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  • David Elvery avatar

    The Strong Man Competition Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,047 views

    Jesus’s strength compared to Evil Spirits

    “The Strong man competition” Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/8/06 pm S1 - When we look around the world, we sometimes doubt that good is winning the war against Evil (OOPS) Earlier in the service, I asked you to share with each other who was the strongest man you knew or could think of. What were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding The Ugly American Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 29 ratings
     | 34,752 views

    Too often Christian have suffered from this syndrome. They've been rough, rude, disrespectful of others. How can we avoid that

    OPEN: Back in 1963 there was a movie starring Marlon Brando called “The Ugly American”. It was a fictional story, but it dealt with the very real perception of Americans overseas. We were seen by many as “Ugly Americans”. As I researched this sermon I read more than one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Israel's Exit From Egypt Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2022
     | 2,682 views

    As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult"

    Israel's Exodus from Egypt Israel's Exodus from Egypt As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hello, My Name Jehovah Sabaoth (Series On The Names Of God – #5)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 1, 2024
     | 1,021 views

    In this sermon we want to deal with another name of God we find in the Scriptures.

    We have already looked at four of them, El-ohim, El-Shaddai, Yahweh and Adonai. In this sermon we want to consider the name Jehovah Sabaoth. The word is pronounced as SA-BA-OTH Many folks are intrigued with names. (1)In genealogy we usually concentrate on SURNAMES, (Usually call our last name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is America’s End Drawing Near?

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,303 views

    The similarities between America today and the end days of the nation of Judah, right before they were judged by the Lord, are eerie, and forebode a dark future for America if we don’t see Revival very soon.

    TITLE: IS AMERICA’S END RAWING NEAR? TEXT: JEREMIAH 1:1-4; 5:9; 8:20 “The Eerie Similarities Between The End Days of The Nation of Judah and Today in America!” SERMON OUTLINE: Introduction: I. A Nation Divided II. A Nation in Decline III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Indescribable

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,696 views

    Trying to re-capture the wonder of our first love of Christ and to understand his indescribable love for us.

    Have you ever been speechless? Have you ever been so overcome with emotion that words failed you? I can think of times in my life when I have been hard pressed to put words to my emotions and those times are more than memorable. Sometimes those moments that defy description are moments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kind Of Salvation I Want

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    describes the salvation I desire and the Bible presents

    Jeremiah 3:23 The prophet Jeremiah did not come with a message of deliverance to announce but rather a tragic message of judgment. So dangerous was his message that people hearing it called him a traitor. He would be misunderstood, persecuted, arrested, and imprisoned; and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sum Of All Fears

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    Looks at fear and why we shouldn’t be afraid. Tom Clancy’s movie is used as the title, and little else.

    Just a few weeks ago, the movie "The Sum of All Fears" was released. This movie plays on the fear of international hostility, and allows our favorite Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan to save the day once again. The movie title though, seems to hit on a very timely topic these days: fear. Even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Confronts Supernatural Evil Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    Jesus casts demons out of demoniac of Gadera

    Jesus Confronts Supernatural Evil Mark 5:1-20 INTRO.: Many wonder how the events of Sept. 11th could have happened. We often hear the question, “How could they hate us so much?” “What did they hope to gain?” Some were duped into believing they would get a place in paradise in return for dying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Walking

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,271 views

    The Believers pursuit of intellectual knowledge vs experience is considered in this message.

    As a young Believer just starting my spiritual journey, I remember that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders followed me everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I started my formal Bible training and was told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 195 ratings
     | 74,533 views

    What did Jesus mean when he said: I am the Good Shepherd. Some reflections

    “I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Story: A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Cerutti shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, TAG-Heuer wrist-watch, and a Pierre ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ordinary People Used By God

    Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,650 views

    God is more interested in your availability than your ability. Explore several people in the Bible who, being very ordinary, were used by God to do great things.

    Ordinary People Used By God Text: I Corinthians 1:26-31 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Mission And Vision Of The Church

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,764 views

    Our mission is to reach people for Christ, and then, teach them to be disciples of Christ while our vision is to accomplish this through PRAYER, PASSION, PLANNING & POWER (of love).

    The Mission and Vision of the Church by Benny D. Horn preached on 04/21/02 at A.B.C. Introduction: When I was a young man, for several years I made a living building houses. Through the years, I have drawn house plans, I have done framing and finish carpentry, and I have acted as the overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    What Are Friends For? (1) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,563 views

    More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed on us.

    What are friends for? (Romans 5:7) For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living In Peace Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ