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  • Chris Beam avatar

    Slaying Your Giants

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 17, 2014
     | 13,474 views

    A look at a few stones we can use to slay the giants in our lives.

    Trials and difficult situations are facts of life.  Many times, we find ourselves face to face with giants – problems that seem overwhelming to us.  These could be problems at home, with relationships, or other difficult circumstances. We need to know how to respond to every threat by laying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slaying Our Giants

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,721 views

    The Second of the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (Slide 1) (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘The Boy King’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 2) Have you slain any giants lately? I am not talking about the New York Giants (especially if you are New England Patriots fan) or the San Francisco Giants. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Me? Stephen. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2018
     | 8,203 views

    Stephen is an example of a person doing God's will, yet he will lose his life for it. Does that seem consistent with a God who loves you?

    INTRODUCTION • Apostle Paul Video Clip • SLIDE #1 • Why me? Have you ever had a day, a week, a month, or a year where you asked yourself this question? • There are a variety of reasons we can feel this way. • We see loved ones develop a fatal disease. We lose a job we have help for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Lord's Prayer - His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018
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     | 3,476 views

    An 8 week series examining the heart of the Lord's Prayer

    Bent into Shape – His Purpose 5/5/18 Matthew 6:11 Sunday AM Our Father in heaven – Our eternal, holy, sovereign daddy in whose presence I enter and on whose lap a crawl up on.… Hallowed be Your name – may Your name be revered and set apart in me and thru me – and set apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty

    Contributed by Troy Denson on May 9, 2015
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     | 16,431 views

    Through the usage of Rebekkah being blessed to become Isaac's wife, this sermons highlights the blessings in going above and beyond the call of duty.

    ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL Rev. Troy Denson Preached at Full Gospel Baptist Church’s Installation of Officers January 25, 2015 GENESIS 24: 17-20 "The servant hurried to meet her [Rebekah] and said, “Please give me a little water from your jar.” “Drink, my lord,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Vs Satan - The War In Your Home Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 18, 2013
     | 3,550 views

    We can judge what we see, and we typically do, but, God tells us that it's the heart of a person that matters to Him. This is why it's important for Jesus followers to live as examples of what it looks like to use the spiritual resources that God gives.

    Paul teaches us that there is a spiritual war that rages for the souls of people who walk the earth. Satan is a con artist. He's the best. The reason people refuse to deny themselves to follow Jesus is because satan deceives them into thinking they don't have to. God and satan are enemies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Sinful, Human Nature

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 6, 2015
     | 5,699 views

    If we love God, we will truly love the things we ought to love and we'll find some other way of expressing our appreciation for the material things we have.

    The passage from Hosea 11:1-10 is a story of God mourning over his people. He loved Israel like a parent loves a child, but Israel spurned him. Even though he was rejected, God still loved Israel and could not renounce his chosen people. It is a metaphor for what Jesus did. Jesus was rejected by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Mother’s Honor.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2020
     | 5,980 views

    The New Testament Greek word for—obey gives the definitions "to follow instructions; to be subject; to grant one's request; to answer a knock at the door.” In the Greek, this word—Obey leaves no wiggle room pertaining to this verse.

    A Mother’s Honor. Ephesians 6:1-3NIV This morning we are here to worship the Lord but also we’re present to honor our mothers. Not only are we commanded to obey and honor our mothers; it’s also the sensible and loving thing to do. Please refuse to take a mother for granted. Many children here ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do You Resolve Sin In The Church; Jesus Knows.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014
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     | 3,985 views

    Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice.

    Summary: Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice. Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 8, 2020
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     | 4,980 views

    The following sermon is going to trace the sins, discipline, repentance and God’s gracious forgiveness of King Manasseh in order to provoke hope in our hearts that God is full of grace and is always willing to forgive.

    A Miracle of Grace 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; 2 Kings 21:1-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Grace is the dimension of divine activity that enables God to confront human indifference and rebellion with an inexhaustible capacity to forgive and to bless.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Our Faith Blind ? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 27, 2016
     | 3,628 views

    Conversion stories, answered prayers in the form of miracles, creation and the ongoing existence of the persecuted church; is all evidence that God exists!

    IS OUR FAITH BLIND – PART 2 Atheists Question: Isn’t our faith in God blind. After all, what evidence is there that a God you cannot touch or see actually exists? We began by examining the veracity of the Bible (a personal love letter from God in which our history, intimate details ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goliath Shall Come Down

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 18, 2022
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     | 23,298 views

    For many people Goliath spells death, or the end. But for the enlightened child of God, Goliath spells, opportunity, and promotion, and a stepping stone to the next level. Goliath shall come down, and you shall go up, in Jesus name.

    This whole chapter will be based on the many powerful revelations of 1Samuel Chapter 17. So let me start by saying, I’ve been hearing a Word in my spirit, and it is this...Goliath shall come down. What do you mean when you say Goliath? Well the first thing I think of when I hear the word Goliath, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sword And The Trowel

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 25, 2023
     | 2,740 views

    As we rebuild God's kingdom, we WILL have opposition and have to wage spiritual warfare. But don't fear! We HAVE A CHAMPION who has never lost a battle! Be courageous and fight for your God and His Kingdom!

    THE SWORD AND THE TROWEL NEH. 4:1-17 NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Honig from California was helplessly lost in a small town in upstate New York. She flagged down a passing police officer. It turned out the address she was looking for was in the opposite direction. 2. “Is it ok if I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    The Security Of Trusting God

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 21, 2023
     | 2,026 views

    Today we are going to look at a few verses from Psalm 91, and we are going to go through it a bit at a time so that we can see a reason to trust in God, and we are going to use one person’s point of view of why he sees the security of trusting God.

    Today we are going to look at a few verses from Psalm 91, and we are going to go through it a bit at a time so that we can see a reason to trust in God, and we are going to use one person’s point of view of why he sees the security of trusting God. Many have noted the wonderful character of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon – Preparation, One Of The Keys To Building A Successful Life!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 9, 2024
     | 1,000 views

    When the odds are against you and the stakes are high, you must realize everything in your history and preparation have made you ready for this moment. Everything up to now has been preparing you for this moment.

    Sermon – Preparation, one of the Keys To Building a Successful Life! Scripture Lesson: 1 Samuel 17:51-58 “When the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they turned and ran. Then the men of Israel and Judah gave a great shout of triumph and rushed after the Philistines, chasing them as far ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist