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    "Call To Courage Series

    Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,360 views

    Leadership basics following a famous leader

    First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas May 7, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “CALL TO COURAGE” A Look at Leadership #1 GREATER TEXT: Joshua 1: 1-18 TEXT: Joshua 1: 6-7, “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,200 views

    People of high character keep their commitments.

    Commitment of Character Text: Joshua 10:1-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Time Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,253 views

    Some scholars have said that Hezekiah started out good and then went bad. I think that’s a short sighted description of a man who was not that much different than we are.

    OPEN: A man spoke of one of the most challenging courses he’d had at his college as being a business law class in which the professor gave difficult true/false tests. "During one of the more exasperating exams, I noticed another student flipping a coin. The professor approached him. ’Son are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Undertanding Above Obedience

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    John the Baptizer’s call for repentance calls us to live the live we already know.

    As I reminisce on Christmas this year a few movies come to mind. It’s a wonderful life, miracle on 34th street; a Christmas story is my favorite. Another favorite is the edited version of Christmas Vacation. That movie is full of hilarious scenes and the one I believe to be my favorite changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Go Time Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,472 views

    How do I reach my family and friends for Christ? This message gives a practical formula that everyone can follow.

    TEXT: Matthew 28:19,20 TITLE: Intentional evangelism (vs. Accidental Evangelism) SERIES: The Growing Church part 2 (# 2 of 4) TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 16, 2007 PROP.: In this message on evangelism, the GO TIME plan will be shared, and each person will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is Of God

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,407 views

    The more excellent way

    LOVE IS OF GOD Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels, once said, “We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another.” Why is love so terribly difficult for us sometimes? Aren’t we followers of a God who is Himself love? Surely ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hope In The God Who Is Faithful Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 16, 2021
     | 8,426 views

    Greg Laurie wrote a New Year’s Day Devotion in which he shared an acronym for hope. HOPE: Holding On with Patient Expectation

    Sermon January 3, 2021 – David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Hope in the God Who is Faithful Lamentations 3:22-25 New Year’s Quotes and Captions for the Realist: Welcome, 2021! Here’s hoping you can’t be worse than last year. Happy 2021! Spoiler Alert: We’re still social distancing. Whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love Believes All Things Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 9, 2025
     | 466 views

    Love requires us to think the best of other people

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1- MAIN SLIDE - Have you ever been betrayed, tricked, or lied to? - I would imagine all of us could sadly say yes to that. - When we observe the world around us and watch the media, we notice that everything is often portrayed in the worst possible light. - That is unless what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Will Be With You

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 383 views

    All through the bible we read and understand that God called people, but He also assured them that He would be with them. Irrespective of what our issues or situations are, we can hold on knowing with the assurance that the loving Lord Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us.

    For today’s meditation we will read Joshua 1:5, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.” (ESV) This were the words of God to Joshua as he assured him that He would be with him just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Guardians Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 817 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience, prayer, love, understanding, and faith in God as we navigate our relationships and responsibilities in life.

    Good morning, dear ones. We are here today, in this place of worship, to gather and grow. To listen and learn. To share and support. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God and let it guide us. We are here to find comfort and courage in the teachings of our Savior. We are here to deepen ...read more

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    Prayer, Accountability & Perseverance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 985 views

    This sermon explores how prayer, perseverance, and accountability can help us rebuild the broken walls in our lives, drawing lessons from Nehemiah's example.

    Good morning, dear friends. There's a certain comfort in the familiar, isn't there? The feel of your favorite worn-out Bible in your hands, the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, the sound of our beloved hymns echoing through the sanctuary. The familiarity of our shared faith is a balm ...read more

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    Who Is This Uncircumcised Philistine? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,261 views

    Encourages believers to find courage and stand firm in their faith, inspired by David's boldness in facing Goliath, despite the world's rebellion and unrighteousness.

    Good morning, beloved! It’s a joy to be in the house of the Lord with you all today. We are gathered here, not as strangers meeting in passing, but as a family united by the love of our Savior. A family that laughs together, cries together, and grows together in the light of His grace. We are ...read more

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    Palm Sunday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,267 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing the significance of welcoming Him as King into our hearts with faith and obedience.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather once again in the house of our Lord, to share in His word, to find solace in His promises, and to bask in the warmth of His love. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to sit at the feet of our Savior and ...read more

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    I Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,585 views

    I Corinthians

    I Corinthians 1:10-31 1. Identify the division in the church - vs. 10 - 17 A. Identify the objective - v. 10 B. Identify the obstacle - v. 11 *Christians gravitate to personalities - v. 12 *Christians grapple with pride - v. 12 2. Clarify the doctrine of the cross A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Gary Davenport on May 14, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,510 views

    If we hope to make a difference in our churches, we need to know what a healthy church looks like. More important, we need to know how sick churches can be made well. bgv

    A study of ‘Marks of a Spiritually Healthy Church’ of Christ #1 Marks of a Healthy Church What We Expect and What We Should Know Play a word game with me. What comes to your mind when you read the word church? Do you picture a steepled building, dark wooden pews, crosses, offering plates? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ