INVOLVES THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    5 Ways To Get Wet!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    No excuses Jesus Christ offers more than the angels.

    Getting All Wet! Text: John 5:1-15 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal