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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    A Broken Family Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 18, 2020
     | 4,848 views

    Trust and obey the Lord, and let Him do for you what you could never do for yourself.

    Richard Blake and his wife, from San Luis, California, were at a wedding where their neighbor’s son, Robert, was one of the ushers. He seemed young to be an usher at a wedding, but a veteran usher gave him some quick pointers. He instructed Robert to ask the person he was escorting, “Are you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Advent: The Prophets Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 24, 2020
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     | 5,258 views

    It is no accident or coincidence that Jesus is the Son of God!

    Advent: Prophets November 29, 2020 Morning Service First Sunday of Advent Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It is no accident or coincidence that Jesus is the Son of God! Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Supplemental Passage: but these have been written so that you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Giants Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,731 views

    We all face fear at one time or another. One person writes that fear is the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.

    INTRO: I read this week that at least 322 unique phobias have been identified. Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, and refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Extreme cases of a phobia can result in escalated anxiety and a full-fledged ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fighting The Philistines

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Jul 24, 2014
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     | 9,272 views

    A look on dealing with everyday issues and being victorious!!

    Fighting the Philistines ISam.17:21-29 21 For Israel and the Philistines had put the battle in array, army against army. 22 And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren. 23 And as he talked with them, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    You Ain’t So Big

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 20, 2018
     | 3,624 views

    A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 20: 1 – 8

    1 Chronicles 20: 1 – 8 You ain’t so big 20 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time kings go out to battle, that Joab led out the armed forces and ravaged the country of the people of Ammon and came and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem. And Joab defeated Rabbah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
     | 9,869 views

    “… faith (a human response to God) and faithfulness (a virtue of God and his servants).”

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22) Holman’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary has a pretty extensive entry under “Faith/Faithfulness.” You’d expect that. “Faith” and “faithfulness” are pretty big ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • George Barton avatar

    Psalm 29. A Psalm For Those Who Feel Bullied Series

    Contributed by George Barton on May 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,687 views

    Demonstrates that Psalm 29, written by David, was probably directed against people likle Goliath, who bullied others.

    PSALM 29 A PSALM FOR THOSE WHO FEEL BULLIED REVISED MAY 9, 2006 This morning I want to talk especially to men and boys about bullying and intimidation. It seems to me that many Christian men think that bullying and intimidation are appropriate in the Christian church. Often these men do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,845 views

    A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

    Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time To Settle Up

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2018
     | 8,146 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 21: 1 – 22

    2 Samuel 21: 1 – 22 Time to settle up 21 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, “It is because of Saul and his bloodthirsty house, because he killed the Gibeonites.” 2 So the king called the Gibeonites ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min avatar

    Just Have Faith

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 22,551 views

    God wants you to keep this in your head, (“nothing shall be impossible”) if you believe, and (“all things are possible to them that believe”) if you have faith.

    “Just have Faith” Hebrews 11:1;6 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. In Mark 4:35-41 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Choosing Between Two Evils Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,797 views

    Anytime you find yourself choosing between two evils, step back and asses the situation – Is the question before you in reality a moral dilemma, or is it just something you do not want to do? God promises us that He will not place us in such situations.

    A man and woman find themselves standing at the pearly gates. Saint Peter, to his surprise, finds the couple very disappointed to be getting into heaven. You see, they were on their way to get married and instead of arriving at their wedding, they ended up at the entrance of heaven. The bride is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mt. Hebron Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,556 views

    Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

    Mountain Moving Faith: “Mt. Hebron” Joshua 14 Throughout history some words have inspired the human soul, raising it to new heights of honor and greatness. Perhaps you can still quote the words of Thomas Jefferson that you learned in grade school, “We hold these truths to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Mother's Legacy

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,016 views

    Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ.

    A MOTHER’S LEGACY 2 Timothy 1:5 Sermon Objective: Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ. INTRO Indira Ghandi once said, “If you give me good mothers I will give you a good nation.” Her comment is not unique. Many world ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It's Only A Test

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 54,869 views

    “All of life is a test.” Life indeed is full of tests, from the Cradle to the Grave, but Life iteslf is the most important test.

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Preached Sunday October 4, 2009 RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: IT’S ONLY A TEST SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 22:1 / HEBREWS 11:8-11, 17-19 I am not sure that anyone this morning enjoyed taking Tests or Exams during our School ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    How To Know That You Will Stay Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    John teaches us that we have the truth, know the test for truth and can determine the spirits of the Antichrist in today's world if we will apply the doctrine of Jesus Christ.

    How To Know You’ll Stay 1 John 4:1-6 • We would like to believe that we are freed from the threat of Gnosticism because of John’s clear message and stand for the truth. • However, Gnosticism has risen anew. Satan has no new tricks. • Today we are going to focus on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist