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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Do We See What Isaiah Saw? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,446 views

    What Isaiah saw that we need to see about Christmas. First in series.

    The Old Testament prophets were sometimes called "seers" because they were able to see things from God to be shared with others. Much of what they saw dealt with current events. But much of what the prophets saw also dealt with the future. Many times, like in today’s text, God dealt with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Memorial At Mount Ebal Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 2, 2021
     | 2,932 views

    Joshua built an altar to the LORD near Mount Ebal in Canaan. This happened after Israel had defeated Ai. Something unique to this altar was that Joshua wrote parts of the available Word of God on it.

    Introduction: Israel, under Joshua’s leadership, defeated the people of Ai. After that, Joshua built an altar to the LORD, God of Israel, placing it in about the middle of the country. Israel had built two other memorials as recorded in Joshua chapters 3-4, but the altar Joshua built here had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rest From The Struggle Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,686 views

    If you want to find rest from the struggle in your own life, trust the Lord, obey the Lord, and wait on the Lord.

    A man was standing in the water when he asked a friend on the shore, “Are there any alligators in this river?” The man on shore said, “No, not a single one,” but his friend in the water was not convinced. So the man in the water asked again, “Are you sure there are no alligators? Because if there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Repentance Brings The Victory

    Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2005
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    Achan had sinned, Israel had been defeated, but now confession and repentance had come. God’s blessings came back and a great victory was won. Let’s learn a lesson in the church today.

    REPENTANCE BRINGS THE VICTORY By Pastor Jim May In the last message titled “The Accursed Thing”, we left Israel licking it’s wounds after having been soundly defeated by the army of Ai. Because Achan had taken the “accursed thing” into the camp of Israel, God’s judgment feel upon all the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    You Have Not Passed This Way Before

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
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    Are you ready for the new season God has for you? In Joshua 3 an event was about to happen that would change their lives forever. How would they walk through that transition successfully?

    Joshua 3:1-17 6/12/16 Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to take new ground in your life? Today we take our text from Joshua 3. Israel has been wandering in circles for 40 years. Their fathers had come up to the Promise Land and failed to enter in. The opportunity was theirs; but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,576 views

    As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual war. We need to put on all of God’s armor, so we can stand firm against all the strategies of the devil.

    THE INVISIBLE REALM #2: SPIRITUAL WARFARE OPENING TEXT: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). REVIEW LAST WEEK: “Angels and Demons” In addition to the physical realm that we see, there exists an ...read more

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    Heart Cry For Revival

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2013
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    God protected Israel from all her enemies as long as they obeyed Him, but when they turned away from Him to worship other gods, and then they became corrupt in their actions, God took away the hedge. When God left them exposed, their enemies would attack

    4-11-03 Heart Cry for Revival Text: “Why have You broken down her hedges, So that all who pass by the way pluck her fruit?...Return, we beseech You, O God of hosts; Look down from heaven and see, And visit this vine" (Ps. 80:12, 14). Scripture Reading: Psalm 80 Let’s begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013
    based on 25 ratings
     | 44,571 views

    Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

    OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Angels Watching Over Us

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 1, 2013
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    An Advent season topical message about angels

    When Mary and Joseph learned that they would become the parents of the Messiah, it was by an angelic messenger. Christina Rossetti penned these familiar words: Love came down at Christmas; Love all lovely, love divine. Love was born at Christmas; Stars and angels gave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Educating The Child

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013
     | 8,743 views

    “My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding, that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge” Proverbs 5:1, 2.

    Theme: Educating the Child Text: Pr. 5:1, 2, 12-14; 2 Tim. 3:10-17; Lk. 2:41-52 Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘educating the child’. Educating a child begins even before the birth of the child. The right nourishment and the thought life of the parents affect the unborn child in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Fear Not — For I Am With You - Isaiah 41:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 857 views

    Fear is one of humanity’s oldest emotions. But into the noise of our fear comes the voice of God — clear, steady, and unchanging.

    Go! And Fear Not — For I Am With You - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction — Capturing the Moment Have you ever been in a moment where fear gripped your heart so tightly that it felt like you couldn’t breathe? Maybe it was a doctor’s diagnosis. Maybe it was the sudden loss of a job. Maybe it was standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building An Altar Or A House

    Contributed by David Robb on Mar 14, 2008
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     | 4,126 views

    A contrasting look at Abraham and Lot’s response upon parting company in the land of Canaan.

    Building an ALTAR or a HOUSE Genesis 12:1, 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate (Gen 13:12 NIV) Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. (Gen 13:18 NIV) So Abram moved his tents and went to live near the great trees of Mamre ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Settle For Being Less Than The Best Christian Because …

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
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     | 3,247 views

    And so the question I have to ask myself is why do I have to strive to be the best Christian I can be? Why can’t I just settle for just getting by in my Christian life?

    I settle for being less than the best Christian because … Hebrews 10:11-18 Introduction When I was a young boy growing up one of my favorite shows to watch on television was “ABC’s Wide World of Sports”. It came on every Saturday afternoon and the introduction went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Take Courage

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,271 views

    Jehoshaphat put God’s Kingdom in greater Spiritual order than at any time since Solomon. To ensure this order, he set “judges” in place and gave them principles to rule by: 1. Accountability to God (vs.6) 2. Integrity and honesty (vs.7) 3. Loyalty to God

    Take Courage Text: 2 Chronicles 19:11b... Take courage as you fulfill your duties, and may the Lord be with those who do what is right.” Jehoshaphat faces possible death that was diverted by God, he’s rebuked because of his alliances. Vs.2 of II Chronicles 19 say’s, And Jehu ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Snyder avatar

    Solomon: Architect Of God’s Kingdom Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 8, 2016
     | 7,130 views

    Solomon is used by God to solidify Israel as a nation and is the bridge between David and the future/Christ. The perimeters of God’s kingdom is clearly outlined in the studies before us.

    Solomon: Architect Of God’s Kingdom Introduction… God’s plan can never be fulfilled in one man but God can use a man to define the “vision” and then bring others in to fulfill it. God used David to establish his kingdom and then God used Solomon to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance