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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Cave Of Adullam"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 49,372 views

    Those who would experience Christ’s victory in this life must gather to Him outside the ’camp’.

    C. H. MacKintosh pointed out that there are three rests spoken of in Scripture. The first, is the rest which we, as sinners, find in the finished work of Christ to take away the penalty for our sins. The second is a rest we are called to at the present, which, as saints, we find in being ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Day God Ran

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    Our lives are based upon relationships and our relationship to God is affected by the way we live.

    “The Day God Ran” Luke 22:31-32; 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 Luke 22:31-32 "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Just Keep Swimming

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    Prayer is hard work, but as we die to ourselves, we gain resurrection life in it.

    Philippians 3:7-14 – Just Keep Swimming Illustration: Dory encouraging Marlin to press on (from "Finding Nemo") Perseverance is an important quality in the life of a Christian. (read verses on perseverance) Perseverance comes from under going trials. In fact, it brings life as it flows from pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mega Storms Produce Mega Blessings

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,918 views

    Whenever there is a "Mega" storm in your life the Lord will match it with a "Mega" blessing.

    TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 TITLE: MEGA STORMS PRODUCE MEGA BLESSINGS Any time you are on the front lines of battle and are doing something for the kingdom of God, the enemy’s attacks against your life will escalate. Even Jesus came under such an attack when He was preparing to cast a legion of demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Our Sufferings

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,010 views

    I have decided it’s time to blow the whistle on the devil. I caught him red handed trying to sew seeds of discouragement. I am not here to embarrass any of you that have fallen to this lie. I am here to rebuke the devourer and serve him notice.

    Text: Philippians 4:6 thru 8 Prayer: I want to tell everyone this morning how pleased I am with what the Lord has been doing with this church. Does that come as a surprise to anyone? The fact is I see many people here today that are certainly not the same people my wife and I met a year ago. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Confront Unknowns

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    The goal of this message is to help the congregation to fact unknowns in the future without fear and with faith in God’s promises.

    Confront Unknowns Joshua 1:1-9 These are days around the world when people are learning to confront unknowns. Two hurricanes have hit Florida and a third is on the way. Hundreds of innocent children died at the hands of terrorists in Russia. Warfare continues in the Middle East. Three years ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Chosen Vessel

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,254 views

    You are a valuable treasure to God. God finds great treasures in the common "folk." This sermon uses both biblical and secular illustrations.

    2 Corinthians 4:7 -- “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” l. INTRODUCTION -- THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO On May 27, 1992, in Sarajevo, one of the few bakeries that still had a supply of flour was making and distributing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hardest Thing Is To Begin

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,214 views

    At this point in time, God chose Joshua to be a successor of Moses in leadership. This is the first time for Joshua to lead this large number of people to enter Canaan that why God assured him of His presence to succeed.

    Illustration: New job, new married couple, & Joshua to be a successor of Moses. I. His awareness of new things handed to him (vs.1-2) 1. A new responsibility 2. A new place to conquer 3. A new problems along the way (they are unhorsemen) 4. A new adjustment for leadership II. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God & Golf & You

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,329 views

    This is a sermon which compares the game of golf to the game of life.

    The latter portion of my text reads, "....and without a parable spake He not unto them." Today I will use a parable or a comparison to illustrate the game of life. It is obvious that the Apostle Paul was knowledgeable of the sporting events of his day. On numerous occasions he used athletics to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anchors For Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,903 views

    Paul was taken on a voyage to Rome as a prisoner. He stood strong in the face of a terrible storm, because he has these anchors: (1) the anchor of God’s presence; (2) of God’s promise; (3) of God’s plan; (4) of God’s power.

    Paul and some other prisoners were taken on a voyage towards Rome. We’ll read about his experience in Acts 27:14-26; 33-44. Paul was a prisoner, but in this voyage through the storm, he stood out as a HERO. • Chains bound him, yet he was freed from fear or hopelessness. • The people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Out Of The Pit

    Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,831 views

    If you were sinking in quick sand, what would you do: Pray for help? Yell at God? Figure out an escape? Give up? Look for help?

    Getting Out of the Pit Psalms 40:1-10 October 6, 2004 PM Icebreaker: If you were sinking in quick sand, would you: (a) Pray for help? (b) Yell at God? (c) Figure out an escape? (d) Give up? (e) Look for help? 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Be Encouraged Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,915 views

    Scriptural reasons to be encouraged in our walk with Christ

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:13-43 (Read with points) TITLE: “BE ENCOURAGED” INTRODUCTION: A. Andor Foldes was a great Hungarian concert pianist. He once recounted a kiss that changed his life. He was 16 years old, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building A Better You

    Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Sometimes the things that are the most painfull are the best for you.

    BUILDING A BETTER YOU Seeing as how we’re four days into the new year, I assume that, like me, you’ve already broken the majority of your New Years Resolutions. Do I have a witness? It’s like, why do I try? I know me. But isn’t it strange the dichotomy that exists inside of us. On the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressurised To Progress

    Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,499 views

    Pressure is designed to squeeze out the treasure in the life of children of God.

    Pressurised to progress The book of Zechariah 13:9; says “I will bring the one-third through the fire, will refine them as silver is refined, and test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will answer. I will say, this is my people and each one will say the lord is my God.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Play Hurt#1 Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    Just think of the examples of sports hero’s that had to play their best games hurt. Well, you may have to learn to keep on even when you are hurt. Part one.

    LEARNING TO PLAY HURT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Adapted from a lesson by Wayne B. Smith, Lexington, Ky. This is part one of a two part series. TEXT: John 6:60 THIS IS A HARD SAYING... John 6:66 From that time many of the disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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