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  • John Gaston avatar

    Jehovah-Sabaoth

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 27, 2017
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     | 26,922 views

    God is Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts) is mentioned over 270 times .He fights our battles, wins our wars and is the refuge we can run to in time of need. Jesus as our Jehovah Sabaoth will come with armies from heaven to defeat the Antichrist.

    JEHOVAH-SABAOTH: THE LORD OF HOSTS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Highest Power 1. One Sunday morning, Victor, a Sunday school class teacher said to his young pupils, "OK children. We've been learning this morning just how powerful were the Kings and Queens in Bible times. 2. But there is even a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Be A Champion With God

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Sep 14, 2017
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    Men in general…and, Christian men in particular…have a need to look good. We need to appear to be in control. But, in truth we are very much like ducks gliding along on a pond…we look serene…and calm…but, underneath we are paddling like mad.

    Father’s Day June 2016 How To Be A Champion With God Introduction: !. Thank people for the kind acceptance they have extended to us. 2. Father’s Day story about my Dad. (The time he confronted some street gang in church). A Foreword to what I am going to share with you: Men in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Advancing Through Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 15, 2017
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     | 16,259 views

    Paul gives us the antitode to worry, and he calls us to think right, pray right, and live right, as we live lives victorious for Christ.

    Philippians 4:4-9 Advancing through Anxiety Today we wrap up our four-Sunday walk through Philippians. I hope you have found it as relevant as I have. We’ve looked at keeping a heavenly perspective while living fully this life. We’ve sought to become a servant like Jesus. We’ve been challenged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance Of Small Dreams.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 24, 2021
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     | 1,318 views

    One of the first books written on aviation was, L.’ Empire de L’ Air, written by a French farmer, poet and student of flight. Louis Pierre Mouillard, considered the father of aviation,

    Repentance Of Small Dreams. Mark 11:22-24TPT One of the first books written on aviation was, L.’ Empire de L’ Air, written by a French farmer, poet and student of flight. Louis Pierre Mouillard, considered the father of aviation, he spoke like a prophet crying in the wilderness, Exhorting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pride And Humility

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 20, 2018
     | 8,234 views

    Does pride have any place in the life of a Christian?

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When God Don't Put The Fire Out

    Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018
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     | 25,240 views

    This will encourage the Child of God to stay faithful

    Has your faith really ever been tested? I mean REALLY put to the test? 5 Life-Changing Lessons from the Story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Dan. 3 Prevention is better than a cure. So you eat your vegetables, drink eight glasses of water each day, stay away form ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018
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     | 23,660 views

    Most of us want to have a vibrant relationship with God. But knowing God is one of the great and most difficult challenges. In this lesson we discuss, what it means to know God.

    I've got to tell you, one of the things that I want to know more than anything else is actually to know God. It's one of those deep desires I have, and longings that I have in my own heart. And I'm hoping that men out there listening want the same. But how do we know God? I mean, how do we really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement In The Discouraging Times

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on May 13, 2020
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     | 13,489 views

    How can we find encouragement in discouraging times? King David is our model

    Introduction: We are living in the very discouraging times and situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. About 3,00,000 people in the world are infected with COVID-19, and 200,00 have died due to the virus infection. The economy has stalled, everything is closed, people have lost jobs, we lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Month Of Mercy

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
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    I want to welcome you to our Month of Mercy. My prayer is that mercy shall speak for you in an unusual way and smile on you.

    I want to welcome you to our Month of Mercy. My prayer is that mercy shall speak for you in an unusual way and smile on you. The God who for mercy's sake delivered Lot and his family from impending inferno in Sodom and Gomorrah will out of mercy, pull you out from current or impending danger. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Although To Yet

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025
     | 365 views

    Based on the prophet Habakkuk's journey from honest complaint to unshakable praise, this sermon explores how faith can find joy not by denying suffering, but by making a radical choice to rejoice in God even when everything has fallen apart.

    From Barren Fields to High Places: The Unshakable Joy of Faith Text: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Introduction: A Prophet's Honest Struggle I want to invite you into the world of a man who was not afraid to argue with God. His name is Habakkuk. We often come to the prophets and see them as untouchable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 23, 2025
     | 527 views

    Based on Psalm 51:11-12 - Challenges hearers to consider the absolute necessity of the presence of God in our lives.

    “THE PRESENCE OF GOD” Various Psalms FBCF – 6/22/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – (Open Bible to Psalm 51) Last week’s sermon on holiness in “Life Songs” series had 3 points: - Living in holiness starts w/ our salvation – grows as we desire the presence of God in our lives – impacts others around us Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer In The Jailhouse

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 337 views

    What about those times that you are doing everything you know to do...and things are not going the way you planned.

    Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Good morning everyone, Please turn to the book of Acts chapter 12 Have you ever prayed a jailhouse prayer? We have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. Lord it is me again! Lord if you get me out of this jam… I will… But what about those times ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The God Of Peace

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023
     | 1,334 views

    Peace is an elusive thing. You cannot have the peace of God without having God in your life.

    The God of Peace Isaiah 9:6-9:7 Good morning to our online friends. We are glad that you are here to join us. Would you turn in your bible or mobile app to Isaiah Chapter 9? We are going to look at a message entitled the God of peace. Peace is an elusive thing- if we find it, we say we are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living Life To The Fullest From The Womb To The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2023
     | 2,016 views

    Logotherapy centers on 3 things: 1) Work 2) Relationships 3) Courage during difficult times

    HoHum: Billy Graham was talking to Art Linkletter when Art mentioned that after he went to heaven, the evangelist would need to find a new line of work, a new purpose. A bit taken aback, Graham asked why. Art replied, “Well, they don’t really need preachers in heaven, do they?” WBTU: This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Choose Your Weapons

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 20, 2024
     | 2,131 views

    The battle we are in requires the right weapons. God has given us everything we need for the battle.

    June 23, 2024 Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Title: Choose Your Weapons Welcome: Introduction: I grew up about 8 miles north of here. My Mom and Stepdad owned a country store and gas station and I grew up working there. I worked in a factory after high school and on a farm. In 1977 I started working ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God