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  • Doug Lyon avatar

    Faith's Hall Of Fame: Rahab Series

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,904 views

    Rahab’s example encourages us to step out in faith and to risk for God.

    Hebrews 11:31 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Rahab Introduction I have been a pastor at Shiloh Bible Church for eleven years. But my association with the church began long before that. My in-laws, Harold and Dorothy Wills, retired to the Bloomsburg area back in the 1980’s. And they started coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of A Father's Blessing

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,137 views

    This message encourages Dads to use their amazing power of blessing in order to help their children.

    - The idea of “blessing” seems odd to us. It’s not a concept that we use very often. - We will even say things like “God bless you” without actually thinking that it means anything except just that it’s something nice to say. - Yet it’s all through the Scripture: 467 times in the Bible, with 108 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Never Ever Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,142 views

    God answers prayers so that we might express and encourage our faith.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus teaches us today by parable, “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” Our English word derives from the Greek, para-bolae,, which itself consists of two words, para- meaning “beside” and -ballo meaning “throw or cast.” A parable is, literally, a story thrown or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Purchased With His Precious Blood Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    One of the greatest encouragements in tough times is the wonderful truth that Jesus is coming again.

    1. One of the greatest encouragements in tough times is the wonderful truth that Jesus is coming again. Psalm 30.5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. a. The pains, the problems; the trials, the troubles. b. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

    INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Voice Of A Battered Woman

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,042 views

    This sermon encourages battered women everywhere to depend on God in the worst possible situation.

    Gen. 21:14-19 14 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba. 15 And the water was spent in the bottle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    Gideon & Ananias In Conversation With God

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 13, 2010
     | 4,489 views

    The differences in the way God communicates between old & new testament, and an encouragement to listen

    Gideon's Story War with Midianites 6:1-9 About 50 years have passed since the story of Deborah in Judges 5. Under the Judges Israel is a loose confederation of tribes – coming together when required, but mostly independent. In the last half century they have drifted away from God and once ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Powerful, The Powerless, And The Prophet

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,761 views

    A sermon on Luke 7 encouraging listeners to cooperate with God in His plans for their lives.

    As I was looking at Luke chapter 7, what’s going on in Japan and right now, really ties in with what God is going show us today in the scripture, I believe. So open your Bible to Luke chapter 7. And the title of this morning’s topic is The Powerful the Powerless and the Prophet; The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Life Disappoints, Jesus Doesn't!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,854 views

    A sermon on being encouraged through life's disappointments by the power of God in Jesus Christ!

    Weddings! Barbara (our organist) has likely played at more weddings than I’ve ever performed, but I know she and I probably have some wedding nightmare stories to tell, if we could tell them. We might have to change the names to protect the innocent. If you know me, I like to start on time. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Go And Do

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,590 views

    Rather than identify with the Samaritan, this sermon encourages individuals to identify with the Jew in the ditch.

    Go And Do – Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: I’ve heard and preached many sermons on this parable. Most contrast the actions of the 3 travelers and hold up the behavior of the Samaritan as that which is to be emulated. But I want to talk about something else. I want us to look at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "God's Voice Is In The Storm"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,051 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to TRUST God at all time regardless of the circumstances.

    18 October 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility Contingency Operation Base (C.O.B.) Adder Tallil, Iraq BIG IDEA: Regardless of the circumstances in our lives, we need to TRUST God at all times. REFERENCES: Jonah (ESV); Job 26:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Worship Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 14, 2008
     | 4,075 views

    Sermon Objective: To encourage the congregation to inspect their lives for the transforming evidence of the reign of God.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Heart Worship Mark Chapter 11:1-11 Sermon Objective: To encourage the congregation to inspect their hearts for the transforming evidence of the reign of God. INTRO: A key to playing any sport at a level that is enjoyable is the mastering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Faith Over Fear (Fear Not)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 22,213 views

    Joshua had a BIG task at hand. God encouraged him NOT to be lead by fear.

    INTRODUCTION • THE MATRIX START DVD. Time: 1:10 Start Time: 0:53:38 End Time: 0:54:48 Start Cue: Feet zooming in on building top End Cue: Man laying on pavement • Each day we have to decide if we are going to let the fear of what is before us keep us from living the way that God wants us to live or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    A Tale Of Two Preachers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,710 views

    Part of a series on Philippians, we’re encouraged to preach Christ, no matter what.

    Illus. Georgia Tech. Football game years ago. GT was ahead 7 to 6. •Coach told QB not to throw no matter what. •They ran to the opponents 10 yd. line in last minute of play, but he was overcome by temptation. •He threw and it was intercepted by the fastest back on the team. •He started rushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All For One And One For All Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,647 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to stand strong together in adversity.

    Illus. Jordan has been enjoying soccer for the past 1 ½ years with other 8-9 year olds. •It’s been an interesting and often enjoyable experience to watch them learn the game. •One thing I enjoy is seeing how the kids react to the ball, especially the goalies. •When a line drive comes, instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist