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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Rematch Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,208 views

    15th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of gaining victory over Ai, after losing to them the first time around. How do we regain spiritual victory after failure in our lives? Topical/expository.

    Joshua 8:1-29 – Rematch James Abram Garfield was born November 19, 1831, in a log cabin in the back woods of Ohio. His father died at the age of 2. Young James somehow earned enough money to go to college. He graduated from college in 1856, and he became a professor and president of Hiram ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A Giant Killer Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 28,261 views

    Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he

    Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he would be facing giants Giant Statements ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Slay A Giant

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,942 views

    Recognize there will be giants around you. Look over your giant to God. Step up and step out. And Honor God in the Victory. Outline at the end.

    I have used Sermon Central in addition to may other resources in developing this sermon. HOW TO SLAY A GIANT October 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 17:38-49 Biblical story today is a familiar one, needs little introduction 1 Sam 17 is one of most famous stories in Bible. Israel about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Is Not Yours PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,672 views

    Encourages us to trust in God's active participation in our battles, drawing strength, boldness, and contentment from truly knowing Him.

    Good morning, dear ones. Gather around, lean in, and let your hearts be still for a moment. In the quiet of this sanctuary, let us unite our spirits and turn our attention to the Word of the Lord. We find ourselves today in the midst of the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verses ...read more

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    You Have What You Say

    Contributed by John Miller on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 34,618 views

    You can receive good things from God if you speak it out in faith

    YOU HAVE WHAT YOU SAY Read: Mark 11:12-14 & 20-26 INTRODUCTION When I was growing up I remember a phrase that was said quite often and that was “sticks and stones can break my bones but names will never hurt me.” I thought that was true at the time, but have now discovered that it isn’t. Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Victorious Like Nehemiah

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 24, 2000
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    A sermon that looks at some of the things that pave the way to the victory Nehemiah experiences.

    Victory - This morning on the overhead screen you can see the New Zealand Athlete of the century winning a victory in a running race. Victory is something that is greatly sought after in so many fields of human endevour. Recently the American Political machinery has almost ground to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Canadian Thanksgiving 2004

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,953 views

    lack of thanksgiving says a lot of where are at with God

    There was a young woman who brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, her mother told her father to find out about the young man. The father invited the fiancé to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I am a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Walls Will Fall

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,708 views

    Walls keep people out and can trap people in.

    The Walls Will Fall Hebrews 11:30 Jericho lay before the children of Israel. God had promised the children of Israel a land that flowed with milk and honey, but between them and *God's promise and *God's plan and *God's provision was Jericho. Jericho was strong and powerful, with walls all around ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Then Cometh The End

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 1, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ. This lesson affirms the kingdom began on Pentecost.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Rapture (caught up) at His Coming? 2. Ruin (tribulation) at His Coming? 3. Reign (1000 years) at His Coming? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “then cometh the end.” We will address three theories in pre-millennialism in this lesson: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "god's End-Time Army."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,929 views

    "Did you know that God selected you to be a leader in his army even before your birth? Each experience in your life, whether good or bad, has equipped you for this position. You were chosen for a significant purpose. Therefore, embrace your destiny and confidently take on the challenge."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 34:7) "The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them." (Ephesians 6:10-12) "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Edward Frey avatar

    The Lord Has Set My Heart Free

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    The love of God revealed in Christ frees us from sorrow and empowers us to run in thankful service to him

    Sermonette Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Pentecost 12 -- Mission Festival “Hit the dirt! Take cover!” Those are words spoken by someone on the defensive. You’d expect soldiers to shout such things. Bullets are flying. Explosions are going off. People screaming. “Hit the dirt!” And so down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Take Courage

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,265 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

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    Character Study Of Caleb Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 890 views

    Caleb was a man of great faith, courage, and perseverance. He stood firm in his trust in God, even when others doubted. His story teaches us to remain steadfast in our faith and to claim God's promises with boldness.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF CALEB – FAITHFUL SPY, ENTERED THE PROMISED LAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 14:24 "But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it." ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Joyful In Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,785 views

    Explore and understand the depth of Romans 12:12, emphasizing the importance of being joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a Scripture that I know is going to speak to your heart. It's a verse that encapsulates the spirit of our Christian walk, and paints a beautiful picture of hope, patience, and the promise of what's to come. The verse is Romans 12:12, and it ...read more

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    The Battlefield Of Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,999 views

    Praying puts you on a spiritual battlefield where you have to prevail.

    Exodus 17:8-16 KJV Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. [9] And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. [10] So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal