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  • Charles Scott avatar

    The Marriage Sacrament

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
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     | 5,804 views

    Marriage is precisely that sacrament by which God has worked in society, elevating the status of women, protecting and nurturing children and reflecting the image of a loving Father in society.

    The Sacrament of Marriage Proper 22B Old Testament Reading Genesis 2:18-24 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Way Of Escape Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,803 views

    Based on Abraham’s struggles, we learn how to escape when temptation comes.

    It was a beautiful sunny day in Ostrava Czech Republic a city of 300,000. It was 1995 and I had just moved there to take an intense Czech language course and after half a day of Czech grammar I was tired. I got on the tram and spaced out for my 20 minute ride to the suburbs where I lived. As usual ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "David - Be A Giant Killer" Part 3 Of 12 Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on May 28, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    Everyone faces “Giants” in their lives: Impossible situations, people, relationships or differences, Irresistible temptations or sins, Possible haunting memories of the past - Giants.

    Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, June 1, 2003 “David – Be a Giant Killer” Part 3 1Sam 17 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Review from Previous weeks: ** Prerequisite for God’s blessing is being a person after God’s own heart! ** Proof of having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Warriors Song

    Contributed by Rev. A. Cole on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,535 views

    It is about young warriors needed in the church.

    A Warrior’s Song 1 Samuel 16:14-18 (New King James Version) 14 But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a distressing spirit from the LORD troubled him. 15 And Saul’s servants said to him, “Surely, a distressing spirit from God is troubling you. 16 Let our master now command your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And Goliath : A Triumph Against All Odds

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 127 ratings
     | 45,764 views

    THIS SERMONS REVEALS THE AMAZING SECRETS OF DAVID’S VICTORY OVER GOLIATH NAMELY 1. CONTRAST 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIDENCE 4. COMMENTS 5. CONFESSION 6. CONTEST 7. CHAMPION

    DAVID AND GOLIATH : A TRIUMPH AGAINST ALL ODDS ******************************************** OUTLINE 1. CONTRAST 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIDENCE 4. COMMENTS 5. CONFESSION 6. CONTEST 7. CHAMPION THE MESSAGE DAVID AND GOLIATH : A TRIUMPH AGAINST ALL ODDS ******************************************** 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    They Don't Know Who You Are!

    Contributed by Russell M Rillie on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,580 views

    Does anybody know who you REALLY are? Do you know who you REALLY are? We must all get to the point where we realize that we are not just ordinary people, but God’s chosen people.

    They Don’t Know Who You Are! – By Minister Russell M. Rillie 1 Samuel 16:18-22; 17:55-58 Does anybody know who you REALLY are? Yeah, you look nice in your suites & your dresses… but do they know who you REALLY are? When nobody’s looking at you? Who are you? When the lights are off? Who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "the Holy Nature Of God"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 11, 2019
     | 4,087 views

    God is Holy. All He does must be viewed from that perspective.

    “The Nature of God” August 11, 2019 1 Peter 1:3-9; 13-16 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being Blameless

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    Titus 1:6

    BEING BLAMELESS TITUS 1:6 This morning I would like begin my sermon by telling you somewhat of a tragic story. There was once this elderly women named Wilma. Now Wilma loved her pet dog very much. One day Wilma awoke to find her dog on the ground not moving and a little stiff. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Jesus Has Come: No Angel Is Necessary!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,411 views

    The troubling of the waters of Bethesda signaled the descent of the angel. We all have our "story" of why we can't get healed; Jesus doesn't need it. Jesus didn't wait for the angel to heal, because He's ALWAYS READY TO HEAL! Call on Him!

    JESUS HAS COME: NO ANGEL IS NECESSARY! John 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MALE’S KEEN OBSERVATION 1. Jason was out shopping at the Woodlands Mall with his wife Latisha, but he wasn’t enjoying it. For over 45 minutes, he'd been 'stuck' with Latisha in the ladies department of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Facing Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 443 ratings
     | 126,274 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future.

    “Facing Your Giants” 1 Samuel 17:40-51 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: The giants we face today may be unemployment, abandonment, sexual abuse, depression, bills, grades, whiskey, pornography, a career, a mistake or a future. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Breakthrough Principles You Can Put Into Action Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,479 views

    Maybe your breakthrough is as simple as how to stop being so irritable. You want to go from irritable to lovable, God can help you do that. Maybe your breakthrough is how to rekindle the flame in your marriage again. God can help you do that. Maybe your

    When a person who has smoked for years finally lays down the cigarettes for the last time…that’s a breakthrough. When a person who has struggled with alcoholism gets sober and gains control over their impulses…that’s a breakthrough. When a person addicted to pornography turns off the T.V. or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evil Champion

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,695 views

    1 Samuel 17:8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able

    THE EVIL CHAMPION I Samuel 17: 24 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. 25 Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can Run But You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,199 views

    This sermon explores Jonah's story, emphasizing God's mercy and love even when we resist His will, and encourages us to find strength in our struggles.

    Good morning, beloved. I trust you are well and your hearts are ready to receive God's word today. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, orchestrated by the hands of the Almighty. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a familiar narrative in the Bible, one that speaks to ...read more

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    How Important Is A Reputation Series

    Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 22, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,905 views

    Barnabas’ reputation was so significant they gave him a positive nick-name

    How Important is a Reputation Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 8/4/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved A group of frogs were travelling through the woods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Jesus Say To Kurt Warner?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    Jesus spoke to Kurt and Brenda and said, “Kurt and Brenda put your faith in me and you will discover that all things are possible with me as long as you put me first!”

    What did Jesus say to Kurt Warner? Thesis: Jesus spoke to Kurt and Brenda and said, “Kurt and Brenda put your faith in me and you will discover that all things are possible with me as long as you put me first!” The Warner’s favorite Texts: Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational