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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    David Went Down Into The Hold

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 30, 2018
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     | 19,796 views

    When David was anointed king the Philistines came after him. His response was to go down into the hold, get a word from God and then deal with the situation. There is a going down that is actually a going up and going forward.

    David Went Down Into The Hold PPT 1 Title PPT 2-6 text 2 Samuel 5:17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 2 Samuel 5:18 The Philistines also came and spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Are You Inviting?

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
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     | 656 views

    Have you noticed how frequently Jesus is depicted eating? Luke mentions 19 meals, 13 unique to this gospel alone. This reveals something special about Jesus—He valued meals not just for food but as powerful opportunities for ministry, relationship-building, and extending God's kingdom.

    A Glutton If you've read the gospel of Luke - have you noticed just how often Jesus is depicted as eating? It's everywhere - there are 19 meals in Luke, 13 of which are unique to this gospel. In fact, Robert Karris, a Christian author and professor, puts it like this: “At just about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Zealot Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,786 views

    Ordinarily a zealot like Simon would have killed a tax collector like Matthew - but he didn't. Why not?

    OPEN: This morning I want to talk to you about the periodic table (we showed a periodic table on the screen). On this periodic table are two elements that I find intriguing. One of these is Sodium. Sodium is the 6th most abundant element in the Earth's crust (did you know that?) As a solid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Detox Your Life

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 28, 2018
     | 10,783 views

    We must eliminate the world-poisoning that makes us spiritually sick.

    Detox Your Life January 28, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must eliminate the world-poisoning that makes us spiritually sick. Focus Passage: Galatians 6:1-10 (Pew Bible page 1341) Introduction: Manufacturers have made products that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing Jordan! Bringing It Home!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 2, 2013
     | 7,980 views

    There comes a time in our lives when we have to step out and step up in our faith at life's challenges but we can succeed as we move in obedience to His Word and Spirit

    Joshua 1:1-9 KJV Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discovering The Mission Of Mankind-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010
     | 3,693 views

    1 of 2. God had a mission for mankind, & He still does. How is mankind’s mission to be experienced/entered/engaged/found/discovered? Mankind’s mission is bound-up in His...

    DISCOVERING the MISSION of MANKIND—Genesis 2:4-25 Attention: A zoning board had just been set up in a new community. A homeowner went to the office to request permission to build a small tool shed in his backyard. "Do you have a plan?" asked the director. "Oh, yes," said the owner, who showed him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's Just Plain Crazy! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 23, 2012
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     | 7,317 views

    Sucked in, washed up, and blown over - that's enough to steal the song from the stoutest heart. Perhaps that's what the rich youg man was feeling whe he approached Jesus.

    “He’s Amazing! He’s Just Plain Crazy!” Mark 10:17031; John 12:24-33 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. The reporter reported the story this way. Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sermon: Suggestions From The Life Of Shamgar

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 10, 2024
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     | 1,467 views

    In the midst of Chaos, the Lord raised up the judges and used them to save his people. In the days of the great distress in the nation and the church, there shall be some whom God will find or make fit to help.

    Sermon: Suggestions From The Life of Shamgar Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: God used Judges to fill the leadership void after the death of Joshua. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do You Love Sinners? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,155 views

    Think of this: what if the first person to meet the younger brother was the older brother. Think of the anger that would poured out his mouth: “You have a lot of nerve showing up here.”

    Today, we complete a three-week look at one of the most famous of all of Jesus’ teachings – The Parable of the Prodigal Son. This is a story that badly needs rescuing for many, if not most, stop the story when the younger son returns. But Jesus continues the story to an unfinished conclusion. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Control Your Tongues Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022
     | 3,783 views

    Man has the power to subdue the largest, strongest, and wildest beasts in nature, yet he has not the power to subdue his tongue. All that he can do, is to put on it the bridle (James 1.26) and be slow speak, swift to hear and slowness to wrath.

    Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Worship

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 20, 2015
     | 5,775 views

    We don't need to run around trying to fix up our lives before Jesus' coming. God has already done everything necessary to get us ready for Jesus. (Sermon theme from Timothy Quill)

    Only five more sleeps until Christmas! I bet you children can’t wait. Your moms and dads on the other hand are now slightly panicking. “What, only five more days until Christmas? But there’s so much to do! We haven’t done any baking yet, and there’s the house to clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Standing, Even In The Midst Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,179 views

    Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

    We are living in tremendously challenging times as we look around and see things happening on a daily basis around the world that does not seem to “make sense”, and even as Christians we are prone to look at the “bad news” without giving much thought to the good news. The Bible makes it clear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Offer The Other Cheek!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 27, 2014
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     | 3,813 views

    Silently putting up with injustice done to you requires ‘SUPER POWER’, which is not available in any Super Market but only and only and only, Super Jesus can give you this!

    Offer the other cheek! Mathew 5:39”But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.” Don’t gulp the entire message flippantly and recklessly in one shot and forget about it, take time to read it in small portions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tithe And Me Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021
     | 3,563 views

    The world is full of inequalities. Highs and valleys, ups and downs, fortunate and unfortunates, rich and poor, etc., but one thing we all have in common is the same amount of time each day. Give tithe of ...

    Theme: Tithe and Me Text: Malachi 3:8-10 Today, I am going to touch your pocket. I would make you open your valet. But if I want to succeed in my attempt, I have to touch your heart. If your mind is convinced, it will command your heart and hands to work together and obey God and Honour God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can I Get A Lift?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    August 1989: If we want to be lifted up out of our unhappiness through worship, we must bring our whole selves to the worship experience and must pray passionately even our negative wishes.

    I recently became aware that some folks shop for a church much as you would shop for a car or a home appliance. In talking with some people about joining our church, they said that they were shopping – that’s their word, not mine -- that they were shopping for a church by systematically attending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist