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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
     | 5,539 views

    Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Skies Dark And Waves Rough? Just Be Held!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 25, 2016
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     | 5,708 views

    You may feel like a tin can in a raging sea, but God will bring what He promised to pass.

    Number 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? If you know that God had promised you something you can count on it. If God gave you a vision/mission/calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Warfare

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 15, 2021
     | 4,728 views

    In Ex. 17:8-13 we see prayer warfare in action: the battle was not determined by who had the superior force or the best trained men. The battle was decided in the spiritual realm. Prayer was decisive. It still is!

    PRAYER WARFARE Exodus 17:8-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I remember the story of the lady who locked her keys in her car. She was parked right along a street. She didn’t know who to call, so she just prayed, “Dear Lord, I need you to send someone to help me get into my car. And if you can, send ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Held In His Hands: Finding Grace In Our Finiteness

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 22, 2025
     | 69 views

    This sermon grew out of my meditation on a difficult day.

    “Held in His Hands: Finding Grace in Our Finiteness” Text: Psalm 103:13–18 (CSB) Introduction – When We Hit the Wall You ever have one of those days where everything just seems to catch up to you? Where your body aches, your nerves fray, and you suddenly realize… you’re human. Finite. Fragile. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When A Teenager Held Back God’s Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2022
     | 1,817 views

    Josiah stands strong for what's right and, in the course of doing that, holds off God's judgment on a nation.

    When a Teenager Held Back God’s Judgment: 1. Sometimes it takes a new generation to move back toward God. - 2 Chronicles 34:1-3. - He’s a young man: eight when he begins to rule and sixteen when he begins seeking the Lord. - It’s easy for us to berate and deride the younger generations, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Easter Egg Hunts Should Be Held In Graveyards Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 27, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 859 views

    A lot of grumpy bunkem occurs in outraged articles in the press about how our country isn't like what is was in the "good ol' Christian days" - but these grumpy ol' codgers have forgotten the truth and joy of the Easter message!

    What stories have you seen about Easter in the news? {take any suggestions} Two jumped out at me - and both of them were about Easter Eggs. In the first story a Doctor Andrew Kelso had written an article advising people not to scoff all their Easter Eggs in one go. There was an uproar. He can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lesson #7: To Destroy The Devil And Deliver Saints (Hebrews 2:14-16) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 6, 2019
     | 4,050 views

    Jesus didn’t become a man so He could know us, prove anything to us, or convince us that He understood our condition. He had redemption in mind― to save us.

    5/29/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #7: To Destroy the Devil and Deliver Saints (Hebrews 2:14-16) Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-16 (NIV) 14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Holds The World Together? Series

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    The world is held together by relationships.

    WHAT HOLD THE WORLD TOGETHER? © 2001 Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1: 13-20 Once again this week we have been shocked to learn of more school shootings around our country. The tragedies of the past have apparently done nothing to change the minds and hearts of people. When such a senseless tragedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prisoners Of Fear

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,203 views

    Many are held as prisoners because of fear!

    Prisoners of Fear Psalm 27:1 Many are held as prisoners because of fear! Shohoiya Yokowai spent 28 years of his life in prison. It was not a prison of bars & locks & wardens, but a self-imposed prison of fear. He was a Japanese soldier on the island of Guam during WW2. And when the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "the Ark Of The Covenant”

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Oct 22, 2025
     | 160 views

    A room held great awe and fear.

    "THE ARK OF THE COVENANT” INTRO: The Ark was placed in a room that was called the HOLY OF HOLIES because in there, it was found to hold the very presence of God Himself! It was the place of God's dwelling under the Old Covenant ... and so the room held great awe and fear. Only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thessalonians 1 Of 14 (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 975 views

    The story is told of a general council that was held.

    They wanted to figure out at way to outsmart their enemy, the cat. Many suggestions were made. Then one young mouse suggested, “Since we all agree that our chief danger consists in the sly and treacherous manner in which the enemy approaches us. I venture propose that a small bell be procured ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon For A Pentecost Baptism

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,407 views

    A sermon for a baptism service held on Pentecost Sunday.

    Sermon for Pentecost/Baptism Sunday – May 23, 2010 Acts:2:1-4; 36-47 Today’s Scriptures speak of birth. Of new life, of spiritual belonging, and of supernatural events that brought about the beginning of the church. And they speak of baptism, which of course today we gather to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accountability

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,550 views

    We are going to be held accountable for our actions

    “ACCOUNTABILITY” (Luke 12:13-21) 6/03/01 Sunday AM Sheridan, Arkansas George Crumbly INTRO: The Lord gave me this message Tuesday morning as I was out on the road traveling. I was listening to News Radio & I heard the host interviewing someone on his station and the topic was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Tenebrae Service: Are You In The Crowd?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 9,364 views

    This is an actual Tenebrae (Good Friday) service that was held.

    Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn experience. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Slows Down Progress

    Contributed by Eric Hickman on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,047 views

    The actions of one person, held back several people.

    I. Sin defaces the character of God¡¦s people * Moses had to hid 40 years * Achan was destroyed by his sin * Jimmy Swaggart * Jim Bakker II. Sin destroys not only the individual but many times his family and friends * Jim Baker ended up in a divorce * Jessica Hahn wound ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God