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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God, Giants, And Grasshoppers

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,019 views

    First Sunday with new media projection and spoke on defeating giants in your life.

    God, Giants, and Grasshoppers Numbers chapter 13:1, 14:6-9 Introduction- Image- God, Giants, Grasshoppers Did I tell you how excited I am to see the great blessing that the Lord has given us and the tremendous amount of hard work by so many to make this happen. 5 years ago this was just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Revival Tarries, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    Successful Christian living requires vision and passion.

    Why Revival Tarries Series, Part 2 Series based on Leonard Ravenhill’s work Why Revival Tarries May 18, 2011 Introduction A There are two things that are indispensable to successful Christian living: vision & passion. 1 When we become serious about planting the cross of Christ in our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Love Acts

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 18, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,932 views

    Words are cheap. True biblical love is love in action.

    If you ever feel frustrated with your church—God forbid!—then just read the Bible book of 1 Corinthians. First Church, Corinth was a real mess! People were fighting and gossiping. People were prideful. People were cliquish. And so the Apostle Paul wrote them a letter, trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Little, Too Late Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016
     | 7,800 views

    Josiah sought to be faithful to the covenant even though he knew it would not change anything - in the face of opposition we are called to continued faithfulness.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 23:1-30 “Too Little Too Late” Opening Kenny and the Suzuki An admiration of the continued commitment despite all the set-backs. The view of continuing no matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Now We See A Reflection"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 3, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    A sermon on Christian unity through love.

    "Now We See A Reflection" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Tom Long, Professor of Preaching at Candler School of Theology, Emory University tells a story about meeting a man while fishing in a stream. They got to talking, and the man asked Tom what he did for a living. Tom told him and the man said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Build Community That Reflects God’s Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,501 views

    Building a Christian community is almost impossible, yet God is the God of the impossible. He can enable us to do amazing things if we let him. We can build the sort of community God wants, through the power of his Holy Spirit, if we let him

    What better occasion to be talking about community than at a confirmation and baptism service. The teenagers have just spent 4 weeks following a study called the People of God where they’ve thought about why God calls us to be members of his Church. You could ask them later what they found out. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Strongman - Pt. 2 - Demands Of Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    Comic book character? Superhuman? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

    The Strongman - Pt. 2 The Demands of Deliverance I. Introduction Although his story only encompasses 4 short chapters in Judges, The Strongman has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. A comic book hero with Hulk like traits minus the green skin. Meek and mild one moment and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Confessions

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2013
     | 5,469 views

    A sermon that encourages Christians to come clean about the sin in their life.

    “True Confessions” I John 1:5-10 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If you are a Christian you are the target ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Knee Deep In A River And Dying Of Thirst

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,088 views

    A sermon on contentment (outline and material adapted from Allen Webster of Jacksonville Church of Christ)

    HoHum: Several years ago there was a study done about the American Dream. The story said that for Americans with household incomes of under $25,000, polls showed these people believed it would take $54,000 to fulfill the American dream in their lives. The same survey also showed that for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Long? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,638 views

    Elijah asked the question which needs to be asked of God's people today..."How long will you sit on the fence?"

    HOW LONG 1 Kings 18:21 • The first message today is the first message of the church. “Jesus saves.” The second is likened unto the first, “Jesus and Jesus ONLY – SAVES.” The Bible records the very words of our Lord Jesus (John 3:16 & John 14:6). What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Around The World

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 9, 2020
     | 3,803 views

    Here's a look at 10 colorful Christmas traditions in far-flung countries on different continents. Then we focus on the real meaning of Christmas as described in John 3:16 followed by an illustration that captures the sense of Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD John 3:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Arjun: What do you call a snowman with a six pack? Alexander: I haven’t the foggiest. Arjun: An abdominal snowman. 2. John: What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? Zack: What? John: A cookie sheet. 3. Zoey: What do you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember The Cross: Memorial Day

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 23, 2020
     | 3,710 views

    The Lord's Supper is our weekly memorial of the Lord's death until He comes

    “Remember the CROSS” Memorial Day 2020 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Credit: various sections were taken from K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004 Background research from Tom Fuller Memorial Day is a time when we remember a sobering fact: • The Cost of Freedom is Blood. • Once a year we observe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "come To Me"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,780 views

    A sermon about finding life, love and happiness through coming to Christ.

    “Come to Me” Matthew 11:28-30 (The First Part of this Sermon was borrowed from Pastor Frey) In 1989, a musician named Bill Withers wrote and recorded a song entitled “Lean on Me.” I’d imagine most of us have heard it before; it’s been very popular for the past 31 years. And it’s popularity ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 4 – Judgement From God For The Widow Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022
     | 1,595 views

    A widow in great need requested Elisha’s help and through Elisha, God gave a miracle. He judged for the relief of the woman and her sons. God judges those who oppress widows. He is the help of the fatherless and the widows.

    ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 4 – JUDGEMENT FROM GOD FOR THE WIDOW SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 6 [B]. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE CREATOR GOD 2Kings 4 v 1 [[Now a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Prisoner Of The Gospel - Philippians, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 7, 2022
     | 1,401 views

    So many today are living for themselves and for their honor and glory. Paul teaches, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain". We need to understand that life is never about us, but about Jesus!

    “Being a prisoner of the Gospel” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 2 Philippians 1:12-26 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from last week: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel personal, because it is! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational