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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Take Courage- For You Must Also_____________________!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 12, 2018
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    What do we do when we do God's will and things don't work out the way we intend for them to work out?

    Take Courage, You Must Also_________________ 1 Samuel 23:7-18 Acts 16:6-10 Have you ever did something you felt led by the Lord to do and you believed you had a good motive for doing so, and it still seemed to blow up in your face? David had been running for his life trying to get away ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Arise And Build

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 30, 2017
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    Six principles that Nehemiah practiced in building the walls. These six principles if followed will help in building the Kingdom of God in your area.

    Historical Background Because of King Solomon’s sins, the kingdom of Israel split into two parts. The northern tribes were ruled initially by Jeroboam and the southern tribes (Judah and Benjamin) were ruled by Rehoboam. Both kingdoms continued to be characterized by idolatry and immorality. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Character Trait: Fellowship: Cultivating Life In Common Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 20, 2013
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    Fellowship with believers is not an option. It is in real relationships and connection with other believers that we are built up, encouraged, enriched to grow in relationship to fellows believers and representing Jesus Christ.

    Intro: In Paul’s and Peter’s letters we are called living stones and a Holy Tabernacle where the Holy Spirit lives. If you remember from last week the proper and stable construction of that place for the Holy Spirit to live doesn’t happen by accident. Jesus desired then and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    A Tree By The River

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2013
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    Relaying five provisions of living by the Word 1. Prominence And he shall be like a tree … 2. Permanence … Planted by the rivers of waters … 3. Productive … that bringeth forth his fruit … 4. Perpetual … in his season; his leaf also shall not wither … 5

    "All I Need To Know About Life I Learned From Trees" • It’s important to have roots. • In today’s complex world, it pays to branch out. • If you really believe in something, don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. • Be flexible so you don’t break when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Going To Do What?

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 28, 2012
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    tHIS SERMON TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF TESTIMONY

    YOUR GOING TO DO WHAT? JOSHUA 4:1-14. HOW IS YOUR SPIRITUAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The One Thing You Need Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 11, 2012
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    This is the second sermon in a series on The Book of Joshua

    COURAGEOUS LIVING P.2 Joshua 1:1-9 What You Need Most When Facing A Challenge Deut. 31:6- Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” INTRODUCTION The one thing you need when facing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confidence: Fanning The Flame

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 25, 2012
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    Build others up by affirming what God has given and assuring what God can do.

    The topic today is about showing confidence in people – to encourage them to better themselves. • Paul showed confidence in young Timothy, who was probably in his 20s and leading a ministry. He needed encouragement and Paul gave him just that. • All of us need that. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • J. R. McEntyre avatar

    Broken Jaws & Shattered Teeth

    Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Apr 13, 2013
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    you must know that you dont have to fight your battles, there is one who will go before you and break the jaw and shatter the teeth of the one who makes his threats to devour!

    Broken jaws & shattered teeth Psalm 3:5-8 5) I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. 6) I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7) Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Smith avatar

    As An Eagle Stirreth Her Nest

    Contributed by Jeff Smith on May 13, 2013
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     | 8,532 views

    God is preparing us to fly

    As an eagle stirreth up her nest Deut 32:9-14 We are preparing ourselves (The Lord is Preparing us) for a better day A Day when things will be new (Isaiah 40:31) 1. The Lord has given us a comfortable nest. We think we have it bad. Think of our forefathers. God has blessed us in so many ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Outlasting Discouragement

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
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    Discouragement must not wear us down

    2Ch 32:9 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, 2Ch 32:10 Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Beckette avatar

    Cross Too Heavy?, Get Help

    Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Mar 6, 2012
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     | 9,873 views

    We all have crosses to carry and we need to determine what our crosses are, what do I do with them and what will encourage me to carry my cross/

    Today's scripture gives us the true meaning of discipleship. No parable, no allegory, no story...just to the point very plain sharp and poignantly truthful words from Jesus. We actually see two theologies here. A theology of Glory: or Show and tell; come and see the way a God is suppose to be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Jun 23, 2011
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     | 9,533 views

    This is a outline of a message that will minister to anyone who feels that they are stuck in a wilderness. It answers the question, "why am I going through this?". It will teach the congregation 4 lessons from the wilderness that they need to know so that

    Text: Luke 4:1-13 Definition of WILDERNESS- lonesome, waste desert, desolate, solitary Definition of LED by the Spirit- bring, drive, carry Examples: Ezekiel 37:1, Mark 6:31, John 6:5,6 The Lord WILL at times lead you into a solitary place. Why? To allow you to be proved (tested), so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "You Can’t Hold Me Down" Anymore!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2011
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     | 22,758 views

    When you declare that you are redeemed by the blood of the lamb, have His favor and blessings on your life, you are pushing the door wide open, for God to do amazing, incredible, things in your life. And at the same time, slamming it shut on the accuser

    You Can’t Hold Me Down, Anymore! Psalm 107:1-9 MSG. 1-3. Oh, thank God, He’s so good! His love never runs out. All of you set free by God, tell the world! (He wants you to proclaim it) Tell how he freed you from oppression, Then rounded you up from all over the place, from the four winds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Markes avatar

    Baccalaureate 2011

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 62,600 views

    Preached this at the Baccalaureate service

    Baccalaureate 2011 Graduation is an exciting time. It’s a time that you have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now and it’s here. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Apostle Bobby Hogan avatar

    Your Destiny Is Greater Than Your Disaster

    Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 157,475 views

    What is in you is greater than anything that has happened to you, you can recover from any disaster because your destiny is greater..

    “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Philippians 1:6 The Jewish Bible says it this way: “I am sure of this, that the one who begun a good work among you will keep it going until it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal