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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Don't Lose Sight Of Him

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 6, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,568 views

    Have a heart to follow God, a faith to believe, and the courage to act on what God says.

    Joshua 3:1-17 Don’t Lose Sight of Him ES 7Aug11 2015 God has promised to give His people the land of Canaan and to guide them there. • It does not mean, however that the journey will be smooth and easy. In fact, the opposite is true - there are many obstacles and troubles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ready For Service

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,335 views

    After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world.

    READY FOR SERVICE--Colossians 1:23-29 Proposition: After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ready to serve our Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Incourage - Part 2 - The Fear Factor Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    Superman never felt panic or fear! We’re not him (even if you do run around the house in tights and a cape). Sometimes we lack courage. However, as believers we should be operating in courage. Why? How?

    InCourage Pt. 2 – The Fear Factor I. Introduction Last week I mentioned that I wished I was Superman so that I could handle every situation with supreme confidence and strength. However, I also revealed, hold onto your jaw so that it doesn’t drop, that I am not Superman. We all need courage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Craziest Kid Ever Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    I think at some point after we become followers of Christ we become Christianized in a way that insulates us and makes us forget just how “crazy” the claims of Christianity are. This month I want us to revisit some of the stories the in Scripture that be

    “That’s Just Crazy!” The Craziest Kid Ever! • Who Get’s Your Vote? • My Vote Goes to David – The Shepherd-King • 1 Samuel 17:1-17:58 LOOK AT THIS CRAZY CONTRAST • Goliath is 9’ 9” tall – A Giant • David was too small ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commissioned

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,611 views

    As Christians, we derive our authority directly from Jesus Christ, the universe's highest, sovereign power, and as such, he's charging us to reaffirm our commission to fulfill our duties and responsibilities to go out and make disciples of all nations.

    INTRO In just a bit, we’re going turn in our bibles to the Gospel according to Matthew 28, and look at VV 16–20. Specifically, we’re going to see why this portion of scripture is called “The Great Commission,” what that meant for the disciples, and what that means ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Calling Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
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    1) 'calling' is an invitation to follow; 2) calling is the adventure as following unfolds; 3) to respond to the calling in faith will involve some “leaving”; and 4) calling always originates with and centers upon Jesus.

    Just Words: Calling Scripture Text: John 1.43-50 INTRODUCTION Mindin’ his own business! He was minding his own business, …sitting under the shade tree, …doin’ his devotions. That’s-what Nathanael was doing just-before his friend, Philip, came and turned-his-world ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Strenghth And Weakness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2014
     | 4,878 views

    Jesus boldly stands trial before the high priest Annas

    John 18:12-27 “Strength and Weakness” INTRODUCTION The lives of heroic people inspire us and challenge us to be greater than we have been and more than we are. Recently a ceremony was held at the White House where twenty-four veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Did Jesus See In His Mother

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 9, 2013
    based on 36 ratings
     | 23,233 views

    As Jesus hung on the cross looking down on her, what did He see in her.

    What Did Jesus See In His Mother John 19:25-27 Intro: A man was walking down the beach one day and he found an old oil lamp sticking out of the sand. He picked it up and saw that something was written on the side but it was so dirty that he couldn’t read it. He started rubbing the side so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Fear! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2014
     | 10,377 views

    Find courage in the fellowship of the saints, your faith in the Sovereign Lord, and in the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Are You Afraid Of?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,995 views

    If you Google phobias you’ll see that people can be afraid of just about anything. People have come up with creative ways to scare people on Halloween. Although these pranks are done in good fun, being afraid is not so much fun. And when that fear debilit

    WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? INTRODUCTION: It’s been said that everybody is afraid of something; whether it be heights, spiders or snakes. If you Google phobias you’ll see that people can be afraid of just about anything. We have Halloween coming up. The ‘scare the bejeepers out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Man Of Passion Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    Passion: An intense, extreme, strong & overpowering emotion & feeling. The object of such enthusiasm.  What is the object of your enthusiasm? It must be to Glorify God. Amen!]  You need to have the HUNGER and the DESIRE so that you wil

    II. A MAN OF PASSION. Passion: An intense, extreme, strong & overpowering emotion & feeling. The object of such enthusiasm.  What is the object of your enthusiasm? It must be to Glorify God. Amen!]  You need to have the HUNGER and the DESIRE so that you will be on FIRE! The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    One Against Thousand

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,709 views

    Do not feel insignificant, small or wormy and curl yourself inside a shell like a snail; look not at the circumstances but meditate the Word that says, ‘One man of you puts to flight a thousand’, and take courage!

    One against thousand! Joshua 23:10 “One man of you puts to flight a thousand, since it is the LORD your God who fights for you, just as he promised you.” One single man stood boldly against the atrocities towards ImageImagethe black in South Africa and brought about terrific changes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hunger Games - Standing Up For What Is Right Series

    Contributed by James Blewett on Oct 24, 2012
     | 11,846 views

    Awesome Sermon in the Hunger Games

    Audience Junior High/ Middle School, High School, Young Adult Topics Convictions, Standing up for what’s right Key Scripture Daniel 3 The Point You must have the courage to stand up for what is right Materials Youtube video, Pool Noodles Components Message Preparation Download ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Denying Denier

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 30, 2013
     | 4,754 views

    Will we stand true to Jesus if the times get difficult?

    The Denying Denier John 13:36-38 Introduction Peter has certainly drawn his share of fire over the centuries. He is presented by the gospels as the first one of them to open his mouth. And often his bravado got him into trouble. The man whom Jesus called “the Rock” when He called him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    George Thompson's Ginger Tom Cat Trevor [a Fathers Day Sermon] Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,888 views

    A bit of Fatherly advice and what it can mean to Fathers and the Church today!

    George Thompson was extremely concerned when his new best mate, Ginger Tom cat Trevor gave birth to a litter of four kittens! It was at that stage that George realised that Trev was a girl and why the friend who had given him Trevor had a wry smile when they had told him the cat was a male. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army