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  • Joseph Marshall avatar

    Triumph In Trouble

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    Psalm 3 was writtne by David during a very trying time both in His reign and in His family life. It was written during that time that his son Absalom revolted against Him. This was probably one of the hardest times in David’s personal and kingly life!

    1. The Lord is our Shield (vs.3) A. This was an important revelation in David’s time when darts and arrows were the common weapons used against. B. It is still useful against the fiery darts of the devil (Eph.6:16) C. God’s people have always been the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Denying Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,742 views

    A sermon on how we deny Christ when we don’t lean on him

    Denying Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Peter was “the Rock”. He was sure that he would never forsake Jesus. That when ever the going got tough he would be there. In fact he even told Jesus that he was ready to go with Him into prison and into death. How often do we do the same thing? We stand and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "He Beheld The City..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,552 views

    The best rose bush is not the one with the fewest thorns, but that which bears the finest roses. That best describes the Life of Jesus. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction We are now a week away. In just a few more days Jesus will be hanging on a Cross. Right now, about this time of the week prior to His crucifixion, He’s in a small village about 2 miles east of Jerusalem. Meanwhile the rumor has already started in the city. Jesus was on the lips and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "As An Eagle..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    In the presence of trouble, some people grow wings while others buy crutches. Let’s examine a simple way God illustrates His love and care for us all!

    Introduction Let’s face it, God’s love for us has been illustrated in a variety of (strange) ways! Take the lesson we learn from Deuteronomy. What a beautiful picture of how our God deals and directs the lives of His children. As a mother eagle goes about preparing her young so God is with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "And Angels Came..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,460 views

    Opportunities can drop in your lap if you have your lap where opportunties drop. Jesus took every opportuntiy He could to fight the Satan’s offers in the wilderness. Let’s examine the fight together!

    PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH by Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Let’s begin with "Who Am I?" I was born Sept 1, 1923 and I weighed 12 pounds at birth. I was nick named "Bambino Rocco. I was raised in Brockton, Mass. and lived across from the famous James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cause And Cure, Discouragement

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,002 views

    healing for the discouraged

    Intro: one subject that many preachers try to avoid is discouragement or depression. One of the reasons is simple: there are many super-saints that say it is a sin for a Christian to battle with discouragement or depression. As you read the Word of God you see Moses, Elijah, David, Paul and others ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Weary Of My Crying..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    Worry gives a small thing a big shadow. David knew the feeling all too well. His suffering can be attributed to four areas of his life. Let’s examine them together!

    PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. E. Winson Butler (free audio tape upon request) INTRODUCTION Have you ever been at the point in your life that no matter which way you turn there was "something" or "someone" that had been appointed as the ambassador of pain and conflict for your life? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enlargement

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 53,488 views

    Enlargement gives us agreater capacity for God, and brings consequent blessings.

    ENLARGEMENT Isaiah 54:1 - 5 "Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labour; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband," says the LORD. 2 "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    How Not To Be Left Behind

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    ready for Christ’s return

    Intro: years ago at Bible College one of the hot topics of many students was figuring out who the anti-Christ would be, what part of the world he would come from, was the mark of the beast just 666 or three sets of six numbers, and of course tabulations for the month and year of Christ’s return. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,293 views

    Everyone is familiar with a hammer and a screwdriver. These are common tools. Does God have tools? Today we will look at nine tools that God provides for us to use.

    Last week I asked you two simple questions. The first was “Are you 100% committed to Jesus Christ?” The second question was “Are you 100% committed to this church?” Following the service, I had one person approach me and tell me that they aren’t 100% committed to Jesus, but they are going to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obstacles To Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    In the parable of the sower and the seeds, Jesus identifies three categories of obstacles to maturity.

    The Bible uses a lot of agricultural metaphors. The prophet Isaiah describes Judah as a vineyard planted on a fertile hillside. “He dug it up and cleared it of stones and planted it with the choicest vines. He built a watchtower in it and cut out a winepress as well. Then he looked for a crop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Do We Need Saving Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    Taking another look at the sin in the garden

    WHY DO WE NEED SAVING? Text: Gen. 3:1-7 Intro. 1. This lesson and the next will be hard for me to present. 2. The subject itself is difficult and depressing in nature. 3. Yet to appreciate our deliverance, our salvation, we must descend into the depths of sin; I want us to explore ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Need Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    the problems our sin creates for us and for God

    Why we need Jesus. The problems sin creates 10-16-05 am Text: II Cor. 5:17-22 Intro: 1. Last week we started looking at our problem, sin. 2. We noticed the two basic premises of sin, the two core ideas of sin: a) distrust and dishonor of God, stealing from God what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is God's Goal For Us Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,711 views

    Just what does God want to accomplish with us?

    WHAT IS GOD’S GOAL FOR US? Text: Gal. 2:20 Intro: 1. If you had someone close to you who was addicted to something that was literally destroying his/her life which of the two following options would you prefer: a. an immediate “fix” which would bring the person’s conduct ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Response To Crisis

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    The disciples were faced with quite a dilemna. Leader gone, huge task, uncertainty filling their hearts. What should they do?

    Passage: Acts 1:12-26 Intro: Have you ever been excited and terrified at the same time? Walking along and see this… PP Roller coaster pictures. 1. we have a choice as to what is going to grip us; the fear or the anticipation 2. saw last week that Jesus’ disciples given a huge task. 3. they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free