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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Burning Your Bridges Behind You

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    I came across a story many years ago concerning General George Washington during the time of the birthing of this country. It was customary to burn the bridges as they crossed over them to prevent the enemy from slipping up on them from behind

    Scripture: Exodus 14:22 – 31 Title: “Burning Your Bridges Behind You” Introduction: I came across a story many years ago concerning General George Washington during the time of the birthing of this country. General Washington was approaching one of the fiercest battles of his campaign. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Snake Bit

    Contributed by David Dailey on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,018 views

    Learning to shake off the enemy.

    Ac 28:1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 2 And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Just Do Something, Stand There

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    How to live a consistent, victorious life in a world that runs counter to Christian values.

    Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There! Ephesians 6:10-18 WE LIVE IN A WISHY-WASHY WORLD, full of compromisers, fence-sitters, and indecisive folks who are afraid to take a stand. Now and then, however, someone dares to go against the flow—dares to be different for righteousness sake---for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Is Your Treasure?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    This sermon deals with our faithfulness in living out our faith while anticipating the return of Christ Jesus.

    Luke 12: 32 – 40 – Where Is Your Treasure Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to entertain him and make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mending The Nets

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,730 views

    Though they had worked and day and were tired, Peter & John were mending their nets, for another day of fishing yet to come.

    MENDING THE NETS Text: Luke 5:1-11 Place: The Sea of Galilee Setting: On the shore near fishermen who were washing and (Matthew 4:21 mending) their nets. There is a crowd of people surrounding Jesus trying to hear what He was saying. He sees Peter & Andrew’s two boats newly brought ashore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Battle Orders Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    We have to follow God’s battle orders.

    Battle Orders Text: Joshua 1:10-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg," side A; scene 24. 2. God can promise to give us the land, but until we pick up our armor and go into battle, it’s just a promise. 3. We have to execute God’s battle plan. a. God’s Orders ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Crowns!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,718 views

    5 CROWNS WE SHOULD BE SEEKING

    1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.2 Timothy 2:5 Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing To Build - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment

    Seeing The Vision Good Intentions vs Genuine Commitment Today, we are continuing in our series, Preparing To Build…Seeing The Vision…Living The Dream! Today we are getting very close the completion of our building project. We are getting closer and closer to that final product, to that dream, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How "Self" Conscious Are You?

    Contributed by Gary Miller on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,078 views

    Where does your strength come from? What is it that gets you through the really tough times? This morning I will highlight the three sources of our strength.

    How “Self” Conscious Are You? Well, we’re on the eve of another new year. How many of you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past? Let me see a show of hands. How many are making resolutions this year? Usually these are about losing a certain number of pounds or starting an exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What It Takes To Do His Work

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,213 views

    Gideon answered the call of God and learnt to overcome discouragement, doubt and obstacles to accomplish the purpose of God.

    What does it take to do the work God has called us to do and finish it? Take a look at Gideon. He was called by God for a special purpose at a special time. • God heard the cries of the people, and He wanted to save them from their enemies. He needs a man to do the job. • Gideon needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    Desire To See!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    Life is all bout having desires and serious ones too.just like Zaccheus or Bartmeius you need a strong desire to see God’s hand in your life!

    “2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.4And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,292 views

    In this world there a troubles and challenges.Just like labor pains they work for our good.If we stand in faith our grief turns into joy!

    “I tell you the truth; you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marty Boller avatar

    Contending For Your Destiny: Three Strategic Warfare Moves Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,608 views

    #2 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

    Last week we introduced “Contending for Your Destiny”. The premise is this… 1. God has wonderful promises for you & your household! YOU have a destiny in Christ in this lifetime 2. Those promises won’t be answered without a battle. 3. God is looking for YOU to stand up & CONTEND with HIM for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Don't Let The Rain Stop You From Sowing In God's Field

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,274 views

    There are many hindrances to seed sowing. But we are encouraged that we shall reap a harvest in due time.

    Intro. We sow in tears but we reap in Joy. It is this joyful anticipation that keep us from becoming weary in ministry. There are many hindrances to seed sowing.The sower can become weary with the journey. The soil of the human heart can become hard. The adverse winds of confusion can become fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Cook avatar

    Pharaoh's Troubling Dreams Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    God equips those who He has called.

    Pharaoh’s Dreams February 27, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Tell of the Operational Readiness Exercises (ORE) required before a naval squadron can go on operational deployment. • the training involved beforehand – both aircraft readiness and operational readiness • the testing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist