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  • Chip Monck avatar

    Winning The War Of Weariness Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 18,604 views

    The sixth in a series exploring keys to true victory and freedom in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of fighting on when we are weary.

    (Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) We are exploring keys to a life of victory. Ways to move past some of the obstacles that have keep us from experiencing true freedom in our walk with Christ. We have looked at past ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From No Account To Significance

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,083 views

    Goliath-sized giants sometimes challenge small congregations, but God can work through us even though we are small.

    T he Old Testament records the confrontation between David and Goliath. The giant, over nine feet tall, stood as a formidable enemy. But, in the end, with God’s strength, David prevailed. You may be up against giants in your own personal life such as addictions, economic realities, or doubts ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sheep, Snakes, And Doves

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,198 views

    The Lord sends us out like sheep among wolves,and challenges us to be wise like serpents and harmless as doves.

    Sheep, Snakes, and Doves Matthew 10:16-39 The world is on a collision course with disaster. It isn’t a massive asteroid hurling towards earth that threatens humanity, or global warming, or the AIDS epidemic. It is the clash between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of God. And the clock ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Age Doesn't Matter

    Contributed by C Reola on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,208 views

    A sermon on the importance of youth ministry in the church. Challenging the adluts to support and everyone to be part of the ministry, especially the young people in the days of their youth.

    “AGE DOESN’T MATTER” (Eccleciastes 12:1; I Timothy 4:12; II Timothy 1:5 & I Peter 4:10) by C. James R. Betia A message for the Youth Ministry Sunday of Greenhills Christian Fellowship Sta. Rosa on November 19, 2006. Introduction A blessed evening to everyone! I thank God for the opportunity that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Petition Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,734 views

    Hanna’s example of dedication to God demonstrated through prayer challenges us to pray about the things our heart desires.

    My Petition And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore. 1 Samuel 1:10 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you… 1 Samuel 12:23 Introduction: Hannah was a discouraged woman. She’d been married several years, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Casting Down Your Crown

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,047 views

    Will you cast down who you are to give God the honor that He is due? This message is both a challenge and an encouragement to do so.

    Around the end of May, I was here at the church praying and studying, and during that time of seeking God, the Lord spoke something to me that has been recently renewed and revived in my heart: I want this church to exemplify heavenly praise. For many weeks I’ve weighed this out in my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Desperate Times - What Would You Do?

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    This sermon is designed to challenge traditional church thinking regarding waiting for "open doors", faith requirements to healing, and the true illness of the lost.

    (This first paragraph was actually a list of bullet points to comment on, and transition through into the beginnning of the message. They will not have a flow like the remainder of the transcript that follows after this opening paragraph) Tonight I want to challenge your thinking. Let me begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Big Ears Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    James challenges us to have Big Ears when it comes to a make over- this series of messages kicked off the new year

    INTRODUCTION, Well it happened again. There I was minding my business during the Holiday Season. Kathy and I went to the new Pullman Square Movie Theater to see the film “Oceans 12” I got in line to purchase my tickets when it happened – 2 Please, and then he rang up the price and there it was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unpopular Truth

    Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,343 views

    Using John the Baptist as a model, this sermon challenges us to become serious about making a meaningful difference in our neighborhood and community.

    THE UNPOPULAR TRUTH MARK 1:1-11 There is an old gospel song we used to sing some of you may know it. I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life. ---If anybody asks you what’s the matter with me, just tell them I’m saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, and fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Richly Rewarding Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,042 views

    Many things happen to us throughout our lives that will challenge our faith. In such a time, sight will fail us but faith will triumph!

    A RICHLY REWARDING FAITH “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is the Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION In 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul wrote “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—3 Series

    Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    This is the third part in this series of encouragement to keep on keeping on until we arrive at the place apportioned us by God in the face of many challenges.

    TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—3. Josh. 1:1-9 The death of Moses and the subsequent call of Joshua signified a closure to the past and the take-off of a new beginning—the divine assignment for Joshua “Now therefore arise …” is an emphatic and specific instruction to Joshua not so much as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—4 Series

    Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,885 views

    The fourth part of a series encouraging all believers to trust God’s promises and leap over to their inheritance inspite of all challenges.

    TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—4. Josh. 1:1-9 New Era, new Challenges, new Responsibilities—Contd. “Arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I do give them … Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you …” Josh. 1:2,3. God does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Put The Pedal To The Metal!

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    When going through challenging times, we are called to put our faith to work and place our trust and confidence in God.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in case you are wondering about the title of this sermon, I want you to know that we are in no way promoting illegal activities such as speeding. A few days ago I went for my early evening walk when I heard the wroom, wroom – two young men in a dark gray car ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,663 views

    Taming the tongue is a challenge for all of us as James points out. In this sermon I give some helpful strategies for controlling the tongue.

    Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then wishing we had not said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do We Really Believe?

    Contributed by David Trexler on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    This sermon challenges our claim to believe. The thought process was started by a wonderful sermon submitted by David Moore entitled The Hard Gospel.

    Sermon for Mark 10:17-31 October 15th 2006 I’m one of people that can’t seem to shut their brain off in the evening. The other night my mind was churning because someone had mentioned to someone that pastor lately had been preaching a “hard” gospel. My puny little mind wandered to a time when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran