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  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    The Faith To Face An Enemy Bigger Than You

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,509 views

    Thru faith we can face our daily battles

    I. The Faith to Face the Battle - vs. 33-37 A. To Refrain from Battle meant Defeat - vs. 8-9 1. The Enemy does not Regard our God - “servants of Saul” - vs. 8 “Cursed David by his gods.” - vs. 43 2. Saul Failed before the Battle began - the Sincerity of Saul - 1Sa 9:21 "And Saul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Yes, God Is Working Even In That” - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,441 views

    Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort and encouragement to us.

    1. Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort & encouragement to us. • It’s like a soft pillow to rest a weary head. • Yes, God is at work in this. Yes, God is using this somehow. • Yes, God cares about me. Yes, God hasn’t forgotten me. BUT… I know that it’s not always that comforting to hear this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bones: Getting Some Life Into Your Life

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,410 views

    A sermon based on the story in Ezekiel 37 about the valley of dry bones. This message describes what brings back life to dry bones and to dry lives.

    In the town of Sedlec in the Czech Republic there is a famous cemetery that dates back to the 13th century. Some 40,000 people who died from the Black Plague in the 14th century and in the Hussite wars in the beginning of the 15th century were buried there. Around 1400 a Gothic church of All Saints ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,836 views

    How to deal with discouragement in the Christian life.

    Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23 Title- Overcoming Discouragement We all face periods of frustration and discouragement. But we can overcome discouragement through God’s grace! I. The Source of discouragement a. Ridicule- 1-3 b. Open opposition- 7-8, 11 (security) c. Fatigue- 10 II. The Antidote to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Listen To God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 15, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,367 views

    Chapter 51 is an exhortation, a call to the faithful remnant to listen to God. It is a message of hope, of joy, of salvation to the righteous, to those who seek the Lord. Even in difficult times, listening to God & remembering our history with Him renews

    ISAIAH 51: 1-8 LISTEN TO GOD! [2 Peter 3:3-13] Chapter 51 of Isaiah follows on the heels of what is known as “the third Servant Sermon.” In chapter 50, we heard the Servant speak of the suffering, pain, humiliation, and death He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Top Ten Predictions For 2010

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,349 views

    With so much upheaval in the country (and world) there is a tendency for believers to be shaken in their faith. I want to boldly declare the Word of the Lord, and encourage the Church to hold to what we know is TRUE!

    TOP TEN PREDICTIONS FOR 2010 1. The Bible will still have all the answers. Psalm 119:105 "Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path." John 17:17 "...Thy Word is truth...." 2. Prayer will still work. In the face of trouble King David declared: Psalm 109:4 "...I give myself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Basket Case

    Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 128 ratings
     | 82,405 views

    There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

    2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Confidence In Crisis Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,523 views

    When we have a crisis in our life, we must learn to trust that Jesus is our answer.

    Intro. Today we come to the second miracle Jesus performed. The only place this miracle is recorded in the Scriptures, is in our text. It is also the second Miracle in Galilee. After Jesus turned the water to wine, his popularity grew. Skepticism immediately began to grow. Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding Traditions

    Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Feb 25, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    A Powerful 4 Point Sermon You Can Preach!!

    “Still” I. The Book is still Needed A. Inspired B. Infallible C. Instructional D. Indispensable II. The Blood is still Necessary A. Remission B. Justification C. Sanctification D. Propitiation III. The Body/Bride is still Nomadic A. Wandering B. Witnessing C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken Jaws & Shattered Teeth

    Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    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

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    "You Can’t Hold Me Down" Anymore!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 1, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 22,523 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

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    Hope And Expectation Forever.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2014
     | 3,408 views

    As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for according to all of today's readings. Read on!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th December 2019 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: As Christmas approaches many people become discouraged despite the festivities yet we have everything to live for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Jeff Smith avatar

    As An Eagle Stirreth Her Nest

    Contributed by Jeff Smith on May 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,407 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

  • Thomas Beckette avatar

    Cross Too Heavy?, Get Help

    Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,722 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

  • Brent Long avatar

    The Master's Penmanship

    Contributed by Brent Long on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,872 views

    When God writes upon our lives, the message is clear and powerful.

    John 8:1-11 “1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic