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  • Blake Inscore avatar

    The Best Comeback Ever

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,308 views

    When things seemed at there worst God provided His very best through the resurrection of His Son.

    Introduction: Most of us are more familiar with the Disney movie than we are the book, but in Rudyard Kipling’s, The Jungle Book Mowgli, the man cub, asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the jungle. He’s told that when two animals meet on a narrow path that one must step aside and let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 9 - Part 1 - Rainbows And Empty Rooms Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,910 views

    If the altar was Noah's expression of his commitment to God, the rainbow is God's expression of his commitment to Noah and ultimately to me.

    Genesis 9 - Part 1 - RAINBOWS AND EMPTY ROOMS A couple of days ago, I saw a rainbow. It was just over there - a few houses away. If only they knew. There, like a mysterious portent of blessing, defying the mist of rain and piercing the imagination with it's multiplicity of colours, the heart with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Handle Dead Ends

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,493 views

    Four steps to aid in handling dead ends

    How to Handle Dead Ends Romans 4:16-21 Oftentimes things do not always go as planned! At times, life is filled with dead ends. There are occupational dead-ends, financial dead-ends, relationship dead-ends, legal dead-ends – many and various dead-ends. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing Your Giants

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    This is a sermon that shows the courage of David to take on Goliath.

    PURSUING YOUR GIANTS 1 Samuel 17 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: It is not enough to only “face your giants”, there are times that you must pursue your giants. There must be a sudden, non-lingering attack; we must do as did David, pursue our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah - Shabaoth

    Contributed by Darryl Womack on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    The Lord of Host

    JEHOVAH-SABAOTH Psalm 46:7 The Lord of Host’s To summarize, the LORD of hosts, Jehovah Sabaoth is the Name of God we find used in Scripture when a man or woman is at the end of their rope so to speak -- Jehovah Sabaoth is the Strong Tower which God has made available for those times when we fail & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,846 views

    Jesus' encounter with Satan helps us to understand the power of temptations and ways to overcome it.

    Matthew 4:1-11 “Facing Temptation” INTRODUCTION Video: “Temptation—Deep Thoughts By a Shallow Christian This brief video seems to echo the thoughts and actions of many people in our modern society. It is commonly believed that sin has no consequence and the resisting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spiritual Darkness Described

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
     | 4,388 views

    The treatment of Jesus during and after His trial was awful. And yet if was normal for people who are in darkness. Because when it is dark, you miss things you should be able to see.

    Passage: Matthew 27:27-46 Intro: Lightning is more impressive at night. PP lightning in the day PP Lightning storm at night 1. we see spiritual darkness all around us in many ways. 2. but there are few examples greater than what went on during the torment and crucifixion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Leave God Alone

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Jan 15, 2009
     | 9,534 views

    Prayer will provide a way

    Don’t Leave GOD Alone Exodus 32:1-14 Prayer: Focus Text: Exodus 32:9-11 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: 10 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attributes Of A Believer

    Contributed by John Kycek on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    3 attributes of a well-rounded believer: being a person of character, courage, and conviction.

    God is looking for people with: • Courage • Conviction • Character You may be sitting in your seat thinking: I don’t have courage... Today, I want to encourage you – God wants to use you! I Samuel 16 (Paraphrase vs. 1-11) 12 ...then the LORD said, "Rise and anoint him; he is the one." 13 So ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Slaying Your Giants

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,101 views

    This sermon helps us to be overcomers as we conquer the giants in our lives in the New Year.

    SLAYING YOUR GIANTS IN 2005 1 Sam 17:1-51 Introduction Last week I talked about having a vision…for without it we perish And in order for us to go forward as a church…it is important for EACH ONE of us to be ready for what lies ahead Every time God is about to begin to do things, Satan always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Gave The Church The Order To Stand Down?

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,808 views

    The term "Stand Down" has been used recently in light of the Benghazi attack, it is a military term meaning a cessation of offensive actions; a cease fire; a truce. Are we guilty of "Standing Down" concerning the sins that are prevalent in our society?

    When reporting on current events such as "fast and furious" and the Benghazi attack on our American Embassy, reporters are using the term "Stand Down" when asking who gave the orders to do nothing to help those in peril. Stand Down is a military term meaning, (a) A suspension or relaxation from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Martak avatar

    Four Amazing Little Evangelists 1. The Ant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 21,641 views

    Ants, Conies, locusts, and spiders. Four of the most amazing little evangelist’s heaven ever employed to deliver a very personal and eternal message to all of us here.

    Prov. 30:24-28 Ants, Conies, locusts, and spiders. Four of the most amazing little evangelist’s heaven ever employed to deliver a very personal and eternal message to all of us here. Prov 30:24 There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: {1} they are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Giant Trouble In 2017

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,167 views

    HOW TO DEAL WITH LIFE PROBLEMS OVERCOME THEM

    INTRO –GOD-LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST –COMFORTER AND KEEPER HOLY SPIRIT VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING/AFTERNOON I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOUR ATTENTION TO THE 1ST SAMUEL 17 CHP VERSES 32-40 1 Samuel 17:32-40 (NKJV) 32 Then David said to Saul, "Let no man's heart fail because of him; your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Wise And Wiser Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 22, 2017
     | 5,197 views

    Wisdom is about making good choices, and it is also about know what to typically expect in life and in dealing with otherås. We can always gain more wisdom as we incorporate particular concepts.

    Wise and Wiser (Proverbs 25:1-7) 1. Last week, I finally carved out some time to water blast our back deck. Between rain, cold, and busy schedules, it was no easy task. 2. Neither is water blasting. Last time I did it, 3 years ago, not such a good result; it would cut little trails into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Ready For A Coming Lord

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
     | 5,801 views

    A COMING LORD

    Malachi 3:1-6 GETTING READY FOR A COMING LORD The Book can be divided into 2 divisions: (Chapter 1-2) The Condition of the People. (Chapter 3-4) The Coming of the Lord. The Book of Malachi is a Closing book. It is the last book of the Old Testament. It is also a Connecting book. tells of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness