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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    What Can I Say?

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 15, 2019
     | 6,196 views

    This is a farewell sermon I preached at two of the churches I've been serving as I move on to my next appointment.

    Ah … famous last words. Here’s a few I thought you might enjoy or find interesting: When convicted murderer James W. Rodgers was put in front of a firing squad in Utah, he was asked if he had any last requests. “Yeah,” he said, “bring me a bullet-proof vest.” Drummer Buddy Rich died after ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Divine Appointment On Mount Carmel

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022
     | 1,992 views

    Elijah challenges the prophets of Baal and God answers

    I Kings 18.7-40 Elijah - a nation to its knees Do you remember the TV programme Opportunity Knocks with Huey Green? Do you remember the catch phrase? “It is make your mind up times folks. Such a moment has now arrived for the people of Israel. It is now three and a half years later. All this ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Fear God And Be Fearless

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 13, 2014
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     | 9,284 views

    Fear God and Be Fearless 1) Fearless of bullies; 2) Fearless of the future

    What do you fear? Spiders? Don’t like how they scuttle along the floorboards in your living room and build webs in the corners of your garage and furnace room, right where the light switch is? Do you fear lightning and thunder? A sudden flash followed by an ear-splitting crash sends you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Camping With The Snakes Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 27, 2009
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     | 5,089 views

    (PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Discovering God’s provision to overcome the snakes.

    Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-14) Camping with the Snakes John 3:9-21 The people of Israel are on the brink of victory. They are about to start defeating the nation of Canaan after spending 40 years wandering around the wilderness. They are about to enter the Promised Land that God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "i'll Walk With God!"

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 11, 2021
     | 6,495 views

    As we remember and honor our military veterans, let’s also consider three godly biblical veterans who have fought the war of faith - Enoch, Noah, & Abraham.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-9; Romans 13:7; Genesis 12:1-4 (A big part of the body and some illustrations in this sermon were adapted from a fine sermon by Steve Shepherd, “Veterans of War” that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor "Gideon’s 300” Part 6 Of A Series Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017
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     | 11,051 views

    After one final confirming sign, the enemy soldier’s dream and its interpretation, Gideon comes back and tells his 300 that it’s time to arise and do what they came to do.

    Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Gideon’s 300” Part 6 of a Series Open Arms – July 9th, 2017 Over the past five weeks we have been looking at the life and times of Gideon who the Angel of the Lord called a “Mighty Man of Valor;” a name that didn’t seem to fit with the description of a guy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Joshua Commission

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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     | 7,751 views

    Joshua Commission. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Joshua chapter 1 verses 1-16. Ill: George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. • One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. • "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Search Me---Am I That Brave?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 23, 2019
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     | 8,978 views

    One of the bravest thing a believer can do is pray the prayer, "search me oh God and see if there is anything offensive within me.

    —Search Me--- Am I That Brave? Psalm 139 13-24 2 Timothy 2:1-4 When you think of someone doing something brave. What comes to your mind? A father lost his life, swimming for his kids. An uncle was severely burned running into a burning building to save his niece. What would give you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Preparation For The New Year Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,173 views

    What is most important for us this New Year? The answer is found in Solomon’s words in Proverbs.

    Each year, over 1 billion eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. At 11:59 p.m., the Ball begins its descent as millions of voices unite to count down the final seconds of the year, and celebrate the beginning of a new year full ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The End Of The Lord

    Contributed by Solomon Onwude on Jun 29, 2017
     | 8,000 views

    Sometimes, all we need to do, is to live our lives bearing the end in mind; the end that the lord wants for us, not our own end but the lords…

    James 5:11New International Version (NIV) 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Mine today, is a message of hope! Many of us, if not all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Keeping On Keeping On Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,160 views

    Lessons we can learn from Peter and John’s example in refusing to stay silent or testifying in Jesus’ name.

    *Intro>The French Foreign Legion has an inspiring motto: “If I falter, push me on. If I stumble, pick me up. If I retreat, shoot me.” -Obviously, neither Peter nor John were members of the French Foreign Legion, but they demonstrated a similar determination. -After being used by God to heal a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showdown On Mount Carmet Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,106 views

    In this lesson, we see Elijah stand all alone against the prophets of Baal and Asherah. We learn many things from Elijah's example, including the difference one person can make.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was solo skydiving for the very first time. 1. He had taken all the lessons and now it was time for his first solo jump. 2. He leapt out of the plane and as he was falling he panicked and couldn’t remember how to open his parachute. 3. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beach Heads Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Rueben Johnson on May 27, 2014
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     | 4,913 views

    This is a Memorial Day message looking at the nature of our spiritual battle in daily life.

    Battles on the Beach “Our Victory, Our Hope” John 21:1-19 "Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely....The freemen of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    We Have To Say It! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 14,726 views

    Believers courageously speak the truth.

    WE HAVE TO SAY IT! Acts 4:1-22 S: Courage Th: Walk with Spiritual Courage Pr: BELIEVERS COURAGEOUSLY SPEAK THE TRUTH. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Acts 4:1-22 three parts that show how the disciples react to adversity. The _____ part is the… I. TRIAL (1-12) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pleasing God Instead Of Men Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 4, 2015
     | 8,370 views

    Leadership, Humility, Teachability, Courage

    FOLLOW THE LEADER – Pleasing God Instead of Men 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (pg. 824) August 9, 2015 Introduction: Opposition can come in many forms...It can be an outright attack, violent and physical...and it can also come more subtly...through conversations that gather support from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ