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  • Oliver O. Suarez avatar

    B - Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Jul 2, 2016
     | 5,019 views

    train yourself so that when opportunities come, you are enthusiastically available and able.

    There are no accidents in life. Everything happens for a reason. Others may say, life is unfair but it never was, it never is, and never will be unfair for those who understand the purpose of living. Everything that comes your way is part of God’s way in preparing you for the great work you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Valiant Actions Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 14, 2015
     | 5,302 views

    What kind of people are we?

    We end our study of 1 Samuel this morning. Next week, Lord willing, we will start a series of messages from the Letter of James in the New Testament. Before we read the final chapter, let us remind ourselves of who the Israelites were, their enemy the Philistines, and Saul. God of course decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mordecai's Loyalty To God - Esther 3:2

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 5, 2011
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    Mordecai's Loyalty To God - Esther 3:2 What rewards to get when you are being tried on your loyalty to God?

    Mordecai's Loyalty To God - Esther 3:2 Esther 3:2 All the royal officials at the king's gate knelt down and paid honor to Haman, for the king had commanded this concerning him. But Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor. (NIV) Esther 3:2 And all the king's servants, that were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “abigail: A Hidden Hero”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,572 views

    Abigail is a woman of great wisdom. She is used of God to head off a coming conflict between her husband, Nabal, and David.

    “Abigail: A Hidden Hero” 1 Samuel 25:1-42 I. Let’s take a look at some background information to properly set the stage for Abigail’s story. A. The prophet Samuel has anointed David King of Israel, but the crown is still sitting on the head of his jealousy adversary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Live Passionately Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 8, 2010
     | 6,750 views

    Sermon 2 based on Kerry & Chris Shook's book One Month To Live.

    Live Passionately, Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction In the second section of Kerry & Chris Shook’s book “One Month to Live,” Pastor Shook draws a comparison between the brevity and fast paced reality of our lives to a ride on a particular roller coaster. Interestingly it is a roller ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Connail Johnson avatar

    She's Mean Series

    Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    Tonight we’re going to discover some specific purposes for which God created the female. If you are a woman, this lesson will especially encourage you. You’re going to understand more about yourself and why you are the way you are & what makes you tick.

    THE WOMBED MAN “SHE’S MEAN” Text: 1Pet.3:1-7a Introduction: “You Know What I Mean?” Tonight we’re going to discover some specific purposes for which God created the female. If you are a woman, this lesson will especially encourage you. You’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua Commission

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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     | 7,859 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

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    Rejoice In The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009
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     | 5,541 views

    There is room for everyone in the Spirit!

    Rejoice in the Power of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:16-20 and Various Verses from the Epistles The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 15, 2009 Introduction: Our passage today is made up of phrases from Paul’s letters to the early churches. It is an inspiring array of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Calling Of God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013
     | 9,551 views

    When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Service

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,560 views

    A Veteran's Day Message -- understanding what it means to serve God with extraordinary faith and courage by encouraging others.

    INTRO: THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS This morning, I’d thought it be good to honor our veterans, and to look at veteran of the faith who served so that others could live. Now, to all you who’ve given so much for this country and for our freedoms —Thank you! It is in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Wanna Be Guilty!

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 26, 2017
     | 5,651 views

    Looks at how the Apostles so lived that when they were accused of being Christians and preaching Christ, there was enough evidence to convict them

    “I Wanna Be Guilty!” : Acts 8:1-6, 4:19-20. 5:27-29 David P. Nolte It’s a human tendency to defend our innocence when we are accused even if we are guilty. We may even attempt defending the actions we cannot deny. We may rationalize, minimize, justify or even lie about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Passion Of David

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,687 views

    David was passionate for God's glory, familiar with God's faithfulness, dependant upon God's enabling, and sought to proclaim the Name of God.

    Read 1 Sam 17:26-29 The army of Israel was at war against the Philistines, but they were intimated by a giant Goliath, standing over 9 feet tall (17:4, 3 metres) • For 40 days this Philistine came forward every morning and evening and took his stand (4:16), mocking not just Israel but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jose Rodriguez avatar

    But Giant Series

    Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Apr 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,856 views

    Christians struggle believing God when they focus on "but" instead of focusing on the promise. The "But" giant will be defeated with faith.

    I. Time to enter your promise a. Hearing that it is your time activates i. Faith ii. Courage iii. New Attitude iv. Hope b. The promise is real i. The land is there ii. The promise is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    Sent, Not Settled Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 962 views

    The early church, described in the book of Acts, was anything but comfortable. It was a church that was sent, not settled—a church that moved beyond the familiar to reach a world in desperate need of hope.

    We are living in a time when comfort has become king. We love to settle down, get comfortable, and create spaces that are predictable and safe. We build churches with padded pews and air-conditioned sanctuaries, and we attend services that are carefully planned and well-executed. And yet, if we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Becoming Prepared

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 31, 2023
     | 894 views

    Jesus prepared his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit. We also need a preparation period to understand the gift of the Holy Spirit which we receive through baptism.

    Becoming Prepared John 20:19-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “1bPeace be with you.” 20 And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist