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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David And Goliath--Part 1

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,274 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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    Reconciliation And Unity Series

    Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Jan 23, 2023
     | 1,454 views

    Answering the question “how can the church be more inclusive” through Paul’s letters to the Romans and Ephesians. Includes a summary and concluding prayer.

    Reconciliation and Unity Sermon Summary (Ephesians) Note: this is only a summary. The full sermon given at our church is below. 1. “Sin” “Breaking the Law” Actual sin: prejudice Virtue: Kindness A. -Weird things that are illegal -Weird things people thought others should get arrested ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believing Without Seeing

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 4, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,340 views

    On the day of Jesus's return we will see him, in person, face to face. Until that great day, we are those who have not seen, yet believe. We are those who have not touched and seen and heard.

    There are some things about us that we just have, naturally. Think about how children look. Every child receives some features from his or her parents, like red hair or brown eyes or a certain shape of nose or chin. And sometimes we think faith is like that too. We say, “I’m pretty sure I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Women In Ministry Today Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,468 views

    Oh how things have changed. Oh how far we have veered off course. The church has copied the world's program for women and is not the better for it.

    ABOUT WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 42. Rise Up, Men of God! I’m a Man and happy about it. “Proud” is not a politically acceptable word in the church, so I will stay with “happy.” Or satisfied. Content. Fulfilled. In other words, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Credentials Of His Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,473 views

    Traveling Christian evangelists in the first century, according to the custom of the day, carried letters of recommendation. With these a poor preacher would be given, at least, a place to stay, a meal, and an opportunity to speak to the congregation.

    April 23, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.1.a: The Credentials of His Ministry. (3:1-5) 2nd Corinthians 3:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Do we begin again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Admonishing One Another" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    Sermon 2 in the Love As Christ Loved Us series

    When I preached the previous sermon of this ‘one another’ series, I said that our repetitious theme would be, LOVE AS CHRIST LOVED US. My wife’s comment to me during lunch afterwards was, “That’s the harshest sermon on love I’ve ever heard”. Anyone reading this who was there, may remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Too Much To Gain To Lose

    Contributed by James May on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,614 views

    Whether you are young or old, a seasoned veteran of the Cross or a new recruit in the Lord's army, You have too much to gain to lose.

    Too Much to Gain to Lose Sunday, January 10, 2009 By Pastor James May Last year the career of one of the great names in gospel music, Dottie Rambo, came to an end. She was very well known in gospel music circles for the many great songs that she had written. Many of those songs are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 41,302 views

    God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

    Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What If There Was No Resurrection?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,931 views

    What are the implications of denying the resurrection? That will be examined in this message.

    What If There Was No Resurrection? Introduction: To most fair historians there is little question as to the existence of Jesus. In fact many historians will even admit that he was put to death on a Roman cross, however the most disputed point of all is the resurrection of Jesus. The reason why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divorce & Remarriage Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,750 views

    Unfaithfulness in marriage is the one reason Jesus gave for a couple to get divorced. We are going to see more of the revelation on divorce & remarriage.

    Malachi Series (6 of 12) Divorce & Remarriage Pt. 2 July 14, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, ILDr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This morning we learned how adultery torn apart the sacred oneness that God established in marriage. 1 Unfaithfulness in marriage is the one reason Jesus gave for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Open Invitation--Jesus Invites All Of Us

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,686 views

    Jesus invites all of us to consider the possibility of becomeing his disciple, but he he is clear on the cost that is involved in doing so.

    Fan or Follower Part 2: The Open Invitation Exodus 4:10-13- Luke 9:21-26 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. Have you seen one of those car commercials that says lease a brand new Kia for only $99? You see this beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wonderful, Counsellor Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    Series on the birth of Christ

    “His Name Shall Be Called, Wonderful Counsellor” Part 1 Isaiah 9:6 Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Where Are The Watchmen?

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,192 views

    Where are the watchmen? What are the duties of watchmen? How can I become a watchman? Will you be ready, available and on guard when He comes? Be watchful, soon, the night will be over.

    WHERE ARE THE WATCHMEN? "Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: ‘When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their territory and make him their watchman, 3 when he sees the sword ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Live Life Like You Were Living!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,148 views

    We have a heritage, we have a future, we also have a destiny! It’s time we stood up collectively together and reclaimed what has been stolen from under our very nose and is rightfully ours!

    Live life like you were living! There are a lot of things that excite people in life. There’s music, sports, money excites a lot of people! What gets you going? Why does society become so excited over man made achievements and events in life? Wining an Oscar, or a Super Bowl ring everyone would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    The Spirit As Streams Of Living Water Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2025
     | 1,269 views

    Another amazing role of the Holy Spirit is to be a stream of living water that flows from within those who put their faith in Christ. We must be thirsty and drink before we will experience the refreshment.

    A. The story is told about a man who got himself lost in the desert and began to search for water to quench his thirst. 1. After countless hours searching, he came upon a well with a big opening at the top. a. He peered down into the well, but couldn't see a thing down there. b. He looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ