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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Benaiah Vs. The Lion Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 25,703 views

    Our greatest regret at the end of our lives will be the lions we didn’t chase.

    FEARLESS is a five-part series based on Old Testament stories of people who faced great fears. It’s often said that humans are born with only two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. It doesn’t take us long to learn many more fears. Phobias: • Arachnophobia – the fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Vs. Fear Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    In part 1 of this series about Love Without Limits, Dave looks at the connection between love and fear, showing how that connection operates in individuals and in the church as an organization.

    Love vs. Fear Love Without Limits, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 2, 2010 1 John 4:18 (TM) 18 There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Grace Vs. Gravity Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,694 views

    Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) offerings & Christmas-time amplifies that reality...

    The Grace of Gift-Giving II Corinthians 9:6-11, 15 * Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) Christmas amplifies that reality * Most unusual Christmas message – while most preachers work at emphasizing Christ, turning our attention away from presents…I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victors Vs. Victims

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,273 views

    Many today want us to believe that Jesus Christ was a victim of the circumstances of His day. They want us to believe that the angry mob took His life; thus we too as His followers ought to victims, with a woe is me attitude.But I want us to look into th

    1 John 5:1 - 5 (NKJV) 1Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. 2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. 3For this is the love of God, that we keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Body Vs. Machine

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,650 views

    Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

    In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fire Vs. Desire

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,535 views

    Jermiah sees his country surrounded by its enemies ravished, conquered and desecrated and is overcome by a deep sorrow that breaks out in grief

    Fire & Desire Jeremiah 20: 7-10 Introduction Now, you can understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Liberalism Vs Conservativeism

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    A message examining different theological perspectives.

    LIBERALISM VS CONSERVATIVEISM 2 John 9 INTRO: We hear so many things today which dispute what we have been taught since our youth, and what we believe to be true, that we sometimes get all confused ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Want Vs Need Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,193 views

    We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life.

    “Need Vs Want” Series: 4 Letter Words Thesis: We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life. Scripture Text (Key verse): -Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wish Vs Hope Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,495 views

    In your life do you make wishes or do you place your hope in someone else? One leads to fairytales the other leads to Jesus Christ.

    Wish verse Hope! Series: 4 letter words Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv.com - “Making a wish for an orphanage.” The girl in the story shares how he she came down with cancer twice and the second time she got cancer “Make a Wish Foundation” asked her what she wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Vs. The Law Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    Paul argues that the Law of God does not make void the promise of God. It is the Law that leads us to His promise.

    Galatians 3:15-22 “The Promise vs. The Law” Background • Paul is anticipating a possible argument from the Judiazers in the churches in Galatia; or maybe it was a well known one he had come across before. o The acknowledged that salvation was by faith in Abraham’s time. o That all changed when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance Vs. Remorse

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,815 views

    Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father).

    Matthew 3 Matthew gives the testimony of three witnesses to the person of Jesus Christ, that He is the Son of God and King (John, the Spirit, & the Father). (v.1) Why was John in the “wilderness?” 3 Facts about John (3:1-15) 1. His Message – (3:1-2; 7-10) John’s message centered on repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Vs. Goliath Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,500 views

    Goliath is like the sin in our lives that is most difficult for us to defeat.

    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and out a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). ...be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1). A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out of the Philistine camp. He was over nine feet tall. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Vs Sovereighnty

    Contributed by Thomas Miller on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,082 views

    Does this mountain moving faith have to go through Gods sovereign will to be released? This Charismatic thinks so. There are Scriptures to support the power of faith, the power of prayer and the fact that God always has the last say.

    Faith vs. Sovereignty Does this mountain moving faith have to go through Gods sovereign will to be released? This Charismatic thinks so. There are Scriptures to support the power of faith, the power of prayer and the fact that God always has the last say. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Convitions Vs. Preferences Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jan 15, 2009
     | 4,651 views

    Convitions Vs. Preferences

    What is a conviction? A conviction is a basic scriptural principle which we purpose to follow, whatever the cost! How do convictions differ from preferences? Quiz: Which are convictions and which are preferences? CONVITION PREFERENCE I have a conviction that I should try * * and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Control Vs. Kaos Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,714 views

    This sermon uses several sections of Ephesians to describe why we need to take our Spiritual warfare seriously.

    OPEN: (We opened with the promo for the new movie "Get Smart" starring Steve Carell. It starts with the phrase: "There has always been a delicate balance between Kaos and Control. Now, with that balance threatened, it’s time to turn to one man...") He was known as the Butcher. A follower of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ