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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Courage To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023
     | 977 views

    A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

    Sent to Sacrifice Philippians 2:19-30 November 5, 2023 Sometimes we find ourselves in situations which kind of amaze us. Some of those times are great and some are not. Have you ever wondered . . . . “How did I get here?” The dishes are stacked high, the kids are still up and you still have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Courage To Overcome Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 11, 2023
     | 1,635 views

    If you knew that you had the assurance of a new life, eternal life with God, a hope that could not be disappointed, prayers that would be answered in accordance with God’s will, you will have a joy that no one can take and a peace that passes all understanding.

    We are at the end of John 16 today and as Jesus is preparing to leave this earth and return to His Father in heaven, He is making sure that His disciples will be well equipped for their mission. Jesus has given them the promise of the Holy Spirit which assured them of several things: ? that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Courage To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,148 views

    A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

    The Beauty of Sacrifice Philippians 2:1-11 November 5, 2023 Israel Ziv was taking a bike ride on a beautiful Saturday morning when he started receiving a lot of alarming calls. He raced home, put on his uniform and grabbed his weapon, a 9 mm pistol. He left his house, a beautiful home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Courage To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,078 views

    A 5 week series using Philippians as a guide.

    Courage to Sacrifice Philippians 3:1-11 November 19, 2023 Have you ever known anyone who seemed to have it all, they were on the fast track to success. It seemed like their star power was increasing more and more. When someone looked at them, they whispered to others . . . “they’re going to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Courage Series

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 16,096 views

    Better understand how David was able to not be afraid, and how we might grow more courage in our life.

    There is a new television show called Fear Factor. Some critics suggest it is a new low on TV. This "reality show" pays people money to face their biggest fears. So, for example, you have a man staked to the ground with 200 rats crawling over him for ten minutes and getting paid $10,000 for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    The Courage To Encourage Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,001 views

    What oxygen is to the body, encouragement is to the soul.

    INTRODUCTION This is the eighth message in the series “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” This message is entitled “The Courage to Encourage.” In 1872 Daniel Kelley was living in Kansas and wrote the words to the song, “Home on the Range.” It is the official ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Attitude Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,590 views

    This is a message calling members to a deeper prayer life.

    AN ATTITUDE OF COURAGE Acts 4:1-31 INTRO: We are all stirred by tales of valor and bravery. We all wish we were braver. As children, most boys played like they were a soldier in the thick of the battle or a ship’s captain riding a storm. But our daydreams never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage And The Christian Series

    Contributed by George Odell on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    Sermon Series on the Book of Acts, this sermon just happened to be preached on the 4th of July weekend. It deals with courage as a Christian and having courage in time of peril.

    As we go into the coming week we will be celebrating another Fourth of July here in our country. The fourth is the day we celebrate our independence from those who oppressed us so many years ago. This year I think it will have as much or more meaning than the Fourth that followed the bombing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Courage To Stand

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 13,462 views

    Abigail shows us real courage for real life

    COURAGE TO STAND 1 Samuel 25:18 -19, 23-31, 39-42 February 20, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of Ruby Bridges II. What is the largest problem facing the church of today? A. Possible answers 1. Is it a lack of belief in God? - No 2. Is it a lack of ability to do God’s work? - No 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Williamson avatar

    Courageous Reformers

    Contributed by Mark Williamson on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    THIS SERMON WILL COMPARE FOUR OF THE COURAGEOUS REFORMERS WITH THE SACRIFICIAL GIVING OF OUR LIVES TO THE SERVICE OF CHRIST.

    THERE ARE FOUR EXAMPLES FROM SCRIPTURE THAT DISPLAY FOR US, TODAY, WHAT IT TAKES TO BECOME A COURAGEOUS REFORMER FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. WE WILL LOOK AT 4 FIGURES FROM THE SCRIPTURES AND EXAMINE HOW THEY EXEMPLIFIED THESE CHARACTERISTICS. 1. THEY ACKNOWLEDGED A HIGHER CALLING A. NATHAN 2 SAM. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 21,527 views

    This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished.

    This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished. What kinds of contrary winds did Jesus face? Mark’s gospel (v.1) tells us that Jesus had just been rejected in his home town, Nazareth. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    Courage For The Call Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 195 ratings
     | 26,187 views

    In the middle of his life, Abram receives a call to travel with God. Where does he find the courage to launch out?

    From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Courage for the Call Genesis 12: 1-9 12 Then the LORD told Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will cause you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Courage For The Apprehensive

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,764 views

    Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Courage for the apprehensive(Christian) is found in The Comfort of ...

    COURAGE FOR THE APPREHENSIVE—Revelation 2:8-11 Jesus encouraged the Smyrnan church as they faced the certainty of mortal/lethal/deadly persecution. Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Where does Christian courage arise during apprehensive moments? 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    A Call To Courage Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL

    BIG IDEA: PAUL CHALLENGES TIMOTHY TO REJECT FEAR AND EMBRACE SUFFERING IN FULFILLING HIS CALL TO THE MINISTRY OF THE GOSPEL INTRODUCTION: “Therefore” – based on vv.6-7 you have been called and gifted for the gospel ministry you have received the divine empowering = “power and love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Martin Field avatar

    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican