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  • Ray Scott avatar

    "They Didn't Bow, Bend, Or Burn"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2004
    based on 236 ratings
     | 42,365 views

    The 3 Hebrew children took a stand for God, Who didn’t save them FROM the fire, but saved them IN the fire. God has a purpose for every fiery trial that we go through.

    “They Didn’t Bow, Bend, or Burn” Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION: The Babylonians invaded Palestine in 605 BC and carried away Jewish captives back to Babylon. They selected the educated, prominent and choice men and boys. Among this group was Daniel. Daniel 2:48-49 – all turn. 1.- CIRCUMSTANCES – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Mighty Men

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,236 views

    These men were real people. They are not fictitious characters. These are real lives that are being portrayed. These Men were David’s Mighty Men. True: It is never WHAT you know, but rather WHO you know that makes the difference. But even more than that,

    Text: 2nd Samuel 23:8-39 (NASB) Introduction: These men were real people. They are not fictitious characters. These are real lives that are being portrayed. These Men were David’s Mighty Men. True: It is never WHAT you know, but rather WHO you know that makes the difference. But even more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Loyalty Of God

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,029 views

    There are many different occasions when we will have a need for strength, whether it is physical, mental or emotional

    The Loyalty of God 2 Tim 4:16… But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength, NLT Joke… Day care Lessons … In the Busy Bee Day Care the teachers would often sing actions songs with the children. Two of the songs were the Hokey Pokey and the B.I.B.L.E. One day a four year old named Claire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Too Close For Comfort

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
     | 4,360 views

    Jesus confronts our prejudices and comfort levels by exposing how we treat those who are disadvantaged. Our actions speak louder than our professions of faith and faithfulness.

    Throughout my ministry, people have come to me with situations that need resolution in the third person. These people have said to me, “Pastor, I sure wish my friend could have been here today to hear that sermon. He really needed that one.” Often it’s a wife, or a husband. “I wish my husband had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking A Stand Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
     | 7,313 views

    Gideon obeyed God immediately. Even though he was afraid, even though he knew the consequences of his actions were likely to be death, Gideon obeyed.

    Taking A Stand: Stories Of The People Of God Judges 6: 25-32 April 30, 2006 Intro: There comes a time when we need to take a stand for what it right. That is rarely easy – it often carries with it a price – but the cost is worth it. In the last book of CS Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia, called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Portion Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    The Lord warned of persecution on His behalf - this is Our Portion. This passage provides an excellent example of how Christians and the Church should react to it.

    OUR PORTION Acts 4:23-31 INTRODUCTION: A. Acts 4:23 And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. 1. There has been quite a bit of fall out over one little healing and the preaching of the gospel. a. In Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America 935 B. C.

    Contributed by Larry Moore on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,451 views

    A comparison of America today with Isaiah 3:1-26.

    America 935 B.C. Isaiah 3:1-26 You don’t have to tell me. I know that America didn’t exist in 935 B.C., but she sure was described. In the chapter of Isaiah that we’re going to look at today he’s talking to and about Israel. But when we look at the circumstances that are described it could just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Upside Down Kingdom

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    The Kingdom of God is an upside down kingdom where to be a child is to be great and the proud are rejected.

    “An Upside Down Kingdom” Main Passage (Matthew 18:1-4 ESV) “… The disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like (little) children, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Going All In For Jeus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,030 views

    When a poker player says "I am all in," he commits all his chips. We commit all our faith chips on Jesus, because he has the words of eternal life.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you heard the phrase, “Going all out for something”? Last week our mayor and council members went all out to welcome the Governor into Kingman. People will go all out to celebrate a wedding. And, we can go all out to celebrate our new life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sight Unseen Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 30, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 33,857 views

    When the Risen Jesus told Mary Magdalene not to cling to Him, it was because Jesus wanted Mary to have a faith that went beyond the 5 senses. Jesus asks us to walk by faith, not by sight.

    John 20:10-18 – Sight Unseen Today I am preaching 2 different sermons on the same passage of Scripture. That’s really the power of the Bible – there is so much good stuff in there. Two different people can preach on the same passage and get 2 completely different sermons out of it. The same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Lacy Scott on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 38,419 views

    We must learn to make our Christian walk backup our Christian talk.

    We Talk the Talk, but do We Walk the Walk? St. Matthew 15: 7 & 8 Purpose: To instruct the listener that Christian Discipleship is more than saying “I am a Christian”. Introduction: Many of us think that if we accept Jesus and say we are Christians, that is all there is to it. But along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Confidence Always

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,578 views

    In our Christian life there are many issues that test us and cause us to stumble. Sometimes they even have the ability to make us lose our confidence in God. In this passage we are shown how to keep our confidence in difficult circumstances.

    Hebrews 10:32-39 Having Confidence Always Scripture Readings:- 1 Peter 4:12-19 Hebrews 10:32-39 Congregation in the Lord Jesus Christ, Have you ever been involved in a “remember the good old days” discussion? That is one of those discussions where you sit with your parents or grandparents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Your Unique Journey To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life."

    As we continue to move on down the path of “Your Unique Journey to the Cross,” I want to share with you just a little of the theological and Scriptural foundation for what I’m trying to communicate to you. So let’s call this first half of the sermon: I. POSITION verses CONDITION I could call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope: The Chosen, Rock Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    Self Help gurus? Forget about it. You can’t make it happen, only God can and more than that you are chosen, elected by the foreknowledge of God - Amen brother!

    There is a story of a sailor who was shipwrecked on a South Sea island. He was seized by the natives, carried shoulder-high to a magnificent throne, and proclaimed king. At first, he enjoyed his reign as the absolute monarch but then he began to wonder what happened to the previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bowing To The Great Idol Of Self

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    The OT has a lot of interesting stories about idolatry, but is that really just a problem of the past? This sermon addresses the very real problem that our culture has in worshiping our own desires above all else.

    To the reader: What inspired this sermon was a quote I read in R.C. Ortlund’s book, When God Comes To Church, p. 194. "Self is the great idol standing at the center of our conceptual world, to which all bow low. We even have a duty-to-self ethic, as if self-denial were harmful, immoral, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ