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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Underdog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,644 views

    How does the underdog become the overachiever?

    THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,939 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Some Practical Pointers For Some Particular People Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    I want to show you some particular people and offer some practical pointers to each.

    SOME PRACTICAL POINTERS FOR SOME PARTICULAR PEOPLE ECCLESIASTES 7:15-29 Introduction: Ecclesiastes is the journal of Solomon’s quest to find “the meaning of life.” He had gotten off to a good start, but somewhere along the path he strayed from God’s ways. Chapter seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goliath Is Big But Davids Got Game

    Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on May 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,141 views

    This sermon encourages us to live as David did, having faith that God equips us for His service and that faith will make us used by God to face any giant in our life with confidence, purpose and trust in our Lord.

    Goliath is big but David’s got game 1 Sam 17:32-37 Pastor John Bloch, pastorbloch@hotmail.com Cross Community Church, Crosscommunitychurch.net 32 And David said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. 33 And Saul said to David, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not What She Wanted

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,863 views

    Sometimes the Best Gift is the Gift you didn’t want that is when it comes from God. This sets the stage for the Christmas Event. Christmas only truly happens when we receive his gift and use it.

    A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for sportsmanship.” “Sportmanship?,” asked ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 11 – Part 2 – Super Heroes, Skyscrapers And Astrology! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    If Nimrod had been around today, he would have had action dolls made in his image. He would have had a following of kids all around the world. And I think Nimrod had something to do with the strange happenings of Genesis 11.

    Genesis 11 – Part 2 – SUPER HEROES, SKYSCRAPERS AND ASTROLOGY! I think it had something to do with Nimrod! My grandson loves super heroes. He has videos of “Ben Ten” He stands there and with a big voice declares “I am Tahmongasaur!” (I think he means to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Friday - Why? Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,715 views

    This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

    Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Constant Revelation Of Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
     | 2,283 views

    God is constantly revealing His grace to us, but we don't always see it. Here is a story of God's grace, and man's resistance to it.

    Passage: Matthew 9:1-8 Intro: We live in a world of constants. 1. a constant is something that is unchanging and invariable. 2. these are laws of the universe that do not change. 3. probably the most well-known and commonly experienced is the law of gravity. PP Gravity formula. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Blind Guys Who Could See!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010
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    Here is an amazing story about blind men who could see what was real, and sighted people who were blind to that same reality.

    Passage: Matthew 9:27-34 Intro: There is a verse in Revelation that teaches a critically important principle. PP Revelation 3:17 1. the Bible teaches us that every person; young or old, rich or poor, free or slave, healthy or sick, shares a common situation. 2. we are all incredibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Babel

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,311 views

    The sin of pride, self-glory, provoked the building of the tower, and the sin of distrust led these people away. God can take our confusion and replace it with clarity.

    (The actual title of the sermon is: ""Wir steigen hinab und vewirren ihre Sprache") When you scanned the bulletin this morning you may have been a bit confused about my sermon title…"What in the world is this about?" And you’d have some idea of how the world felt at Babel. "Wir ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Discovering And Demonstrating God’slove Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,272 views

    “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:8)

    “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:8) A briefer sentence it would be difficult to find; yet how infinitely vast and wonderful is the truth which lies within its compass. God is love. - Eternity lies within the compass of that little word. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Impossible Power Of God

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 16, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,162 views

    There is nothing that is too hard for God to do. Christians need to be reminded of God's unlimited ability.

    The Impossible Power of God Jeremiah 32:17 May 18, 2014 Morning Service Ohio State Symbols Gemstone: Flint Song: Beautiful Ohio, Hang on Sloopy Flower: Scarlet Carnation Bird: Cardinal Nickname: Buckeye State Tree: Buckeye Animal: White Tailed Deer Beverage: Tomato Juice Motto: With God, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dare To Be A Daniel Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    A sermon promoting Christian camp and also talking about how Christians are to be distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 63- 69)

    HoHum: I was listening to High Schoolers/ Junior Counselors talk about what they loved about Christian camp. I will never forget the testimony of one young man. He said that he was living in a rough neighborhood. His friends always wanted him to do things that he knew as a Christian he should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Core 52 Week 7 - The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020
     | 3,307 views

    We have many "cultural royalty" in America. Be careful who you make king of your life.

    To hear the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2891872 Kingdom of God - Becoming a Great Leader Intro: • King of Rock N Roll, King of Pop, Queen of Soul, Nascar “The King”, King of Country, Sultain of Swat, “King James,” Sausage King of Chicago (jk). • In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    United Leadership - A Message To The Leaders Of The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,501 views

    One of the effects the Covid-19 virus has is causing faith leaders to wonder about their spiritual and civil responsibilities. Currently we find ourselves trying to stand on faith yet be responsible and obedient to the laws and those that have rule over us.

    United Leadership A message to the Leaders of the Body of Christ. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Prelude: - My heart is concerned about somethings I saw happening within the Body of Christ of this past weekend. Governmental order has established social distancing forcing the closure of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic