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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David And Goliath--Part 1

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,368 views

    David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:1-30 shows us that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” The story of David begins in 1 Samuel 16. Because of King Saul’s repeated disobedience, the Lord rejected him as king over Israel. So, the Lord sent the prophet Samuel to Jesse the Bethlehemite to provide for himself a king from one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,980 views

    When we’re confronted with desperate times, we can’t just do things the way we’ve always been doing them.

    - Have you ever been really desperate about something? o Maybe you lost your job and didn’t have any way to pay your bills or didn’t have any place to go. o Maybe you lost your home or your insurance and you didn’t know what you were going to do. - I think the most helplessly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare!

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 8, 2017
     | 11,203 views

    Preparing our hearts for the wonder of Christmas

    Prepare WHAG December 18th, 2016 Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 You’ve probably noticed that we are doing the Christmas season a little different this year. We are celebrating the Advent Wreath, focusing more on prayer and meditation during the service, and trying to focus more on the real reason for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Empathy Deficit Disorder

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,507 views

    Our world is becoming a more hate-filled place, where people have less empathy and compassion for others. In contrast to that, the people of God are called to live lives of love, empathy and compassion, because God has loved us and poured His love into our hearts.

    A. One day a man was crossing the street to visit his neighbor. 1. As he started to cross the street, a car was bearing down on him, so he stopped and backed up to the curb. 2. The car stopped, so he started to cross, and the car started to move toward him. 3. The man changed direction and went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Freedom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
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    If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiveness. God will help us do this!

    The Freedom of Forgiveness Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Intro: There was a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them. He read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dangerous Deceiver Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,786 views

    Don’t be deceived by false teachers. Don’t be fooled by their words. Don’t be fooled by their works, and don’t let them dominate your life.

    Harold Urey, a nuclear physicist from the University of Chicago, played a key role in researching the potential of the atom. As a result, he was invited to speak all over the world. He had a chauffeur who took him to his various banquets and engagements, but before long he got tired of giving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Song Of The Redeemed Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 6, 2015
     | 9,328 views

    Take your stand with the redeemed; otherwise, you will fall with the condemned.

    A man in business for himself enjoyed so much success, he had to move to a bigger place. The move was rather burdensome, but it was nice to have a larger warehouse and a bigger sales office. So on the day of the grand opening a friend sent him some flowers to celebrate. However, the order got ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Rapture, Judgment, Tribulation Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 22, 2015
     | 3,955 views

    A series of events will most certainly come to planet Earth one day, maybe soon. Here are a group of sermonettes covering some of them.

    Recipe for disaster: Do you get frustrated, as do I, when you hear obvious perversions of Scripture? When a passage is mutilated beyond repair? When the words are so obvious, but folks read into them their own ideas? I wouldn't want to let them in my kitchen, to prepare a recipe for me that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grace In An Awkward Situation Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2015
     | 6,887 views

    When Peter denied Christ Justice would demand that Christ would deny Peter, but that wouldn't be Grace.

    Grace in an Awkward Situation I knew something changed between us, all the talk we made was small, but what do you say to someone when they’ve heard you say it all. It’s an awkward conversation in a most peculiar way. How did we get from saying I love you to I’ll see you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Speed The Light: Family Helping Family

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,151 views

    We're not all called to be missionaries. We are all called to help those who are.

    Speed the Light: Family helping Family In October 2006, a new website appeared on the internet. LiveLeak.com was originally formed to allow video footage of politics, war, and other world events and combine them with the power of citizen journalism. Some examples of videos that can be found on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discerning Deception Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,350 views

    Lies are being perpetuated all around us, in the news, in our government, in our society and even in the church. Holding on to the truth is important, but somehow, deceptions can still penetrate that must be corrected and transformed to our advantage.

    Do you know the most famous deception of all time? According to the survey, the Trojan Horse was the greatest deception of all time. Let me explain. The Trojan Horse is actually a tale from the Trojan War about the deception that the Greeks employed to enter the City of Troy and win the war. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Christmas Is Not All About Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,198 views

    In this message we look at what Christmas is not all about using the cast from Charlie Brown's Christmas as illustrations.

    Wow, it’s been fifty years. Sure doesn’t seem like it. December 9th will be the 50th anniversary of the first showing of Charlie Brown Christmas. And while most of us grew up watching the animated special there were a number of hesitations about the show when it was aired. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Awake From Your Slumber

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 46,494 views

    A sermon examining the danger of spiritual negligence.

    AWAKE FROM YOUR SLUMBER! Proverbs 24:30-34 (Antioch Baptist Church, Sunday March 23rd. 2025) When I was 13 years old, our family moved away from my childhood home. When my parents sold that house it was in excellent condition. Inside was a renovated kitchen & bathroom, and there was new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trouble With Trials

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,400 views

    In this message we are seeking to correct some misinformation concerning the true nature of trials.

    "The Trouble with Trials" 1 Peter 4:12-13 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Days Of Awe

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016
     | 6,945 views

    In this message Pastor Richard prepares the congregation for Ten Days of prayer and fasting. He uses the story of Esther and the story of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate the value of seeking the Lord in this way, especially in times of crisis.

    Ten Days of Awe
 (09-13-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic