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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Lion Tamers - Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    Lions are loud. They are scary. All we see are teeth. So how do you tame the lions in your life?

    Lion Tamers I. Introduction The king of the jungle. Fierce. Loud. Teeth bared. Claws sharpened. Ready to pounce. Ready to destroy. Infinitely powerful. Striking fear in everyone! Lions. One of the top attractions at zoos and circuses! We don't mind watching them when they are caged up and at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    People The Church Cannot Do Without

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,866 views

    Adapted from another pastor on SC, this message speaks to the need of the local church to have a special breed of people,

    People the Church Cannot Do Without Ephesians 5:1-17 / 1 Peter 2:9-10 * It was in the hill of Caesarea Philippi as recorded in the 16th chapter of Matthew where Jesus initially mentioned the church. In the everyday vernacular Jesus turned to Peter, who had just expressed a strong, supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Expansion #3 Series

    Contributed by Larry Walkemeyer on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,166 views

    A verse by verse message on Hebrews 11:20-29 teaching people to live an "I CAN" life through faith.

    Faith comes in CANS. Most of my childhood I was raised by a single mother. Her favorite saying was, “CAN’T never did anything but sit on a fence post & cry!” Whenever I said, I can’t do this. I can’t face this. She would respond with this saying. She wanted me to live in the land of FAITH, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Unable To Be Silenced Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,271 views

    The disciples were bold in their witness to what Jesus Christ had done. Attempts by the authorities to silence them failed. God had called them to be his witnesses and they could not keep silent.

    Acts 5:27-32 “Unable to be Silenced” INTRODUCTION There are times that the courage of others amazes us. Recently I viewed the movie, “The Hurt Locker.” It is a story about the war in Iraq. I was amazed and humbled by the courage of the soldiers who were portrayed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Unseen Side Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,224 views

    The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeshel, lifechurch.tv)

    Dangerous Church Pt 3 Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to- 3rd week- Dangerous Church series what is a dangerous church? how does it contrast with a safe church? do we want to be a safe/dangerous church? There was nothing safe about the NT church. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Following The Example Of Our Veterans Of Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,317 views

    Hebrews 11 honors many of the great veterans of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages us to following the example of the veterans of our faith as they stood, fought, and served.

    Following the Example of Our Veterans in The Faith Hebrews 12:1-2 A veteran is one who has served in a military force, especially during a time of war or national conflict. A veteran is also one who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or activity. Hebrews 11 honors many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Small Is The Power Of God

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,097 views

    God can do big things through little people.

    Title: The Power of Small Is the Power of God Text: I Samuel 17 :( 1, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 Thesis: God can do big things through little people. Introduction Today the message is classic Sunday School 101. From our earliest childhood Sunday School experiences we were told the story of David and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Fear To Boldness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,299 views

    How was it that the disciples of Jesus went from locking the doors in fear of the Jews to giving them the message about what a mess they had made of things, how do we boldly approach our faith?

    Sermon: from fear to boldness. There was a shift that occurred in the lives of the disciples. I remember as a young boy doing things for the first time and a lot of them involved overcoming fear, swimming across the Maitai River, riding a bike, riding a bike no handed, riding a bike down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God's Left Handed Ways Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 14, 2020
     | 7,643 views

    Depend on the Lord, dare to serve Him, and do what you can if you want God to turn your disadvantage into an advantage.

    In 1960, Bennett Cerf, founder of Random House publishers, bet Theodore Giesel $50 that he would not be able to write an entertaining children’s book using only 50 different words. Theodore Giesel, better known as Dr. Seuss, took the bet and won, with his little book, Green Eggs and Ham. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    5 Reasons Jesus Chose Fishermen

    Contributed by Chris Miller on Feb 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 57,233 views

    There are a few reasons 7 of the 12 first disciples were fishermen. They were not chosen by accident. They possess skills every Christian should strive to possess.

    The Bible tells us 7 of the first 12 disciples were fishermen by trade. It is no accident Jesus chose these individuals to be his first disciples. As fishermen, these guys possessed characteristics every Christian should have. Here are 5 reasons Jesus chose fishermen. 1. Fishermen know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Will Not Forsake His People Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 14, 2016
     | 11,818 views

    Even though we failed in the past or made horrible mistakes, yet God will never ever forsake us. Because He loved us so much.

    Each of us is facing a different kind of challenge each day. Some of you are facing some health issues. I just heard of a news regarding our close relative who has been diagnosed with cancer. She is going through rough times right now and we had to help her deal with her new challenge. Some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "It's Been My Pleasure" Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,003 views

    Paul gives us three great ways we can PLEASE the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - 1. Being a bold and courageous witness 2. Possess a "Pleasing God" Mindset 3. Serve with Agape Love (Nursing Image)

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 ; Psalm 1 Theme: "It's Been My Pleasure" Paul gives us three great ways we can PLEASE our LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - 1. Being a bold and courageous witness 2. Possess a "Pleasing God" Mindset 3. Serve with Agape Love (Nursing Image) INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Miracle Series: Walking On Water (The Catch Of The Day)

    Contributed by Joey Hanner on Sep 13, 2018
     | 5,813 views

    Its one thing to weather a storm, but its another to ask God to do something impossible in the midst of a Storm. Peter is a great example of a true leader literally coming to the surface.

    The Miracle Series: Walking on Water. “The Catch of the Day” Matthew 14:22-33. Wouldn’t you like to be...... Have you ever ask God to let you do something seemingly impossible—— in the midst of a storm? That’s were true leaders are born. That’s Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Tall When It Counts Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    Stephen stood alone when it counted and became the first martyr, giving his life as a testimony.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 007 TITLE: Standing Tall When it Counts TEXT: Acts 6:8-15 INTRO: In the eighth chapter of Acts, we are introduced to a man named Stephen, which means "crown." He was a Greek speaking Jew and a deacon who became the first gospel preacher. He was full of faith and power & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Leave It To God.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 7, 2017
     | 9,069 views

    We need to learn and teach who is in control.

    LEAVE IT TO GOD. Hebrews 4:16 - Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Go where the help is. Look to the only that can help Talk to him . Psalms 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist