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    Fervent Prayer From The Bell Of A Fish

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 12, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,076 views

    One of the most powerful prayers ever uttered came from a desperate preacher that found himself in a unbelievable situation. YOU will learn how to pray when the storm is beyond your control.

    FERVENT PRAYER FROM THE BELL OF A FISH We come the theme -- Character’s that build Character. We will park in Jonah 2 and discover a desperate prayer from a desperate Preacher who was cast into the sea and swallowed by a big fish. Jonah 1:17 unequivocally states, “7 Now the LORD had prepared a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    His Cross-Examination At Gabbatha Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 20, 2017
     | 9,470 views

    Third part of an Easter series documenting the trial of Jesus.

    The Echoes of Easter Pt 3 "His Cross-Examination at Gabbatha" Luke 23:1-25, John 19:13 Luke 23:1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boot Camp For Elijah Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 11, 2012
     | 9,210 views

    In this second lesson in the series, we look at what Elijah learned at the brook Cherith.

    Introduction: A. During mail call at a Marine Corps boot camp, a young recruit received several letters from home. 1. The drill instructor was getting irritated at having to keep calling his name. 2. The drill instructor barked “You must have a lot of people at home who like you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trusting In God Alone Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,323 views

    King Ahaziah learns the hard way that seeking help from any other god than the Living God is not a good idea. We must put our trust in the Lord alone, and we must never seek help from occult sources or any other source.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a frog who went to see a fortune-teller to learn about his future. 1. Gazing into her crystal ball, the fortune teller said to the frog, “You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Grand Finale Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2012
     | 7,858 views

    In this last sermon in our series, we witness Elijah's exciting exit and learn some things about how to face the end of our own lives.

    Introduction: A. You all know what a “grand finale” is, right? 1. The grand finale is the very exciting or impressive ending of a performance or a show. 2. Well, I guess someone in rural Arkansas didn’t know the meaning of the phrase. 3. Some of our relatives attended a 4th of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moses In The School Of Hard Knocks Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2011
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     | 9,925 views

    In this lesson we look at the incidents of Moses killing the Egyptian and running to Midian. What did Moses learn from this period in his life and the mistakes he made? We can learn a lot from the school of hard knocks.

    Introduction: A. Has anyone here ever made a mistake? 1. Probably a better question for us is there anyone where who has never made a mistake. 2. Have you ever made a really foolish mistake? Like this boy sawing off the branch he was sitting on! That’s really dumb and painful! 3. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Peril Of Inconvenience

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,029 views

    Inconvenience is often what God’s demands. If one does not embrace the inconvenience it will be a spiritual peril to him.

    Acts 24:24-27 KJV And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Name You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,096 views

    This sermon explores the spiritual lessons from Genesis 17 as God reveals Himself as El Shaddai and changes Abram and Sarai's names.

    Introduction: A. One day, a woman pregnant with twins got into a car accident and fell into a deep coma for 6 months. 1. When she awoke from the coma and saw that she was no longer pregnant and she frantically asked the doctor about her babies. 2. The doctor replied, “Ma’am your twins are fine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sarah's Disappointment

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
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     | 19,628 views

    Sermon explores Sarah's discouragements during her faith journey, then offers insights on how to deal with disappointment.

    Genesis 18:9-15 2-7-16 Disappointment! How well do you handle it? What do you do when your hopes and dreams get shattered? What do you do when you throw your heart into something; and then it fails? How do you process a disappointment and come out on the other side unscathed? I want to begin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Steps To Greatness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 11, 2020
     | 14,292 views

    Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ B- Bible Reading C – Communication (Prayer) and Communion (Fellowship and the Lord’s Supper)

    Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Theme: How to Be Your Best Title: Steps to Greatness Step One – Embrace Good Spiritual Mentors/Teachers – Those who will Challenge You and Encourage You Step Two – Embrace Proper Spiritual Nourishment – Spiritual Vitamins (A – Abiding in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 30, 2021
     | 2,879 views

    James offers several cures for conflict. We think the problem in conflict is the other person. But James says the cure begins with us submitting to God, drawing near to God, resisting the devil and to stop judging others.

    Introduction: A. One day a proper Englishman found himself seated on a train with two ladies who were arguing about whether to have the window opened or closed. 1. One lady claimed that she would die of heatstroke if the window stayed closed. 2. The other lady said she would die of pneumonia if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Those Feelings Of Pride Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 12, 2021
     | 5,345 views

    God has given us the ability to feel the emotion of pride so that we can benefit from good pride and avoid the destructive nature of bad pride. It is important to know the difference between the two kinds of pride.

    A. Once there was a guy named Zeke who had so much pride he could never admit he was wrong. 1. One day Zeke wandered into the blacksmith shop with sawdust all over the floor. 2. A few minutes before Zeke arrived, the blacksmith had been working on an uncooperative horseshoe, and had beat on it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2021
     | 6,792 views

    James moves from how to handle trials to how to handle temptations. Even though temptation is inevitable and giving into temptation is inexcusable, we can learn that temptation is predictable and conquerable.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a little boy who always went next door to play alone in the neighbor’s yard even though his mom had warned him against doing so. 1. This frustrated and worried his mom so she asked him why he was so disobedient. 2. He replied that Satan tempted him so much and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2024
     | 1,468 views

    After Jesus painted the portrait of a servant in the beatitudes, He illustrated the influence of a servant in the properties of salt and light. The world needs us to be salt and light and we can be that through our service.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with an interesting and poignant story. 1. One day Bill and Hillary Clinton were out for a drive while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed to stop for gas. 3. They pulled into a tiny gas station, and out walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Involved For God - I Am Involved I Am Prepared For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Oct 14, 2021
     | 5,278 views

    How do we get ourselves involved for God? It is a matter of knowing the level or our involvement. This sermon talks about our current level of involvement and how to be involved the way God wants us to be.

    It is also our 1st week in this month of October with the theme “I Am Involved, I Am Prepared for Eternity”. Now some of us may not know that this is also the anniversary month of the whole JIL Church Worldwide. And for 43 years God has been faithful to this ministry because many people are also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible