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  • John Gaston avatar

    Courageous Prayer: Words & Meditations Acceptable

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 22, 2021
     | 3,498 views

    David prayed asking God to help his words and thoughts come up to God's standard of perfection. David's ambition of striving to please God even in the most difficult areas should be our goal as well.

    COURAGEOUS PRAYER: WORDS & MEDITATIONS ACCEPTABLE Ps. 19:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jeannie Gibbs was trying to have her mother’s phone disconnected, but the customer-service rep told her that since the account was in her dad’s name, he’d have to be the one to put in the request. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Perfect Plan: Strength, Action, Courage

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,930 views

    When God gives us a task, His perfect plan includes the resources to do it: strength, action, and courage. Sermon for deacon ordination service.

    We have been burning fuel very rapidly. Coal, oil, natural gas .. we are consuming it. It is irreplaceable. Some scientists say that unless we change our ways, we are going to burden our children and our grandchildren with a very serious energy problem. The next generation will inherit a burden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vision, Faith & Courage - Making Change In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 26,421 views

    It’s been said that the only person that likes change is a wet baby. This can be especially true in the church. This sermon explores the attitudes needed to successfully navigate through change.

    March 16 – Standing on the East Side Numbers 32:1-6, 19 One of my favorite movie lines comes from the classic "Cool Hand Luke" in which the Captain says "What we have here, is a failure to communicate." Well, as we being I want to share with you an illustration on the need to communicate. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Christianity: Three Distortions In Christianity

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,686 views

    There are forces at work undermining the Christian faith. Paul suggests that the forces seemingly come from within our Christian faith.

    Body of Lies Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe Plot: A CIA operative, Roger Ferris, uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. When Ferris devises a plan to infiltrate his network, he must first win the backing of cunning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ba Christian Vs Cultural Christian

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012
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     | 8,879 views

    Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who pampers us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a

    Opening illustration: Throughout our life, Maureena and I have been exposed to a number of cultures but we have yielded to none, not even the one that we were born in. The weaning process takes a longer time for some than others. The impact that the culture has in the church in America is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The World But Not Of The World: The Christian’s Calling

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
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    The Christian is called to live as a representative of God's kingdom while navigating a corrupt and decaying society.

    IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD: THE CHRISTIAN’S CALLING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 17:14-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17, Philippians 2:14-16, James 4:4, Colossians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world filled with moral confusion, spiritual compromise, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Room For Improvement Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,517 views

    Joshua, Pt. 1

    JOSHUA: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS The names and the lives of Joshua and Moses were inseparable, but Joshua’s rise was not predicated on Moses’ fall. Joshua’s rise was not spectacular or sensational. His star was continually in the ascendancy and Moses’ fall only propelled his successor to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 21, 2019
     | 4,447 views

    Last week I highlighted that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. Although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. Let's continue our story about Gideon and see what happens next.

    A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part two) Judges 6-7 Last week I started by highlighting the fact that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. And although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. We started to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Com ’on Put Em Up

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 29, 2018
     | 3,290 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 14: 1 – 29

    2 Kings 14: 1 – 29 Com ’on put em up 14 In the second year of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, became king. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Who's Afraid Of The Dark?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,267 views

    Studies show that 11 percent of adults are still afraid of the dark. However, the fear of spiritual darkness may be a more common problem. Psalm 27:1 says the Lord is our light. Why should be afraid of the dark?

    WHO'S AFRAID OF THE DARK? Introduction: The natural tendency of human beings is to be afraid of the dark. Early humans were afraid of the darkness because of an unexpected attack from animals or enemies in the night. Researchers have concluded that fear of darkness is still due ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Six Powerful Prayers That Produce Peace Amidst Pandemic Fear.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,754 views

    It seems like every morning wake up to a new peril: virus pandemics, new flu strains, Ebola, recessions, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, floods, fires...even the threat of other countries attacking us. Remember this, In unsettling times, we find our peace in the presence of the Lord.

    Six Powerful Prayers That Produce Peace Amidst Pandemic Fear. Philippians 4:5-7TPT We live in a fallen world that keeps us fearfully treading from one crisis to the next. It seems like every morning we wake up to a new peril: virus pandemics, new flu strains, Ebola, recessions, earthquakes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding God In Fear

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 7, 2020
     | 4,498 views

    David found his home in God when he was fearful. This is an interactive message with a small group.

    This is a psalm of David that speaks to my heart in a powerful way. David was a controversial figure in the Old Testament. He's controversial because he was a deeply flawed person, and yet he gave particular attention to matters of the spiritual life that was quite uncommon during his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow-Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,552 views

    We receive courage to do whatever it takes when we follow Jesus.

    Title: Follow-Whatever It Takes Date: 3/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 10.16-31 CT: We receive courage when we follow Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: Several years ago, an enormous financial crisis loomed in Europe. The very survival of the structure of the euro currency, if not the whole of Europe, was at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Overcoming Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,000 views

    Encourages embracing God's gifts of power, love, and a sound mind to live out our faith courageously amidst fear and uncertainty.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. There is a sense of anticipation in the air today as we gather in this sacred space, united in faith and fellowship. We are here to share, to listen, and to learn. We are here to be comforted and to be challenged. We are here to be reminded of our divine ...read more

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    Fight Against The Spirit Of Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,297 views

    Explore the concept of fear and how, through understanding and embracing God's power and love, we can overcome it and strengthen our faith.

    Good morning, Church family! I’m thrilled to see you all here today. We're about to delve into a topic that is so relevant in today's world: fear, and overcoming it through the power of God. We'll be drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, which says, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power ...read more

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