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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    How To Stop The Church From Charging Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    How do you stop a rhino from charging? Take away his credit card!! :) But seriously, there are those who would stop the church from charging forward. How will the church combat these enemies?

    Introduction 1. Last Sunday Night, I told the (lame) joke about how to stop a charging rhino (you take away his credit card)… • In spite of how lame that joke was, I did get a few laughs… • During that service, we learned some of the challenges that face our missionaries… • Disease, danger, wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hope In Dry Times

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,294 views

    Examination of requirements for revival. Suitable for revival. Presented in conjunction with communion.

    HOPE IN DRY TIMES - Read Ezekiel 37:1-14 As we look at this passage of scripture, we find God’s hand on a prophet named Ezekiel. This anointed man, with God’s Spirit on him, was given a vision and in that vision he was taken to a valley. In the valley he saw a heart-breaking sight. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sovereign God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,146 views

    God is in control. He keeps His promises. He is on our side. Will you trust Him?

    We’ve finally come to the fourth and the last message of Haggai. • This last message was delivered on the same day as the third. God spoke twice on this day. • God speaks to address a need He sees. This time He came with a message specifically for the leader. From the content of the message, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Be? For God Is With You! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 6, 2013
     | 7,561 views

    We continue on in our own strength, how often when we can be empowered, filled and living out God given dreams that change the temple that is our body, world we live in. A Salvation Message.

    Do not be? For God is with you. Please be warned this is a Salvation Message and there will be an opportunity for response at the end of it. Have you ever forsaken something? What? Forsaken is to leave, to be renounce, to give up altogether…My first car was a red Ford Anglia 105e that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    This message examines the example of David’s faith.

    Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Musselwhite avatar

    Isaiah 42 The Promised Servant Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
     | 10,704 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 42

    Isaiah 42 The Promised Servant The Character of the Servant Vs. 1-4 The Promises of the Servant Vs. 5-9 Sing a New Song Vs. 10-13 Intro: One Hit Wonders Have you ever been to a concert of a musician who was a one hit wonder? Sure they had made several albums but were only really known for one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From The Mountain Of Victory To The Valley Of Despair

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 7, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    As it was with Elijah, we, too, often face despair.

    FROM THE MOUNTAIN OF VICTORY TO THE VALLEY OF DESPAIR “And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also if I do not make your life as the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,938 views

    Having spent much time dealing with the end times, Paul shifted his focus mid-way through the closing chapter. He sought to ensure the church developed and maintained a healthy culture in order to remain effective in the midst of trying times.

    The Heart of a Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-15 We are getting close to the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. He has covered much with them – seeking to encourage, admonish, and challenge them in their faith. Thessalonica was not a perfect church, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Gospel–centered Friendships (Col. 4:7–18) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
     | 9,323 views

    Exposition of Col. 4:7–18

    Gospel–Centered Friendships “Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Words Of Distinction - "Daily"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,802 views

    In this New Year’s message, we see that there are some activities that God expects of us DAILY in the coming new year ... Daily Prayer, Daily Praise, Daily Bible Study, Daily Crucifixion, Daily Exhortation, Daily Service.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Daily” INTRODUCTION: Today, being the first Sunday of the new year … we begin a new SERIES … “Words Of Distinction”. For the next several weeks, we will look at some DISTINCTIVE words in the Bible. We will explore their MEANING … and their APPLICATION to our Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Created To Be Christ-Like

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    When God created Adam and Eve and the human race His ultimate purpose was to have his creation live godly lives. We were created to be Christ-like. “For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him should be like His Son.”

    Created to be Christ-like Philippians 2:1-11 Verse 5 – “Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ.” NIV “Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.” New King James Version “Let Christ Himself be your example as to what you attitude should be.” Phillips When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Encouraged To Encourage

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 80,414 views

    As Christians, we should encourage one another through our words and actions.

    Encouraged to Encourage Acts 4:36,37 Intro: There is an old story about a preacher leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the founding members that looked very sad, “Don’t be so sad. The next preacher might be better than me.” She replied, “That’s what they said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vacillating Vision

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011
     | 4,927 views

    This message deals with the process involved in biblical vision. Just because one is led by God to see what He intends for a particular work, does not mean that all will remain static, and without obstacles.

    Vacillating Vision Text: Ex. 3:7-10; Ex. 4:29-31; Prov. 29:18 Intro: When one uses the word “vision” he could be talking about any number of things. One could be talking about the faculty of sight, a perception gained by supernatural means, or simply intelligent foresight. However, the biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Doubting Abram

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,012 views

    In the roller coaster ride of Abram's faith, we see a time of doubt and God's reassurance that He would be faithful to Abram. WE see that Abrams faith erased his doubt and was what saved him.

    Doubting Abram Genesis 15: 1-6 (NLT) Intro: Mr. Jones called his pastor from the hospital one day and frantically said, "Oh, pastor come quickly, my son, John was just bitten by a rattle snake and is at the point of death." Of course the pastor hurried to the side of the worried father. "Pastor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And The Fiery Furnace

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,560 views

    This sermon looks at the examples of David and the three Hebrew boys and finds four charateristics of Courage.

    I. Introduction a. Christians are in need of courage today. b. Nathan Hale epitomized courage when he said, “My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country.” c. We are all in the midst of a battle, and we need the courage to stand up for Jesus. d. We can look to a boy named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist