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    David And Goliath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    To encourage us to focus on God's faithfulness and protection, and face our challenges with courage and trust in Him, just like David did with Goliath.

    Good morning, family! I'm excited today to dive into one of the most dramatic and inspiring stories in the Bible — the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17:31-37. It's a story that teaches us about God's faithfulness, about having the courage to step up, and about God's amazing protection ...read more

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    Let's Go To A Parade Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2021
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    People have a parade as Jesus enters Jerusalem for the final week of his life. There were many expectations in the crowd.

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8223336 Disney Screaming Fan experiences * In the 90’s Disney World would invite church groups to come out to the parks and hotels and play the part of “screaming fans” for their convention guests. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wealth

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 1, 2022
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    What did Jesus say about wealth? There will always be poor and rich people in every generation.

    Wealth Mark 14:3-9 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 3While He was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, there came a woman with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured it over His head. 4 But some were indignantly ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    06 Life Encounter: It's Dangers Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 20, 2008
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     | 2,519 views

    ❶ The Dangers ❷ The Digression ❸ The Declaration ❹ The Deliverance

    - Do you ever have one of those days where nothing goes right from the time you get up until you go to bed at night? Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day — by Judith Viorst I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pit Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024
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    THE PIT

    Psalm 40:1-10 THE PIT I. The Rescue by God (1-3); i. The Grievous Condition - 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. A. The Grief of Sin - He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, B. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015
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    How did the cross become a symbol of love and hope from a tool for excruciating death?

    Power of the Cross We are in the Lent season. Since we are not in the mainline, or traditional congregation, this fact might be overlooked and forgotten by many of us. Parishioners in the mainline churches take Lent very seriously. I was reminded about this when I opened the news paper last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul, Our Example Of A Real Christian

    Contributed by Matthew Hallam on Feb 1, 2006
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    A real Christian is a submissive slave called to special service.

    Paul, Our Pattern Of A Real Christian Romans 1:1 Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Attention: What would you say if you met a man who said he was a doctor and you scheduled an appointment with him to give you a checkup and you went to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    To Follow Jesus, We Need To Put Our Priorities In The Right Order Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 24, 2021
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     | 4,940 views

    Have you ever stopped for a minute and looked closely at your life? If you have, you might have concluded that "I have a lot going on." In this day and time, who doesn't? After asking that question, the next step should be to ask yourself the question, "What matters most?"

    Introduction: Have you ever stopped for a minute and looked closely at your life? If you have, you might have concluded that "I have a lot going on." In this day and time, who doesn't? After asking that question, the next step should be to ask yourself the question, "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching The Generations

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,524 views

    A sermon on the importance in leaving a godly heritage.

    Introduction: Building Up and Tearing Down Read Text/PRAY History (Num. 14:29) Ante-theme: 3 generations are mentioned Proposition: In order to avoid the sin of Israel we must… I. Raise up godly leaders (v. 8-9) A. Joshua is dead (Moses) 1. There is no one to replace him 2. In his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James: Calling Fire Down From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003
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     | 9,857 views

    A look at James and John and how they desire to judge the Samaritans and how God treats us with grace and mercy

    James: Calling Fire Down from Heaven Luke 9:51-56 Primary Purpose: Jesus purpose was not to condemn, but to save. On a recent Sunday morning, members of a church in Oklahoma noticed a shabbily-dressed man wandering near the church, poking into garbage cans. The man finally came to rest on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Total Life Makeover

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,889 views

    The Total Body Makeover” TV show -- New nose, new facelift, new tummy, new teeth, new cheeks, new chin ... No man can change who you really are inside, only God can do that. He gives us a ... A Total Life Makeover

    News commentator Paul Harvey tells about the time the Italian sailing team went to Australia to participate in the America’s Cup race. Gucci, the famous Italian designer, had outfitted them with all the latest sportswear fashions before they left for Australia. After they arrived, the men had some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thorn Of Crowns He Wore For You

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008
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    He left Heaven and His heavenly crown to wear a crown of thorns to set us free from sin.

    A thorn of crowns He wore for you Matthew 27:29 “And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!” When they mocked Him with a crown of thorns it was one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Children: Honor Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 2, 2011
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    Sermon 5 of 6 in the Calvary Family Series 2003. Am I the only one amazed at the way that children talk to their parents and about them? No big deal, everybody is doing it, it's a different day, right? Wrong. Dead wrong. What does God say?

    What America Has Forgotten About Honoring Your Parents June 2003 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 30:11 Sermon 5 of 6 in the Calvary Family Series 2003. Am I the only one amazed at the way that children talk to their parents and about them? No big deal, everybody is doing it, it's a different day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Your Lost Loves Ones Saved

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    This sermon is a look at esther and what we can learn from her in getting our Lost Loved one in the kingdom.

    Getting Your Lost Loved Ones saved Esther 8:3-6 Read Text. For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred? SETTING OF ESTHER: The events of Esther take place in the Persian Empire (modern day Iran) during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Functional Family Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,873 views

    This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

    The Functioning Family The Mommy dog that lost her rear leggs in a lawn mower accident, and her children pups learned to walk like mommy walked, by dragging their hind end around the house… Monkey see monkey do, our children will follow what we model. Genesis 1:28 (Contemporary English ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible