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  • Colin Thornby avatar

    Stay With It Until The End

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 12, 2010
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     | 5,186 views

    Jesus' call to us, in the face of wars and rumours of war, is to stay with it until the end - to continue on as servants.

    This part of Luke’s gospel is a type of writing - a genre - called apocalyptic. Apocalyptic literature is found throughout the Bible - the most sustained example being the book we call ‘Revelation’. This type of writing focuses on the coming of God’s kingdom, or rule, in ...read more

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    Tempted

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 20, 2010
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    We all face temptation, but with the Word of God, we have a way to escape falling into sin.

    Text: “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Why would Paul give this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Out On A Limb For God

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
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    Like David in the OT, the Christian will face the opposition of Satan, and is called to go out on a limb for God.

    We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Christian Cowards Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008
     | 4,959 views

    A fresh vision of Christ is the only way we can face life’s trials with joy.

    Christian Cowards Revelation 2:18-29 Purpose: To alert us to the danger of having false teachers in the church. Aim: I want the listener to cling to holiness. INTRODUCTION: We are in constant danger of letting our view of Christ get out of focus. Pergamum allowed heretics in the pew, Thyatira ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim White avatar

    "Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

    Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011
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     | 22,803 views

    David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

    Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Set Free To Give

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 10, 2011
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     | 4,275 views

    This sermon deals with facing our own selfishness and greed in order to be liberated to give more freely.

    Set Free To Give--What I Owe Me 6/5/2011 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 Today is the final in our messages Set Free. We started with Set Free To Love, then Set Free To Serve, then Set Free To Worship and today Set Free To Give. At The End our message we will turn in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    One More River To Cross

    Contributed by James May on May 2, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,877 views

    We will all face our Jordan River. The story of Israel's crossing will help us be prepared.

    One More River to Cross Sunday, May 02, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May There’s an old song that goes like this: I’ve had a lot troubles and trials in my little life span, When I’m standing alone and the battle gets hot I’m always doing the best I can, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Into The Wild With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,651 views

    A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight Satan and face-off with our inner demons.

    Title: Into the Wild (with Jesus) Text: Mark 1:9-15 Thesis: A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight with Satan and face-off with our inner demons. Introduction You may be wondering why this particular story is pertinent to us today. The story is pertinent because it does at least two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Paul avatar

    Church: Just Another Episode Of Survivor?

    Contributed by Mark Paul on Apr 16, 2012
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     | 3,150 views

    Are the members in a church today just like the familiar faces we see on reality show Survivor?

    CHURCH: Just another Episode of Survivor? INTRODUCTION So the truth is, I’m one of the biggest Survivor fans in the history of the world. I know, it’s not something I’m proud of, but it is what it is and there’s not much more I can say about that. For those of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Could Ask God To Do Just One More Thing, What Would It Be? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,985 views

    A sermon urging the listener to turn their face to God and trust in Him and not their own strength. Psalm 27

    The question: Have you ever watched Columbo? He was a great detective - and he, like me, always asked a lot of questions. And often just when the person he was speaking to thought Columbo was finished with his questions, Columbo would often open his mouth and say: just one more thing. So that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fire Walkers Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,865 views

    Three men are loyal to God, but face the possibility of death. God is present in their trials and rescues them.

    Daniel 3:1, 8-30 “Fire Walkers” INTRODUCTION Wars are not won solely on the front lines; other tactics are used. In World War II the radio was used. Germany and Japan attempted to spread propaganda though such media personalities as Axis Anna, and Tokyo Rose. The BBC broadcast ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Greatest Question Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
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     | 10,718 views

    We are all faced with questions but there is one that is the most important of all, What will I do with Jesus?

    Matthew 27:22 KJV Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. I. INTRODUCTION—QUESTIONS A. From the Bible -All throughout the Bible there are many questions that were asked by men and women. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Future Of The World Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2013
     | 10,033 views

    When you face an uncertain future, don't rely on human predictions; rely on the Lord.

    In his book Future Babble, journalist Dan Gardner explores our obsession with “experts” who claim to predict future events. Gardner relies on the work of Philip Tetlock, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, who produced a massive 20-year analysis of 27,450 predictions from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    How To Avoid Sexual Sin.....run

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 31, 2015
     | 3,750 views

    God never told men to STAND in the face of sexual sin He commanded us to RUN.

    It seems like every week there is a preacher, politician, or leader falling prey to sexual misconduct…WHY? The Bible gives the clearest and most direct answer…RUN. Fornication is defined as “unlawful or illicit sexual intercourse” (Webster). It pertains to sexual relations ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Real Authority

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 29, 2015
     | 4,997 views

    How does Christ's authority differ from the various authorities we face each day

    My least favorite classes in my undergrad political science classes dealt with ‘political theory’. But I will always remember the discussion we had around the concept of ‘authority’ and what made for legitimate authority. Keep in mind this was at the winding down of Vietnam ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed