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  • David Wilson avatar

    Leadership Lessons From A Serpent's Siege Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2013
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    Saul, discouraged after the sonsos of Belial reject his kingship, returns to life as a farmer, until the people of Jabesh Gilead need him. Then he demonstrates leadership Qualitites we can apply.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA  90278 LESSONS FROM A SERPENT’s SIEGE TEXT: I Samuel 11 VERSES 1-3 The name, Nahash means Serpent.  It is related to the Hebrew Word which refers to the serpent in Genesis 3 which means something along the line of “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy's Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013
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    A look at the characteristics of apostates.

    Sermon #6 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend The Enemies Lifestyle Jude 8-11 Passage 8 Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones. 9 But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Words From Jesus

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
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    Standing in front of the empty tomb, Jesus looks us in the eye and gives us the clearest possible statement of who He is. We need to listen.

    Passage: Revelation 1:17-18 Intro: Imagine yourself as a 4 year old kid who wakes up because of a loud tapping on his window. You open your eyes and look out the window, and see this. PP) fireman in full face mask. PP) or worse yet, he has an axe! 1. of course, you are terrified. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Change And Become Like Children Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010
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    We need to put our whole focus into humble trust and dependence on God as we seek to serve His will and follow His commandments.

    Change And Become Like Children Change Part Two Text: Matthew 18:1-3 Introduction This evening we continue a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That Word Our Flesh Hates...

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
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    James and John thought they were pulling a fast one. But their values were updside down.

    Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Intro: The great thing about studying a book all the way thru is that you begin to identify recurring themes. 1. and the Bible is a book where repetition means emphasis, because it is essentially a Hebrew book. 2. ever since the Beatitudes way back in chapter 5, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Every Mother's Reward

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 21, 2008
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    Moses (and the Jews) were saved through the faithfulness of women.

    Every Mother’s Reward Exodus 2:1-10 May 11, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Story of the baby found in the dumpster in St. Louis this week. 1 Made the news because it goes against every parental instinct that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Deal

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 18, 2009
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    Our society confuses LOVE and LUST. Unlike lust, God’s kind of love is directed toward others, not inward toward ourselves. This kind of love goes against our natural inclinations. It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love th

    Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Security Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2009
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    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Having It All".

    Sunday Morning October 11, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Having It All [#4] SECURITY 2 Peter 2:1-22 Introduction: 2 Peter 1:3 (NIV) “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace - How We Respond By Faith

    Contributed by Willem Nel on Feb 7, 2010
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    The purpose of this message is to show that God has already done and paid for what we will need for in this life. Faith is our response to this grace. The best way to respond is by aligning our words and action with His Word.

    Week 3 By Grace through Faith – How this work together? Eph 2:8 (NKJV) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?— 7 Therefore know that only those ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Is The Hope Of Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2019
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    Heaven is not just a reward for those who have remained faithful. It is the place where Christians hope to eternally dwell because Heaven is Jesus!

    The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hope as “a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, or “success”, or “obtainment.” Hope is most often thought of as a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that may help a person find the means to live with difficult situations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Master Builder

    Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Jan 31, 2017
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    It is only a fool that builds without counting the cost. Life has it origin and propeller in God, so disregarding His surpremacy and Lordship will amount to lot struggles, crisis at most shame and untimely death of a man, therefore allow God to build you.

    Theme: The master Builder Text: Psalms 127:1, Job 22:23-24, Our God is the master builder..if you read Exo 1:21, He build houses for the midwives, because they chose to obey Him instead of pharoah who had a negative plans for the birth of male child due to the prophesy that was unfold concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Exchange For Your Soul

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2017
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    Let’s discuss the value of the cross, losing ourselves to gain ourselves and living a holy life all from Matthew 16:21-28.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan Have you ever suffered for doing good? Have you ever wondered if it was all worth it? Why do those who do evil seem to prosper? Is there any justice? Is evil really punished and good rewarded? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss the value ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    This Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2019
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    We need to test what we are taught and what we hear, based upon God’s revealed objective truth.

    This Is A Test (I John 4:1-6) 1. A teacher sent home a letter to all the parents after the first day of the new school year. It read, “If you promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at school, I will promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at home.” 2. When it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeking Truth Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2022
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    Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week examines Nicodemus and "Seeking Truth."

    March 9, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 3:1-21 Seeking Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our theme this year for our Wednesday evening Lenten services is “Seekers.” Many people in the gospels sought out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Blessings Of Solid, Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2020
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    In a world emphasizing freedom and personal choice, it should not surprise us that character has taken a back seat. But for God’s people, things are different. Character matters. Today we are going to see three blessings of solid, godly character.

    The Blessings of Solid, Godly Character (Proverbs 28:1-5) 1. Oct. 28 (UPI) -- A pair of animal control officers in New Jersey came to the rescue of a deer spotted with a plastic pumpkin stuck over its head. Montclair Township Animal Control said two officers responded after multiple calls came in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible