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  • Max Lucado avatar

    Facing Your Giants: Desperate Days Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 153 ratings
     | 33,460 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle.

    “Desperate Days” 1 Samuel 21: 1-9 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle. Introduction: The desperate man sits in the corner of the church assembly. Dry mouth, moist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    You've Come A Long Way, Baby Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,723 views

    Wise believers impress and attract wisdom seekers to the God of the Bible.

    You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby (I Kings 10: 1-13) 1. FRANKFORT, Ky. - Pamela Anderson is leading a charge to remove a bust of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders from the state Capitol. The actress called the Kentucky native’s likeness "a monument to cruelty" to chickens in a statement issued by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Politically Incorrect Promise

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
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    Trying to see one of today’s great political standoff from a Biblical position, this message presents a look at the Abrahamic covenant and why this ancient promise has such great influence on world politics 3000+ years later.

    God’s Politically Incorrect Promise Genesis 17:1-8 Introduction: Israeli vs. Palestinian. Christian vs. Muslim. Jew vs. Everybody in the Middle East. Why is a small country, whose population barely matches the combined populations of Dallas, Houston, Ft. Worth, and San Antonio (all in Texas, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Culture Shifts:the 'progressive' Generation

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
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    Our culture would have us to believe there is a sea of ’truths’ to choose from in determining our beliefs and ethics. The 10 Commandments hold for us ultimate truth & meaning from an ancient past towards an eternal future.

    Exodus 20:1-11 Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 4 Over the last several weeks we have been exploring the changes that have taken place in our culture over the last forty years. Many have begun this new year with commitments (New Year Resolutions, if you will) to strive towards being more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Mystery Of The Childless King

    Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005
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    Fourth Sunday in Advent, this sermon sketches the Christmas solution to an ancient OT mystery: How God’s promise of an everlasting throne to David is kept after God also punishes David’s line with virtual childlessness.

    The Mystery of the Childless King Psalm 132, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 Do you like murder mysteries? Do you like detective stories? I know that I do. And, evidently, so do a great many other people. Mysteries – whether they are about murders, or bank robberies, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Yes, A Church Leader Must Have A Sense Of Humor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2019
     | 3,315 views

    We are told to have salt in us. Salt was used in the ancient world, and occasionally today, to preserve meat from corruption. So if we have spiritual salt, we will be preserved against that kind of corrupt thought and behavior.

    Thursday of the 7th Week in Course 2019 St. Hilarius Today we have a rare treat because of the late date of Ash Wednesday and Easter. We get the rare festival of St. Hilarius, about whom I will speak in a moment. By now, most years, we are deep into Lent, and so the saints’ days are suppressed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 27, 2015
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    Thousands of books have been written in response to that age old question; what's the meaning of life?' Nearly all of them are wrong but there is an ancient book, written by the inspiration of God that tells us the answer to that most perplexing question!

    Today we are going to talk about a question that has perplexed even the most intelligent people on earth for thousands of years. It's a question that has been widely debated by scholars and philosophers and yet simply ignored or even scoffed at by scientists and atheists. That question is "what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    When Christians Try To Predict The Future Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2024
     | 977 views

    The ancient phrase "examine the liver" tells of a Babylonian way to try to predict the future. We can shake our head at that, but there's a way we do the same thing today.

    “EXAMINE THE LIVER”: This was an ancient Babylonian process to try to discern the future. - Ezekiel 21:21. - I’m quite confident that I’ve never heard a sermon on this obscure phrase in this obscure corner of the Bible, but I think it’s interesting and sets up an important point about prophecy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Our North Star

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2025
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    In ancient times, mariners & explorers traveled by using fixed lights in the sky to guide them across great expanses of oceans or lands. GPS may get you to an EARTHLY destination but only Jesus will get you to your HEAVENLY destination!

    JESUS IS OUR NORTH STAR Ps. 119:89 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a husband that died. He left his wife $20,000. After the funeral, his wife told her friend that she was totally broke. She said, “I thought you said he left you $20,000?” 2. “I did, but I spent $5,000 on the funeral and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Watchman

    Contributed by David Rogers on May 16, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 27,787 views

    A sermon that examines the roles of the pastor and congregation and the responsibilities of each and the penalities incurred for not following God’s plan.

    The Watchman Ezekiel 33:1-7 Introduction As I was preparing this sermon this week I thought back to the nights that I stood guard duty during my service time. Often we were alone on our stations in the dark of the night while our buddies were sleeping depending on the night watchmen to warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nine Alarms That Have Went Unheard Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,959 views

    Is it possible that an ancient Scripture holds a mystery that reveals America’s future? I believe the answer is “yes.” I believe that the mystery lies behind everything from 9/11, to the War on Terror, to the crash of Wall Street and the global economy,

    The Final Countdown Has Began Series (Four Parts) “Nine Alarms That Have Went Unheard” 1 of 4 Based upon Jonathan Cahn’s book & messages: “The Harbinger” February 12, 2012 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Delilah Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2022
     | 6,968 views

    If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the name Delilah. Delilah is an ancient name of Hebrew and Arabic origins. In both Hebrew and Arabic, the name means "delicate." Delilah was the love interest of Samson, who was famed for his great strength.

    Delilah Delilah's name means "delicate" or "dainty one." The Philistines approach Delilah and offer to pay her handsomely if she can find out why Samson is so strong. What Does Delilah Mean? If you are familiar with biblical stories, you will immediately recognize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 211 ratings
     | 47,018 views

    Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

    Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Laodicea: Dangers Of Being In The Middle Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 6,999 views

    This is the seventh message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Laodicea and the dangers of always seeking the middle ground.

    In Luke 18:17 Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” This refers to the fact that God desires us to have child-like attitudes of trust in Him. An attitude that shows our desire to trust Him even we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rev.# 60~18:1-3 Political & Commercial Babylon Destroyed-Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    This economic system is a worldwide system; it’s to do with wealth and commerce. Babylon emphasized in this chapter is commerce on a worldwide scale, i.e., international or multinational organizations. Business minded people that invest money in stock

    Rev.# 60~18:1-3 POLITICAL & COMMERCIAL BABYLON DESTROYED 6-26-10 Babylon was not only an ancient city and a powerful empire, but also the symbol of mankind’s rebellion against God. Here in chapter 18: Babylon represents the world economic system of the beast. –The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist