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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 21, 2015
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     | 5,956 views

    Can you see the situation more clearly from God's vantage point? Do you need to take courageous action in the face of insults and fearful circumstances? Do you trust that God will give you victory? Remember, God's opinion is the only one that matters.

    Opening illustration: In July 1947, the British Navy was confronted by a defiant but unarmed ship of Jewish refugees - Holocaust survivors - who were intent on emigrating to colonial Palestine. As Robert Mackey explains on the New York Times' Lede Blog, the Brits responded to the incursion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing Your Giants (1) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,962 views

    By God's grace we can overcome the giants in our lives. Watch what you are focusing on. Do what you possibly can.

    1 Samuel 17 records the famous story of young boy David fighting against the giant Philistine soldier Goliath. • This event likely happened after chapter 14 chronologically speaking, because at this point King Saul still does not know David. • It is likely that the author recaps what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022
     | 1,660 views

    This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE.

    Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Rid Of The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,922 views

    This passage of scripture has many surprises, but we want to look especially at two of them; ONE GOOD SURPRISE and ONE BAD SURPRISE

    Illus: This passage reminds me of the story of the little mother of seven children. She was leaving to go to a surprise party, and all seven of them wanted to go with her. One asked, "Mom, can we go with you?" She said, "No, it is a surprise party." One of the little ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All You Need Is Love, The Love Of God And He Will Do Wonders Through You.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 26, 2021
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     | 1,719 views

    The disciples were focused on their status and not upon the love of God. What were the disciples missing, what should they have known?

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th September 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Main Reading: Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Dealing With Giants

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,762 views

    The fight of the big guy against the underdog. Good against Evil.

    Dealing with the Giants 1 Samuel 17 Good morning everyone, glad you are here. Glad to have our online family joining us also. Turn to 1 Samuel 17 This morning I want to take a look at familiar passage of Scripture. David and Goliath! The fight of the big guy against the underdog. The fight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Who Are The 144,000 In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 14, 2023
     | 1,260 views

    Imagine: A terrible tragedy coming upon the Earth, and there’s still hope. There is still salvation - and celebration and rejoicing in Heaven for being saved! If we are truly to show others the way, we must be devoted to Him now!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 31, Revelation Part 8 Who are the 144,000 in Heaven? Revelation 7:1-17 Introduction - Taking this a part, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we discussed the unleashing of the Four Horseman: • White: Antichrist • Red: War • Black: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Great Is About To Happen

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Nov 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,033 views

    This sermon deals with the biblical concept of covenant, emphasizing God’s faithfulness to His promises and our responsibility to live as covenant people. It highlights the blessings and responsibilities of being in a relationship with God.

    Title: Something Great is About to Happen Scripture Reference: Habakkuk 1:5 "Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told." Introduction: Church, have you ever been in a place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Will Reformation Replace All Hallowed Eve?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 22, 2024
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    We are not very inclined to think of Martin Luther as a hymn-writer, and yet, the great Reformer was in this gift of music and wrote some 37 hymns. Celebrating the 500th anniversary of the first Lutheran song book.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 27, 2024 Text: Romans 3:23 Redeemer “Will Reformation Replace All Hallowed Eve?” This year Lutherans around the world will be celebrating Reformation while the rest of the world will be celebrating an ancient traditions we call Halloween. I doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strengthening Your Faith

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 73 views

    Faith believes God’s Word, acts on His promise, and speaks to storms—moving from obedience to authority as trust matures in Christ.

    Introduction How can you sing “Victory in Jesus” the right way if you don’t have any? You’ve heard it—people smiling and clapping through the song, but if you could look inside, the victory light is barely flickering. Life has a way of testing whether the words we sing are the life we ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Before The Battle Begins PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,485 views

    This sermon explores how faith in God, like David's, can empower us to face our battles with courage and emerge with blessings.

    Welcome, beloved. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? A day to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship, to lift our hearts in worship, and to turn our ears and minds toward the Word of God. Today, we set our sights on a familiar story, a story that resonates with the ...read more

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    Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 905 views

    Explores the profound depth of God's love, encouraging believers to truly understand, feel, live, and share this divine love with others.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today in the comforting embrace of our shared faith, we stand poised on the precipice of a profound revelation. We are about to embark on an extraordinary exploration of the divine, an intimate encounter with the essence of God's love. Today, we turn ...read more

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    Among Us: A Christmas Story PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 779 views

    Explores the profound implications of Christ's incarnation, emphasizing the necessity of the Holy Spirit's power in truly understanding and receiving the Gospel.

    Good morning, dear family of believers. Isn't it a blessing to gather together in the house of the Lord, to sit in these pews, to feel the warmth of fellowship, and to open our hearts to the Word of God? Today, we will be turning our attention to the Gospel according to John, specifically the first ...read more

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    In The Midnight Hour PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,082 views

    Explores the transformative power of faith through the story of Paul and Silas in prison, emphasizing perseverance, prayer, and God's promises.

    Good morning, dear family of God! I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who we are in Christ. We gather not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united under the banner of God's love and grace. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. ...read more

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    Freedom Anyone?

    Contributed by Eugene Blankenship on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,367 views

    The freedom allowed for by our saviour’s sacrifice and resurrection.

    ILLUST: BRAVEHEART DVD CLIP (Freedom speech at end) Ask, “How many want freedom bad enough to fight for it against all odds? Well, without a resurrected Christ fighting for you, all odds are against you” NOTE: The dictionary definition of liberty is "The state of being exempt from the domination ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational