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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Great Dragon Is Down Here

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    This sermon addresses the real and present danger of Satan and demons in our world - and what we puny humans have to fight such a wicked foe.

    February 5, 2006 Revelation 12:7-12 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Karl Perry avatar

    Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

    Contributed by Karl Perry on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 64,001 views

    It’s good to know that it does not matter how many times we get knocked down, just as long as we get up again? And the good thing about this is the fact that when we do get back up, we may not have our full balance and composure, but just the mere effort

    “KNOCKED DOWN, BUT NOT KNOCKED OUT!!” II CORINTHIANS 4:8-9 8. We may be troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. In the sport of boxing there are all kinds of ways that a boxer can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Love Came Down At Christmas

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,025 views

    Christmas shows God’s love as He came down in human form to be like us and save us from sin and death.

    Illustration – A year or so ago Amy and I had just gone to bed, and the house was silent, and after a little while there was a noise which sounded like faint scratching on the wood floors. I was nice and cozy in bed and so I didn’t do anything about it, and by the next morning I had forgotten all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    First Down: Focus On The Goal Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,903 views

    Marriages, like football games, are won by many small plays by the team, instead of one grand play.

    Four Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series First Down: Focus on the Goal Feb. 3, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Some marriages start out with a big play. 1 What are "big plays"? a $40,000 wedding, new home, new cars, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Brown avatar

    Down But Not Out (Part1) Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,868 views

    Reasons to Praise the Lord in the midst of suffering

    “DOWN BUT NOT OUT” (PART 1) 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/3/08 INTRO: SUFFERING IS ONE OF THE MYSTERY’S OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHY DOES GOD ALLOW SUFFERING TO TAKE ITS TERRIBLE TOLL ON HIS PEOPLE? WHEN WE THINK OF SUFFERING WE MOST OFTEN THINK OF IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Brown avatar

    Down But Not Out (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    Remembering what God does for us in the midst of suffering

    DOWN BUT NOT OUT (PART 2) 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/10/08 INTRO: TEACHER GIVING A LECTURE TO HIS STUDENTS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT. HE RAISED A GLASS OF WATER AND ASKED THE AUDIENCE, "HOW HEAVY DO YOU THINK THIS GLASS OF WATER IS?" ANSWERS RANGED FROM 12OZ TO 30OZ. "IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Hill avatar

    Are You Going Down With The Ship?

    Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    An exposition of Romans 3:23-26 Sermon is about knowing your true spiritual condition. Don’t be deceived that into thinking you are okay when in fact you are sinking along with the world

    Title: Are you going down with the ship? One of the great tragedies of the 20th century took place on the night of April 14, 1912. We are all familiar with the sinking of the Titanic. When the ship set sail on its maiden voyage the bands were playing, the passengers were dancing, and everyone was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Down But Not Out (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    Remember what God does through us in the midst suffering

    DOWN BUT NOT OUT (PART 3) 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/17/08 INTRO: STORY OF A MAN NAMED JACK WHO WAS WALKING ALONG A STEEP CLIFF. HE FOUND HIMSELF IN A VERY NARROW PART OF THE PATH AND BEFORE HE REALIZED IT HE WAS SLIDING OVER THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF AND HE FELL. ON THE WAY DOWN HE GRABBED A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Being Stripped Down To The Eternal

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    Job had it all it seemed, riches, family and God, but then tragedy struck and everything that seemed to be of importance to Job was gone. He used to be very successful, but now he is naked and sick. His home is in shambles,

    Being Stripped Down to the Eternal Text: Job 1:20-22 20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Trae Durden avatar

    Lay Down Your Stones

    Contributed by Trae Durden on May 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    A sermon about forgiveness.

    Lay Down Your Stones John 8:1-12 The Truth of the Matter: • We Are All Guilty of Sin! • We All Point Fingers at Others! • We Are All Guilty of Throwing Stones! The Truth of the Matter: • When Our Un-Righteousness is Pointed Out! IT HURTS!!!!! • Hurtful, Careless Words Can Destroy One’s Hope! • ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Starting Down The Thessalonian Thoroughfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2007
     | 2,847 views

    An ideal church is made up of Christians who sense no constraint to follow the crowd and are eager to learn and obey God’s Word.

    Starting Down the Thessalonian Thoroughfare (I Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-12) 1.) Author: Paul (with Silas and Timothy) Original language: Greek Date written: 51A.D. Written from Corinth, where Silas and Timothy had rejoined Paul after checking up on the Thessalonian church. "This is a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Surrender: Smack Down 2005

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,027 views

    What is it going to cost you, surrendering to God?

    William Borden. Heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from high School in 1904 a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He wrote home saying, I’m going to give my life to prepare for the mission field. When he made his decision, he wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Nailing Down The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,001 views

    Paul calls us to allow Christ to nail down the lose parts of our life so we can be more effective for Jesus

    Nailing Down the Christian Life Colossians 3:5-11 April 29, 2007 Morning Service This message was adapted from materials in SpringLife disrtibuted by Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Introduction Soon after Augustine’s conversion, he was walking down the street in Milan, Italy. There he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    And The Walls Came A Tumblin' Down Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    Learn about how the world poses a threat like Jericho to victory in our Christian life and how God brings those walls down.

    Setting the scene: Joshua the master military strategist presenting his plan for taking Jericho to the generals - by walking around it! The first major milestone for living a victorious Christian life is to commit yourself to God’s plan in your life by crossing the Jordan with no possibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Taking Down Your Tent

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 27,230 views

    Funeral message for a believer.

    David Schultz Funeral 3/21/07 That last song we just heard is called, “Wish You Were Here.” I believe that is Dave’s desire for each of us today. He wishes we were where he is right now. This past Thursday when I stopped by to see Dave, he had just taken a turn toward his home in heaven. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist