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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Overcoming Obstacles

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 40,172 views

    Overcoming life obstacles by learning from the Israelites’ experience of God & His Power in the crossing of River Jordan.

    GOD give the people of Israel a grand promise - the Promised land, flowing with milk and honey. Yet the journey to it wasn’t easy - there were testings through the wilderness (desert). They faced natural obstacles - Red Sea, desert (no water, food), Jordan River... Then there were other physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Apollos Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 24,511 views

    How are we at witnessing for the Lord?

    Apollos – 3rd August 2008 am Acts 18:24-28 It is evident from reading this passage and the verse preceding this, that the Lord intended for there to be a major breakthrough for the gospel at Ephesus. First of all Paul had visited the city at the end of his second missionary journey. Then Aquila ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Messianic Prophecies

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    i. There are two prophecies regarding the King of Kings in just two verses. In verse 9 we have a prediction of the First Appearance of Jesus Christ, and beginning in verse 10 we have a prophecy regarding the Return of Jesus Christ.

    1. A Prophecy Regarding the Coming of an Earthly King a. The Destruction of Phoenicia, Syria, and Philistia i. Our text begins today with an “oracle” or a “burden” describing the Lord’s judgment on Syria, Phoenicia, and Philistia, the traditional enemies of Israel. ii. Most evangelical scholars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father's Day – Stories Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,794 views

    what makes a great dad according to this story. The very first thing I notice is that a great dad sets his kids free, never stops believing, lets himself feel, gives his children the best, and works for family unity.

    Father’s Day – Stories of God’s People Luke 15:11-32 June 18, 2006 Intro – Luke 15:11-32: 11Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13"Not long after that, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philip Following Divine Direction In The Desert

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,126 views

    God desires to direct His people through His Holy spirit living in us. In Philip you can see a person determined to follow the direction of God no matter where the direction would lead.

    Intro: We see in our passage today that God greatly desires to direct His church by way of the Holy Spirit. You might ask, how does God direct and guide through His Holy Spirit living in us? God speaks, guides and directs His people in so many different ways. Imagine the many different ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harmony In The Home

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,063 views

    Continuing with his call for submission to the Lord, Peter challenged believers to submit to God's given design for the home. Their submission to honor one another would provide honor unto the Lord.

    Harmony in the Home 1 Peter 3: 1-7 Our text today deals with the relationships within the home. On the surface it may appear that Peter has taken a different perspective, but the overall theme he sought to convey in the latter part of chapter two continues. He dealt much with our submission to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Word Of Christ Filled My Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016
     | 4,244 views

    To show that GOD through the LORD JESUS CHRIST will continue to admonish, teach and train us through spiritual songs, psalms, and hymns that we stored through memorization of the written scriptures.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you being taught by GOD? Yes, through the LORD JESUS CHRIST's WORDS that dwells in my heart. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD through the LORD JESUS CHRIST will continue to admonish, teach and train us through spiritual songs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 927 views

    Based on Matt 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, & 2 Tim 2:2 - Challenges the church to consider the biblical mission of the Church

    “OUR MISSION” Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:2 FBCF – 2/9/25 INTRO – “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” – Famous movie line – “Mission Impossible.” Most people think about Tom Cruise when they hear it. But us older folks remember it from way back when. Was actually a TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Perfection: Course Correction Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 11, 2025
     | 358 views

    Have you ever seen another Christian do something needing correction? What if you were going down the wrong path of life? How would you want your fellow brother or sister in Christ to respond? Get ready to learn why and how, like Christ, we are called to course correct fellow believers!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) The Path to Perfection: Course Correction James 5:19-20 We conclude our study in the letter from James. The author of this letter is Jesus’ half brother, James. The letter of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Watching Our Words Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 35,174 views

    What comes out of our mouths can either energize someone or wipe them out. As we utilize words of life, we’ll build one another up instead of tearing each other down.

    Watching Our Words A young man arrived early to pick up his girlfriend for their date. She ran to the door with wet hair and no makeup on her face. She was embarrassed and tried to make the best of the situation and so she smiled and said, “Well, what do you think?” He grinned and very wisely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching Our Words Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,238 views

    I will use my tongue to launch life instead of delivering death.

    Watching Our Words Proverbs 6:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill January 12-13, 2018 Many summers ago, our family was invited to a party at someone’s house. After we were done eating, a group of adults started playing volleyball. Meanwhile, the children gathered into groups and held up bed sheets while a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fail Well Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2019
     | 7,265 views

    In the journey of life we want to run the race faithfully but we constantly find ourselves failing. However because we are put of the church we are able to fail well. To fail well requires is to fulfil our responsibility and accept our vulnerability.

    Message Galatians 6:1-10 Fail Well No-one wakes up in the morning … or at least I don’t know any Christians … who wake up and say, “God let’s make this day a day of failure.” You and me God – we can do this. But I do know many Christians, and I have sat with many Christians, who are basically ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gentle Restoration

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 1, 2016
     | 3,857 views

    The object of all admonition is the restoration of a person at odds with God because of persistent, intentional, defiant, high handed sin. We would warn someone about a physical danger. We also need to warn about spiritual danger.l

    Pentecost 7 Year C July 3, 2016 Text Galatians 6:1 Brothers, ( And Sisters ) if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Gluttony certainly is not spoken highly of in the Bible. Proverbs 23:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    House Of Prayer, Or Den Of Thieves?

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    A challenge to stop and hear what God would want to say in relation to his work. So often we just go ahead with good things, all the while God waits for us to ask about the best things he wants to do.

    House of prayer Text: Luke 19:45-46, Opening: 1. As I was contemplating on whether we should mopve our church to a new location, I asked the Lord what he thought we should do. . He answered, I hear men with lots of good ideas, thinking they should do this and thinking they should do ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Great Mistakes

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,407 views

    To err is human, to forgive is divine!

    Great Mistakes! Thesis: To err is human, to forgive is divine! Text: Mark 14:27-31 "You will all fall away,’ Jesus told them, ’for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee. Peter declared, ‘ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational