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  • John Lowe avatar

    Faith In The Face Of A Giant

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2013
     | 9,775 views

    David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And then Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”

    Sunday, October 21, 2012 Title: FAITH IN THE FACE OF A GIANT Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17:45: “Then David said to the Philistine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Dead Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,160 views

    Our living has something to say about our dying; life has a direct relationship to death.

    “The Great Unveiling: The Blessed Dead” Revelation 14:1-20 If Revelation makes one thing clear it’s that we are constantly making a choice between life and death. The message of this great book is often a re-echoing of the messages given to Israel long ago: God has placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Must I Do? Love Your Wife And Respect Your Husband Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 13, 2014
     | 7,664 views

    The Designer's instructions can breathe Good News, life and peace into a marriage.

    WHAT MUST I DO? LOVE YOUR WIFE AND RESPECT YOUR HUSBAND EPHESIANS 5:33 Big Idea: Whatever God’s Word says you MUST do, God knows you CAN do! INTRO: A few years back I decided to help Vickie with some household errands that are not in my “wheel house.” One of those was to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Expectations Of Ambassadors Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 15, 2014
     | 11,093 views

    We are called to be ministers of reconciliation and ambassadors of Christ; what can we expect as ambassadors?

    Expectations of Ambassadors 2 Cor. 6:1-13 The US presently has appointed around 225 ambassadors throughout the World to represent the interests of our country in those places. Throughout the history of the US, only 8 ambassadors have died while serving, the latest we are all very aware: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Coming King Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,040 views

    Jesus rules as king where He is received as king. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

    Everyone wants to back a winner. Take our allegiance and enthusiasm for sports teams, for example. Year after year may pass, and the local team may have a nucleus of loyal fans, but when they start winning, when they enter the playoffs, when they are vying for the championship, suddenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24)

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,303 views

    A sermon on the Prodigal Son, and how we can always go home to Jesus when we stray from the faith.

    You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24) Ernest Hemingway wrote a story about a father and his teenage son. In the story, the relationship had become somewhat strained, and the teenage son ran away from home. His father began a journey in search of that rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, Spain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Your Choice, Heaven Or Hell

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 10,473 views

    Contrasts between the glory of heaven, and the horrors of hell.

    Your Choice, Heaven or Hell (Rev 21:1-27) I'm going to tell you about your future. About the choice you make, and where you will spend that future, and just what that future place will be like. I've spent some time here, teaching from the pulpit, telling you what Hell looks like. Today, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Strong Families Start With A Strong Foundation Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 16,422 views

    A case for the need to build homes on a solid foundation, rather than sorry substitutes

    *Ps 127:1-2 The Church family is built of families, and one of the things that we’ll have to be committed to if we’re going to be a strong church is to have strong families – whether that means you’re a family of 15, a mixed family, or a family of one single person. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Thankful Pastor: Part2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,582 views

    The desire of my heart is to see you transformed into the image of Jesus.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 2 Text: Phil. 1:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really "selling" the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Creation Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 9,888 views

    This sermon is not a history lesson, so much as a spiritual lesson regarding the creative work that God wants to do in each persons heart and life. It is through His Spirit that we find true life and true meaning to our days.

    Just Words: Creation Scripture Text: Gen 1.1-5 & Acts 19.1-7 Genesis 1 is one of the most talked-about passages in all-of-Scripture. And it’s important for us to look-at and understand because it puts things in perspective. …and it gives us perspective on political debates, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Dawn Of A New Day

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,947 views

    The experiences and reactions of the women on Easter Sunday morn, in many ways mirror our reaction to the New Day that has come through Jesus’ resurrection.

    Walkin’ with Jesus: The Dawn of a New Day Scripture Text: Mark 16.1-8 INTRODUCTION The Easter story is an amazing and moving-story ~ …but not-just-because it touches us emotionally. But, it’s incredible and powerful because it really did happen; …and-because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Biblical Armour Bearing

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2014
     | 6,140 views

    To expose the doctrine of armour-bearing and discuss the biblical way of doing it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your armour-bearing biblical? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Advanced Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose the doctrine of armour-bearing and discuss the biblical way of doing it. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:11 (Amplified Bible) 6:11 Put on God’s whole armor [the armor of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beat Them Up For Me Lord Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014
     | 5,958 views

    A study of Psalm 10 verses 1 through 18

    Psalm 10: 1 – 18 Beat Them Up For Me Lord 1 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. 3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "Zacchaeus: Little Big Man!"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Mar 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,281 views

    Zacchaeus reveals to us the Savior's mission is to seek and to save those who are lost. You can go down the wrong path and make a shipwreck of your life and be redeemed and restored by the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ. Zacchaeus ends with a big heart

    Cornerstone Church 3.9.14 “Zacchaeus: Little Big Man!” Luke 19:1-10 How many of you grew up in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Peter And Judas

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,434 views

    To know the differences and similarities of Peter and Judas

    I. EXORDIUM: Who do you like best? Peter or Judas? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know the differences and similarities of Peter and Judas IV. TEXT: Matthew 10:2-4 (Amplified Bible) 10:2 Now these are the names of the twelve apostles (special messengers): first, Simon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal