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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    The Army Of The Living God

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,823 views

    This sermon discusses the Church as the Army of the Living God, and what we should be doing to win the spiritual war against the forces of evil.

    Transition: Two weeks ago I shared with you the idea that we are living in a Postmodern society that in many respects is much like the First Century world in that Christianity is seen as a threat or is looked upon in a very negative light. Last Week I shared with you some ideas of how we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • TOBEY BENITEZ avatar

    Ain't Afraid To Fight

    Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    God is looking for warriors

    AIN’T AFRAID TO FIGHT 1 SAMUEL 17: 4, 8, 11, 32, 36 4. AND A CHAMPION WENT OUT FROM THE CAMP OF THE PHILISTINES; NAMED GOLIATH, FROM GATH, WHOSE HEIGHT WAS 6 CUBITS AND A SPAN 8. THEN HE STOOD AND CRIED OUT TO THE ARMIES OF ISRAEL, AND SAID TO THEM, WHY HAVE YOU COME OUT TO LINE UP FOR BATTLE? AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 33,058 views

    David, Pt. 2

    CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Be Fooled By Appearances Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,709 views

    The Israelites had returned from captivity to find their city and their temple in ruins. They rebuilt what they could, but they became despondant because they weren’t wealthy enough to restore the temple to its former glory. However, God gave them insight

    OPEN: An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Edwards avatar

    Lose Bad Temper And Gain Positive Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,887 views

    Anger, unresolved anger is a very serious issue. At the heart of it is our lack of honesty with each other

    I have a image I have made for this series. Email me for a copy Lose bad temper and gain positive boundaries We are starting a series on bad temper, so just in case any one is wondering that was a setup, an example of how anger can get out of hand. Let me give you another example from the animal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wheels Are Turning

    Contributed by Seth Aryee on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,605 views

    Why are so many people living with frustration, emptiness, despair, hopelessness, disgust, apathy, or anger? Such people have given up hope of finding relief to their inner ache for answers. Who has the answers and why are so many people still searching

    SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: THE WHEELS ARE TURNING JEREMIAH 18:1-11 TEXT: “And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Champions Are Made, Not Born Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,719 views

    David, Pt. 2 of 15

    CHAMPIONS ARE MADE, NOT BORN (1 SAMUEL 17:21-49) Hockey’s Great One, Wayne Gretzky, was asked, “What is it that separates great champions from the near-great?” He replied, “My goodness, I don’t know. If I did, I’d bottle it up and sell it.” (“What do Jeff Gordon, Martina Navratilova, Bob Knight and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Experience God's Pure Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,460 views

    From Gethsemane, a love even more stunning than laying down one’s life for a friend.

    “Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experience God's Pure Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 72 ratings
     | 23,703 views

    An exploration of the love of the Father in the sacrifice of his Son -- focusing on Gethsemane.

    “Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Woodard avatar

    Conclusions From Calvary

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Mar 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,223 views

    In a day where many believe that there is no absolute truths Calvary teaches us that we must conclude otherwise.

    TEXT: LUKE 23:33-46 TITLE: CONCLUSIONS FROM CALVARY INTRODUCTION: There was a time in America (in the not too distant past) that the Bible was viewed by most Americans as the Word of God and when it spoke, it spoke Absolute Truth. Oh, there were many that denied it and even more defied it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Messiah And Forrest Gump Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,510 views

    Jesus tells us that the Great Tribulation will be a time of great sorrow, but He also gives us hope.

    The Messiah and Forrest Gump Text: Matt. 24:15-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Movie clip "Run Forrest, Run!" 2. Today I get to talk about two things; one I like to talk about and the other I would rather not talk about but need to talk about. a. The thing I like to talk about is one of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,867 views

    The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

    Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    From One Quarter Pounder With Cheese To Another. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 3,734 views

    About the first day of creation, a Day of Existence.

    Intro: FROM ONE QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE TO ANOTHER... 1. "Fly Me to the Moon" a song written by Bart Howard and made popular by Frank Sinatra. "Fly me to the moon And let me sing among the stars, Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars; In other words, hold my hand; In other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Unproven Sword

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    Use your own spiritual tools, don't imitate the work of others.

    1 Samuel 17:38-39 KJV And Saul armed David with his armour, and he put an helmet of brass upon his head; also he armed him with a coat of mail. [39] And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    The Ultimate Family Reunion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 55,655 views

    Joseph's reunion with his family is a good illustration of the reunion we will someday have in heaven.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have regular family reunions? 1. They can be interesting times, right? All the relatives in one place - telling the family stories and the family secrets. 2. Here are a few family reunion pictures I thought you might enjoy. 3. Picture: Transporting everyone to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ