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Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, And God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2003

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Opportunity is usually accompanied by opposition. Strength usually is accomplished through struggles. This sermon explores the challenges faced by God’s people, and the choice they made !

Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, & God Numbers 13:17-33, 14:1-9, 26-32 17. And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain: 18. And see the land, what it is, and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33, Numbers 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Tower

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 22, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 5,435 views

This message gives life lessons found in the story of the tower of babel. I show how the power of pride, unity and communication where in a group of people and how it shaped history. It was also the introcution to my message on the Anti Christ.

Title: The Power Of A Tower Text: Gen 11:1-9 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Anyone who travels to Edinburgh, Scotland will find Edinburgh castle a tower of seemingly insurmountable strength. But the truth is that the castle was once actually captured. The fortress had an obvious weak spot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Compromise On Worship Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

based on 85 ratings

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A look at Daniel chapter 3 where we learn that we musn’t compromise on worship and see that this is not just about facing death, but overcoming day to day niggles and annoyances.

This morning I’d like to introduce you to a book, for those of you that know me you may be surprised to learn that this book is not by J K Rowling or Tolkein. In fact its not even a science fiction book. It’s a little book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” And it’s just a manual, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 25, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 2,958 views

This sermon introduces the first book of the Chronicles of Narnia as part of an Advent series. It connects the state of Narnia (always winter, never Christmas) with the world without Christ.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? First Sunday of Advent 27 November 2005 A few years after World War II ended, a professor at Oxford University in England wrote a series of children’s books that captured the imagination of a generation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Or Antichrist: The Fact Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 18, 2015

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Who comes first, Christ or antichrist? This message lays the groundwork upon which we can build.

1. INTRODUCTION Yes, there are apparent contradictions in the Bible. A number of them! (I said apparent, not actual!) Ever tried to reconcile Divine Sovereignty with human free will? Justice with mercy? A Divine yet human Saviour? Ever struggled with the place of grace vs works in salvation? And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace For Life... God's Grace Sustains Us Through All Of Life. Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 6, 2014

| 9,423 views

Whatever our circumstances God gives us grace for living.

Series: Lenten Grace 1. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. 2. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. 3. On the Third Sunday in Lent we observed in Jesus’ example that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wealthy Idiot Series

Contributed by Nicolas Campbell on Jun 11, 2012

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Narrative retelling of the rich fool parable.

Nicolas Campbell Narrative Hybrid Outline A. Story about putting your foot in your mouth. B. Linking Statement I. Retelling the Biblical Story A. So we are met with literally a mob of people. There were thousands of people who were trampling over each other to get close to Jesus to hear him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Misunderstood Meek Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 16, 2011

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Most people think that meek is a person who is a pushover, a person who other people can force their will upon them. They see someone who is meek as spineless and maybe even a coward. This sermon examines what it really means to be meek.

Today we continue on in our series on the Beatitudes. Last week we looked at the attitude “Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” We talked about the fact that it is good to mourn our own sin and shortcomings in our life. When we have sinned or have sin in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Self

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Aug 28, 2010

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| 3,751 views

We have become a society centered on

Our Self We all are selfish by nature. The unhappy trend in North America is that self is becoming more and more important. Reality shows on T.V. underline the growth of this attitude; that self is the primary motive of people in this culture. The antics on these shows, we laugh at, but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready For The Bridegroom?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 7, 2010

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In the parable of the 10 virgins 5 make it to the banquet while 5 miss out. The difference was in the preparation - a lack of oil. Are we spiritually prepared or do we lack the oil?

Message Are You Ready? Let’s play a game – it is called “I Wonder”. I wonder if the student who got an “F” on their maths test would have studied more the night before if they had known that this was going to be their grade? I wonder if the alcoholic would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Enjoy Life! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2023

| 2,261 views

This sermon focus on the Church of Sardis - it's hope and renewal in walking up and strengthening what it already possessed.

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6; John 11:38-44 Theme: Wake Up and Enjoy Life INTRO: Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Did you know that last year (2022) over three million people died in the United States? Did you know that last year (2022) over 69 million people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, John 11:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene

That Makes No Sense Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

| 3,778 views

There will be times that what the Lord tells you will make no sense to you. But His ways are higher than your ways and His thoughts are higher than your thoughts.

That makes no sense Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction- Good Morning Everyone If you would turn to Matthew Chapter 20 we are going to look at the parable of the workers in the vineyard. We are still working our way in the series of “Navigating the Journey.” Everything we go through here on earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Fan Into Flame The Gift Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2020

| 4,379 views

The gift of God is the dwelling of the Holy Spirit of God in your life.

Fan into flame the gift of God 2 Timothy 13-14 Introduction- Good morning to you. My prayer this week has been that we would come together desiring that God would speak to the things that keep you up at night. Those things that overwhelm you… those things that appear beyond your control…those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Media Monster Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 30, 2022

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Based on Philippians 4:8 - Sermon challenges hearers to realize how strong the influence of media & technology is on our lives & keep our minds focused on the Word of God.

“THE MEDIA MONSTER” Phil. 4:8 FBCF – 5/29/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Not an expert in social media. Most 57 yr.-old adults aren’t! But you don’t have to be an expert to know that social media & other forms of media & technology impact our lives & our kids’ lives every day – even right ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Happiest Place On Earth

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Oct 14, 2017

| 2,382 views

Where is our TRUE happiness found? In the Lord, or in our own actions and desires?

The Happiest Place on Earth: While I was on vacation this past week with my daughter, I had time to really think about something. So, lets start with a question today. How many of you have been to see THE mouse? Come on, you know...... loaded up the care with the family and hit the road to good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: *other

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