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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Lord Wins The Victory Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,234 views

    It’s so wonderful to see God use our mistakes to bring forth His victory in our lives, just as he did for Joshua and Israel.

    In Joshua 10 things really speed up. The conquest of the Amorites is complete and then Joshua and the people go into fast motion and conquer all of southern Canaan. To get to this point, though takes a lot of effort and God even works a miracle by elongating a day in order for their efforts to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Dangerous Neglect

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,720 views

    How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? God offers a great salvation, as individuals and churches we can neglect salvation.

    DANGEROUS NEGLECT October 8, 2006 Jay Davis Robison HEBREWS 2:1-4 An unthinkable case of neglect . . 8-4-06 Liz & David Carroll left their home East of Cincinnati For a 3-day family reunion in Grant County KY When they did left 3-year old Marcus Fiesel in a closet at home Marcus foster ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Goal In Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013
     | 3,784 views

    God has given us a very high standard to live up to when we have the opportunity to forgive someone. Praise the Lord, He also gives us the power and the guidance we need to imitate Him by forgiving others as He has forgiven us.

    The Ultimate Goal in Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Reconciliation is the final goal when it comes to resolving conflict. To be reconciled means “to replace hostility and separation with peace and friendship.” 2. The keys to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Appreciate Your Gift!

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,157 views

    God has given us the gift of eternal life. We need to pay close attention to the gift!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in December! Christmas is right around the corner. What is one thing that in reality seems to take center-stage during the Christmas season? • GIFTS! • We all know it is supposed to be about Jesus, BUT? • Really, how many of us are willing to stay up all night to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Devil You Can't Have Back What God Gave Us

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 3, 2017
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     | 7,926 views

    Jephthah tells the Ammonites the land God gave the Israelites will not be surrendered back to them. A message about how the enemy is always trying to take back lost territory and how we should respond.

    Devil - You Can't Have Back What God Gave Us! PPT 1 Message Title PPT 2 Text Judges 11:23 'Since now the LORD, the God of Israel, drove out the Amorites from before His people Israel, are you then to possess it? (NAS) Judges 11:23 It was GOD, the God of Israel, who pushed out the Amorites in favor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021
     | 3,766 views

    You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

    August 22, 2020 We throw the word “good” around a lot: • That was a “good” sermon - Pastors really like that one…. ??? • She is really “good” at math. • Fresh vegetables are “good” for you. • He is a “good” singer. The word “Good” suggests a desirable quality and "Goodness" ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "i Am Doing A New Thing"

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 1, 2021
     | 6,159 views

    This is a message on the theme of New Year's from Isaiah.

    “I AM DOING A NEW THING!” Isaiah 43:18-20 Version Two: Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ, January 10, 2021 Video Link: https: //youtu.be/o1jSCzat248 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Isaiah is a book with many prophecies for God’s people. A.) Today let us look at a few verses in chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Nov 13, 2022
     | 4,443 views

    If we withhold the expression of our gratitude, we create a gap in the relationship. And if it goes on for too long, it actually damages relationships. This is true for any relationship, including our relationship with God.

    Give Thanks to God Give Thanks Part 1 Luke 17:11-19 Today, we are starting a new message series, Give Thanks. As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to prepare our hearts for gratitude toward God. If you know anything about the history of Thanksgiving, you know that it began as a really small ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Return To The Gold Standard

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 6, 2023
     | 1,027 views

    "Doing to others as you would have them do to you" is another way of saying "Love your neighbor as yourself," which isn't easy. Love seeks their long term good, not their short term happiness.

    About 50 years before Jesus’ time, two famous rabbis were competing for the future of Judaism. One, Rabbi Shammai, was an engineer known for the strictness of his views. The Talmud - that is, the authoritative commentary on the Hebrew scriptures - tells that a gentile came to Shammai and told him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Day Of The Lord - Lord Of The Day

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025
     | 58 views

    Because the Day of the Lord will surely come, we live in holiness and hope, looking not for a day but for Jesus.

    Part One: When Headlines Meet Prophecy Imagine tomorrow’s headlines if the end of the world came today: Rolling Stone: “Is There a Rock and Roll Heaven?” Lifestyle Weekly: “Lose 20 Pounds by Judgment Day with Our New Armageddon Diet.” Tech Times: “Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Planet Earth.” Faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How Did The Affliction Of Naomi Cause Ruth To Become Active?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 5, 2023
     | 1,475 views

    The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time.

    THE AFFLICTION OF NAOMI Ruth 1:1-22, (16) The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Obstacles For Christian's Before The Rapture PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 588 views

    This sermon encourages preparation for Christ's Second Coming, emphasizing the hope, promise, and eternal future we have in Jesus, and the importance of faith perseverance.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us together to learn, to ...read more

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    Are You Prepared PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,532 views

    The importance of spiritual preparation, prudence, and perseverance, urging us to remain steadfast and ready for the coming of our Savior.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather here today in this sacred space, in the presence of our Lord, we are reminded of the importance of preparation, prudence, and perseverance in our spiritual journey. We are reminded of the words of Jimmy Carter who once said, "We should live our lives ...read more

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    Servicio Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,751 views

    Mi vida cristiana se caracteriza por el servicio

    El Servicio Intro: Desde que éramos novios mi esposa compró un adorno para la pared, que por mucho tiempo formó parte de la decoración de la cocina de la casa. Era un pequeño letrero que decía: “Me gusta que me beses, me gusta que me abraces, pero más me gusta que me ayudes a lavar los ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Not Spiritually Arrogant" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    Sermon 2 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” I recount below an overheard conversation. For reasons that will become apparent I have excluded names or any personal references. In this conversation one person asked another why it was that we, and by ‘we’ I mean here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox