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  • Max Lucado avatar

    Facing Your Giants: Desperate Days Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 153 ratings
     | 33,446 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle.

    “Desperate Days” 1 Samuel 21: 1-9 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle. Introduction: The desperate man sits in the corner of the church assembly. Dry mouth, moist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Genuine Christian Faces Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,901 views

    1st in a series from the book of James that examines the realities of the genuine Christian life. This sermon deals with the tough times we face in life.

    “THE GENUINE CHRISTIAN FACES TOUGH TIMES” James 1:1-12 INTRO – Begin series out of James today – “The Genuine Christian Life.” Theme of James – the marks of maturity in the Christian life. James dealing with several different issues and problems in this book, but all are due to spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Facing The New Year In A New Way Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,928 views

    God promises to do a new thing within us. Here are four new things we can look forward to in the new year

    TEXT: ACTS 16:1-15 TITLE: “FACING THE NEW YEAR IN A NEW WAY” (updated for 2008) OPEN: A. It’s almost February. Why are talking about the New Year? --Isn’t the newness of the new year kind of wearing off? 1. I’ve found that talking about the new year ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Fleeing Fugitive Faces Frightened Fellows Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 6, 2008
     | 3,033 views

    Ceasing their prayers, the frightened sailors took up a time honored ritual of casting lots. When the lots fell to Jonah, he knew he had to confess. He ran from God-but he could not run now: it was time for the truth.

    JONAH 1:7 FLEEING FUGITIVE FACES FRIGHTENED FELLOWS I. FAILURE: A. Fates. B. Faith. C. Fanaticism. II. FINDINGS: A. Facts? B. Fortitude? C. Focus? III. FIXATION: A. Foreigner. B. Feelings. C. Forlornness. The scene before us in these first seven verses of Jonah, Chapter One ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Lessons From Facing A Broken Economy

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,026 views

    We have all been through downturns before but this one is different. It has multiple, complex causes. It is global in nature and no one knows how long it will last or if the bailouts will work. What can we learn in a downturn? Based on a Bill Hybels ser

    Lessons from Facing a Broken Economy Romans 8:28-39 Bill Hybels tells the story of finishing a meeting at his church and bumping into a woman who asked about their PADS Ministry which hosts people one night a week who need a place to sleep. They have between 30 and 50 people who show up. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Dear Sweet Matilda With Two Faces

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,926 views

    A story of perception and deception based on hypocrasy.

    Out of the shadow came sweet little Matilda, an elderly woman who was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone and anyone. Everyone knew Matilda in the town, she was there from day dot – she was always there. No one could imagine the town without her she was so well known and so kind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    The Biggest Problem Every Church Faces

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    What’s your church’s biggest problem? Can you name it? Paul names it in Philippians 2:19-23

    It was an eye opening experience. I was in the 9th grade in high school and I was playing on the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. My best friend in my 9th grade class was a guy named Matt. Matt had an older brother named Nathan who was in the 11th grade. Before their seasons starts, every sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

    Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Facing Your Worries About Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    Jesus teaching his disciples against the sin of worry reminds us that worry exposes some real concerns of the heart.

    INTRODUCTION Today, in continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount, Part # 6 deals with the subject of worry. I found it interesting and even God’s timing, Mike & Crystal, that we come to this section of our series when Mike is about to embark on a part of life that many would call the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Why Paul Was Not Afraid To Face And Eternity

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    why Paul was not afraid to die

    Why Paul was not afraid to face and eternity? Acts 21:10-13 The Apostle Paul is on his way to Jerusalem and tarries in Caesarea for a few days with Phillip. While he is there, the events of our text take place. Note: The deterring sign (10-11) Agabus comes down and binds himself with Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randall Bergsma avatar

    It's A Wonderful Life In The Face Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,491 views

    Life is difficult. Christmas can bring crisis for many. But it can still be wonderful because God came in Jesus to be with me.

    Intro: Have you ever felt you might be better off dead than alive? The struggles of life seem to surmount the beauties of life and you begin to wonder “what’s the point?” That’s what happened to Geoge Bailey in the classic film It’s a wonderful Life. In this scene your about to see, George, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry McKee avatar

    David & Goliath: Facing Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,076 views

    We all have giants that we must face. We can learn how David faced his giant and apply some great Biblical principles to our own lives.

    DAVID AND GOLIATH I Samuel 17:1-9, 17-53 I. Background – vs. 1-7 a. War – (Israel vs. Philistines) i. Philistines attempted to enter Israel through the Elah Valley ii. Assembled for battle between Shochoh and Azekah b. Goliath i. Height – 9’ 9” ii. His armor 1. Brass helmet – vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    Facing Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,991 views

    How to respond when storms come in our way? Why do we go through storms in life? A Biblical perspective to face our day to day problems and challenges.

    Message: Facing Life’s Storms Series – Miracles of Jesus Scripture: Mark 4: 35-41 Introduction: Have you experienced storms in your life? Times when things just did not make sense. Times when our problems seemed big and faith seemed so small. Times when we feel scared that we are going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Archie Luper avatar

    #3: Pray And Seek His Face Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    We’re continuing our study of what must happen if God is going to bring revival to a people. We talked last time about the importance of people humbling themselves. Today we want to consider the next thing that is necessary for us to do before God will fo

    I. INTRODUCTION We’re continuing our study of what must happen if God is going to bring revival to a people. We talked last time about the importance of people humbling themselves. Today we want to consider the next thing that is necessary for us to do before God will forgive and bring healing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Facing The Consequences Of Mistakes: Thrashing Threshing Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,436 views

    All have sinned; that holds back from being what we could be. Admit that sin is real; acknowledge responsbility for its consequences; see that always there is a price to be paid for sin, but Jesus paid it all. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    The longer we live, the more we have to be thankful for. Isn’t that true? The longer we live, the more blessings we receive, and therefore the more we have to be thankful for. If you are thirty years old, you can count your blessings, name them one by one. If you are fifty years old, you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist