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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Saul's First Stage Of Battle- Oblivious Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,686 views

    This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

    Series: Israel’s 1st King [#6] SAUL’S FIRST STAGE OF BATTLE- OBLIVIOUS 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Fred Edwards on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,115 views

    Before we hurl accusations at "Didymus," we had better check to see that it is not we in fact who are his twin. There are many who doubt Jesus in on way or another.

    “DOUBTING THOMAS” John 20:24-29 (030427e) A word on verse 23 before we look at Thomas. Commentary writer, Warren Wiersbe said the following: The “remitting” power given in v. 23 does not apply to Christians today, except in the sense that we retain or remit sins as we give sinners the Gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Ultimate" Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,244 views

    Part 1 of 4 in the Ultimate Christ series. This series was used in preperation for and the final installment preached on Easter. The Ultimate Sacrifice shows us just how much God sacrificed for us and why it matters.

    The Ultimate Sacrifice INTRODUCTION It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Champion Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    Kingdom of God always need champions. We are the champions of this generation. God accomplish His work through dedicated men and women of God in the history. Are you a champion?.

    Champion for Jesus 2 Sam 23 : 8 These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite, against eight hundred slain at one time. 9 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Doing The Work Of An Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    This is the first in a messages aimed at encouraging individuals as well as our church body to commit themselves to personal evangelism.

    Doing the Work of an Evangelist II Timothy 4:1-5 I. True Evangelism Reminds People of the Character of God A. The Reminder that God Created and Owns Everything 1. God was in the beginning of the physical creation “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Gen. 1:1 2. As creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,862 views

    Some biblical principles to help us come closer to being all that God has created us to be.

    Secrets To Fulfilling Your Potential 1 Sam 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Real Struggle

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,818 views

    We are tempted so many times to go by the way things seems to us, or "the seems like", but a believer knows not everything is as it seems. There are other factors involved non-believers are not aware of. We need help in understanding how to deal with thes

    Illustration: The Mafia Game “Not everything is at it seems.” One thing we learn quickly as a believer is you cannot live life by the way things SEEM! When Paul writes to the Ephesian believers, “We wrestle not with flesh and blood” [KJV] Or Our “struggle” is not against flesh and blood [NIV] ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking The Walk

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    How can we make a difference in our world today. 3 ways to walk in a dark and desperate world.

    There is absolutely no doubt that we are living in dark days. Watch the news for 10 minutes or read the front page of your daily paper. Certainly you will recognize that we are beriong bombearded with horrific stories. Evil is present with us and at times it seems to be winning. How should we, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Questions And Answers

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,432 views

    Easter sunrise service message.

    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Sunrise Service, March 27, 2005, 6 AM McAdenville Community Center Pastor Brian Matherlee • Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Trial Of Faith

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,870 views

    For the saint of God; God pleasing faith will always bring the victory.

    Intro: Faith is precious. We need only to consult the Scriptural "Hall of Faith Heroes", Heb. 11, to see what faith can accomplish. Theme: God-pleasing faith will always bring the victory. I. The Sacrifice of Faith A. v.2, "thine only son,...whom thou lovest..." B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Vision: Fantasy Or Ability

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,296 views

    Vision is something that we want to do, not something that we wish to do.

    Where there is no VISION, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 Are you facing life’s fiercest challenges? Are there stalking giants in your life that make you feel like a limp grasshopper when you face them? How do you assess your life on the basis of reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jehovah-Tsebaoth (Lord Of Hosts) Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 16, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,088 views

    The Bible refers to God by different names and each one reveals some aspect of His character and His relationship with us.

    The God of Battles The term “Lord of Hosts” is used 282 times in the Bible. It is a military term meaning “God of Battles”. (1 Sam 17:45-47 KJV) Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sin Not With Your Lips!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 26, 2015
     | 3,328 views

    Yes, Bible reading, church-going Christians join the ‘curse God club’ and get ruined.

    Which ‘club’ do you belong? Job 2:9”Then his wife said to him, "Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die." Did you know there are two clubs operating in the Christian circle? One is ‘Curse God Club’ and the other is ‘Love God Club!’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing The Giants

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,279 views

    Dealing with obstacles to church growth spiritual and practical

    Facing the Giants 1 Sam 17:1-11(KJV) 1 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Basket Journey!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 4, 2014
     | 2,800 views

    Friend, who said being a Christian and serving God are easy? The battle begins now!

    Basket journey! 2 Corinthians 11:33”…but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his hands.” Well, when we travel in a train, we call it train journey, can I call this ‘basket journey’ because Paul travels down the window to the ground in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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