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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Seven Ways To Lose A (Spiritual) Fight

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    What exactly is Paul getting at with each of these things that God has given us? This message tries to dig out the importance of each.

    - This passage is often preached, yet I never felt like I understood what exactly Paul was getting at with each piece that’s mentioned. What are the specific needs? What are the specific dangers? What specifically has God given us? - In preparing, I tried to dig deeper. For instance: “having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are The Heros?

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,339 views

    Challenge for believers to take their stand for Him and experience the Lord’s enabling and provision

    1 Samuel 17; Numbers 13:26 - 14:10. Who are your heroes? Each generation has its heroes. Some are because of the heroic actions, others because they had (in our opinion) enough courage to challenge the system. Some are because they "made" it in something, in this particular generation it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Manning avatar

    What Easter Means To Me

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    "What Easter Means to Me" is a short from the heart sharing that covers six points: Excitement, anticipation, Surprise, Theology, Expectation, and Renewal.

    WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME 4-4-12 Bluefield VA UMC Lenten Service 1. Easter means EXCITEMENT about an EMPTY TOMB! I don't know about how it was for you, but when I was a very young fellow, Easter was a very important holiday. Now, I didn't know about the crucifixion, or the resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    Many people confuse meekness for weakness. But true meekness is strong, a gentleness of spirit and humility that comes from confidence in God.

    Matt 5.5 "Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth." As we go through these beatitudes we’re discovering that Jesus turns conventional wisdom on its head and presents those things the world despises as the way of the Kingdom. And this morning we’ve come to a beatitude that isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,117 views

    Message from the Sermon on the Mount about Forgiveness

    Title: Measure of Forgiveness Theme: Text: Matthew 6:12,14-15 Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Reasons To Believe

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,520 views

    This message will blow your mind with amazing reasons to trust God and His Word, discussing science, history, archeology, fulfilled prophecy, numerical codes and more; great for believers and searchers alike.

    A Few Great Reasons to Put Your Faith in Jesus Note: This message contains information from several different resources including Winkie Pratney, Ravi Zacharius, Josh McDowell and others. Truth exists (if you didn’t believe this you wouldn’t be in school)! Academia will deny the existence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I'm George Zimmerman"

    Contributed by Steven G. Thompson on Aug 6, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    Text used...John 8:2-7; We have heard of George Zimmerman; tried him, freed or convicted him. How many of us are a "George Zimmerman? Check it out.

    John 8:1-7 My Name is George Zimmerman Well, unless you have been hiding under a rock somewhere in a non-populated part of the world, you have heard this name...probably more than you would like to have over the last several months. You’ve watched TV and other media and watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Focused/ Set Your Face To The Wall.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 5,827 views

    There is a time to set your face to the wall and stay focused on the main thing. It is easy to lose sight of the eternal goals before us.

    STAY FOCUSED, KEEP AN EYE ON THE GOAL GOD KNOWS HOW TO PREPARE HIS PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEVER WHERE THE THE GOAL IS... WEHS played Barren County in a JV game 10/18 /11. A Barren County player made an INTERCEPTION about the 10 yard line, he turned to run 90 yards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Flight Into Egypt And The Massacre Of The Innocents.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,636 views

    A spiritual walk and a spiritual battle.

    THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT AND THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:13-23. I. THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT. Matthew 2:13-15; Matthew 2:19-23. 1. Joseph was called into exile (Matthew 2:13). It is important that we do not linger in the place where we have been, but continue to follow the leading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,488 views

    Explore and understand God's supernatural provision, divine intervention, and unwavering faithfulness to His promises, as illustrated in 2 Kings 8:5.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to our sermon today! We're going to be diving deep into 2 Kings 8:5, exploring the themes of God's supernatural provision, His divine intervention, and His unwavering faithfulness to his promises. As we gather here today, I'm reminded of a quote from A.W. Tozer, who ...read more

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    No Flies On Us

    Contributed by David Moore on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,752 views

    To show the ways in which believers are tempted to compromise our distinctiveness

    No Flies On Us by Pastor David Moore, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland Text: Exodus 8:20-32 Introduction: We have all heard that old joke “Waiter what’s this fly doing in my soup?” “I believe it’s the breast stroke sir.” All of us have enjoyed the series of “fly in my soup,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Spirit Do You Have? Fear Or Adoption?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 26, 2020
     | 3,261 views

    We are living in fearful times. Think about what a gift the Holy Spirit is for us now.

    3.29.20 Romans 8:15 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery so that you are afraid again, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we call out, “Abba, Father!” What Kind of Spirit Do You Have? Fear or Adoption? It seems that every time I get a cough or a sniffle I’m sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Mom

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,261 views

    God chose Mary to be Jesus' mom for some very specific reasons, and this reasons are a great guide and example for mothers today.

    Jesus’ Mom NOW - we’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. ONE - is to honor our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ with our worship (and HE so deserves or praise and worship)... AND THE OTHER - is to honor our mothers. YOU KNOW – moms are amazing… I MEAN – when you really think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Killing Giants Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    This is week two of the CSI series and we are looking at what we can learn from the slaying of Goliath.

    The sun was hot on his back as he knelt at the edge of the stream and pushed his hand into the icy cold water. The shock ran up to his elbow as his fingers played on the rocky bottom looking for the perfect stones. Yes there was one and another, and one more, no that one wasn’t quite right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Man Up!

    Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,318 views

    This sermon examines the account of David defeating Goliath to see what kind of man God is looking for.

    Introduction: What is the most scared you have ever been? Think about that time for a moment. Perhaps you can begin to understand how the Israelites feel in I Samuel 17 every morning when Goliath steps out onto the battlefield and cries, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, ...read more

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