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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,470 views

    Jesus tells Peter to fish in a strange place and strange time. Peter skeptically obeys. Jesus blesses and commissions for more.

    2.6.22 Luke 5:1-11 One time, while the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. 2 He saw two boats there along the lakeshore. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3 Jesus got into one of the boats, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The P Files, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,961 views

    What Paul prayed for the Ephesians

    1. Paul prays that the Ephesians would know their FATHER (v. 17) 2. Paul prays that the Ephesians would know their FUTURE (v. 18) A. We can know our future because of the hope we have (Titus 2:13). B. We can know our future because of the inheritance that awaits us (1 Pet. 1:3-4). John 14:1-3 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Life At The Back Of The Cave

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,901 views

    How shall we respond when despondent or depressed? God may allow trials in order to drive us to Him. This study of Elijah's downfall seeks to encourage those who are depressed.

    “[Elijah] came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said to him, ‘What are you doing here, Elijah?’ He said, ‘I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The King Wants To See You

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2021
     | 7,339 views

    Christians, especially, must always remember those who have stood with them, honouring their memory and the kinship they have shared during hard times.

    “David said, ‘Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?’ Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, ‘Are you Ziba?’ And he said, ‘I am your servant.’ And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Success Is Never About Defeating Giants [*]

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,211 views

    Fighting and winning one battle does not define your life, any more than fighting and losing one battle defines who you are.

    1 SAMUEL 17:34-37 SUCCESS IS NEVER ABOUT DEFEATING GIANTS “David said to Saul, ‘Your servant used to keep sheep for his father. And when there came a lion, or a bear, and took a lamb from the flock, I went after him and struck him and delivered it out of his mouth. And if he arose against me, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Giants

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,308 views

    We’ve all been to the place where we’ve had to deal with giants; giants like worry, doubt, fear, anxiety, depression. Whatever it has been, we’ve wandered through those dry valleys looking for answers, and sometimes we come up empty. We f

    DEFEATING GIANTS Students involved in a research project at the University of Illinois called 2000 homes at random between midnight and 2 A.M. on a Friday night in the city of Chicago to see if parents knew where their children were. In 75% of the homes called, a child answered and didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Defiant Giants

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    Defiant giants are no match for the Name of the Lord.

    1 Samuel 17:1-11 KJV Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. [2] And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear Prevents Victory Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,020 views

    David and Goliath.

    Fear prevents victory in life David and Goliath - One of the most exciting stories of my youth. The very words give hope to the small and weak. With God anything can happen! Even the mighty Goliath can be defeated. Goliath was a good size gentleman. Over nine feet four inches tall (6 cubits ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Millie Pisano avatar

    When Enemies Attack

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,835 views

    Have you killed the lion and bear in your life?...Are you ready to slay the Goliath that stands and challenges you?

    “WHEN ENEMIES ATTACK” “The battle of David & Goliath is a pretty familiar story to some and I would like to share with you some parts of that story today. I think some of you might be able to say; “Yes I am just like David in a battle with a giant!” For those who are not familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Smooth Stones That Hit The Mark Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,933 views

    Whatever your giant, picking up these "stones" will help you kill it!

    FIVE SMOOTH STONES THAT HIT THE MARK I Samuel 17:32-51 Whatever the giant picking up these five “stones” will you help you kill it! 1 Samuel 17:32-37 David said to Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him." Saul replied, "You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Going Too Far

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

    GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War And The Christian Response Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

    WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    Obtaining Your Destiny Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,487 views

    For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

    Title: Obtaining Your Destiny II Text: I Sam. 17:20-24 Intro: God has a destiny for each and everyone of us here today. Jer 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV) God sets the plan into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Overholt avatar

    Living In Divine Favor

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 33,958 views

    The lesson is to show each born again believer that we are compassed about with the favor of God upon our lives

    Living in Divine Favor Foundational Text: Psalms 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. Intro: This morning I want to begin a new series concerning the favor of God. I believe that this place of favor is where our Heavenly Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    George Tankervil Series

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    Tankervil was baptised with fire, and rose to life eternal. Tankervil was martyred on the 26th August 1555. There is a plaque in the centre of St. Albans in memorial of him. This is His story:

    George Tankervil George Tankervil (also known as George Tankerfield) was born in the early 1500s in the city of York in England. Tankervil worked as a baker, but it was not for this occupation that he was made famous. During the reign of good King Edward 6th (12 October 1537 – 6 July 1553) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist